I was looking for a special night out in Hamilton (something I'd never had to do in the past) and…read moremy research took me to an Airbnb experience that was this hidden gem. I'd never experienced anything like Saha in the past (the closest thing would be Urban Acorn Catering) but what Chef Khalil does with Saha is run a pop up restaurant at his own place in Hamilton that serves up a top of the line Middle Eastern Tasting Menu that he makes and plays host along with his lovely wife. We had a 5 course tasting menu, but with Chef Khalil being so fantastic, we ended up with a total of 9 wonderful courses (10 if you count the Arabic coffee to finish). Left feeling very full and just blown away at this delicious and wonderfully intimate experience. I won't go in to very detailed descriptions of the courses, but in all honesty every single one was a highlight, it was very difficult to pick a favourite, for me it was probably the Halibut, with Arabian tapenade that also had crispy chicken skin, I don't think I've ever had a fish dish topped with chicken and it was amazing! The feast for the eyes was definitely his dessert, a pomegranate mouse surrounded by cardamom meringues! Those 2 dishes looked amazing but tasted even better!! Red meat is my least favourite thing to eat, so I appreciated the rib of lamb not being massive, and appreciated it even more that it was a medium rare delight! What really made this evening special was the ambiance that Chef Khalil and his wife sets in their living room, a small intimate space perfect for a romantic night with a nice tall table candle and Arabic music to go with it. Throughout the evening chef would keep checking on us to make sure everything was going great, and talk about the dish we were about to have. He makes everything in house, which really blew me away, considering it was just for 2 of us and he makes such a large variety of dishes! It is BYOW, and I'm glad I messaged him beforehand to ask for his recommendation for what type of wine to bring along, since even my clumsy selection of wine worked out great thanks to his suggestion. While I found Saha through Airbnb I would recommend people just go to it via his regular website to get more info and make reservations too (cheaper than Airbnb).Chef Khalil hopes to open Saha as an intimate restaurant in Toronto next year, and I don't think there is anyone else doing a middle eastern tasting menu, but even compared to the tasting menus of O&B and the momofuku's in the world, Saha truly holds up, and I can't recommend this pop up version enough, especially for the price of close to $100/person (or less if you opt for fewer courses) it's truly a steal! I wish him and his wife the best moving forward!

A gem of an experience! My first time trying Jamaican…read morecuisine in this new locale. I ordered the fried chicken and a beef pastry. The meal was accompanied by a rice/cabbage portion which was "to die for". All I have to say is that I could not stop savouring the amazing flavours of everything. The grandmother who prepares much of the food gave me a sample of ackee, a Jamaican fruit along with some luscious mixture of cod, along with a nice portion of bread fruit! Accompanying me were friends from Nova Scotia, one being a lady friend who was born in Jamaica. She had only excellent things to say about the meal. The interior of the restaurant was minimalistic, but very tastefully decorated with some neon lights, giving it a very cozy but high-tech ambience. In the future, I would like to try the chicken in brown sauce, which is pulled chicken simmered for hours in a brown sauce, imparting a very savoury flavor. I had the opportunity to try the pulled chicken from the plate of one of my friends, and was very , highly impressed. As I said before, I really couldn't stop eating a lot of the food once I started. That doesn't always happen in many places where I dying. I definitely will be coming back to this wonderful restaurant, and enjoyed the very warm greeting and conversation that I received from the proprietors. The prices were very reasonable, and I definitely will be a regular! Don't miss this newcomer to the St Catharines restaurant scene!

The food is great, portion size fulfilling. The food was so good I had to return the following…read moreday. The service from the staffs are warm and courteous, very pleasant . Perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy your meal, very clean and nice.

Chef Donnie has an incredibly knack for turning a fried chicken sandwiches into a delectable…read moremasterpiece. In addition to the staples on the menu like the Uppercut, O.M.G or the T.K.O,, he often has limited edition sandwiches and even fish and chip specials that are divine. Their fried chicken sandwiches are meaty, tender, flavourful and juicy as heck. Every single time. Don't sleep on the toppings and sauces which are thoughtfully paired for the best flavor/texture combination. Tip: Order online to avoid waiting 20 minutes in the parking lot.

I recently tried this location on a recent business trip to Burlington. It's an order and go (or…read moreeat outside or in your car) kind of place. I ordered the O.T.W and Poutine...and dined in my rental car. The O.T.W was a perfectly cooked crispy chicken breast (hugh, fresh, and perfectly cooked). It was covered in white aioli sauce and covered in disco snow (the cartel knows what its doing). So...don't take a breath in when taking that first bite...that disco snow will wreak havoc. But...after that first initial...hit...the sandwich is DELICIOUS! The poutine is, likewise, delicious. The fries are fresh and still crispy, even under all that gravy...HOW?! All in all, if I return the area, I would definitely return and eat in my car here again!

I have been to Mumbai and Pune and had Vada Pav. This ranks right up there with the best fo them…read more If you are looking to try some vada Pav in the Buffalo area, try this place! The Masala Chai was also great!

From the owner: Buffalo's Vada-Pav is exclusive and serving fresh vegetarian and vegan Indian street food. read more

This food truck came to my job and after seeing the photos on their website, I decided to try it. I…read moregot a chicken hoagie with fries and was honestly pleasantly surprised. It came out pretty fast and it was loaded, almost hard to pick up. Flavor-wise, it could've used a little more punch, but for a food truck hoagie, I really can't complain. Pete was super kind and high-energy, which made the whole experience even better. I also grabbed one of the "mom's homemade cookies" just to show some support. They had chocolate chip and peanut butter butterfinger, I went with the latter. I was a little surprised to hear they don't allow trailers at Larkin Square Food Truck Tuesday, because I think they'd do really well there. All things considered, I'd give this place an 7.8/10.

Pete is my old landlord! I told him we would be the first to try his new food truck, but sadly it…read moredidn't work out that way. Almost 2 years later after moving out, we finally got to try Pete's Hoagie Roller. Wow were we missing out this whole time. Stinger Hoagie 10/10 Soo good! First off, the hoagies are humongous, you could share them between 2 people. The meats were cooked so good, everything was super flavorful and juicy. I do wish there was a touch more steak to balance out all the chicken. But either way it was delicious! Peanut butter chocolate chip cookie 10/10 Good cookie made by Pete's mom!

Had a fabulous meal and experience with Sobremesa. This pop-up dinner was in the Five Points…read moreneighborhood rather than their usual space on Chandler Street. There were twelve people for a 6 course vegan menu. While the menus aren't always 100% vegan, they can do a full vegan option at any of their pop-ups if you provide advance notice. It's a pop-up, so the only food there will be what is being served to the small group. The courses are spaced out so you have a chance to talk with the other diners and meet new people. Everyone sits together at one table. All meals are gluten free and BYOB, so feel free to bring wine to share or beverages for yourself. The meal was thoughtful and vegetable forward. There's nothing like this in Buffalo, but lots of places serving food like this in bigger cities - Chicago, Philadelphia, NYC, LA. Do yourself a favor and let Chef Claire wow you with vegetables and other plant-based foods where the animal products, if any, just play a supporting role. Eat better.

A friend and I went to a St. Patrick's Day pop up event with a 5 course Irish meal, and it was so…read morephenomenal! Claire is clearly really knowledgeable and passionate about her ingredients and flavor combinations, and everything was truly phenomenal. Every single course was thoughtful, generous in portion, and delicious, and Claire was so helpful and lovely. Can't wait to find more events in the future with Sobremesa!

Stop reading now. Just go and grab a plate. Doesn't matter what it is. Your taste buds your tummy…read moreyour ancestors gonna be happy you came. Stumbled upon here as I was searching for hidden gems. It's a shame more people don't know about this kitchen. Came in on a Saturday night around 7pm. Ordered the Blackened shrimp po boy and the Szechuan Udon with shrimp which has noodles stir fried & tossed with veggies in a spicy Szechuan inspired sauce. Both were tasty. Seasoned beautifully. Had lovely colored and delivered with every bite. Honestly it was so good that two hours later I came back and ordered food for my family. They licked the plate clean. I got them the Creole Seafood Eggrolls and the southern fried shrimp po boy. There's a few seats outside the restaurant but most people take it to go it looks like. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Slide thru. It won't disappoint. Plus it's Black owned. Bonus info! If you don't wanna order in person you can get it with grubhub, door dash, and other delivery platform

Are you ready for a journey combining cuisine from East and West that will tantalize your taste…read morebuds and make you want more? Than look no further than Far East Bayou! We were looking for cajun food and stumbled upon this hidden gem. When I say hidden, its hidden tucked inside an old industrial building (with zero street signage) that now houses a bunch of pop up culinary surprises. On the second floor tucked in the back corner you will find Far East Bayou. This casual take out restaurant, is a fusion of Southern New Orleans and Korean flavors. The chef was extremely friendly and ready to take us down his culinary journey down the bayou. I ordered a bunch of different dishes for my husband and I to sample: Shrimp Bo Poy - blackened, shrimp po boy- fried, crab hush puppies and honey cajun udon noodles. Everything was extremely flavorful! The sauces were out of this world. They had a nice spice on them. Not a spice that sets your mouth on fire, but spice that is flavorful and enhances everything else on the plate. The fried shrimp was super crispy and the cornmeal breading was perfectly seasoned. My only complaint is the preparation of the shrimp. The shrimp are prepared with their tails on, which made it difficult to eat. We had to dig through the sauces and toppings to find each shrimp and pull the tails off . I learned the owner makes his own kimchi, which is made using more spices and vegetables and less fish. He allowed me to sample some, and I will be dreaming about this kimchi tonight! I will definitely be coming back to try their rotating specials menu, and grab some more kimchi!