A wonderful experience from start to finish.
To begin with, the place is charming. Great location and just a beautiful space. I lived in the Middle East for 9 years and the bar/countertop brought me right back to hot summer nights there. The service is incredible. The table was ready and waiting for us, and every staff member was attentive. All of the food is brought to your table with an explanation - and if you arent familiar with middle eastern spices, meats, and cheeses then you truly get an education about what you are eating.
On to the food! For two of us we ordered:
- beets on a bed of labneh
- crispy squid
- shakshouka
- jewelled rice
- Cheese Acharullii
- yogurt mousse and qatayef for dessert
This food is incredible. Small plates but very filling. Every dish is unique with a plethora of flavours and textures. Its beautifully presented and you can tell that care is taken with every component.
This place has a lot of hype and I was hesitant that it would meet my expectations. It definitely did. It's a place that draws you back in to try all of the other dishes because you are curious about them.
Other restaurants in Toronto need to follow this place for their impeccable service. When every single person on your team is on point, and is very knowledgeable about the food - it makes your dining experience that much more pleasurable.
Will be back for sure!!