We were in the mood for some chicken shawarma so figured we would give this place a try for take…read moreout. When we got there, we were left unattended for about 8 minutes or so with no one else in line. I get it, covid 19 times means lots of orders to attend to, no biggie. We placed our orders for 2 chicken shawarma plates. It turned out they charge a small fee for using credit cards. I'm not sure if this was something this establishment was doing prior to covid 19 since this was my first visit but you would think amidst this pandemic that a restaurant would discourage the use of cash altogether, but not this place. Mind you, the fee wasn't anything big but it was the principle that matters. Anyway, the food itself wasn't all that good. The chicken was dry, the potatoes were hard, the rice had this buttery taste and their version of the white garlic sauce was something out of a ranch salad dressing bottle. Also, the hot sauce they provided was from the Red Rooster bottles you would find in Asian grocery stores. I've never ever had this kind of hot sauce from a shawarma joint, lol. Definitely not coming back to this one!

3.5 out of 5. We…read moreordered Chicken Shawarma and Lamb Shish Kebab for takeout during the COVID-19 pandemic. The yellow rice was very moist and delicious. The potatoes are okay but a little on the dry side. The chicken shawarma and lamb shish kebab came with a generous amount of meat and we were happy. The meals came with a hot sauce (small size) and a white creamy sauce (big size). I enjoyed the sauce but we ended up squeezing some lemon juice on our lamb to minimize the gamey taste. There was also salads that came along with the meals. I would say the chicken shawarma was better than the lamb. I think we probably would head back next time.

Jerusalem is located on Leslie and Nymark, in the Nymark plaza…read more Decided to try their Maza plate this time as it was a special BOGO. Interior seemed clean. They were preparing for the dinner that night. Food was ready in a timely manner. The baba ghanouj was my favorite then the hummus and then the tahini. The tabule salad is very fresh and parsley forward. The vegetables and pickled items were all quite fresh. The 3 falafel balls came out hot and crispy, moist and flavor inside. Comes with side of pita. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

This family-owned restaurant in Toronto Ontario Canada offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean…read morebuffet food. We were there on a Friday night so the all-you-can-eat buffet was $42.95 which included many choices of breads, appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. A belly dancer was the entertainment for the evening. We sat at a booth with a good view of the music and show, also easy access to the buffet. Our server was very friendly and efficient. We had a fun evening.

Let's start with the star of the show...the falafel here is the best I've ever encountered; crispy…read moreon the outside yet light and crumbly on the inside. The cucumber salad is refreshing, the kefta was a little dry but tasty nonetheless, the salmon is flaky and nice, and the grilled vegetables (bell pepper and zucchini) are succulent and just a little burnt. The Knafa Ashta had a great combination of crispy filo pastry on top of warm custard (also has some pistachio bits). The atmosphere is elegant yet lively and tasteful. When the restaurant is full it's loud and bustling. Overall a superb dining experience.

2nd time visit…read more Quality very consistent and excellent. Staff very efficient and friendly. Start off with a basket of free pita bread (yes, free, an adjective not commonly used in restaurants nowadays). Pita bread was hot, toasty and soft Staff recommended the eggplant appetizer instead of cauliflower, eggplant slices were seared with a nice crust with a moist gooey eggplant meat center, add a citrusy splash, perfection Ordered lamb chops and the veal tenderloin skewers. Both ordered medium rare. Unfortunately the lamb chops were more on the medium side. My veal were removed from the skewers before arriving at my table. Most of the larger pieces were medium rare, the smaller pieces were towards the medium side. Both plates come with a large portion of rice and vegetables. Plenty of leftovers to take home, staff also offered to give us some fresh pita bread to take home, sweet.

Visiting from Los Angeles for work and stopped by Darband for dinner. It tastes great an amazing…read moreportions for the price. Highly recommended.

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.

Came here because a friend invited me here. They are azerbaijian and want me to taste the food…read more Place is unique ambience. Like old russian style. Service is great, warm, friendly, and attentive. My friend (i.e. the expert) ordered the food based on their favorites. Ordered chicken sag, baklava, kachapuri, and bread with eggpplant dipping sauce, dolma. My favorite is the eggplant dipping sauce. lol Chicken sag is good, but not the type of taste that suits my tastebud. I'd love to comeback to try other food (and this time I want to be the one doing the ordering instead). lol Cheers!

We ordered through Uber Eats, and the delivery took quite a while. The food arrived mostly cold,…read morebut it still tasted great. I can only imagine how amazing it would be fresh from the kitchen. It's clearly a popular spot, so reservations are recommended.

My go-to place for my Middle Eastern comforts!…read more They make the best pita - thick and spongy and chewy - the way we like it. The salad take outs are solid. Never had a bad product here. Highly recommended especially when it's too hot to cook! Get their Turkish salads - my fave. They have tabbouli and a ton of other familar fresh salads.

Sababa in Thornhill doesn't chase trends--it outlives them. I've been eating here for 30 years,…read morewhich in restaurant time is basically surviving a war, and Sababa is still standing, still feeding people the way it always has: honest, soulful Middle Eastern food that shows up every day and does the job right. This is the kind of place where the menu hasn't been "reimagined," because it never needed to be. The chicken skewers dinner is a personal staple--charred just enough, juicy where it counts, seasoned with the confidence. The shawarma is famous for a reason: shaved hot, spiced deep, and piled without apology. You start with the dip platter because that's what you do here--hummus, tahini, baba ghanoush--the opening handshake before the real conversation begins. Attached to the restaurant is a grocery store that feels like a lifeline--shelves of hard-to-find ingredients, spices, and staples that remind you food isn't just something you order, it's something you live with. There's also a takeout counter with a few tables, perfect for quick eats that turn into longer stays because the food demands your attention. Sam Azar founded the place, and the legend goes deeper than the menu--he even made their lentil soup recipe public, giving it away to the newspapers like a gift, not a secret. That generosity still hangs in the air. Today, his children carry the torch, and you can feel the continuity: same spirit, same standards, same refusal to mess with something that works. Sababa isn't flashy. It's better than that. It's dependable, rooted, and quietly excellent--the kind of restaurant you measure your life around, not your Instagram feed. Find calm fam atmosphere, not TikTok madness with a side of chaos. CHEERS!!!

Big, spacious restaurant if you'd like to come with either a group, or a more intimate setting…read more The service was exceptional, full marks. Full service bar. We got a round of Lebanese arak which was very smooth and of great quality. The lunchtime good options while not very extensive, are still of good quality. I thought the grilled chicken was a bit tough, but otherwise everything else was top-notch, especially the traditional middle eastern mezes. The pita bread is always fresh and fluffy. Excellent options for both vegetarians and those who aren't.

3 stars for food 5 stars for service hence the 4 star…read morerating. Went during lunch with my family. The salads are plenty but very citrusy. I liked the baba ganoush and hummus. Fresh warm pita is brought to the table. Some of the chicken was room temperature. There should be more options for mains. The food was decent but not memorable. The desserts station offers much variety however i noticed a hair on the syrup jar. Staff should monitor the buffet area frequently to keep an eye on everything to ensure cleanliness. Our server was absolutely amazing. We didn't get her name but she was an older (indian or west-indian?? not sure) woman and was so funny and kind. She made our dining experience amazing.

This Armenian restaurant gets 2.5 stars…read more Tanabour was rich, thick & creamy. Yogurt & mint meant it was a bit of an acquired taste, but it was decent.  Samsak was decent. The crumb was crumbly, though slightly dry. The beef tasted decent, though it was a little dry.  Ghacourma was alright. The beef was slightly dry. It came on rice which was confusing given the menu description. We got complimentary prepackaged lavash & pita on request to make the sandwiches, but given how simple the flavour was the sandwich didn't work as it was too dry & plain (since the bread was even drier & less flavourful than the rice). The dish was rather one dimensional without any sauce as the beef was very simply cooked. The rice was also simply cooked with pine nuts.

We decided to get takeout from lavash for lunch…read more Overall, the food was ready on time and packaged nicely so everything was easy to unpack and eat. The hummus and eggplant dip were fantastic. Great flavor, great texture. The salad had crisp lettuce and shredded cheese. The baked potato bread strips add a great crunch to the salad. The meats were all flavorful and cooked well without being dry. Our favorite was the eggplant appetizer which had tons of flavor and texture - just so interesting the way it's put together. Price: It is definitely pricier than your typical restaurant but the quality is definitely high.