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    The Sheikh Restaurant

    4.0 (194 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lemon-oregano shish tawook was nicely flavored. With fresh salad, garlic sauce, and delicious pita.
    Ann W.

    All afternoon I had been undecided between steak or shish tawook. Did I want a thick, grilled steak with an all-dressed baked potato or lemon-oregano flavored chicken cubes with garlic sauce and hummus? In the end, I went with the chicken. The lemon-oregano shish tawook was assertively flavored but not as tender as I am accustomed to. The garlic sauce was creamy and mild. I loved the hummus, a substitute for rice/fries for a slight upcharge, which was more creamy than gritty, and the soft, thick, and warm pita bread that accompanied the meal. The salad, which also accompanied the meal, was fresh and flavorful. While I did take-out, the restaurant was of a reasonable size to accommodate a weekend crowd.

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    Aileen B.

    The good and service at The Sheikh are outstanding. On this visit, we shared lamb ghallaba and a small hummus. The ghallaba was full of veggies, and the veggies had an incredible flavor! My favorite part might have been the fresh mushrooms, which took on the flavor of the sauce perfectly, though the onions and tomatoes were scandalously delicious too. Lest we forget, it was lamb ghallaba, and the lamb was lean, tender, and cooked perfectly. I would order this dish again and again. On another note, their fresh baked pita bread is scrumptious, with a slight hint of sweetness that's a pleasant surprise. When paired with the creamy hummus, the combination is stellar. Although my husband and I shared this meal, we still went home with leftovers AND we were stuffed! If I wasn't off from teaching this summer, I'd have been the envy of everyone at work during lunch. As I mentioned, service was also notable, and our friendly server was generous enough to give us a few pieces of bread to take home with our leftover hummus. Reheat that pita bread in a damp paper towel for a few seconds on each side and it's nearly as good as fresh. Yum! If there was anything I'd change, it's the generic cash wrap area. I'm not sure if it's its location, but it acts as a focal point even though the rest of the restaurant has a warm, welcoming feel. Considering that's the only thing I'd change, I'd say The Sheikh is doing a remarkable job. I look forward to reading about your favorite dish!

    Nicole E.

    A woman answered the phone when I asked if they had dine-in available, she said yes. Then I asked how late they were open and she asked me what, she asked for dine-in and I said yes. She said 9. I thanked her and that was our call. Short, no-nonsense and brief. We sat at a table but were moved to a booth after two ladies left. The pita bread going around looks good. We should pick places that don't have a pita oven. Too tempting. Our waiter is super friendly, attentive, accommodating and helpful. He is warm and nice too. We ordered the sheikh platter. All chicken shawarma and chicken kebobs, baba ghanouj instead of rice or French fries. No bread under the hummus either. The house salad was good, lettuce was crisp. Dressing was nice and tart and some sumac to boot too. The hummus is yummy, the baba ghanouj is decent, not super smokey and quite smooth too. It's chilly in here. The air seems to be on or something. Good thing I have my down coat on then. The falafel is not bad, not as hard and crunchy outside, but still crispy and the inside is soft and moist too. The shawarma meat is good, it's more like shredded chicken. There are some big pieces left too. The meat is nice and moist. Would be so good in a taco right now. The chicken kebab meat is good, it's not too dry at all. Their garlic is made with olive oil, it's good. No hot sauce here, some liquid hot sauce, not quite right for the meat though. Some chili sauce would be so good. We had about half of the doubled shawarma meet and almost 1 kebab left. Service was really good. The waiter is really great at his job. Makes everyone feel welcomed and important. Food was out quickly and we never had to wait for anything. Service was the best part of our meal for sure. The price was pretty reasonable for what you get. Food was overall good. I think some veggie grape leaves and some lentil might have bumped up the food value for me. The meats were all nicely cooked and retained its moisture too.

    Michelle H.

    We tried this place today as my husband wanted to treat me and I am so missing authentic food . This place was amazing the beef was incredible as well as the lemon chicken soup and don't get me started on the coffee and baklava. Meals are large and I would recommend sharing unless you are striving or like big meals. The service was so amazing and nice . The food amazing - do yourself a Cavour and go there , it's a really great experience .

    Saranya D.

    They keep it simple, easy and safe. The person who took my order was friendly and attentive. I wanted only half of falafel plate. He said they generally don't do but customized it for me. Ordered falafel, DebonedChicken (with fries and salad) and Boneless grilled chicken plate. The rice was topped with crunchy pine nuts. I chose lentil soup with entree, it was okay. It also comes with a massive bag of freshly baked warm pitas. The flavors were good and chicken was cooked to perfection. Prices are very reasonable and nice portion size. It's located with lots of food places around. Shared free parking. Convenient no touch carry out service, they bring your order to the car. I am really looking forward to returning.

    Bella B.

    Wow. Excellent, but not everyone gets a trophy. The Lions don't always win. But I digress... Food. Generous portions. Plan on bringing home leftovers because each dish serves twice (or even triple) the amount than what the menu lists. Or, bring extra-hungry people to gobble up the food. The meats and chicken were full of flavor and tender; the salads were fresh and savory. The pitas are homemade and freshly baked. The only miss was that the toum was given after it was asked for. Service. Greeted upon entering, and were offered to sit anywhere. Food was delivered quickly, albeit there was only one other table already there when we ordered. The server was efficient, friendly, personable, and accommodating. Actually, he was quite charming. Atmosphere. The decor consisted of pictures from Lebanon and Arabic music, consistent with the culture and the establishment's theme. The place is about less than 40-seats, which is our desired preference for most restaurants: it's big enough that you don't feel cramped, but it's small enough to facilitate a personal, intimate experience. Cleanliness. The restroom was stocked and clean, but a bit cold. As we were about to eat, one of the rolled silverware's napkins was a bit soiled. The server apologized and quickly replaced it with more fresh napkins. Overall, excellent job, Sheikh! We will keep this place in mind next time we're in the area.

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    Christina Z.

    The meal was perfect from start to finish. We started with the salad, it was light and refreshing with a lemon vinegar dressing. Next up was the homemade bread. The bread alone is to die for!! Initially, it wasn't warm but we asked the server and she brought perfectly toasted bread with our entrée. The smell of it wafts up and entices you from the end of the table. It's amazingly light and buttery without the use of any butter (I think). We took some home and I was stuffed but I still couldn't stop the urge to immediately eat another piece in the car. We ordered the lamb and beef kebab with French fries. The plate mistakenly had rice but we told the server and she immediately put in the order. We had freshly made fries in minutes. The rice also ended up being delicious. Our server was sharp and attentive. Now let's get to the star of the show, the meats!! The lamb and beef kebab was perfectly cooked and oh so tender. I thought the lamb was beef at first because it was so clean without the distinctive gamey flavor lamb has sometimes. Add tahini sauce on the side to top it all off. This meal made me feel like I was in Lebanon eating at a local shop. I'd highly recommend checking this restaurant out, I'll definitely be there again soon.

    Jason L.

    Ive been waiting 2 years to eat here since my last trip. Did NOT disappoint! Had the shish tawook wrap, hummus, wife had shish tawook skewers and fries and it was amazing. Must see spot in Canton. The staff was very friendly and engaging and helpful. Rami was our server and made our visit great. A+

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    Staff was rude to me over the phone and the food was very greasy. Wil not be going back. Staff is unfriendly

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    It was good. I liked the food. Got the sheick platter. Was a lot of food and delicious.

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    SOOOOOO GOOD. Service is great. Fast and friendly. Definitely would recommend this place. I'm coming here again.

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    Had a really great dinner with plenty leftover, the waiter took good care of us.

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    We had the mixed grilled platter, and everything was highly recommendable. Servers were very polite, too.

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    Best place to go in Canton if you want great food. I frequent this resturant at least twice a week. MMMMMMM good!!!!!!

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    Amazing food! Always had a great experience! Don't have to go to Dearborn much anymore for some great Arabic food.

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    Al Jannah is great. I am happy they're in my part of town. I went from having zero options to get…read moreYemeni food seven years ago to at least three today. And that's an amazing thing! The food is even better than its predecessor in the same location. In my opinion, it has the best fahsah (even better than another Canton location or their Dearborn twin restaurant). More flavor, more meat, and a tastier crunchier bread to go with it. The other options have more variety than many other places. I like the broiled chicken, the chicken shawarma, shawarma combo... tons of delicious options. I can't stop thinking about the fahsah, though. It's a "stick in your mind forever" kind of dish, especially the way they prepare it here. The appetizers (Kibbee, Ghanouj, Hummus, Spicy Potatoes) were all fantastic. Careful with the veggie grape leaves, though! They tasted like a pile of bitter lemon and were a bit tough to eat - only bad thing I've ever had here. One of the biggest improvements over the restaurant that was here before is the service. Previously, we went and felt ignored as the servers left water cups empty and didn't bring parts of our meal and chatted with their friends - the service was terrible. This new restaurant, with a different menu but with some familiar items, doesn't share the same fate - the team members here are attentive, and friendly, and the place feels cleaner and more well-kept. I highly recommend going to Al-Jannah. Did I mention the fahsah enough times yet? :)

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    Super juicy meats. Did a carry out and was quick and easy. Been looking for a good garlic sauce for…read morea while.

    I've been a loyal customer of the La Shish/Shisho family of restaurants for years, which is why…read morethis review is so disappointing to write. A few days ago, I tried ordering through DoorDash, but after my driver was turned away four different times and I waited over an hour, I finally canceled the order. I decided to give them another chance and picked it up myself today, hoping it was just a one-time issue. Unfortunately, the food quality and attention to detail were noticeably different from what I've always loved. The chicken shawarma lacked the bold, flavorful seasoning they're known for and was very light on the garlic. They also forgot the small container of garlic sauce they normally include. The hummus arrived plain--no drizzle of olive oil and no sprinkle of paprika, which has always been part of the presentation. Even the pickled turnips were a very pale pink instead of the vibrant, tangy pickles they've traditionally served. None of these things alone would have prompted a review, but together they make it feel like the quality and consistency have declined. As a long-time customer, that's really disappointing because this used to be one of my favorite places in Canton. I truly hope this is just a temporary slip and not the new standard, because I'd love to see La Shisho return to the quality that made me a loyal customer for so many years.

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    This was my first time visiting Saj in Canton and I was completely amazed by the work they have…read moredone over here. From the variety of offerings to the freshness and quality of the meals you get the full experience of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. This place is your one stop shop for all of your coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and not to mention the healthy options at the salad bar. I ordered the egg & cheese croissant with turkey bacon, and I have to say I was not expecting the croissant to be this good. I was able to taste all of the flavors within the sandwich from the egg to the bacon and the greens. I also ordered a chocolate pistachio croissant for dessert to enjoy at home, Saj offers an abundant amount of seating, inside and outside as well as a private room for any work meetings you would like to have with your colleagues. I will 100% percent return.

    This review has been sitting in my drafts since my first visit. I didn't want to post anything…read morenegative right away and hoped for a better second experience before sharing, so here's a more complete take. The ambience is absolutely lovely--spacious, clean, and very pleasant to sit in. The upstairs seating area is especially nice, with comfortable tables and chairs that make it a great spot to relax. They also offer a good selection of packed bakery items on display that look fresh and tempting, making it ideal for a quick grab-and-go visit. That said, the dine-in experience was let down by long wait times. I ordered a croissant and a falafel sandwich and ended up waiting significantly longer than expected, with little to no updates on my order. The ordering system--placing the order in one area and then waiting with a buzzer to collect before paying--felt somewhat inefficient, especially during off-peak hours on a weekday when the café wasn't particularly busy. In terms of food, the falafel sandwich was decent, while the croissant was just okay. Overall, the service felt slow and somewhat disorganized during this visit. I later stopped by just for grab-and-go items, and that experience was much smoother and quicker. Overall, the café has a beautiful ambience and fresh offerings, but there is definitely room for improvement in service speed and order management for dine-in items.

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