My fiance and I went here with a couple of friends who are frequent visitors. We're huge fans of Mediterranean food so they suggested this place for lunch. The portions were so big we didn't need to eat dinner that night. The meals itself had a lot of flavour. Can't go wrong with any of the schnitzel or kabobs. They are decently priced. With the amount you get you can't really complain. The restaurant was pretty busy, which is usually a good sign about its service and food. If you're ever in this area Me Va Ma is definitely worth checking out. read more

The area immediately West and North of Steeles and Yonge is chock full of various businesses, both retail and service oriented. Over the past month I found myself in the neighbourhood on several of occasions. Experienced shoppers know that this dreaded pastime to some and cherished amongst others typically costs more and takes longer than one anticipates,. So, a brief pause to relax and satiate your hunger takes on an even greater appeal. Mi ve Ami Express fits the bill if it's an Israeli / Middle Eastern dishes are what you're seeking. I had their signature falafel sandwich twice in the last month and was pleased on both occasions. First, let's start with the "wrapping" aka the pita. Typically pitas are round in profile. However, their whole-wheat rendition comes in the shape and size of a 6" sub except it's closed on two sides. Which means less leakage of toppings and sauce. The other advantage is that it's also less prone to falling apart unlike most other whole-wheat pitas on offer. On both occasions I had to wait, which is good thing. Meaning that the falafel balls were fried immediately after my order was placed and not sitting under a heat lamp. Or G_d forbid heated in a microwave oven as I once experienced in a downtown Toronto food court. Indeed these were crisp and crunchy even after being surrounded by a mix of salads and sauce. My veggie choices included their red cabbage cut into manageable bite size pieces, terrific eggplant, onions and pickles all of which made for a great combination. My choice of dips/sauces were the classic hummus, tahini and topped off with a heart warming hot sauce. The establishment was meticulously clean which is as it should be but not always the case. read more

I have to say that the quality of food in this restaurant is amazing and that is undeniable. However, not only the customer service is poor, but also they overcharge. I ordered two boxes one with beef and the falafel and we asked if we can get laffa bread the girl said she will try to substitute. She asked how many falafel pieces I said 12. Eventually when I arrived there I saw that on the bill she charged for 12 pieces. When I got home there were 6 pieces of falafel instead of 12, bread was not substituted and a salad was missing a dressing. Like, seriously? It was ridiculous I doubt that I am coming back and if I am I will check everything right on the spot next time! BAD SERVICE. PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS IF YOU GO THERE! read more

I still remember when this restaurant first opened. It's amazing how far quality food, excellent service, and word of mouth can take an establishment such as this. The best middle eastern appetizers I've ever tasted. The baba ganoush and red fried egg plant are absolutely delicious. The quality of meat is outstanding, serving the best chicken shawarma in the GTA - hands down. My favourite place for middle eastern cuisine. Far greater than competition such as paramount. In comparison, me va me does it bigger, better - and most importantly, tastier. read more

This seems to be a crazy popular spot for dinner, but don't fret - they take reservations. something I wish I had looked into before showing up and having to wait 40 minutes for a table :( The hummus here is divine, i suggest you get the appie trio starter to enjoy their large selection of dips. Don't worry, they'll top you off with extra pitas if you run out! I ordered the lamb dinner the last time I was back, and it was fantastic. The prices are great for the amount of food you get, and it's always good. You can tell by the sheer number of people that are willing to wait it out. We usually order a bottle or two of wine as well. Overall, this place is great for a casual dinner, and perfect for sharing since the plates are so large. And yes - get the hummus! read more

I get takeout from me va me at least once a week during my stay in Toronto. Their chicken shawarma is the best I ever had and I wouldn't get it anywhere else. Good potions and good quality meat. It's not cheap, but you get what you paid for! The place is usually busy so there is always a line, but the staff do their best to accommodate and make sure everyone leaves satisfied. Overall, best place for chicken shawarma and falafel :) the location is also convenient for me, which is a bonus since traffic time can be hectic! read more

I would give this place 5 stars a year ago. I started going to this place more than 6 years ago and they were the best Mediterranean food you could find with huge portions and an amazing salad that accompanied each order. Now, every time I go back, I realize that the prices have gone up while the portions have become smaller. The food quality is still very good though. The Lemonana is a drink to try. Free onsite parking is available. read more

Loveeeee the shawarma pita here! Quality of chicken is the best I've tried in Toronto. Toppings are flavourful and the portion is most definitely generous! Finger licking good! It's more of a eat real quick type place not many seats or really good for take out! Service is quite speedy. Staff is pleasant. Price is fair you can eat for under $10! Def try! read more

Never disappoints! Been my go-to Christmas Eve dinner for a few years now. Always busy, but the wait time goes by pretty quick. Service is good, and they will change things (in your meal) how you want them to be. I would recommend the lemonada drink, the appetizer dip trio (the babaganouuuuuuush tho), shawarma platters, and salmon skewers. Great salads too. read more

Good service, seating area roomy, food portion big, pleasant experience overall. Ordered chicken skewers and lamb skewers and both were tender and moist. Really enjoyed my first visit there. Will be visiting again. read more

Food is still great here at Me Va Me. I've noticed portions have gotten smaller, as they are not so ridiculously large anymore. But they are still more generous than other restaurants & their good still tastes amazing! Waitstaff service is also still great as well. Their red velvet cake makes me melt. LOL. read more

This place is quite popular with my Toronto friends... with cheap prices, huge portions, and cute staff, it's no wonder this Israeli joint is a bright spot in the otherwise dull, suburban shtetl of Thornhill. I highly recommend the schnitzel (it was enough for two), but the mashed potatoes are served cold (boo!). Otherwise, a good budget Mediterranean, with lean but up-to-date ambiance. read more

First and last time at Bathurst and Steels location. Restaurant prices, cafeteria service. Food was ok with the exception of tabouli. Inedible. Drenched in lemon juice and nothing else. Will not be back because of horrible service. read more

The hummus is creamy and smooth, the smoothest I've ever had. It's definitely nothing like grocery store hummus *shudders*. It's delicious. It's even better if you add a touch of olive oil to smooth things out a tad, cuz the hummus is really thick. The fried eggplant is almost sweet and sour like, heavier on the sweet. For something with so much oil, it's incredibly fresh and almost light tasting. Their baba ganoush is delicious as well. It's creamy and it's a big hit at parties. They also have a salad called a matbuha (sp?), I believe, that is almost like a not particularly chunky salsa, and is made with cooked tomatoes and sweet peppers with herbs and spices. I quite enjoyed this too. I usually get the four in their four dip combo for $13.95 (for 32 oz). The lady who served me this time was super friendly. It was my first time getting the matbuha and she explained to me what it was. She also let me sample things so that I could know what I was buying before I bought them. The two most unfortunate things about this me va me express is that 1) they don't include pita with dip purchases (you can buy it at an additional charge), and 2) they don't have fresh laffa the way their restaurant does. (the part that comes next doesn't particularly apply to this particular location but is a shameless plug for their sit down restaurant). Just down the street at Bathurst and Steeles is their sit down restaurant. They have the same dips (for a tad bit more, money-wise), but these come with fresh laffa. Laffa is a type of flatbread. They make the laffa in house and you can ask for more (they don't charge you for this). It's fresh and warm and delicious, and I wish the express locations would provide laffa with dip purchases. I wouldn't mind paying a bit more if they would include the laffa. read more

- was in the neighbourhood, and we drove by the storefront, and saw that it was rammed!! - this is an 'express' version, so with only a handful of counter seats, EVERYONE else was getting to-go orders. - decent middle eastern. have had better food off the grill in neighbouring places further west. - will come back if in the area, but not worth the trek from across the city read more

This location of Me Va Me is an express location, which means the seating is much like a pizza pizza type like an earlier reviewer mentioned. There aren't much seats in this location, but it is good for a quick meal or take out. It is pretty busy as well, I constantly see people coming in and out for take out or fast meal. I liked their electronic ordering screens, it is easy to know whats available to order. I went today for lunch with some co-workers and had the lunch box Shawarma for $9.95 You get to choose a side of fries, steamed veggies or rice. I went with steamed veggies. When I got the meal, the portions were very generous, lots of chicken shawarma and a piece of bread, comes already with a salad, so I had plenty of veggies in my meal. I liked it, it was pretty delicious. The tried the rice, it was a bit bland instead of flavorful, but overall it was still a pretty good meal. I think the portions could be enough for two people, so for couples going there or two friends who aren't starving entirely, ordering 1 lunch box or 1 dinner box might be enough for two. For the price, this portion is a really good value and quality. I will definitely come back here for a meal or two when I am hungry for Shawarma! read more

I thought it was a Thai place at first.. It is more of a mix of American/Canadian and Middle Eastern. We tried a grilled beef skewer in a a pita and chicken shawarma in a pita here tonight. The beef skewer pita was very good. The chicken tasted a bit dry, but still better than most other places. The toppings that you can put on the sandwich are excellent. The pitas also were fresh. They also seem to have a large menu worth exploring. Basically this is the best restaurant outside of McDonald's in this part of the city. Order time was about 10-15 minutes but worth it. If you call ahead you can get your order to go. They also have free parking. read more

Love this place. Food is delicious. It's my first stop when I visit Toronto. Great for sharing and big groups.

Me Va Me has a wide selection of food. There is definitely something for each taste bud. The portions are large and well made. My highest recommendation is the hummus. It's such a simple thing, but they make it very well. It's even better when you are given fresh, warm pita for dipping. I am a big fan of the shawarma, however it has been out the past few times I've been. The times have been different: a Wednesday night at 8, a Friday night at 6, and a Tuesday at 5. I've been disappointed because it's a favorite of mine. So don't bank on getting it. The lamb burger is well prepared, as are the falafels. The chicken schnitzel is fantastic with a delicious cream sauce on the side! Always have a few options in mind while reviewing the menu, just in case your first choice is unavailable. read more

Excellent food. Dark chicken on a skewer was amazing. Tasty and cooked perfectly. Great salads, apetisers as well. Large portions. Will be back :) read more

They should change the name from Me Va Me Express to Me Va Me rush hour on the 401. Total chaos. We waited over 30 minutes for our express order of falafel and salad. Food was decent, but nothing extraordinary. Needless to say, we will not be returning. read more

I love the food here this negative review is for the customer service. I have to drive half way across the city to pick up here. Last time I order the messed up my order. I called to let them know and the women working told me to come back and get my free laffa next time. I came back for it and they refused to honour the free Shwarma. Sloppy customer service and altogether a very off-putting experience. read more

I visited this diner by coincidence when i was on vacation with my friends in toronto.. actually we got lost in thornhill and we were hungry so we stopped at this place and was a great experience.. we start with the dip appetizer mini combo ($6.99) which consists of pita bread served with your choice of three dipping items. We go for the hummus, beets and baba ganoush. The pita (sourced it seems) is slightly cold but still soft and eager to accompany the velvety and slightly sweet hummus. The beets are almost preternaturally sweet, as is the baba ganoush, although the eggplant dish has some nice lemony zing to it. The diverse appetizer satisfies despite proving somewhat homogenous in flavour. All entrees come with a "side" house salad that could easily be a light lunch. The greens are fresh and the lemon honey vinaigrette (either that, or it's a crazy sweet Italian dressing) is again more honey than lemon and vinegar. My lamb skewers ($18.99) arrive with rice on the side and a container of tzatziki. The two sticks of meat are perfectly cooked medium rare, tender and succulent. They are simply seasoned and the portions are heart-stopping, although I can't help but polish off my plate. The chicken shawarma ($14.99) is served with a container of hot sauce and mashed potatoes on the side. The chicken is a little dry but otherwise par for the course for this popular dish. The mashed potatoes are unbelievably rich and taste like cream and butter with a dash of potato mixed in rather than the other way around. No complaints here, but be forewarned. read more

I usually go to the York Mills location. Today I went to the Steeles Ave W location. The serviced is horrid. The staff are rude. Check your bill, the over charge. The food is sub par compared to the York Mills location. read more

K so It takes me a lot to write a review. We're from out of town and we needed to grab a bite to eat late sunday and we found this place near our hotel. I went off the reviews and honestly people who reviewed this positively must have such a sad life. I have never in my life had a worse meal. It was absolutely tasteless. I dont get it. I couldve cooked something in my hotel room off the dollar store that wouldve been a more decent meal than this. Plain white rice, plain fries, chicken. White sauce that comes with it has no taste (it doesnr smell or taste like anything its just a white liquid.) I can go on but seriously stay away. Legit feels like I threw my money in the garbage. read more

I have to start by saying that this USED to be my most favourite Shawarma in the whole wide world. What with their large dinner portion of chicken and rice which used to cost $12, now a ridiculous $18. What gives??? Nothing changed for the price increase!! Anyway, I gave it one more try and tried the chicken Laffa, a naan-like bread which they make in these two large ovens. It actually tasted good, except for the Shawarma inside. Nothing special. I think the chicken tastes good only with the overpriced dinner, which I will never buy since there are a few options close to my house in Mississauga for $10-$12. Anyway, I would no longer recommend it, except that I used to go there when I was younger and lived nearby. read more

This place is for take-out. Although they have some tables, its more like waiting area. I often go to this place to grab sandwich as my lunch. I usually get chicken-breast sandwich and this is pretty delicious. Each sandwich is about $7 plus tax. For $7, you get one huge sandwich filled with roasted chicken breast, salads and sauces. I always have left over if I get this sandwich. Service quality is good. However, the wait is sometimes long. Overall, if you need to take-out middle eastern food, this place is perfect for you. Huge portion at not so expensive price! read more

To my surprise they didn't allow me to get a chicken shawarma with no bread today. As I recently discovered my gluten sensitivity this was upsetting. Not accomodating at all. Even McDonalds will sell you a hamburger with lettuce wrap-no bread. The staff said they could not place it in a container- don't see what is wrong with a container, even when I buy the family meal from there they give the food in containers. Hope they can come up with options for celiacs and gluten sensitivity clients read more

So the food was really good at this place. Now they've dramatically raised their prices and the quality of the food has dropped. They've cut back on garnishes that really used to compliment the meal. Also, the girls working behind the counter at Bathurst and Rutherford location are rude and kind of dumb. Not impressed. read more

Ordered online through grub canada. Was supposed to take 45 minutes, finally arrived after an hour and a half. They added things to my order and made me pay for them, added extra delivery charges without telling me, staff I had to deal with were very rude, the delivery person didn't know what grub canada is, and the food made me sick for 3 days. Do not order from or go here unless you enjoy being sick. read more

Their quality started to decline about a year ago, every time it is worse than before. Yesterday we ordered delivery, not only it took more than an hour, but the food was a real disappointment. We got chicken sishkebob with their Israeli salad (cubed tomatoes and cucumbers with house dressing) and the combo of 4 Israeli favorites: baba ganoush, fried eggplants, humus and pickled mushrooms. Out of all that only the kebob was edible. The rice was too dry, they completely screwed up the salad dressing, it was ultra lemony and runny, Israeli combo was tasteless, baba ganoush was plain old. Finally lesson learned: never again! read more

It's not bad , but gone downhill.. My family lives in the area, so we used to go a lot.. It's def' not as good anymore.. I also think it's a bit overpriced for what you get.. read more

Orderd lamb combo and I asked 3 time to be cooked well done. After 20 mins waiting I got my lamb with blood inside. My experience is mutual but compared the prices you can get a dinner in high end restaurant with better service and seating. Price for lamb combo with 1 pop around $23. What an expensive meal for low ended restaurant. Note: this chain of restaurants are casual I mean they are similar to the fast food chains. read more

Rude staff, they were out of shawarma and could not serve us half of their menu items. Didn't have any menus to provide us. Wouldn't go there again read more

I've been going for years.. portions are somewhat hit and miss, it gets the job done at best.

I've been to the Leslie York Mills location plenty of times. So I know the food is food, the service great and fast. This particular location is named "Express" and once you order you get told your wait time for two shawarma pitas is 20 minutes? Someone care to explain how that works to me please? Can't imagine ever coming here for a work lunch. read more

I had food here before and it was pretty alright, but today when I visited, I was told to call ahead next time to order a shawarma. They said the wait was 30 minutes for a small order and 45 min for a large order. So, we took our business elsewhere and was glad that I did. read more

We are a regular here and every time they make some mistake on our orders because we order around 15 meals at a time... Today they did not make a mistake but had to fight over $1.73 of extra sauce on a $150 order... I can understand if I ordered one meal and asked for free sauce... read more

DO NOT bother going if you're not one of their VIP's. How do you know you're a VIP? When you walk in, somebody will immediately recognize and greet you with a huge smile, then immediately prepare your order no matter how many people were patiently waiting BEFORE you. The server had good intentions and recommended that we order the quickest item on the menu: shawarma in pita, in order to avoid the 15-20 min wait if we were to order other types of meats. Ironically, because we weren't one of their family and friends customers, we sat, and sat, and stood, FOR 35 MINUTES, waiting for our SHAWARMA pitas. We were starving by that time, so any food would have tasted delicious. Too bad it left us with a bitter aftertaste with their favouritism towards their customers. read more

I am a regular customer for large family orders. One of my family likes the Tehina on the side as he does not like soggy pita for his shwarma sandwich. They have always given it to me. This time they said no, it had to go on sandwich. Can you imagine saying this to a good customer. I would never go back based on principal. If they have gotten this petty, they have lost a customer. read more