We stopped by this restaurant after an event and had a really good experience. The employees were…read morereally nice and let us dine in even though it was late and borderline past closing hours. The restaurant is really cute with amazing artwork and decor to admire. THE FOOD: Lentil soup: - The lentil soup was amazing. It was bursting with flavour and one of the best lentil soups I have had in a long time. It was both gluten and dairy free. Falafel - The falafel was the best falafel I have ever had! It was crispy and served with hummus. I really like how the falafels were heart shaped. The presentation was really nice and I would come back to enjoy these. Chicken Platter: My fiancé ordered the chicken platter and he really enjoyed it. The platter comes with salad and hummus. He found the chicken super tender and the salad was delicious. Both of us had hummus and found it robbed mediocre. Halava: - The halava was super sweet and made with pistachio. It tasted delicious and it was the perfect way to end our meal. Would We Return? Absolutely!

I came here for work and I have tried plenty of middle eastern cuisine and this might take the…read morenumber 1 spot. Upon entering Tomah I was immediately greeted by the young gentleman behind the counter. I was free to sit where I pleased. He immediately brought water and a cup of tea complimentary. The tea was amazing, full of flavor and sweet. I only ordered Syrian Shwarma and requested an additional drizzle of pomergranate syrup and an order of Muttabal and asked if that was enough and should I order more. The waiter, insisted I try the kibbeh and would bring me one. The food came out promptly, first the muttabal which I can say might be better than when my Syrian mother in law makes it! The Shwarma came out and that was amazing, it was juicy and the spices and dressings where perfect. To my surprise the waiter brought out the lentil soup, kibbeh and falafel to try. The were delectable to say the least. The ambiance during the lunchtime was quiet, however after some time Arabic music was put on, and wasn't too loud, but just right as background noise to enjoy while you eat. The cushions were a Syrian style of sitting with arm rests almost like pillows. I will be back, and I will recommend anyone to come here and get a "Taste of Syria"!

Always unbelievable food, ambiance and service! Each guest will greet you with a smile knowing what…read moreyou came in for! Lulu deserves rave reviews and compliments to the chef! My favourite item for 5 years now - is the Large Chicken & Rice to feed the two of us hungry people! Great prices, sauces and drinks ! Love the new renovations. It's about the food, it's about the people! If you want life changing shawarma - come here!

It's great to know their business has not struggled during the pandemic as they were mostly a…read moretake-out joint to begin with. I ordered a Large Chicken Sharwarma, which comes with rice, diced onions, a side salad and pita, and a Large Chicken plate (only chicken, onions and sauce). Extra garlic sauce, extra hot sauce (can't have it any other way). When I opened the box to devour it, the scent brought back the great memories I had when I dropped by during my time in Hamilton. The smell and taste were just as good as I last remembered it to be. Not only a great place to support local small businesses, but you get your money's worth with quality, quantity, and taste.

I stopped by here a little while ago and the food was really good…read more THE FOOD: House Salad with Shish Tawook kabob: The house salad was really good. It had a great blend of vegetables, herbs and spices including: peppers, tomato, lemon juice, mint, oregano, sumac, and a fantastic tangy salad dressing. I added the shish tawook kabok onto the salad to add extra protein and I really enjoyed the lemon flavour. The entire salad was bursting with flavour and a dish I would travel back to Hamilton to purchase. Would I go back? Absolutely!

We love La Luna for reliable delicious and fresh food whether you are dining in or ordering…read moredelivery. The service is always great. The restaurant is clean and well managed. Portions are huge too perfect for sharing or leftovers.

Stopped in to visit Nabil's because we were told it was "the best" in Hamilton for shawarma. It was…read morefar from the best... The ambiance: there was none. Not every place has to have great ambiance, but this place had none. Like zero. The food: it was bland, tasteless and overcooked, making the chicken tough. The meat is barely seasoned and the taste came from the char on the meat itself or the dressing that they slathered on it. The service: decent enough, for fast food. Our order was taken quickly, and we grabbed our meal when we were told it was done, all within 12 minutes. Avoid Nabil's at all costs. There are much better places close by.

Great food which was the best shawarma I have had in Hamilton so far having tried the other near by…read moreoptions. Service was amazing and the seating is spacious and comfortable.

La Luna is a Lebanese restaurant with a few different locations in Hamilton. The Mountain location…read more(on Concession Street) had a bright, modern, and casual ambiance. It was quite spacious with lots of tables. Customer service was good and the food was decent. I called to order for pick-up, and the lady who took my order sounded nice, pleasant, and accomodating (was able to customize the Grilled Vegetables to be non-spicy). Order was ready within 30-40 minutes. The Lemon Garlic Shrimps with Rice was very delicious! I could taste the garlic, and it came with a little bit of sliced bell pepper and mushrooms. I liked that the rice was fluffy and seasoned, with some peas and diced carrot. This main dish came with a side (either Lentil Soup or Salad). I chose the House Salad (just iceberg lettuce and tomato); it came in a container all wet and soggy because they had mixed the dressing in. In other places where I've gotten salad for to-go, usually they kept the dressing separate. Cauliflower & Tomatoes and Grilled Vegetables were overcooked (very soft and limpy), and covered with too much tomato sauce. They were still tasty, but I wish they weren't so saucy.

Was very excited to eat my lunch after spending $16 on a simple chicken and rice bowl but was quite…read moredisappointed when I realized the bowl consists of 95% rice... almost no chicken at all after spending such a big fee. Not worth it at all. Cheap owners and it shows. I was not even given a knife with my food...

I didn't have an opportunity to try the food because I was on the hunt to try a new coffee place in…read morethe city. I initially went to try the Pistachio latte but I was curious about the Spanish latte after reading over the menu. It had condensed milk in it and that is what won me over. It was the perfect amount of sweetness and it actually was really refreshing. The staff were friendly and took their time to explain what their lattes consisted of. The inside was quite big and decorated very nice. I will be going back to try the Pistachio latte this week. If you are in the area and want to try a new place for coffee. Go here!!

I used to love the food there before they sold it to people who do not know how to run a…read moreprofessional business.

I'll admit upfront, I'd never tried manakish before. we ordered four of them for two people and it…read moreproved to be just barely enough in terms of quantity. I honestly couldn't find anything seriously wrong with the meal, it had nice subtle flavours (but I'm basically trying to find a diplomatic way of saying I found them kind of boring, taste-wise) Me and my husband both agreed that by the end of it, we felt like we'd both just eaten a whole bunch of bread and little else. All I can say is that if you've never tried manakish before and you're expecting something wild and exciting, prepare to be disappointed.

An extremely disappointing experience on all counts…read more The place is kind of shabby chic, but it is not. We seated at a bench (for the ladies) and at what passed for garden wooden chairs which were obviously home made. They required a minimum spending of $35/person with a time limit of 1.5 hours. Appetizers are traditional middle eastern fare but very small. They were just a bit off taste.Somebody was either trying something or just did not know. Labneh, babaganoush and a tomato/pepper mush all 3rd rate and again very tiny. A sharing order of fattoush was brought to the table. It was more in the order of a small side salad. The ordered main course all had chicken. No matter what was ordered from Molocheya, Shawarma Plate, Chicken with eggplant the chicken was the very same off of whatever grill they use. There were a bunch of tendons in the "de-boned" chicken. The Molocheya was a special punishment. Clumps of leaves sodden tasteless, drowned in a wrong tasting lemon broth. There was not a hint of spice blend or texture that makes this dish unique. To add insult to injury, a table of 4 was served 2 small pita bread to consume 4 appetizers. In addition the labneh came with a small square of a flavoured biscuit that was crumbly. An order of falafel was freshly fried but from its very colour we could tell that there were not herbs in the mix. The inside was not only insipid but was thoroughly of a light tan colour. But they were not through with us yet! A syrian coffee was ordered brought to the table. After letting the grind settle I had the pleasure of drinking from a broken leaky cup. I looked forward to eating in a real Syrian restaurant because Syrian Aleppo food has the reputation as being the best in the Middle East. These guys obviously did not get the memo. For a dinner for we spent about $190.00 which is ludicrous for this type of food. ANY street side shawarma joint on Lawrence would be far far better. Save your taste buds and your money.

Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine located along Manor Rd near Yonge St serves up homemade, authentic Syrian…read moredishes in a cozy space. I've heard many good things about Zezafoun and was excited to finally try the place. The restaurant has about ~25 seats for customers indoors. They do have a small outdoor patio for when the weather gets warmer. Reservations are recommended during busy peak dinner or brunch times, however it is possible to get a table if you do walk in as well during non-peak times. I dined at Zezafoun with a party of 3 recently on a Sat evening. We didn't make reservations but walked in around 6:30 and was able to grab a table. It wasn't too busy that early in the evening but as the night went on the restaurant got busier. Service was great and friendly. Staff gave us plenty of time to decide what to order as well as gave us recommendations as well. The interior is warm and cozy. For drinks, I ordered the pomegranate juice which was unique and delicious. One member of my party ordered the rosewater and lemon juice which was refreshing and light. They also have Syrian coffee and tea as well on the menu which I will try next time! Food wise, we ordered and shared the following dishes: - Falafel plate (chickpeas patty fried and served with a side of tahini sauce) - Hummus (homemade chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic with a touch of olive oil) - Fattoush salad (Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radish with Zezafoun dressing topped with crispy pita bread) - Kebbeh labanyeh (beef kibbeh in a cooked garlic yogurt stew served with side rice) - Maldoum (beef kufta wrapped with delicious eggplants in tomato stew and served with a side of rice) - Makloubeh (layers of rice, eggplants, and ground beef with tomato sauce served with side yogurt or salad) Food was delicious and unique! I've never had authentic Syrian food like this before and it was a delight. The appetizers we shared (falafel, hummus, and salad) were great to start the meal. The hummus was creamy and the falafel was nice and crispy. The crispy pita bread in the fattoush salad gave the dish a textural contrast, In terms of our mains, all the dishes were tasty but I especially enjoyed the makloubeh! Overall, delicious spot in Midtown Toronto for Syrian food in a cozy environment. Service was also spot on as well. Definitely want to return to try their brunch menu!