I was excited to see a Lebanese place near my new house, I did not know it will be my first and last meal there. I'm Arab, so I know what I'm talking about.. The kibbeh was not fresh, portions are huge, but unfortunately, bland, dry, and generic combinations with no authentic flavors. I used the washroom, and I saw in the hallway a huge bag of dry chickpeas open, just next to the washroom!! To be fair, they have a lot of potential if they fix these issues or just focus on a few items, and perfect them instead of having a long list of dishes they rail to deliver on. The service was great, and the dude at the cashier was helpful.. The place is lively, but you won't enjoy it if you are here for the food. Many other places offer better quality for similar or lower cost.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Grape Leaves, Lamb and Beef Shawarma Wrap, The Shawarma
Chris Danis
Halloumi garden wrap was amazing
Chirag P.
I don't get the bad reviews, this place is great, good flavor in the meat, sauces, and tahini that isn't watered down! I ordered Kafta Kabob pita.
Anjy Hanna
It is not even close to Lebanese or syrian food ,we tried shawarma …and it is a chicken wrap only …please rename your menu items…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Liz D
Absolutely fabulous food! The meat was perfectly spiced and cooked and the baklava was the best I’ve had in many years. Can’t wait to come back!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Plate
G G
Food is world-class!I have eaten at multiple middle eastern cuisines worldwide, and as a middle eastern myself, I knew right away that this was going to be amazing. Great service too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plate
Callan Banner
Wanted to like this place but the food is almost inedible (shawarma) and the sandwiches are over salted. The $50 charge caught us off guard. Super overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ayesha Mayadas
I stopped into this place for the first time today because I was really in the mood for some good Lebanese soup. First I was shocked by the $9 price for 16oz of the cauliflower soup and then it was so salty that I couldn’t get past the first 2 spoonfuls. If I had eaten in, I would have sent it back to the kitchen. I’m Indian so I know salty. This was inedible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Mike N.
Hidden gem! Great authentic Lebanese cuisine. Perfect for lunch. Staff is very friendly as well.
Saruti S.
I rarely go out of my way to write a negative view but I'm so baffled they sent me burnt food. Our kebabs were burnt. The lamb was covered in salt. Pilaf was drenched in water. How can you serve burnt food?!?
Very good spot in the neighborhood with all of the classics. Chicken shawarma platters are very good. Fattoush salad is excellent. Various appetizers including grape leaves and falafel are all very good.
Hangil S.
Great quick service Lebanese restaurant. Staff were friendly and provided great recommendations for combinations of shawarma. A lot of options on the menu as well. Would definitely come back to try different combinations of shawarma
Christina G.
I really wanted to like this place, but it lacked tremendously in customer service and quality of the food. There was no one at the counter when I arrived, which is fine, and a kind gentleman in the kitchen told me “she” will be right out and mentioned that to her. The “she” turned out to be a rude and abrasive lady. I didn’t ask for her name, but my receipt said “Amy.” She’s an older lady with glasses and she had a lot of anger and aggression issues. It was quite bizarre. She stormed out to the front and started berating the staff in another language and kept this up for an uncomfortably long time. It seemed like she was angry that someone told her what to do, but I believe her issues run much deeper. When I asked her about the food, she abruptly told me I can see all the details on the menu for myself and was completely dismissive.The tall gentleman in the kitchen was very, very nice and welcoming to everyone. He greeted each person who came in and asked how they are. But the “Amy” lady really should not be interacting with customers. Her attitude will bring the business down.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Christina G.
I really wanted to like this place, but it lacked tremendously in customer service and quality of the food. There was no one at the counter when I arrived, which is fine, and a kind gentleman in the kitchen told me "she" will be right out and mentioned that to her. The "she" turned out to be a rude and abrasive lady. I didn't ask for her name, but my receipt said "Amy." She's an older lady with glasses and she had a lot of anger and aggression issues. It was quite bizarre. She stormed out to the front and started berating the staff in another language and kept this up for an uncomfortably long time. It seemed like she was angry that someone told her what to do, but I believe her issues run much deeper. When I asked her about the food, she abruptly told me I can see all the details on the menu for myself and was completely dismissive. The tall gentleman in the kitchen was very, very nice and welcoming to everyone. He greeted each person who came in and asked how they are. But the "Amy" lady really should not be interacting with customers. Her attitude will bring the business down.
GratefulFierceQueen G.
I really wanted to like this place, but it lacked tremendously in customer service and quality of the food. There was no one at the counter when I arrived, which is fine, and a kind gentleman in the kitchen told me "she" will be right out and mentioned that to her. The "she" turned out to be a rude and abrasive lady. I didn't ask for her name, but my receipt said "Amy." She's an older lady with glasses and she had a lot of anger and aggression issues. It was quite bizarre. She stormed out to the front and started berating the staff in another language and kept this up for an uncomfortably long time. It seemed like she was angry that someone told her what to do, but I believe her issues run much deeper. When I asked her about the food, she abruptly told me I can see all the details on the menu for myself and was completely dismissive.The tall gentleman in the kitchen was very, very nice and welcoming to everyone. He greeted each person who came in and asked how they are. But the "Amy" lady really should not be interacting with customers. Her attitude will bring the business down.
I was excited to see a Lebanese place near my new house, I did not know it will be my first and last meal there. I'm Arab, so I know what I'm talking about.. The kibbeh was not fresh, portions are huge, but unfortunately, bland, dry, and generic combinations with no authentic flavors. I used the washroom, and I saw in the hallway a huge bag of dry chickpeas open, just next to the washroom!! To be fair, they have a lot of potential if they fix these issues or just focus on a few items, and perfect them instead of having a long list of dishes they rail to deliver on. The service was great, and the dude at the cashier was helpful.. The place is lively, but you won't enjoy it if you are here for the food. Many other places offer better quality for similar or lower cost.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Grape Leaves, Lamb and Beef Shawarma Wrap, The Shawarma
Halloumi garden wrap was amazing
I don't get the bad reviews, this place is great, good flavor in the meat, sauces, and tahini that isn't watered down! I ordered Kafta Kabob pita.
It is not even close to Lebanese or syrian food ,we tried shawarma …and it is a chicken wrap only …please rename your menu items…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Absolutely fabulous food! The meat was perfectly spiced and cooked and the baklava was the best I’ve had in many years. Can’t wait to come back!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Plate
Food is world-class!I have eaten at multiple middle eastern cuisines worldwide, and as a middle eastern myself, I knew right away that this was going to be amazing. Great service too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plate
Wanted to like this place but the food is almost inedible (shawarma) and the sandwiches are over salted. The $50 charge caught us off guard. Super overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
I stopped into this place for the first time today because I was really in the mood for some good Lebanese soup. First I was shocked by the $9 price for 16oz of the cauliflower soup and then it was so salty that I couldn’t get past the first 2 spoonfuls. If I had eaten in, I would have sent it back to the kitchen. I’m Indian so I know salty. This was inedible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Hidden gem! Great authentic Lebanese cuisine. Perfect for lunch. Staff is very friendly as well.
I rarely go out of my way to write a negative view but I'm so baffled they sent me burnt food. Our kebabs were burnt. The lamb was covered in salt. Pilaf was drenched in water. How can you serve burnt food?!?
Restaurantji Recommends
Very good spot in the neighborhood with all of the classics. Chicken shawarma platters are very good. Fattoush salad is excellent. Various appetizers including grape leaves and falafel are all very good.
Great quick service Lebanese restaurant. Staff were friendly and provided great recommendations for combinations of shawarma. A lot of options on the menu as well. Would definitely come back to try different combinations of shawarma
I really wanted to like this place, but it lacked tremendously in customer service and quality of the food. There was no one at the counter when I arrived, which is fine, and a kind gentleman in the kitchen told me “she” will be right out and mentioned that to her. The “she” turned out to be a rude and abrasive lady. I didn’t ask for her name, but my receipt said “Amy.” She’s an older lady with glasses and she had a lot of anger and aggression issues. It was quite bizarre. She stormed out to the front and started berating the staff in another language and kept this up for an uncomfortably long time. It seemed like she was angry that someone told her what to do, but I believe her issues run much deeper. When I asked her about the food, she abruptly told me I can see all the details on the menu for myself and was completely dismissive.The tall gentleman in the kitchen was very, very nice and welcoming to everyone. He greeted each person who came in and asked how they are. But the “Amy” lady really should not be interacting with customers. Her attitude will bring the business down.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I really wanted to like this place, but it lacked tremendously in customer service and quality of the food. There was no one at the counter when I arrived, which is fine, and a kind gentleman in the kitchen told me "she" will be right out and mentioned that to her. The "she" turned out to be a rude and abrasive lady. I didn't ask for her name, but my receipt said "Amy." She's an older lady with glasses and she had a lot of anger and aggression issues. It was quite bizarre. She stormed out to the front and started berating the staff in another language and kept this up for an uncomfortably long time. It seemed like she was angry that someone told her what to do, but I believe her issues run much deeper. When I asked her about the food, she abruptly told me I can see all the details on the menu for myself and was completely dismissive. The tall gentleman in the kitchen was very, very nice and welcoming to everyone. He greeted each person who came in and asked how they are. But the "Amy" lady really should not be interacting with customers. Her attitude will bring the business down.
I really wanted to like this place, but it lacked tremendously in customer service and quality of the food. There was no one at the counter when I arrived, which is fine, and a kind gentleman in the kitchen told me "she" will be right out and mentioned that to her. The "she" turned out to be a rude and abrasive lady. I didn't ask for her name, but my receipt said "Amy." She's an older lady with glasses and she had a lot of anger and aggression issues. It was quite bizarre. She stormed out to the front and started berating the staff in another language and kept this up for an uncomfortably long time. It seemed like she was angry that someone told her what to do, but I believe her issues run much deeper. When I asked her about the food, she abruptly told me I can see all the details on the menu for myself and was completely dismissive.The tall gentleman in the kitchen was very, very nice and welcoming to everyone. He greeted each person who came in and asked how they are. But the "Amy" lady really should not be interacting with customers. Her attitude will bring the business down.