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Top Middle Eastern restaurants in Toronto, Canada
Top Rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Toronto
Top Reviewed Middle Eastern restaurants in Toronto
Byblos Downtown
Istanbul Shawarma
Mooring Eats
Paramount Lebanese Kitchen
Liberty Shawarma
Zaad
Dundas Shawarma
Fat Pasha
Paramount Middle Eastern Kitchen
Tahini
Anoush Middle Eastern Cuisine
Paramount Lebanese Kitchen
Reviews
Nice quick place for Mediterranean food.
Limited selection but the chicken shawarma was good.
Value was OK.
4 star for good food and quick service.
Limited selection but the chicken shawarma was good.
Value was OK.
4 star for good food and quick service.
Used to be amazing Uber Eats option, ordered it 50+ times, sadly they increased prices and reduced portions and removed combination options, which has effectively ruined its value proposition. Food is great, quality is still there, but no more ability to create your own box, delivery box is much smaller than it used to be, and portions have shrunk. Super disappointed that they decided to change their menu combinations, and simultaneously got more expensive with smaller portions. Choose one or the other: either increase price for the same portion; or reduce portion for the old price. Do better, you will lose loyal customers.
we randomly walked in. the amount of food is big. Surprisingly, my daughter finished the whole box and said she would like to 10 out of 10. She usually can not eat that much food.
Delicious food at a very reasonable cost for the area! If you’re looking for authentic Middle Eastern, this is definitely worth a try.
The falafel is perfectly crispy on the outside and perfectly smooth on the inside. The hummus is velvety smooth and the pita is hot and fluffy when it arrives.
The servers were prompt and friendly and the atmosphere is casual but classy.
Plus lots of vegetarian options to choose without sacrificing flavour!
The falafel is perfectly crispy on the outside and perfectly smooth on the inside. The hummus is velvety smooth and the pita is hot and fluffy when it arrives.
The servers were prompt and friendly and the atmosphere is casual but classy.
Plus lots of vegetarian options to choose without sacrificing flavour!
Tried the lamb wrap, portion was insanely small compared to the pita bread, not sure if chicken is also like that but reading the reviews, I don't wanna find out. This is a last resort option and nothing else.
A restaurant on Yonge St just south of the Eaton centre makes for a very convient eatery for those shopping near by. Service was fast and efficient. Tables were cleaned and dried prior to having us seated. Washrooms were reasonable considering it's Yonge St.. Mgmt team , consider changing the Dyson drier in the men's washroom, it's at the end of its life. See pictures. Food was as discribed in menu. Fries were soggy and lacked flavor. Salad was probably made correctly but not my favorite. Over all a good middle east experience. Good value for money.
The best middle eastern/mediterranean restaurant worldwide. This branch on Yonge street also serves the same quality. The ambiance is good.
Their Shawarma, Baklava are great. Its a busy restaurant and you might have to wait for few minutes.
Their Shawarma, Baklava are great. Its a busy restaurant and you might have to wait for few minutes.
I went to tahinis and i love their food 😍😍Zod, vin and ben very so humble. I love their customer service. Try their tasty fries for sure !!
Very nice place to eat, if you are in downtown and looking for a different taste.
The food was delicious we tried the chicken shawarma and the garlic bread was so good. This is the place if you want to try some middle eastern food in Toronto downtown.
The service was nice and quick we didn't wait too long for our orders and the waitress was very friendly.
The atmosphere was good with middle eastern music which we loved. Highly recommended for food lovers who enjoy experiencing new flavors
The food was delicious we tried the chicken shawarma and the garlic bread was so good. This is the place if you want to try some middle eastern food in Toronto downtown.
The service was nice and quick we didn't wait too long for our orders and the waitress was very friendly.
The atmosphere was good with middle eastern music which we loved. Highly recommended for food lovers who enjoy experiencing new flavors
Interesting menu to share with friends and family. Very nice setup and great staff. Will go back again. Fat platter quantity was perfect for 4 of us. We were full yet not feeling heavy.
Although restaurant has basic setting, it’s designed around sharing food with family and friends, with few harvest tables and they have outdoor seating. Staff were nice and pleasant, however we were little bit disappointed with food preparation it wasn’t up to par what you would expect, I wish the owner spent more money to have better presentable plates. Food presentation was poor they can do a better job. As for food tease was OK, I was very disappointed with their Falafel it was hard ball from outside, as a person who loves Falafel, it should crispy outside and soft inside and melt in your mouth. Also, their shawarma was below standard and not authentic, it’s seems they just use hot grill plate rather that traditional method. However their rotisserie chicken was good and juicy. As for price it’s rather high for what you get.
I've had a few falafel wraps in my days and by far this is the best. I get everything on it and all the flavours go so well. The hot sauce is pretty mild so if you like hot you might need more. Made fresh in a few minutes and the lake is right there to enjoy as you eat. The serving is large but there are some great side you can add. Love it
It wasn’t a good experience. We ordered mixed grill. Rice was extremely cold, meats cooked well. I couldn’t finish my plate. Falafel was good but it served really late. Service , foods and hygiene were bad. Not recommended
I had a platter and it was fairly good. Not much to say about this place really. Price as good for amount of food. Ingredients were good. The food came out fast which was nice to have. I only had to wait about 5 minutes.
Great experience! Even though they closed at 10pm, they kept open for us and served with great energy and passion for the restaurant! The food was amazing and presented so beautifully! Really recommend the platter to try three different dips with pita!
They were also playing amazing music and singing along which made it feel like a nice, warm dinner with your family!!
They were also playing amazing music and singing along which made it feel like a nice, warm dinner with your family!!
The food at Paramount Express in Brookfield Place on Monday, Sept. 18th at noon was horrible. The salad (as you can see) is a fraction of what constitutes a meal (and we were charged full price). The chicken was dry and cold. They were unapologetic about the amount that was served and it’s unacceptable to charge the price they did.
Overall good takeout place. Very juicy chicken, extremely flavourful rice. Excellent garlic sauce
ery inconsistent with portions, however. Some days you get pitiful rations of chicken and garlic sauce. Usually they load the rice up heavy and give you scraps of chicken and sauce - especially in the saj platter, even if you ask for extra, which I always do. If I'm paying more than it's chain competitors, I want at least a comparable amount of food. There's also flies abundant, and the side salads freshness is subpar with frequently wilted lettuce when I've ordered it previously
Were it not for these problems I think this place would easily be five stars
ery inconsistent with portions, however. Some days you get pitiful rations of chicken and garlic sauce. Usually they load the rice up heavy and give you scraps of chicken and sauce - especially in the saj platter, even if you ask for extra, which I always do. If I'm paying more than it's chain competitors, I want at least a comparable amount of food. There's also flies abundant, and the side salads freshness is subpar with frequently wilted lettuce when I've ordered it previously
Were it not for these problems I think this place would easily be five stars
With attached parking and delicious everything and what an incredible vibe in the back patio sitting. Great and attentive team.
Great price to portion value and quality is there too.
The main miss on food would have been too much salt on some bites of the Shakshuka and eggs wouldn't be my favorite choice here but still not enough to warrant a Star loss!
The vibe and other food made up for it
Great price to portion value and quality is there too.
The main miss on food would have been too much salt on some bites of the Shakshuka and eggs wouldn't be my favorite choice here but still not enough to warrant a Star loss!
The vibe and other food made up for it
they're always so stingy with sauce, vegetables, and meat. i paid for double meat as well and still the portion wasn't adequate. i asked for a little more lettuce and sauce and they barely put anymore and handed the box off to the next person so i could not ask them for more again. this happened on 2 different visits so I'm very disappointed :/ Other paramount branches provide much better service.
Got myself a standard shawn bowl but with bareley ANY chicken and filled with rice and over-sauced!! Wanted to try this place, but never again!
Not a place I would regularly go to, but it is worth a visit. Portions are on the larger side, and were generally on the tasty side. Service was good, the patio was rustic and suited me. The falafel were a hit. I would recommend it if you want a new experience.
Best shawarma in town. Sid made me the best wrap I have ever had.
Sid, you are a truly passionate and incredibly hard working, hope good things come to you good man.
Sid, you are a truly passionate and incredibly hard working, hope good things come to you good man.
Great place for a quick bite. They had 10% student discount which is thoughtful. The prices are decent and the quality of food met expectations. I recommend this place if you are in the area. The only thing was that the washrooms were very dirty and off-putting. Overall in terms of food though, it was decent.
Absolutely terrible portion size, almost no chicken in their wraps which are now at a cost of $12. No value for money, recommend you avoid.
The service was horrible the guy looked at us as if he wanted us to leave before we even entered, I ended up getting food poisoning, from the chicken not worth. going I went to this place because my friends wanted shawarma and now I would never recommend going there.
This place is for people who don’t know what middle eastern/Mediterranean food is. We had the Lil Salatim and fried crushed potatoes. The dips tasted store bought, the falafel were flavourless with no seasoning whatsoever felt like I was biting into a green ball of grease, and the pita was too thick for our liking. I don’t know how they cook their potatoes but they were also a disaster both in terms of look and taste - super soggy. Would’ve preferred if they were more true to their Mediterranean/Jewish taste but I was disappointed.
They have a new location on King St in Toronto that should be absolutely packed and it’s not. The service is atrocious. Tasty food but there’s no meat in the bowls - I’ve tried a few times now and it’s consistently a LOT of rice. Disappointing. Great tasting meats but not worth the price when you barely get any meat are paying for a bowl of rice. The kitchen and dine in area already look tired and they’ve just opened.
I’m in love with shawrma again from this store.
They have ample of options from beef to chicken and with different sauces.
They also have indoor space for families and friends not having a group of more than 6 people.
They have ample of options from beef to chicken and with different sauces.
They also have indoor space for families and friends not having a group of more than 6 people.
I had an absolutely delightful experience at Zaad Shawarma restaurant! The food quality was truly exceptional, with each bite bursting with flavor and freshness. The shawarma was incredibly delicious and perfectly cooked. However, what truly made my visit memorable was the amazing service provided by Mohammad. His attentiveness, friendliness, and genuine care for the customers created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. He went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was exceptional. I can't wait to visit Zaad Shawarma again for both the outstanding food and the exceptional service!
The restaurant is bright and lively with well spaced seating. You can nicely hear the people you are with and enjoy the buzz of a crowded restaurant.
The service is absolutely immaculate. The second you sit down you are greeted and given some water as you settle in. Once you've settled in they explain how the menu is laid out and the recommended amount of dishes for your party, even letting you know which are larger to keep your portions right. They are also aware of their proximity to Broadway shows, concerts and other events you might have reservations for and will ensure your meal is timed to get you out on time!
As each course came I was uniquely impressed with each, from then plating to the complimentary flavours. If you're looking for an excellent meal to elevate your night out Byblos is it!
The service is absolutely immaculate. The second you sit down you are greeted and given some water as you settle in. Once you've settled in they explain how the menu is laid out and the recommended amount of dishes for your party, even letting you know which are larger to keep your portions right. They are also aware of their proximity to Broadway shows, concerts and other events you might have reservations for and will ensure your meal is timed to get you out on time!
As each course came I was uniquely impressed with each, from then plating to the complimentary flavours. If you're looking for an excellent meal to elevate your night out Byblos is it!
This was $16 without a tip, I don’t even have to explain myself, just look at the bits of dry chicken
I went here to take my girlfriend out for her birthday, I think I made the perfect choice. The ambience and booth was perfect, it made for a really romantic night. The pear & arugula salad was probably the best salad I've ever had in my life, I was not expecting that and it was the highlight of our meal. We had the fried eggplant which was really nice but a bit bready, and the middle eastern fried chicken which was awesome. We finished the meal by sharing a rolled baklava, which really interesting as it had a lot of orange flavour with it, we both loved it. We're looking forward to coming back.
Had the best wrap I’ve ever tasted! Definitely coming again. The portions are huge, very tasty with just the right ‘kick’ for spice! Excellent combo for $15
Cooked fresh per order.
Went with my husband who enjoyed his meal. Very tasty.
Great service after a minor mishap. Staff was fully onboard to make a customer happy. Thank you for trying to make things right!
Went with my husband who enjoyed his meal. Very tasty.
Great service after a minor mishap. Staff was fully onboard to make a customer happy. Thank you for trying to make things right!
Not a great experience. I work in the building so I have went a couple times. The shop is usually short staffed with only 1-2 people working even during the lunch rush. There is often a line of 10+ people making the wait time long. The food is okay (at best) but the prices are high and the portions have been getting smaller since I started coming here in 2022 (shrinkflation?). If you are looking for a good shawarma at a reasonable price I would not recommend this place as there are other options in the area within a 10 minute walk.
I am very happy with my experience with Byblos Downtown! I reserved a table online for dinner. When we arrived, we were seated upstairs, and I loved the decor and furnishings. It has a very cozy feeling but is still classy. Our server was very sweet and offered some great drink recommendations, and we ended up ordering a few dishes to share. Our favorites of the night were: the Turkish Manti Dumplings and the Middle Eastern Fried Chicken. I also absolutely loved their Marrakesh Garden cocktail. The refreshing cucumber taste was excellent. I would highly recommend Byblos for a chic dinner out. They really know how to make an occasion special.
worst shawarma in my life!!! it stuck to the paper and was not fried and cold!!! how should i eat it???
Wonderful dinner and service. The atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. Our server, Martin was very attentive, friendly and pleasant. It was our first time at Byblos and Martin was very knowledgeable with the menu and was able to explain to us how the plating worked and gave descriptions on dishes we were uncertain of.
We had the Crispy Olives and Crispy Shrimp which were delicious appetizers. They have non alcoholic beverages which were quite good (Temple Breeze and Verbena Bliss were our choice). One of their popular dishes was the sweet jeweled rice-it did not disappoint. Wagyu Kofta was a good accompaniment to the rice and we finished our dinner off with the chocolate cake, Pavlova and Turkish Coffee. I definitely recommend this restaurant especially if you enjoy the share plate style dining. We look forward to going back! 😄
We had the Crispy Olives and Crispy Shrimp which were delicious appetizers. They have non alcoholic beverages which were quite good (Temple Breeze and Verbena Bliss were our choice). One of their popular dishes was the sweet jeweled rice-it did not disappoint. Wagyu Kofta was a good accompaniment to the rice and we finished our dinner off with the chocolate cake, Pavlova and Turkish Coffee. I definitely recommend this restaurant especially if you enjoy the share plate style dining. We look forward to going back! 😄
I've ordered from Liberty Shawarma many times because I love their food. But literally EVERY SINGLE TIME I've ordered from them, they've forgotten whole items or messed up simple instructions (eg. No hot sauce).
The unreliable service has become way more trouble than the food is worth.
The unreliable service has become way more trouble than the food is worth.
Great tasting food. I ordered the lamb kebab - both wrap and plate with rice and the lamp tastes great. The portions are generous and the sauce is spicy and very favourable. The service is very quick and friendly. Really love this place.
Beautiful space, dim lighting. The service was top notch and the food was perfection. The short rib melts in your mouth and the wagyu Kofta was soo flavourful and the sauces served with each dish was delicious. The rice had great balance and I loved the sauce for the Manti dumplings. Only bad thing i could say about this restaurant is that they say you can share things, but trust me u don't want to share anything it's that good
I swang by to grab a quick wrap and a pop for lunch.
The fact that the woman making my wrap was taking wrong ingredients on/off my wrap and putting them back in the trays for later was pretty telling.
Small portion of super dry, flavourless chicken for 13.99? What a deal. Couldnt even finish it.
Foods not good, AND expensive for what you get.
The fact that the woman making my wrap was taking wrong ingredients on/off my wrap and putting them back in the trays for later was pretty telling.
Small portion of super dry, flavourless chicken for 13.99? What a deal. Couldnt even finish it.
Foods not good, AND expensive for what you get.
The food was fantastic! We tried many dishes to share, and especially enjoyed the Turkish manti dumplings, lentil pide, labneh, and sweet jeweled rice. All so carefully prepared with sophisticated flavor combinations and sauces. Nice decor upstairs, although the booth seating is getting quite worn in spots. Definitely a treat for the pallet.
Fast service and delicious well seasoned poutine.
I initially visited to dine in, but then opted to dine out for comfort.
The interior was spotless, the cashier efficient, and the dining area functional yet spacious.
If you're looking for a good spin on the traditional poutine, I'd definitely suggest the Chicken Shawarma poutine at this location.
It was so good and the portion sizes were larger than I expected.
I initially visited to dine in, but then opted to dine out for comfort.
The interior was spotless, the cashier efficient, and the dining area functional yet spacious.
If you're looking for a good spin on the traditional poutine, I'd definitely suggest the Chicken Shawarma poutine at this location.
It was so good and the portion sizes were larger than I expected.
We ordered a shawarma plate, shawarma sandwich, hummus and fries. I’m disappointed with all of them. The fries were soggy and soft and there was no ketchup on the side. The hummus which was $8, was poor quality and came in the smallest container -like ketchup container. The sandwich was okay but not great. Same with the plate. The rice seemed undercooked and potatoes were stale. I would not order from them again.
Never a bad meal here & feeling so lucky we could slip in without a reservation (so, yeah reservations are a good idea here). Very good food. Our biggest dilemma was decided whether to go hard on the dips or save room for the entrees. The cauliflower called our name. Highly recommend this spot and bring your friends!
The food is great. If it were served in more sustainable packaging (black plastic containers cannot be recycled), I would give it 5 stars (and eat here more often). There really is no excuse for using unsustainable containers these days, with so many options available.
They underpack the box so there’s not a lot of rice, protein, or sauce and it doesn’t even taste good compared to other locations. The portion sizes here are smaller then any other location and they barely put any sauce at all on it.
Paramount in Brookfield place used to be amazing and I'm not sure what happened. The staff seem sleepy, unfriendly and every little thing is extra.. a scoop of hummus on a $14 small shawarma box should not be extra. The quality of the chicken has also gone down.. if you go anytime before Noon you're getting the crusty chicken from the day before.. it's never fresh. I'm putting Paramount in timeout from my lunch rotation.. do better.
Excellent service, delicious food, and great vibes. Special shout-out to Alexandra - she was fantastic and detail oriented (when it comes to explaining the dishes). They also have amazing hand-crafted cocktails and a decent wine collection. I highly recommend this place, no walk-ins.. We were so full that we didn't have apetitie for desserts, but I was told their baklava's are really good!!
I was charged $12.49 + tax for this small box - utterly disappointing. This was was supposed to shawarma chicken, it’s not even shredded like it. This is an absolute joke.
Came here on a pouring day and so there were lots of people. I ordered shawarma and my sister ordered the falafel, which she enjoyed. I loved the shawarma, it was full of flavor. The lady at the register asked if me and my sister were students, and so we got a discount on food, which was a pleasant surprise. The service was great and the food was delicious.
Awesome people, awesome food. My new favorite lunch spot on the block
Found this place late Monday night. The Monday deal was 2 chicken shawarma for $17. My wife and I enjoyed them. These were not skimpy even though the price was so reasonable. The gentleman that made them was very personable. Very good spot.
The best middle-eastern food in downtown Toronto, served by the most friendly staff.
My husband tried the same restaurant @ Dubai and was thrilled to find one here in Canada. He doesn’t take pork so it kinda worked out for us to slip into this place. It was a weekday, so there wasn’t any trouble getting a reservation. We called -in 30 mins ahead and managed to get a table.
Food ordered:
1. Mixed Grill (Main) served with 1 half of the plate of fries and other half plate of flavoured rice.
2. Veggie lovers.
3. Lentil soup.
4. Coke & Raspberry refresher.
Cost (for two):
$80~
Time taken for food to arrive (dine-in):
5-7 mins.
Food portions were pretty large and stomach-filling.
My husband tried the same restaurant @ Dubai and was thrilled to find one here in Canada. He doesn’t take pork so it kinda worked out for us to slip into this place. It was a weekday, so there wasn’t any trouble getting a reservation. We called -in 30 mins ahead and managed to get a table.
Food ordered:
1. Mixed Grill (Main) served with 1 half of the plate of fries and other half plate of flavoured rice.
2. Veggie lovers.
3. Lentil soup.
4. Coke & Raspberry refresher.
Cost (for two):
$80~
Time taken for food to arrive (dine-in):
5-7 mins.
Food portions were pretty large and stomach-filling.
We ordered chicken falafel and poutine. Both were so good. The employees were friendly and recommended us what to try out.
When I’m hungry and craving something healthy, I usually pick grilled food and one place I order from is Paramount. Well, ordering Uber eats from this location got me so mad. There’s no way I can blame the uber eats delivery person for the mess on this so called box.
Even if the Uber eats driver was on a roller coaster this dish wouldn’t be presented like the picture below. It looks like the restaurant staff just grabbed the items and dropped it anywhere on the box not caring about presentation. The kebab pieces was everywhere and cold as if they came from a warming drawer, The salad and other toppings was mixed in. I would not call it a box, it’s more like tossed salad. However had I ordered the kebab platter from the other location, it would have been nicely presented and I could see what I’m eating.
Even if the Uber eats driver was on a roller coaster this dish wouldn’t be presented like the picture below. It looks like the restaurant staff just grabbed the items and dropped it anywhere on the box not caring about presentation. The kebab pieces was everywhere and cold as if they came from a warming drawer, The salad and other toppings was mixed in. I would not call it a box, it’s more like tossed salad. However had I ordered the kebab platter from the other location, it would have been nicely presented and I could see what I’m eating.
Awesome, Authentic Middle Eastern Food Everytime
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Founded by Order of Canada recipient, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Mohamad Fakih, in 2007 shortly after emigrating to Canada, Paramount Fine Foods is a homegrown, heartwarming Canadian success story, aside from being the source of the most authentic Middle Eastern food in Ontario.
Their lentil soup is great and their shawarma platters are amazing.
This outlet, close to the China Town area off Spadina in downtown Toronto, is good if you’re grabbing a bite on the go, or want to sit down for a quiet meal.
Recommended Everytime!
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Founded by Order of Canada recipient, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Mohamad Fakih, in 2007 shortly after emigrating to Canada, Paramount Fine Foods is a homegrown, heartwarming Canadian success story, aside from being the source of the most authentic Middle Eastern food in Ontario.
Their lentil soup is great and their shawarma platters are amazing.
This outlet, close to the China Town area off Spadina in downtown Toronto, is good if you’re grabbing a bite on the go, or want to sit down for a quiet meal.
Recommended Everytime!
Good was so Good , we got two Falafel sandwiches and it was so delicious!!
The guy on the counter was so nice and he helped us with our order .
The guy on the counter was so nice and he helped us with our order .
Thank you for making my Birthday Celebration such a memorable experience! ☺️☺️🙏🏼🙏🏼
It was such an amazing birthday celebration at Byblos Downtown!
I can rate this restaurant as one of the top 5 restaurants in Toronto and GTA.
Everything they have was simply amazing; the staff, the food and the overall atmosphere.
The staff are very welcoming and so nice. We almost felt we have our own waiter as she taking good care of us ☺️
For the food, we truly enjoyed every bite of all the dishes we had, both starters and mains. I can confidently say that their lamb shoulder dish is one of the best and delicious dishes I had in my life.
We loved the atmosphere of the place with the details of the interior design and furniture. 👍🏼👍🏼
It was such an amazing birthday celebration at Byblos Downtown!
I can rate this restaurant as one of the top 5 restaurants in Toronto and GTA.
Everything they have was simply amazing; the staff, the food and the overall atmosphere.
The staff are very welcoming and so nice. We almost felt we have our own waiter as she taking good care of us ☺️
For the food, we truly enjoyed every bite of all the dishes we had, both starters and mains. I can confidently say that their lamb shoulder dish is one of the best and delicious dishes I had in my life.
We loved the atmosphere of the place with the details of the interior design and furniture. 👍🏼👍🏼
It was my first time at fat pasha and it exceeded all expectations! We got the fat salatim platter and everything was delicious, the cocktails were great too. I was most impressed with the service here. The host and servers were amazing and super helpful. We also loved the vibe of the outdoor patio. 5/5 Great place!!
I've not eaten in too many middle Eastern restraunts in Toronto but having lived most of my life there I can definately tell you that this is as close as it gets. We had their mixed combo and had a taste of everything. Their full portion sizes are perfect for a group of 4-5. A complete deja vu moment with their toom garlic paste,hummus and freshly baked pita
The chicken wrap was scrumptious and filling. I ordered for my family and now my brother wants to order wraps here from now on. The garlic potatoes were yum with the sauce, I ordered small but regret not ordering large.
Chicken isn’t top quality. Taste is bland. No flavour. Definitely not returning. Not worth it.
Not my first shawarma store to buy from. These guys chop up the meat like it’s onions. After cutting it from the grille. It’s placed on a horizontal grill and chopped up like it’s onions… weird way of preparing the meat at a shawarma store. The other shawarma shops cut it straight from the vertical grille and place the meat in the pita. This shop operates differently the way they prepare the meat compared to the other shawarma shops I’ve been to.
They have cool old school VW’s parked up in front… worth taking a picture of. Check it out!
Not my first shawarma store to buy from. These guys chop up the meat like it’s onions. After cutting it from the grille. It’s placed on a horizontal grill and chopped up like it’s onions… weird way of preparing the meat at a shawarma store. The other shawarma shops cut it straight from the vertical grille and place the meat in the pita. This shop operates differently the way they prepare the meat compared to the other shawarma shops I’ve been to.
They have cool old school VW’s parked up in front… worth taking a picture of. Check it out!
Chicken saj shawarma is okay. Ingredients are fresh. I think we didn't get the crispy part of the chicken in our shwarma since the place was busy. The chicken itself didn't have a lot of taste. May try again when it's not busy given the high reviews. Service was a bit slow.
We were in Toronto for the weekend from Vancouver, and stopped by Paramount for a quick dinner on Yonge Street. The restaurant was busy but we were promptly seated. We had the Fattoush Salad: it was pretty good, but I would have enjoyed a little more radish and pomegranate arials. For the main course we had Chicken Shawarma; the Chicken Shawarma was beautifully seasoned, and perfectly cooked, served over a generous amt of rice. Pita was served as a starter and it was amazing! - soft, fluffy, and fresh. We ended making a Shawarma wrap with the pita, and it was yummy. Though we were full, our server Hussein was insistent we try a bite of Baklava, and some delicious Arabic coffee which was amazing. There was a hint of spice, perhaps Cardamom in the coffee, not sure?, but for this extra treat we were not charged!. Highly recommend this really terrific restaurant in Downtown Toronto right across from Eaton's Centre.
Got myself a plate of chicken shawarma from this place. Served on a bed of rice, the plate was just about ok in terms of taste. Lots of different flavours in one bite. The person added a couple of crispy pita slices which I think was a nice touch! Added a portion of extra protein so ended up paying ~25 bucks for a plate.
Amazing experience with Istanbul Shawarma. We ordered for a team lunch of 15 people and they provided us excellent food. We ordered trays of chicken, falafel, salad, tabouleh, rice with dips and pita.
Prepared exactly as we ordered a day before and piping hot. Umut at the restaurant was very helpful and gave us good recommendations to order.
Prepared exactly as we ordered a day before and piping hot. Umut at the restaurant was very helpful and gave us good recommendations to order.
This is the story of an underdog. A small spot in Etobicoke serving absolutely fantastic chicken shawarma with rice. The portions are fantastic for 2 meals per person or for 1 meal for 2 persons. Hence the price is slightly higher but totally worth it. The staff is very courteous and explains how they prepare any of the items you want to enquire about.
The chicken shawarma was freshly cut from the stick and made extra crispy as I requested.
Well done team Mooring Eats. You will see me soon for more 😎
The chicken shawarma was freshly cut from the stick and made extra crispy as I requested.
Well done team Mooring Eats. You will see me soon for more 😎
good taste, and it's good that the food comes out quickly.
The place is kind of depressing because of the wall paint but the food is yummy! Really recommend this place
Below average place - and they cheat you by providing less quantities of food when you order online. Really poor. More rice less chicken. STOP CHEATING people man. I do not appreciate the flavors or quantity for this price at all. I will not be visiting this place for food ever again. Might as well get cheap good mcdonalds food instead lol
this was the worst doner I've ever eaten in my life, they sent us the dried doner leftovers from yesterday, they don't take the money they take, don't order, all the chickens were dry and even spoiled, it's a pity for the money you gave, I definitely don't recommend it, you'll throw your money away
Very nice place for those who stay late. The dishes are really good and tasty. Strong recommended!!!
Absolutely disgusting. The "chicken shawarma" is sliced, some-kind-of-meat, deep fried maybe, just dried out. Also coated in some sweet sauce. The "meat" came on top of the tiniest salad that was flavorless.
Would strongly recommend anywhere else.
Would strongly recommend anywhere else.
While the food tasted good it was a lot spicy to middleeastern food and ive lived in the middleeast for a while.
The chicken shawarma was spicier to every shawarma i have had in my life. The same spice seems to have been used in the spicy potatoes. The salad was good but overall the portion was a lot less for the price. Even after asking for hamus the guy served me a teaspoon full. Ali baba seems like a better option
The chicken shawarma was spicier to every shawarma i have had in my life. The same spice seems to have been used in the spicy potatoes. The salad was good but overall the portion was a lot less for the price. Even after asking for hamus the guy served me a teaspoon full. Ali baba seems like a better option
Finally checked out a place I've been wanting to try for a while but never been to as it's a little out of my way.
Needless to say, the experience was excellent and food, even better.
I also like that there's a lot of options to choose from on the menu, including wraps, plates and bowls. Choose from beef to fish to chicken to falafel and more.
Staff were friendly, humble and welcoming. Though parking in the lot is limited, I was easily able to find a spot. I'd like to go back to try more dishes on the menu. There's lots or side options to choose from as well.
Restaurant is clean. Super was quick. Prices are affordable and portion size is generous.
Needless to say, the experience was excellent and food, even better.
I also like that there's a lot of options to choose from on the menu, including wraps, plates and bowls. Choose from beef to fish to chicken to falafel and more.
Staff were friendly, humble and welcoming. Though parking in the lot is limited, I was easily able to find a spot. I'd like to go back to try more dishes on the menu. There's lots or side options to choose from as well.
Restaurant is clean. Super was quick. Prices are affordable and portion size is generous.
Horrible. Waste of hard Earned money. I ordered a steak platter. Do you see steak on this? I see a container full of fries. No toppings...will never order from here again. Might as well throw my money in the garbage. Horrible food.
I saw some good reviews at this restaurant so I decided to check it out.
I enjoyed the chicken shawarma at this location and they had a variety of good toppings. As you can tell, the wrap is not overly stuffed and not very saucy so it would be easily kept to consume later on.
I did found the chicken to be a little dry so maybe request that they cut fresh chicken.
I enjoyed the chicken shawarma at this location and they had a variety of good toppings. As you can tell, the wrap is not overly stuffed and not very saucy so it would be easily kept to consume later on.
I did found the chicken to be a little dry so maybe request that they cut fresh chicken.
This is one of the worst restaurants I have been to ! Lentil soup was cold when I complained about how they warmed up in the microwave while giving me a bad look ! After a few minutes they gave us the hot soup but it was nothing like lentil soup ! Looked disgusting! I immediately threw it in the garbage.
Also tried the "lehmcin" it was everything but not bread with meat .
Highly unrecommended!
Also tried the "lehmcin" it was everything but not bread with meat .
Highly unrecommended!
I took a take out a chicken shawarma plate to go for lunch, the staff were very unhappy and they were extremely cheap with their portions. The food was not even that great. I will not recommend nor return.
The value is ok here; especially the daily specials. The staff are very friendly and quick too. If not for these two things my rating would be a bit lower.
In my order, the fries didn't taste very fresh. Working in fast food in the past, it tasted like I was served fries that were just re-dipped in the fryer to heat up. Also, the pitas were a bit dry/hard too, so likely not the freshest either. The chicken shawarma and toppings were great.
I'll probably go back to see if this was just a one off, but there are other shawarma options in the neighborhood.
In my order, the fries didn't taste very fresh. Working in fast food in the past, it tasted like I was served fries that were just re-dipped in the fryer to heat up. Also, the pitas were a bit dry/hard too, so likely not the freshest either. The chicken shawarma and toppings were great.
I'll probably go back to see if this was just a one off, but there are other shawarma options in the neighborhood.
I tried Paramount Lebanese Kitchen for the first time tonight and will most likely be the last time I eat here.
I ordered a normal size falafel plate and asked for hummus to be included. The serving of hummus is an actual joke (see the photo of a loonie for scale lol), they literally gave me 2 teaspoons of hummus. The fattoush salad barely has any pita chips and is overall lacking in flavour and freshness.
The falafel on the other hand is pretty good. That’s the only reason I’m giving 1 star.
I ordered a normal size falafel plate and asked for hummus to be included. The serving of hummus is an actual joke (see the photo of a loonie for scale lol), they literally gave me 2 teaspoons of hummus. The fattoush salad barely has any pita chips and is overall lacking in flavour and freshness.
The falafel on the other hand is pretty good. That’s the only reason I’m giving 1 star.
I tried the salad with spicy chicken shawarma on it. Also ordered the chicken shish kababs... regular and spicy both. It was pretty decent. Customer service was good. That being said, I wish it had a bit more size to their portion considering the money you pay. Also, they charged 50 cents for the hot sauce... something that other places would normally give in the price of meal without charging extra. Overall, a not bad experience and if I'm in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate going back.
If you’re planning to order from here, make sure you do it in person. I usually pickup takeout after yoga. Today we ordered lunch for delivery as we’re working. I was really surprised. The “chicken shawarma” is basically a mixture of flavoured bread crumbs with a few tiny slivers of chicken. The lettuce was definitely day old. I know it’s been tough to be in restaurants during the pandemic and even now but this is basically misleading people. I don’t have this issue when I pickup in person and I can see them add the chicken to the box. Very disappointed.
Very old vegetables and toppings. The food was not matching the price and the meat was almost raw. The man was rude and the kitchen was filled with oil and filth. The pieces of meat and leftovers were everywhere on the countertop where he was cooking. The chicken was mediocre at best while the portion was insufficient in quantity for what I paid. 13$ for a very small pita with a small scoop of meat. I will never come back again and will recommend nobody to go there. Awful.
Friendly staff. The gentleman was very patient with explaining the different options.
I ordered the beef gyro and chicken shawarma mix street sandwich.
It was still extremely tasty, specially the chicken was seared to perfection. Loved the hot sauce and garlic sauce as well. Wasn’t spicy but very flavorful.
Also the quantity was very large. Worth the $8.
Definitely want to try their Kofta sandwich next time, which is meatballs.
I ordered the beef gyro and chicken shawarma mix street sandwich.
It was still extremely tasty, specially the chicken was seared to perfection. Loved the hot sauce and garlic sauce as well. Wasn’t spicy but very flavorful.
Also the quantity was very large. Worth the $8.
Definitely want to try their Kofta sandwich next time, which is meatballs.
The chicken shawarma plate is huge! Definitely gotta get the rice and mix with hummus and garlic sauce for the perfect bite. Meat is also juicy and flavourful. Lastly, the owner is very friendly and sweet every time I’ve come by. :)
Update: I came back here and I changed my mind from 4 to 5 this time. They now accept credit card. The food is as good as my previous experience.
The food deserves 5*. Few concerns: first, a dirty washroom with no towels; second, not accepting credit card. Baklava was good. Turkish was authentic. Shawerma Pide was something different than what I tried in Istanbul, but still it was good enough, especially the bread. The price is also affordable. Main food is on average less than 10$ and Tea is 2.5, Baklava the same. I come back here again if I revisit the district.
The food deserves 5*. Few concerns: first, a dirty washroom with no towels; second, not accepting credit card. Baklava was good. Turkish was authentic. Shawerma Pide was something different than what I tried in Istanbul, but still it was good enough, especially the bread. The price is also affordable. Main food is on average less than 10$ and Tea is 2.5, Baklava the same. I come back here again if I revisit the district.
Tried their large dinner meal that comes with green salad, rice, potato and chicken gyro. Their hot sauce did not taste good and staffs were not so friendly. Food is not worth the price too. I would not recommend it.
Ordered through the app. It said food will be ready in 10-15 minutes. Went here 15 mins later and it wasn't ready. They started preparing in front of me. Only 2 people were working while it was busy.
Food was good. Quantity was huge. Price reasonable. But the place smelled bad. Cleanliness wasn't upto the mark. It seats few people but ambience isn't the best. If you are ordering a take out, except waiting time all is good.
Happy eating. Thanks.
Food was good. Quantity was huge. Price reasonable. But the place smelled bad. Cleanliness wasn't upto the mark. It seats few people but ambience isn't the best. If you are ordering a take out, except waiting time all is good.
Happy eating. Thanks.
RAZOR BLADE IN FOOD - DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE
Was eating my meal and found this in the food. Called the restaurant and they took absolutely no action. Person on the phone said "uh I don't know anything about this owner will call back tomorrow" and nothing, no communication.
Aside from this, the shawarma wasn't good at all.
Was eating my meal and found this in the food. Called the restaurant and they took absolutely no action. Person on the phone said "uh I don't know anything about this owner will call back tomorrow" and nothing, no communication.
Aside from this, the shawarma wasn't good at all.
I got the shawarma platter. I found it very delicious with the wide variety of different salads to select. The chicken schwarma itself was very juicy and not greasy. Lastly the different sauces offer a unique taste on their own without overpowering the seasonings at all. High recommend this place!
Wow. Best shawarma in town! I’ve been loyal to another spot for three years but when I was dragged here yesterday as a last minute dinner before a movie, I was blown away. Such nice flavor on the meat and AMAZING green hot sauce. The lady was singing all these classic vocal jazz tunes while she wrapped up our sandwiches. Haha. Was so great! Please give it a try.
The shawarma plate looked legit when I first opened it up however it was fairly average. The chicken was dry, the rice flavour wasn't my favorite, the pickles werent great. It was a lot of food but that's about all I can say for it.
The owner prepares the kabobs himself and stressed that it is not a franchise. The quality of food showed. The pita chips were crispy, the beef tender and the sauces had the right amount of zing. Would recommend.