I visited Al Salam for lunch some time ago. The restaurant had a laid back atmosphere and service…read more In terms of food, I tried the Chicken Shawarma Plate. The combination of chicken, rice, pita, dipping sauce, lettuce, etc. was nice. However, the chicken was a bit dry and the ratio of the food could be better, so I'd give them 7.8/10

This little bakery and restaurant has been around for a long time and I've just had a chance to try…read moreit out. The food was awesome. I don't think I've had such good hummus, well ever. And the falafel pita was so flavourful. Even the simple salad was made delicious with the lemon and pita chips. They also have an attached store so if you are for trying to make something at home you can pick up the ingredients right here. But why bother? Just come for a bite!

Food was great. Very authentic Lebanese. Will be back to try more dishes. Service was awesome.read more

We went for lunch with some coworkers! I loved the coffee…read morethat was served as soon as we entered the place! The staff seemed to be friendly! Parking options were very limited around noon! Also when we went inside it seemed a bit chaotic! There were five of us, one order was wrong and the another order came at the very end when the other four dishes were already finished! The food was good and delicious! I would like to imagine it was an off day and would like to go back there again! The quality and value of the food was definitely good!

I met a couple colleagues here for lunch and had a really good experience. The restaurant is…read moretucked away just off Calgary Trail and has a decent amount of parking. The ambiance and atmosphere are very warm and inviting and I can say the same about the service. Our server was helpful, friendly and informative. I ordered the beef souvlaki lunch plate which came with rice and salad as well as a choice of garlic sauce, tzatziki, or tahini. We were also offered some homemade hot sauce as well. The food tasted really good and my colleagues enjoyed theirs as well. I'd like to visit again to try more of their menu. They have plenty of dishes that would be good for sharing as well.

It is fun to see an Egyptian restaurant pop up in Edmonton. We thought it would be good to give it…read morea try. It is really cute inside full of trinkets from Egypt that make you feel like you are in a baazar. The owner is super friendly and helpful. Really loved the customer service. We decided on a few dishes to try. We decided on the Chef's Platter that serves 2-3 although unless you have an appetite of a lumberjack, it will feed more. It comes with - Salad, Hawawshi (flatbread filled with meat), kushari (Egypt's national dish consisting of lentils and macaroni), baba Ganooj, Musakka as well as a bunch of skewers. Chicken, beef, kabab skewers, lamb shank and rice. We also ordered Egyptian tea which was delightful. Food took a while to come out. However it was all good except the lamb shank was on the dry side which was disappointing. I really enjoyed the salad and the baba ganooj. My husband enjoyed the meat dishes. However we both loved the Hawawshi. Give it a try!

This is a new place that recently opened on Whyte. I only stumbled onto this restaurant when…read moreDorinku was closed. But I am glad I did. The atmosphere is nothing special. It is fast food looking and not many tables. However my stomach was growling so I decided to stick it out. Also, they did not have printed menus which irritated me as well as you needed to go up to order. This also irritated me. Hence why a star lost. Everything else was excellent. Nice, diverse menu with things that I have never seen before (stuffed artichokes). And the owner was incredibly friendly. I chose the House Specialty Artichoke - Tender artichoke stuffed with ground beef, fresh mushrooms, garlic, onion, and tomatoes, cooked in olive oil with house spices. Served with fragrant raisin saffron rice, crisp fattoush, and cool tzatziki. I love artichokes and rarely see them in a menu. The flavours were a symphony. Loved every bit of it. I am also fairly picky with fattoush salads (my absolutely favourite) and thiers was zippy with fresh lemon. Delicious. The rice was delicate while the tzatziki was fresh. The portion was large. My friend went with the Mixed Veggie Platter which was a vegetarian feast! Includes creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, Lebanese moussaka, hearty mujaddara, and savory grape leaves (dolma). Served with warm pita bread. This also looked amazing and something I will need to try next time. (And there will be a next time). We both had food to take home. Totally reccomend it.

Amazing falafe, I've been living in Edmonton for 13 years never had falafel that taste like back…read morehome but today at Fattoush I found the best falafel

I ordered food for 200 people, two days before I was supposed to pick up, I realised the date was…read morewrong in my mind and I actually need it a day before. The owner was very cooperative and he graciously adjusted. I was able to get the order a day before on the right time. He not only completed the order before time but gave me some extra food. The food was fresh, hot nicely packaged and absolutely delicious. He provided the disposable packaging and cutlery. Price was very reasonable. We've been there a few times. Every time food is fresh and amazing. Highly recommended. Wonderful food and reasonable price for the quantity.

I know this business since they started. The food has been always delicious with great value. The…read morecustomer service is great and the staff are usually friendly and helpful. The place is not very big so if it's busy, sitting options may be limited. Since the place is on Whyte, parking in general may be tricky and free parking may not be an option. Overall I like the place and their food and especially a great place to go to for lunch with coworkers! :)

You'll never see High Voltage being touted by a Food Network guru, and thus by definition, it is…read moretruly a hidden Edmonton gem. Owner Telso has been slingin sammies here for decades, first as a Mr. Sub franchisée, then as an owner/operator under his own moniker, High Voltage. Why it's touted as a "coffee bar" versus just a sandwich joint, I don't know. The coffee part of the equation has never really been operational. Stick to the main sandwich menu, no deviations, no side orders, you'll be good. Telso is Edmonton's "sandwich nazi" à la Seinfield's "soup nazi". Come prepared, don't ask for substitutions, order-pay-done. Get yelled at if you hold up the lunch rush. Telso ain't got no time for that; his food is high quality with no compromise. When the bread quality and price was not up to demand, no more bread. I hold out hope for the return of toasted sandwiches, but in the meantime, the wraps are top-notch. I'm not a big fan of donair meat, but here it's great quality, not too fatty, grilled after slicing, just perfect. Has been for years! The fact that High Voltage has weathered years of economic turmoil speaks volumes. 2+ decades and COVID pandemic in, High Voltage has mellowed a bit. One long-time employee is now competently and congenially running the show. The food is still excellent quality, as it has always been. YOU GOTTA EAT (a sandwich) HERE.

I was thinking this place was goimg to be a coffee shop. But no they sell wrapps ect that they…read moreput through a press to heat up. They have a prerry good system going. I got a pizza type wrap. It was quite good. Only issue i had, and it is commom to this kind of sandwich, was the center was not hot. But if they up tje heat or time, the outside is over cooked.

We were here with friends and once again we chose the Sultans platter, which is the best bang for…read moreyour buck in my opionin here. You get to try a lot of different things with a great variety of options. It was warm and inviting inside. It has Turkish influence but not particulary stand out in nature. Nice enough though. Food came out in a timely manner. We started with the grape stuffed leaves which were delightful and came with a lovely cheese to spread on them. Also pita bread with hummus and red pepper spread. Both were excellent and creamy and the bread is amazing. It is made to order with the wood fire oven. Absolutely lovely. Then we had assorted meat which included meat balls, lamb chops, swordfish and chicken. All were cooked well and tasty, although besides the meatballs, the marinate seemed the same. It would be nice to get other flavours. A bulgur pilaf which was delicous and perfectly cooked and tomato-ey and a lovely dressed green salad came to accent the meat. For dessert a less sweet baklava which is perfect in my opinion and a good ending to the dinner.

I stopped by Sofra in Edmonton recently and tried their Sultan's Sofrasi for two. The pita bread…read morewas the biggest highlight. Both the dessert and the meat were quite good--the dessert for its crispiness and flavour, and the meat for the portion size and how well it was cooked. That said, the meat still tasted different compared to similar dishes I've had in Europe. The hummus was a bit too sour and not as thick as I prefer. Overall, I'd give it 8/10.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant, atmosphere and people. Amazing service, food and tea!…read more A must go to!

Beautiful place, wonderful people, and delicious food! Authentic, reasonably-priced shawarma and…read moreother Middle Eastern dishes, presented beautifully and with pride. I had a mixed plate of chicken and beef shawarma. It was served with salad, hummus, tahini, rice, and garlic potatoes. The menu is quite extensive and it took me a while to decide. There are lots of beverages, including fresh juices, and desserts. The place is very spacious and clean. Service is friendly. I will be back.