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| - Paramount Fine Foods has been having a great last couple of years of growth, culminating with the opening of their Pearson Airport locations. Along in that growth was the opening of this location on Eglinton Ave in part of the Erin Mills Town Centre complex. We tried numerous times to go and never were able to due to the lines. Also add to the fact that the Tim Hortons location next door can make it a major PITA to get in and out of this location.
Paramount offers middle-eastern food, featuring exotic foods who's recipies have been passed down for generations. The decor is ok, typical middle class family restaurant. There is also a climbing area a little smaller than the climbing station in select McDonalds. My daughter got into an altercation with one of the other kids in the play area.
My wife would not agree to a family platter with me so we both ordered individual entrees. I had the mixed grill plate. I figured that since it was my first time there, I'd sample a few different flavours. So my plate came with beef, swish tawouk, and kafta. With some veggies and bread on the side. For me, the swish tawouk really stole the show - the texture, flavouring were great.
My wife had a tabouleh salad with chicken schwarma meat added to it. She seemed to like it, as she paid the bill for this meal.
Also I'll agree with other reviewers on the part about ordering at the counter and paying upfront. Its a little odd. You get more table service than you would at Panera, but the business model ensures no dine-and-dash customers, but I can't see it being great for generating tips, as there's no incentive for great service.
If you're only going to eat here once - go during Ramadan there's no lineups. Otherwise expect a crowd. We don't do lines over 10 minutes due to my son's inability to tolerate lines.
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