3.5 STARS First time…read moretrying tahinis. They replaced the previous shawarma store which was a family owned business to this franchise. Got an order of fries and two orders of their chicken shawarma wrap. The wraps were good, but it did have more pita ratio to their chicken and toppings. Fries were really good and crispy, but portions are small. There were two people working, but they were extremely polite and kind. The previous shawarma business had a more authentic taste vs tahinis franchise.

Tips: - This eatery is on Uber Eats…read more - You can also place an order through Tahini's directly. I have been visiting Tahini's in Richmond Hill fairly often. It's one of the closer locations to me. I then found that there's a Tahini's in the Malvern area of Scarborough. Frankly, both are equidistant to me. This past Saturday, I was stopped at a light on Highway 7. I saw a sign for Tahini's. What?! A Tahini's in Markham? Yes! I came here tonight to fetch dinner. Sadly, this eatery takes over from Shawarma Stop, a long-established eatery. I place an order on Uber Eats. I got the tandoori chicken shawarma wraps. It was a BOGO deal on the app. I was given an estimate of fifteen minutes for my order to be ready. I was fairly close by, so I drove over to the eatery and waited in the plaza. There was plenty of parking. What can be confusing are the two doors. You enter and exit the one on the left when you are looking at the store's exterior. The door on the right is an emergency exit. I walked in. It was bright and inviting. I like that the pickup area has a sign that you can't miss. I saw my name on the screen. It looked like it was still being prepared. Two men were behind the counter, making my wraps. I let them know my name and my order. They said that they needed five more minutes. I was good and took photos. One of them noticed that I liked the decor. I had no idea that Tahini's started in London, ON. We got to talking about my visiting the Richmond Hill location. I was thrilled that this location is much closer. I asked them how long this eatery has been open for. It's pretty new. This week is the third week since it has been open for business. They also nodded when I said that it used to be Shawarma Stop. I saw them put my wraps together and grill them. It was cool seeing the entire process. They put my items in individual sleeves, and then in a paper bag, followed by sealing it. I thanked them and headed out the door with my food. I then drove home to have one of them for dinner. This wrap was awesome. I asked for no additional spicy sauce. The tandoori chicken was flavourful, with a bit of heat already. The chicken morsels were so tender and yummy. The veggies were fresh. I loved the crunchy pickles. I loved the wrap. It was thin enough to hold everything inside without ripping. Yummy! Welcome to Markham, Tahini's! I'm so glad that you're here. I'll be back for more good eats. (379)

I really wanted to love this place. But it was meh... 3 stars. Nothing bad just nothing memorable…read moreto move it in either direction. The servers were so nice... cute older folks. Had a family run vibe. There are lots of reviews with high marks so it seems like a sure bet... we tried the chicken and beef shwarma plates. The overall portion was good but there wasn't enough of the beef or chicken. Didn't look the the majority of pictures where there is more meat. Have a look at my pics vs the other pics on the yelp page. The flavors on the meat might have been tuned for a western audience and seemed muted. The chicken was better than the beef. Neither was cut from the vertical rotisserie and were sitting in the bins... seemed dry. I would have thought if it's at the end of the day and the quality isn't as good as at the beginning of the day you would like on the meat... instead if trying to stretch it out lowering the quality of the meal even more. Sadly I won't be going back.

Our go-to Shawarma place!…read more We always order the chicken or beef shawarma poutine - it is consistently delicious. The fries are always made fresh and stay crispy, even under the generous amount of sauce! The shop is run by a cute older couple - they are super kind and never fail to put a smile on my face! :)

The food is outstanding and the service was incredible. The place is small but the flavors are…read morehuge. We loved this place. My wife had the falafel sandwich and I had the chicken shawarma .

Tried this place for the first time and I didn't like it at all. The meats were so dry and the…read moregarnishes were extra salty. Definitely would not try this place again .

The service was great from the moment we walked in. Someone quickly came over to ask what we'd like…read moreto drink, which made us feel welcomed right away. It was an open buffet, and the staff checked on us a few times throughout our visit, making sure everything was okay and that we had what we needed. The ambiance was really nice, and I honestly loved the vibe of the place. There was a belly dancer, and she was really nice and added a fun, lively touch to the overall experience. The food was good overall. It wasn't too bad at all, and I enjoyed what I tried, though I do wish there had been a bit more variety to choose from. Even so, everything was still tasty and satisfying. Dessert was also good and a nice way to end the meal. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with good service, a nice atmosphere, and enjoyable food, and I would definitely consider going back.

We wanted to come here for the buffet, but upon arriving, we were told that it was closed (we got…read morethere in the mid-afternoon)... even though we checked open times beforehand online. The take-out counter was open, so we opted for that instead. Most of the foods on display were ready-to-go and vegetarian / vegan. You can also order manakeesh (Lebanese flatbread topped with toppings such as cheese, spinach, and za'atar - akin to thin-crust pizza) to be made on site. We opted for the vegetarian mix-and-match plates, which came with either rice or salad, 5 small sides, and 3 falafels. Most of the items were pretty good, my favourites being the arnabeet (cauliflower), eggplant with chickpeas and tomato-based sauce, bamya (okra), and white cannellini beans salad. The warak enab (also called dolma or stuffed grape vine leaves) was flavourless and had too much ratio-to-grape vine leaves ratio (more rice inside that I'd like). The tabbouleh was way too salty. The other dishes were good though. Although the manakeesh was made fresh to order, it came out pretty fast. It was also extremely salty. There were a few small tables by the take-out counter, for those who wish to eat the take-out items on the spot. They packaged all the items very well to avoid leakage.

Pretty good value for quick bites I got an in-mail coupon…read moreand decide to try out at this place. I got the meal for two, the food came very quickly. The food portion was not big, but it tastes pretty good.

I have been spending a lot of time in Richmond Hill as of late. It's likely because I enjoy taking…read morein movies at the SilverCity and end up running errands in the area afterwards. A couple of Saturdays ago, I needed to grab some takeout for dinner. I did a search on my Uber Eats app and found Tahini's. It's a few doors down from a No Frills, in a plaza that has a McDonald's, Dollarama, Kaiyo Sushi, and more. I got the following items: - Regular habibi bowl (BOGO) - Beef samosas (2) I got an estimated time of fifteen minutes for my food to be ready. I drove over to this eatery and backed into a parking spot. I waited a bit before I headed inside the eatery to pick my food up. I headed to the counter on the left. A woman said hi. When I indicated that I had an Uber Eats order, she abruptly interrupted me and said that I needed to be on the right. I didn't feel any warmth from her. I felt like I was scolded by her for not knowing. It was my first time at this eatery. The only door in and out of this eatery is directly in front of this woman. Naturally, folks would head over to you, especially a newbie like me. You order on the left. You pick up your food on the right. Got it. I made my way over to the right. I had a friendly woman there who let me know that she was waiting for my beef samosas. Cool. It was enough time for me to take photos. The unpleasant woman seemed happier talking to a male colleague in front of the protein spits. I took a photo. She looked my way. She seemed to default to her sour disposition again. I had the inclination to delete the photo capturing her unpleasant expression, and take another photo once she went into the kitchen. It's one star off my rating. She clearly didn't like me. The feeling was mutual. The beef samosas were done. Yay! The other woman packed up everything and handed me my paper bag full of food. I thanked her and wished her a good evening. She reciprocated. I then headed to my car and drove home. I had the beef samosas first. OMG! They were delicious. The wrapper was crispy and not greasy. The beef filling was generous and yummy. I should have got six. Yum! I had one of the regular bowls that evening and the other the following day. I specified light hot sauce. It was perfect. The chicken shawarma was tender and yummy. I liked the toum. It had the perfect amount of garlic. The parsley provided a pop of colour. It didn't taste like anything. The rice was fluffy and delicious. This bowl was excellent. I had the other bowl for dinner the following day. It heated up nicely and was equally as yummy. I loved everything that I had consumed. I'll be back for a shawarma wrap and more. I'm hoping that the sourpuss woman isn't there upon my return. (451)

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.

Some of the best foods I have ever put into my mouth. I have…read morebeen coming here for so long and their food never seems to disappoint. From their meat pies, to their chicken, beef, and falafel wraps. 5/5 stars!

Entering this location of Paramount Fine Foods Middle Eastern Kitchen in Markham, the appetizing…read morearomas of BBQ grilled meats wafted through the air tantalizing the senses. The interior of the restaurant was spacious and comfortable. We received a warm welcome by the amiably attentive staff from the moment we entered. We placed our order immediately - falafels, hummus, labneh, moutabbal, and arnabeet - and didn't have to wait long for our food to arrive. We were given two freshly baked steaming hot homemade pitas which came straight from their stone oven. The food here is very good. The falafels were deliciously made with ground chickpeas, super seasoned with fresh herbs. They were scrumptiously salty, fried to a crispy golden brown, topped with sesame seeds and served with a tahini dip. Next was the fried cauliflower which was tossed in a tahini-garlic sauce and drizzled with copious amounts of sour lemon. The sour lemony taste of the arnabeet served as a counterpoint to the salty flavour of the crunchy falafels. Served with fresh baked pita bread came the delightful hummus, labneh, moutabbal dips. The moutabbal was exceptionally tasty made with fire roasted eggplant, blended with tahini-garlic topped with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and jewelled with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds. The hummus was an excellently smooth blend of chickpeas and creamy tahini. A solid choice. The labneh pressed yogurt mixed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil and topped with zaatar seasoning of thyme and sesame seeds. Their dessert section appealed to me, particularly the Lebanese Kinafe boat made from shredded vermicelli filled with cheese baked and drizzled with sweet rose blossom syrup, served in a freshly baked sesame pie. I am already planning what to try out for my next visit - the Paramount Special Drink of mango/strawberry juice and chopped tropical fresh fruits with strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, topped with almonds, pistachios, ashta cream and honey. Amazing restaurant for delicious middle eastern food, clean comfortable dining atmosphere and excellent service. Thankful that they are open late until 10 PM on weekdays and until 11 PM on weekends.

I wasn't sure what to expect given the mixed reviews but decided to try anyway. We came in during…read moreRamadan right after sun down so it wasn't busy yet. We had called prior to ask if they took reservations and they said not unless it was for a very big group. I was familiar with the franchise and knew what I wanted to order. We got a chicken shawarma wrap, a mixed combo entree and a beef hummus. The beef hummus was as I expected. Good amount of meat and super flavorful. Really enjoyed it with the pita. The chicken wrap was a little disappointing - it was a bit dry and a bit smaller than expected. The mixed combo grill tasted great - with kafta, beef and chicken. It did feel a little overpriced at nearly $30 but it was tasty. The service was so so. It was very comfortable seating as it wasn't busy. We were checked on maybe once and it was hard to flag someone down to get a refill of water (which didn't happen). Overall was a decent experience and would come back.

Tips: - This eatery is part of a combo store with Boardwalk…read moreFries Burgers Shakes. - If staff at Boardwalk can't handle orders there, you'll likely see Lava Grill staff pitching in. My review is a bit different. I had ordered a strawberry milkshake and a Dubai fudge brownie from Boardwalk. It took fifteen minutes for it to be made. Probably at the ten-minute mark, the lone male staffer at Boardwalk asked the lone man at Lava Grill to help him out. This Boardwalk-Lava Grill combo location used to be South St. Burger. Markham used to have two locations. It now has zero, which is a downer. I came here at nearly 9 pm on a Wednesday evening. There were lots of parking spots. I pulled into one and entered the store. There is one entrance for both eateries. When you enter the place, Lava Grill appears first. You walk down a bit to get to Boardwalk. There was a couple enjoying a meal. I was the only person at the order area, which is shared between the two eateries. Both places accept credit and debit cards. Communication is an issue at Boardwalk. This man continued making burgers and fries after I had paid. He didn't let me know how long it would take to make my order. I wasn't in a rush, but I didn't know that it would take fifteen minutes for two folks to try and make my milkshake. I noticed that burger man got Lava guy to make my shake after waiting for ten minutes. They both went into the back. Burger man came back to assemble the burgers. Lava guy was still in the back. My guess was that there was some issue making my shake. Again, I got no communication until Lava guy came out to look at my order and told me it would be two minutes. Um, sure. I didn't believe it. I was right. I decided to sit down. I will give Lava guy props for communicating how long it would take. I never got that with burger man. Burger man had finished making the burgers. He went outside. He came back in. His first communication to me was two fingers up in the area. Again, communication from him needed work. Did he mean two minutes or a victory that I was unaware of?! Five minutes later, I saw a shake come out from the back. Lava guy was holding it. Lava guy took a box with a brownie and packed it in a paper bag. I got a napkin, a fork, and a spoon. He handed me a pretty strawberry shake and my paper bag. I thanked both guys, more relieved than anything, and left. I got into my car and drove home. The guy at Lava Grill saved me from waiting heaven knows how long for two items had he not helped out. He gets four stars. I'll need to head back to Lava Grill and get some food. I wasn't hungry when I dropped by. The happy hour specials looked decent. (191)

Although this place is usually packed during lunch, their specials are the best!! They have a large…read morerange of Mediterranean options, including their famous party platers of grilled meats. And PLEASE do yourself a favour and try their garlic potatoes, taste better than most wedges out there Working at RBC next door, we often order from them, and we always get the warm delicious food on time! AMAZING service overall, would definitely recommend

Came here a few times for early dinner a few times and enjoyed it both times…read more I ordered the small chicken madhi plate, which is very filling. We didn't have to wait long before the food was served. The chicken came off the bone so easily, and it was nicely seasoned as well. The dish came on a large bed of rice and a delicious lentil soup, along with dipping sauce. The price was pretty affordable given the size as well. The place was brightly lit and there was lots of space each time I went. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

This was my first time trying Mandi and boy, it was delicious!…read more I wonder why I had never tried this before. Their slow-cooked lamb mandi plate was the star of the show for me. I am usually that person who does this like lamb as much coz of the smell but trust me when I say, this was the softest and juiciest no-smell lamb I have ever had. It was melt-in-your-mouth soft and packed with flavor! The rice portion was enough for 2-3 people to share depending on how hungry you are. It also comes with fried onions and potato on the rice. The chicken and lamb mixed mandi was good too but honestly after trying the lamb, I was sold! However, I did like the rice on the chicken mandi better than the lamb one. I thought it tasted better. The place was quite busy and it's an order-at-counter system they follow but the food was brought in quickly which is appreciated.