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    Paramount Middle Eastern Kitchen

    3.1 (422 reviews)
    ModerateMiddle Eastern
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Zatar Cheese Manakeesh
    Shaharyar C.

    Had a great time at this specific paramount location. The ambiance and service were nice. All the food was fresh to order. I highly recommend the cheese and zatar manakeesh for those who haven't had zatar before. The cheese helps balance out the flavor of the zatar. I also got a the mixed grill and mixed shawarma mains with fries and rice. The beef shawarma was extremely soft and succulent and paired great with the fresh rice and tahini. The food was also seasoned well and is perfect for those who can't tolerate too much spice.

    Tabbouleh
    Cin C.

    The biggest draw for me to this place is the freshly made pita bread that comes to the table hot and puffed up in a round white ball. It's delicious on it's own, but would go so well with any dip. We had the mixed grill, the tabbouleh and the Zaatar Manakeesh. The tabbouleh as great, as I love the fresh brightness of the parsley and mint. The manakeesh was lacking both flavor and salt, even though it looked really good. The mixed grill was okay, I liked the garlic sauce it came with the meat itself was nothing special. I've definitely had much better elsewhere. A mixed meal experience. Next time I would come for the pita and the dip and maybe skip the main.

    SAJ TABLIYEH CHICKEN
    Sarah P.

    I used to like the food here a few years back, and would eat here regularly when I was in the downtown core, and couldn't think of a place to eat. However, I recently went back for the first time after being away from the city for a few years, and no longer feel the same about this place. The food quality and taste did not seem to be the same. The fries weren't warm or that crispy that day, and the chicken was very dry. The service also wasn't as great during this visit. I'm not sure if it was because I was sitting by the windows at the front and they don't pay as much attention to customers there, or the staff was just bad. Waiting to have my order taken, and for the food to arrive took a long time even though they weren't that busy. When I finished my meal, our server was no where to be seen (probably on break) so we asked another person for the bill. The girl acknowledged it, but never brought it, even though she looked at our table a few times, and we couldn't ask someone else because no other servers came by the area. After about 10 to 15 minutes we were about to see if we could just walk up to the cash register to pay, when our server came by to check up on us, and then brought us our bill.

    John C.

    My wife and I went to Paramount before heading into Mirvish theater production. Location is great because it's just outside and a 32 second walk to the theater. We did reservation, but we were seated within about 10 minutes. We shared an appetizer which were three different types of hummus. Each were delicious and very different. One was a garlic one was red pepper, and one was more traditional. For dinner, we shared an entrée consisting of beef and chicken and lamb, which was served with rice and a few vegetables Again, this was delicious. The servers were great atmosphere was wonderful, and we eat here again in the heartbeat

    2 Skewers of Shish Twaook
    Somya S.

    I went here around closing time hoping to get takeout. Ordered Shish Twaok with rice. I waited and when the order came she told me they ran out of rice and were giving me fries as a substitute. I was disappointed and I had to ask them to refund. They agreed but it did not go through. So they adjusted for the price if Shush Twaok only. Which is fine. Also gave me two pitas. The portions size is small. The wait for the whole thing an hour. For a spur of the moment decision. They have lots of seating space. But this experience was tiring.

    Labneh Plate
    Reh L.

    I love coming here for family breakfast; unfortunately they're not doing breakfast anymore but we still made do with a great brunch. They use fresh ingredients, and have authentic recipes with great taste. Here's a rundown of the food: - Chicken Shawarma: juicy chicken, love their garlic sauce, best with pickles and turnips - Labneh: loved this, it was deliciously creamy and perfectly spiced - Lentil Soup: good, a bit thick and not as hot as soup should be We also usually love the hummus, mixed grill, and fattoush salad. Overall would say a solid 3.5 stars, ideal for a healthy lunch. Being a chain restaurant, some of their locations (especially downtown) can be hit or miss, but I'd say this is by far their best downtown location.

    Chicken Shawarma
    Anna H.

    I was looking for a place to grab a quick meal after a long day travelling and Paramount was the perfect solution! Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, it serves delicious Lebanese food at great prices. I had a mezze plate with a chicken shawarma sandwich and everything was really good. My server Mohamad was very kind and professional.

    Lentil soup
    Janny L.

    Ordered from their website for lunch pick-up. The online ordering system had a glitch and we were unable to apply a 15% discount. The restaurant could not honour it, buf we still proceeded to order. I had a chicken shawarma with lentil soup. The shawarma was smaller compared to what I'm accustomed to, but it still tasted good. The lentil soup was creamy and nice, but adding the crispy pita chips on top elevated it.

    Why does it look like someone took a bite of my fries??
    Carmen W.

    Service was terrible here. Very disorganized. We came in and this man asked us how many people. We told him two - he acknowledged then walked away. Several groups of people walked in afterwards and were greeted by a hostess. She later came to us and asked how many people. We explained to her how we came earlier, and a man took our reservation for two but didn't write our names down. She acknowledged but did nothing. Ended up waiting for another 15 mins and got placed in these terrible seats near the front. The seating arrangements were awkward. Seats were way too low for the table , almost felt like I had to stand a bit to reach the table. We expressed our concern and again they acknowledged but did nothing It took 20 mins for them just to bring as water and this was after we had reminded them . The food that came was also unimpressive. Meat was a bit overcooked and tough. The portion felt really small for the price. The fries came out slightly mushed! How do you mess up fries? Prob will not return...

    Paramount's Mixed Combo Platter: skewers (kafta, shish tawouk, beef tenderloin), shawarma (chicken, beef) and falafel balls
    Mike H.

    Paramount's Fine Food has grown over the years from a Lebanese restaurant to be quite a sprawling empire that's also laid claim to the Raptors905 home venue. Their CEO has even been campaigning for Kawhi to stay with the Toronto Raptors. So what's the secret to Paramount's success? I came to find out. The downtown location is situated conveniently across from the Eaton Centre. We came here for a lunch and was happy to find that they recently renovated to be more spacious and brighter inside. Their menu is filled with delicious traditional Middle Eastern dishes that I'd never even heard of. Fortunately some of the others who came with me were regulars and knew what to order! Friendly waitresses were attentive about taking our orders, returning with water/beverage and a steady flow of appetizers and mains. The pita bread was fluffy and warm. We had the Mixed Combo Platter: skewers (kafta, shish tawouk, beef tenderloin), shawarma (chicken, beef) and falafel balls. The six skewers were tender and juicy, while the shawarma were flavourful though a bit dry. The falafel balls were decent with the tahini and garlic dipping sauces. The platter along with rice and side dishes were enough to fill our group of six. The waitress was even kind enough to treat us to baklava for dessert. The meal was midrange in price point, and we had a pretty good lunch experience. They definitely have a loyal following of patrons and I'll be back soon.

    Misha I.

    This review is for Krispo Chicken by Paramount which is an offering by the same restaurant on Uber Eats. I was craving a fried chicken sandwich for lunch today and found this spot for delivery. I was pleasantly surprised when the Wicked chicken sandwich came with a free side of fries. The spicy level sandwich was very hot, similar to a Nashville chicken sandwich. There was also an inferno level, which much be excruciating spicy. The chicken was tender, crunchy, and white meat topped with pickles and their signature Nashville hot sauce between a golden bun. It also was very reasonably priced at $10, while many competitors fried chicken sandwiches are $15+ in the downtown area.

    Daniel A.

    I'd never choose Paramount outside of the Downtown Core, but when you've finished a long day of work and want to satisfy your craving for middle eastern food, Paramount will do the job, though it won't blow you away. The service is spotty, and most of the food is no better than average, but there are definitely some pluses here. Freshly baked bread is one of those. Try it with a house-made dip (which unfortunately fall into the average category), or a shawarma dish.

    Paramount Special Smoothie
    Yashaswita B.

    This place was highly recommended by so many friends and it was also close to my hotel, so I thought I could give it a try. And I'm so glad I visited! The pita was huge, fresh and delicious. Muhammara was my favorite dip and the Paramount Special Smoothie was the best part of the meal. Very thoughtfully crafted.

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    They did not accomedate us with an infant and her stroller. They offered high chair for a 4-month-old baby. Not recommend this Resturant.

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    Tahini's Shawarma - King St W

    Tahini's Shawarma - King St W

    3.3(14 reviews)
    1.4 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
    Halal
    Kitchen open late

    We had an office lunch event that we wanted to cater to. Looking for something that will suit…read moreomnivores, halal, vegetarians, vegans and someone who likes to eat light. Wanted to make sure that it was suitable for all tastes and loved by almost all. And our budget was a bit tight as well. Tahini fitted that bill perfectly. When reached out to the owner/manager he carved us some very reasonable deal. The food was delivered on time and in boxes that we could serve and most things came in fresh and warm. The food was delicious, healthy and costed us within our budget. The food was plenty and there some leftovers that many people loved to take it with them. As a vegan, there were plenty options for me and they were amazing. Loved that the staff had knowledge and suggested some combinations that worked out for non-vegans as well. Definitely going for another catering at this location and also when I am in a mood for some vegan friendly falafels and salads.

    Sure I get that the place is not the cleanest, even for fast food standards, seating is limited…read moreinside, and it's probably best to get your food to go, but when I tell you when we arrived, starving, into Toronto for the first time at 10pm on a Saturday night to see that every single restaurant in the downtown area is either closed or only open for drinks, finding Tahini's open for food was like finding an oasis in the middle of a large desert. It helps that the prices are certainly reasonable and has some creative options. We had the chicken shawarma wrap which had juicy chicken and sauce that goes well together, as well as the chicken shawarma ramen, which came with plenty of corn for texture, and was also really good despite having cheese in the soup. I'd love to come back and get this again!

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    Alphas Shawarma

    4.3(6 reviews)
    2.0 km

    I went to this spot a few months ago and it was awesome, so I had to go back again. It's right on…read moreKing, in the middle of all the chaos, but that's honestly part of the fun. There's always something going on in the area, so it makes it a lively place to grab food, especially at night. I went around 10 PM last night and it was packed. The ambience is pretty basic, it's a small joint with a few tables and chairs, nothing fancy. It's clean and organized, but you can't really expect some super aesthetic interior considering the location and the constant flow of people. There's limited seating, just enough for a few groups, so it definitely feels more like a takeout spot than somewhere you'd sit and hang out for a long time. They get a lot of customers, so you can expect a bit of a wait, but honestly the service was impressively fast. We waited maybe 5-10 minutes max for our food. We got it to go, and everything was ready quickly and handled efficiently. The main star of the show was the chicken shawarma wrap. It was delicious, crispy, flavourful, and packed with everything we asked for. The sauce was so good and really brought everything together. I definitely recommend adding the pomegranate molasses. It adds such a nice sweet tangy flavour and makes the wrap even better. Overall, it was a really good experience. Fast service, solid food, and a fun location right in the middle of the action. I'd definitely go back.

    We are finding the best food on King street W. Four unbelievable meals in three days. I'm getting…read moreto like it here. We had done a ton of walking and wanted a snack and a drink with a chance to rest the feet. One of the people we spoke to up the street claimed to love the place so here we are. The shawarma meat is bland and a bit boring. We tried to punch it up when we got it, but it's not the same. Don't get me wrong, it's still good food and will fill that empty spot in yer gut. I was just hoping for a juicier sandwich, instead we end up on the dry side. The cost is reasonable. The servers we spoke with were okay. Nothing exciting. In comparison to all our other meals this place fails. It's decent food at a decent price that deserves your attention. Especially if you're looking for a quick fix on the run. 11/25

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