Food 10/10 I always get the Joojeh when I'm in town. The chicken is perfectly marinated service is always great! Very friendly people! Only outside seating which is fine by me. I already can't wait to go back! read more

Good stuff here. I was quite a fan of their Yonge and st Clair location sadly it closed. This one is a delivery order. I had the jujeh and chicken kobideh. Both are quite good. Also ordered the Kashk Bademjan hmmm didn't enjoy it much. Worth a price premium imo over other spots. Give them a try if in the area. read more

Shatter Abbas - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Good carry out option near the water. As soon as I took my first bite, I was pleased. The chicken had a lot of flavor, and while I preferred it to the beef kabobs, they were both good. Portion size was excellent, service was friendly. read more

Shatter Abbas - Chicken and beef kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great taste and large portions. It's mostly a take-out place. There're a few benches outside, in front of the restaurant. Great for a quick bite. read more

Best kebabs in the city in my opinion. Love everything I've tried here, especially the chicken kebabs. Every meat always tastes so juicy and somehow better with each bite, and pairs perfectly with their saffron rice. I wish I had a pic to do their food justice but unfortunately the food always smells so good I forget to take a pic. read more

Shatter Abbas - Chicken and beef kebabs - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Shatter Abbas is hidden away from the bustling city life of downtown Toronto and an absolute delight for those who know. After craving some homely and wholesome food, it was definitely the place to go to. We ordered the Kashk e Bademjaan which comes with a portion of bread, and the mixed Koobideh. One skewer of chicken and one skewer of beef aswell as a mountain of rice made sure that it was more than enough to fill my stomach and have leftovers too! The food itself is beautiful: flavoursome , warming and beautiful spiced giving you the essence of a home away from home. The service is impeccable, the moment we got there it was ready for us and everyone was friendly. It'll definitely be a regular place for me now! read more

Shatter Abbas - Kashk e Bademjaan Mixed Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is one of our usual spots! We've eaten just outside the resto, picked it up and brought it home, and have had it delivered! Overall, the meats are well seasoned and extremely flavourful. I love the rice and the grilled tomatoes and peppers (if they have). Our go-to is the platter with chicken and ground beef (joheh and koobideh). On occasion, the tenderloin hasn't been so tender but the chicken was usually moist. Go figure. I would've given them 5 stars if it wasn't for lack of consistency. Like the aforementioned tenderness of meats. Sometimes when I order the sides, they may or may not have the ingredients listed. Like one time, I was expecting walnuts. Nada. As I mentioned above, the platter should come with at least a couple of tomatoes and peppers but there have been times when something was missing. We keep going back even with these minor shortcomings. Generally speaking, a tasty and satisfying meal. read more

Shatter Abbas - Platter that doesn't have tenderloin. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Craving Persian food? These guys are magicians. The food, as Iranians would say, tastes like a piece of heaven. It's basically a takeaway type of restaurant, but if you visit during summer days you can sit outside (they usually have a few tables and chairs available). read more

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It was kind of ok. It's a real hole-in-the-wall place, so it's basically takeout only, which is fine. The food was fine, but not very exciting. Taste was somewhat bland. Overall the main issue was that they seem really checked out: the signage points to the door to say "order here" as if to imply it's just an order at the window deal, so I did that and then realized there's a small counter where you order inside. The staff seemed somewhat aloof. I'm not at all unfamiliar with businesses like this and I seek them out deliberately, but I was expecting more focus from them. The presentation could also be improved. They made me a wrap and offered hot sauce, but it was just a small packet of Louisiana hot sauce. That's fine, but it's from a completely different kind of cuisine, and so it took something away from the distinctness of what they're offering. But it's also just basic things: they put my wrap in a nice little box and gave me a huge paper bag for takeout. That's good, except they didn't include any napkins and the place is so small that you barely even want to ask them a question for anything extra less they get distracted or something. I open the box and find that there were napkins but they are under the wrap. So then I am supposed to enjoy a wrap that's sitting on top of some napkins soaked in sauce and juice from the meat? My guess is it's just the location right on the lake downtown that has some issue. Too many others seem to love this place, so I must be missing something. read more

Why have you not tried this place yet? What a find on our visit to Toronto. Such nice service and the food was incredible. We had two elementary school aged kids and two adults and for 4 kebabs and rice plus mast (yogurt sauce) and bread (3). First off, so affordable. Second it was more than enough. Third - this location had outdoor seating which was perfect. We get kebabs like this at home and while we have always had really good kebabs... this place was even better. Go. Go now. read more

Great food and very large portions! The chicken was very juicy and tender. Highly recommended. Outdoor seating. Very casual dinning experience. read more

There are many Persian restaurants in Toronto, but unfortunately very few in the downtown core. Shatter Abbas unfortunately isn't a great option - it does have all the Persian favourites - kebabs and stews; but the quality is mediocre and the prices are relatively high. It's a takeout only place - and in that case you are better off ordering delivery from the many other options in the city. read more

A hankering for late night eats in the neighbourhood brought us here. It was 9:50 pm when we stepped into the little shop. The staff let us know that they were closing soon and only had a few items left. We ordered, paid, got a pager and went outside to wait at a table. I'd never been before so I was astonished by the size of what we ordered. It's a good thing my friend and I had decided to share one meal. I think you could feed a small family with the size of the dish! I don't like olives but I was told the olives that came with the meal were delicious. There a little packet of butter that you can put over your rice for a more flavourful meal. The meat was so good that that after trying one piece someone else in our group asked for more. The flavours in the meat were amazing. I'm not sure if there was some MSG since I was a bit thirsty afterward. read more

Shatter Abbas - Portion for one! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Persian food in downtown Toronto. It's not the best, but it isn't bad either. I have ordered food a few times here. The Ghormeh Sabzi is served with very little meat; this is interesting to say the least. The taste is spot on however. I also got the Sultani, it tasted right, but was far from perfection. I mean I would return for the convenience of its location and just only that. And in fairness, it's always consistent and is average or slightly better. read more

Tasty and authentic, charcoal grilled Persian food. Huge portions. Great Value. Perfect for takeout or delivery. Highly recommended. Make sure to try the beef koobideh, it is terrific! Support your local restaurants. Five stars! read more

Shatter Abbas - Beef koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great takeout place! The chicken thighs are so juicy and flavorful. The standard order comes with a roasted tomatoe. But as an avid tomats lover, my go-to order calls for two extra tomats. They also give you rice enough to feed a village. The salad is always fresh with the thousand island dressing. Pretty lit. Standard wait time is between 15-30 minutes because they grill to order. The food is so aromatic. Sometimes I come home and the condo elevator smells like it as a fellow neighbor had it for dinner. Triggers an instant craving. 10/10 recommend. I come here legit on a weekly basis now. read more

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I thought the chicken and beef kebabs were very tasty! Perfect seasoning and juicy. The rice is good but it's begging for some kind of sauce to match the kebabs. Service was fast and the staff is super friendly. If I lived here I'd be back regularly. read more

Shatter Abbas - Chicken dark meat and ground beef kebabs with rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

At the corner with no seating in winter (summer has a free tables on the side walk). The place is pretty authentic for a fast type middle east type of food. NOT A SHAWARMA place. Recommend the beef koobideh. The food quantity is very good specially if you get the 2 skewers for $14 (massive tray). Can definitely feed 2. Comes with a roasted tomato (whole). The mixed koobideh has chicken and beef but i like the beef because its juicer. Giving it 5 star for what it is. A fast food type middle eastern that doesn't do shawarma and about the only non shitty chain restaurant near there unless you are going for more expensive sit down. read more

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I have gotten food from this restaurant multiple times. All of their kabobs come with flavorful seasonings and a hearty serving of rice. Even some saffron rice is included! The roast vegetables that are served with the kabobs are also pretty tasty. In my opinion, you get quite a lot of food for the price. The interior of the restaurant is rather small and really only serves to order and pickup food, but there are tables set up outside where you can dine on the patio in the usually lively harbourfront neighborhood. This restaurant serves as an interesting ethnic food option that offers reasonable value for your money. read more

I visited this place on a weekday for my lunch as it was near to the place I was visiting for a business trip. The place doesn't have seating and is good for takeout only. They serve Persian cuisine and for vegetarians they have two items on their menu. The staff is friendly and courteous. I tried their Kashke Bademjan which is generally served with Pita bread. I got Saffron Rice as an add on. The portion size was huge. I could not finish it all at a time. The dish is made of eggplant and mixed with special persian sauce called Kashk, sauteed onion, garlic and mint. I loved the dish. Overall experience was quite good. read more

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There's really no ambiance, they don't have indoor sitting and the outdoor sitting is not the greatest but the koobideh was sooooo good. Too bad I don't live in Toronto. :) read more

Discovered this gem on Uber Eats during the Covid pandemic. As a Persian myself, I am extremely picky with the quality of food from Persian restaurants and how authentic they taste. Shatter Abbas did not disappoint. First of all, NOTHING beats the flavour of meat grilled on charcoal. You cannot get that flavour from any other type of bbq, and that makes Persian kabobs different - this subtle smokeyness that blends in perfectly with the meaty flavour of the beef. Shatter Abbas did a great job with their grill, as you could taste the charcoal-ey flavour without it being too overpowering. Secondly, the portions are H.U.G.E! Two skewers of koobideh with rice and two extra tomatoes were enough to fully fill up two people. This is the case with all authentic Persian restaurants/takeouts. If you are not surprised by the size of the delivery bag when you receive it from your ubereats delivery guy, it's not authentic enough. Lastly, despite the big portion sizes, the quality was excellent! The rice was amazing, the beef was juicy and cooked to perfection, the tomatoes were delicious. I highly recommend getting extra grilled tomatoes; they're just... SO good! Don't forget to sprinkle a generous portion of the complimentary Sumac on your kabob before eating it. And the butter (which is slightly melted in the package because of it being on the hot rice) is to be drizzled on the rice (yes, it's worth the extra calories). The one thing I have not liked so far, as it was not really authentic, was the minced chicken kabob (chicken koobideh on their menu). I have never had it minced before. It's supposed to be chunks of grilled chicken thigh or breast marinated in saffron. It was also a little too salty to my taste, so I would not recommend getting the minced chicken kabob. Overall, 5 stars for the quality, value, and just overall deliciousness of the food. Well done Shatter Abbas! read more

The first night I stopped by, they warned me the wait would be over an hour. Im grateful theybtold me before i ordered. I stopped by again for lunch and had a 10 min wait the next day. Portions for the kebabs were substantial and overall quite authentic in flavor. Worth a visit! read more

Great food and friendly staff. This location is primarily a take-out location though they have some outdoor seating in the summer. The portions are very large so though the prices are steep, each meal good for 2 people. I got the steak sandwich with cheese and I highly recommend it. read more

Visiting Toronto from Texas, did a quick grab and go and the food hit the spot! Great seasoning and rice tasted very fresh.

Tucked away in a little corner of the waterfront community of Queen's Quay, this Iranian grill is as fresh as it comes. I've walked by this location hundreds of times as I used to work around the corner from this building and never once knew this was here. We just happened to be walking to pick up an online order from a business nearby and my wife saw the sign for fresh Persian grill. There is no seating inside and that was apparently the case even before Covid so this was not a big adjustment for them. They only let in one customer at a time and the interaction is completely touchless. You go in, order and tap to pay and they make you wait outside till your order is complete. We got the Beef Koobideh combo, which was made fresh to order and the juices were just flowing out of the meat. The order came with two large skewers and it was more than enough for a really hungry adult. The combo also came with char-grilled tomatoes and rice. Persian cuisine does not mess around! read more

Excellent food. Great service. Best in the city. Better than the restaurants in Iran. read more

Too over priced. And its not event good their beef kabob smells like a persian guy farted beside you.. very rude staff.. never goin there

Ordered twice from here during quarantine. I ordered koobideh both times, mixed chicken (both ground and chicken breast) and beef , Portions are large and comes with rice and tomato! Just wish it came with a yogurt. Great value, quality and fast! read more

First time in Toronto, not interested in hotel food but on a rainy day didn't want to walk to far and found this place. It looks like nothing much from outside really but food is fresh, flavorful, seasoned perfectly, made to order, big portions. Great gem. read more

This is a claustrophobic take out booth. The chairs and tables piled outside would deceive you into thinking you could sit down. The meat skewers are all very nicely spiced and grilled to perfection and the portions are generous. I asked for no-rice (low carb)....the lady insisted I get some rice and packed me a separate box of rice :p. read more

I found this little shop during an afternoon stroll by the waterfront and decided to drop in for a late lunch. I had the koobideh, which is a ground beef kebab grilled on a skewer. It was served on seasoned rice and with a grilled tomato. The employee was very helpful and friendly when I asked for recommendations as a first-timer eating here. A detailed review of my food follows: Koobideh The beef exhibited a masterful blend of spices, and bursted with exciting flavours and mouth-watering aromas. It was also cooked perfectly tender and immensely satisfying. The rice was perfectly seasoned and delightfully tasty - not something typically seen accomplished even by the most skilled chefs. This shop has their rice technique perfected. And the sweetness of the grilled tomato was a perfect complement to the umami of the beef and savoury rice, cutting through the heaviness on the palate with the most refreshing acidity. Overall this dish may appear simple, but it demonstrates cohesion and harmony beyond that of many restaurants two or three times its price point. I am happy to announce that I have found a new go-to spot for lunch or dinner by the waterfront area! read more

Has the best steak sandwich in the City. Well seasoned, juicy, with bursting flavours. Great value for money. I introduced this to my friends who shared the same experience. I've never tasted such a unique tasting sandwich. Give it a try next time you visit Toronto's Harbourfront or if you are just stepping out for lunch as I often do. read more

Absolutely amazing. Amazing prices at an amazing location. Portions are huge and the food is delicious

Food outstanding. Quantity more than we expected. Kabob the best of best delicious. Service on time as promised. Sat very comfortably outside, very relaxing . read more

We were visiting from Miami and visited this place during our stay in Toronto. It was a wonderful spot to get one of the best Persian food cooked with love. The portions are huge, the meat and chicken cooked perfectly and very juicy and the owners and staff of the resturant are wonderful, friendly and super helpful! For a take out place, it is perfect when you are just about hungry to satisfy your stomach! Definitely will come and visit next time we are in Toronto! read more

Delicious! I love Persian food and this ranks up there with the best. I came across the Sheppard Avenue location while out for a walk and I noticed that it seemed to be quite popular. Curious, I decided to place an order to see why. I ordered the Fesenjan and the mixed Koobideh. I wasn't expecting family-sized servings so I ended up with way too much food for two people, but I'm glad I did. I'm looking foward to the leftovers. The sauce for the Fesenjan is so flavourful. read more

Great food! We have take-out and it was awesome! Beef Koubedieh Barg Joojeh chicken breast Rice w/ butter and grilled tomatoes. Was very impressed! read more

Small take our Persian restaurant. Had the chicken wrap. They have a lamb shank for $16. Going to try soon. A good option if you are down by the Quay and would like a tastier alternative to Swiss Chalet. They have outdoor seating. read more

spoiled meat. enough said? nope cuz yelp has a minimum. ok well we ordered from uber eats and the tenderloin barg kabab had a bit of a weird smell, kinda like fart. figured it's probably fine, it didn't smell spoiled. a few bites in, it clearly tasted like meat that had been left out for too long, spoiled, and then was cooked. my guess is it's probably an innocent mistake. regardless, never eating here again. and holy smokes it's expensive too! plenty of better kebab places in the city. read more