This is a new concept restaurant from Paramount Fine Foods. The restaurant is smaller and for more…read morecasual dining. There created Shawarma Pockets and Cones, while maintaining thei traditional Wraps and Bowls. They soft-opened on 2025-06-30. The Pockets and Cones are more affordable and can allow for a quick meal. In this instance, Yalla means "let's go". I ordered the following: 1. Beef Shawarma Pocket ($7.99). 2. Shrimp Rice Bowl ($11.99). 3. Mushroom Bowl ($11.99). 4. Canned Pop ($2.50). 5. Rice Pudding ($5.99). 6. Mouhalabieh ($5.99). 7. Meghli ($5.99). Obviously I didn't eat it all; I was bringing most of it home. The Beef Shawarma Pocket is ingenious since that alone was good for lunch. The Beef Shawarma was delicious! The ingredients for the Shawarma has changed to now use Top Sirloin and Lamb Fat. Lamb fat is tastier and more moist than Beef fat. The shrimps were perfectly grilled with accompanying sauces. The turmeric rice was fragrant and moist. The rice has 7 spices and cilantro in it. The Meghli dessert was an amazing dessert. It is tasty and refreshing. It is said to have very healthy and energetic properties; women who recently gave birth would eat it to revive their energy. It has aromatic rice pudding, cinnamon, caraway, and anise, topped with crunchy nuts. I will report about the other dishes when I try them at another time. There is adequate indoor seating (tables and counters) and outdoor seating (two small tables). The vibe is green and red, their restaurant colours. Paramount features Lebanese and Syrian cuisine. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are separate male/female washrooms downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-125

Yalla by Paramount is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Middle Eastern food scene, offering…read moremodern touches to the classic flavours. The menu offers great variety of salads, bowls, pockets and sweets. Each menu item is fresh and full of flavours. The space is cozy yet feels lively and the colourful decor makes it welcoming. There are a couple of tables available for dine in; it's also great for takeout. We ordered "Beet Tabbouleh Salad", "Freekeh Salad", "Veggie Cone", "Falafel Cone", "Hummus", "Shrimp Rice Bowl", Chicken Shawarma Pocket" and "Beef Shawarma Pockets". Pockets are creative and one of their kind; definitely a must-try. Every dish was fresh and delicious and presented beautifully. In-house hummus, tahini sauce and tzatziki add extra flavour to every meal. The chef and manager are very friendly and make sure everyone has a great experience.

Food was so tasty; never tried these Egyptian dishes before, will definitely come back again. Great…read morelocation and atmosphere sitting outside on the patio, on the Danforth In the last two months I have learned that Egyptian dishes and football/soccer are both very good. Service was friendly and helpful. The drinks are really good too.

First time trying Papyrus. The service was great and the food was delicious. We had BIG EYE and…read moreover ordered but it was all worth it. There were 3 of us for dinner. We ordered a Sharing Meal for 2, plus a Mixed Hawawshi Plate, 3 desserts and 2 drinks. We ended up having to take some of the food home as there was no way we could finish everything. Our favourite items were: the Dokka, Hummus, Cucumber Pickles & Bissara, the Koshari, the Tameya, and the Bassbousa. Can't wait to go back again.

Shawarma is Too oily. They also don't "warm up" the pita bread. Other than that, I have no problem!read more

Had the Frenzy Shawarma - the headline menu item…read more Unfortunately, it was very unevenly assembled. Some parts of the wrap were all cabbage, while others were mostly meat. It was the most uneven doner/shawarma/gyros I'd ever had, so it tasted odd, with some bites being very crunchy (due to them being essentially just cabbage). The meat on its own tasted only so so, so even a shawarma assembled with more care wouldn't have been particularly noteworthy. This place is also the most stingy with sauce ever - my shawarma was super dry.

A couple years ago, there weren't many shawarma places on The Danforth, and now there's a lot of…read moreoptions. Of the newer ones is one of the Shawarma Royale chain. Compared to the other options, the offerings at this restaurant are more wallet friendly. Keeping with the royale theme, the sizes have royalty based names. As of the writing of this review, they have introduced a few twists on offer recently with their crispy wrap options. Of these, I tried the Hot & Cheesy which comes with a crispy, red spicy exterior shell that reminded me of a flaming cheese, while retaining the standard chicken shawarma fillings of meat, garlic sauce and pickles. I would recommend eating the crispy options immediately when ready. I also tried the standard chicken shawarma for comparison and it is pretty good too. I like the flexibility in being able to get a smaller or bigger wrap depending on the appetite. I also tried the falafel appetizer, and while the falafels were crispy on the exterior, I felt the filling was a bit too dense for my liking. I did appreciate the thumb indentures on the surface (a trick to ensure the falafel is cooked through in the middle more evenly). I feel service was a bit slower compared to other shawarma places, but they make up for it with variety and being more economical.

I love Shawarma and Shawarma Royale offers great quality and taste. They have recently opened up…read morenew locations in Toronto and this location is right outside Pape Station which is very convenient. The owner, store manager and the staff are very nice and friendly and care about providing great customer service. They offer great variety of chicken, lamb & beef shawarma and kebab. They also offer very delicious falafel for vegetarians. The menu includes Greek food like gyro and Greek Salad as well. We tried both and really enjoyed them.

We visited Kabul Kabab House in the Gerrard India Bazaar and enjoyed the warm and casual…read moreatmosphere. The restaurant specializes in Afghan and Middle Eastern halal food, with classic kabab plates, rice dishes, and traditional flavours served in a simple and welcoming setting. The space feels relaxed and comfortable, making it a nice stop while exploring the Gerrard India Bazaar area. We tried the "Waziri Kabab Plate", which included a mix of flavorful grilled Beef and Chicken Tikka served with Qabuli rice and sides. The chicken and beef were tender, nicely seasoned, and freshly prepared, making the meal very satisfying. The portions were generous, and the overall experience felt authentic and comforting. The owner is very nice and friendly, making sure the customers are happy.

The best Afghan food in Toronto. Never have I ever tasted such authentic food that tastes like back…read morehome. The service is amazing, everyone is so nice and family like. And the interior paintings are to die for.

Two friends came with me to this establishment. It was their first time and my third. I always…read moreenjoyed the quick service, upbeat vibe, and delicious fresh food! Limon did not disappoint this time. One of my friends who ordered falafel said it was the best she ever had. When I venture over to The Beaches, will stop in here again!

Friday, sunny warm summer day, and lunch time.... hungry…read more My colleague and I decided that we deserved nice lunch-out to celebrate our surviving this busy week! Queen St E on Friday lunch time is vibrant, filled with variety of independent shops, restaurants and cafes. Many people are enjoying their dining and social time. We were in the right place! We parked our car, then started to look around to see where to eat, and I found Limon right on the other side of the street. Lucky me! Limon has been on my "go-to" list! We were seated at the sidewalk patio. :) We had: # Whole Sea Bream with Israeli salad # Lamb Shish kabob with fries Complimentary pickles were immediately served. Good for a hot day - stimulating appetite. Sea Bream was generously big, crispy outside and super juicy inside! Simple yet perfect seasonings. Squeezing fresh lemon perfected the flavor. Israeli salad is a bit under-seasoned (for my liking), but nice aroma with plenty of herbs. Lamb Shish Kabob was also generous, a lot of large chunky meat cubes are cooked to perfect medium rare. Tender, juicy. Delicious. The accompanying fries are addictive. Crispy golden brown, perfect seasoning. Nice neighbourhood, pleasant service, cheerful & bright atmosphere, delicious food and generous portion. I liked this place - worth exploring other menus! Will come back again :)

I lived in the Middle East for over a decade. I am very particular about my Middle Eastern food!…read more This is thE most 100% authentic and true to taste shawarma you will find in Ontario. They have retained stellar standards over many years and that is why they're ALWAYS BUSY. I love this family. Hardworking people.

Best pita full of lovin i have had in a very long time. I had spicey beef shawarma sandwich. Salads…read moreare great also. Authentic falafel side dish. Very good all around.

The restaurant is VERY STRICT with adhering to a TIME LIMIT for seating…read more Signs on the table say: "We request you limit your sit in time to 45 minutes from the time you receive your order on the table." No matter how much food your party orders, no matter how large your party is, you must adhere to this time limit rule. We ordered Koobideh Kebab (ground beef) and chicken leg kebab with rice. It was very well-flavoured with saffron basmati rice and a chargrilled tomato. It was all very delicious. Darband Restaurant has been one our family's preferred places to dine at over the years, especially when we are looking for decent quality Persian cuisine near the Don Mills area.

Our family's go-to place for Persian food in the North York area. The meats are wonderful,…read moredelicious barg and koobideh kebab, juicy chicken, and the accompanying grilled tomato and rice is decent. We've also tried the stews, which are varied in flavour and spices, but we always prefer the grilled meats. Service is attentive and the restaurant is casual, suitable for both a family meal or a nicer meal out.