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| - Over the past year, there's been a lot of new or expanded restaurants in/around this same area offering Middle Eastern food - but this one has stood the test of time! Over the years, this restaurant has expanded too, been renovated, and even opened other locations such as the one in downtown Toronto across from the Eaton Centre!
But this Mississauga joint is still a regular spot for me and my friends whenever we're craving some humus, fresh pita, grilled meats, manakeesh or shwarama. We've been coming here for years!
ATMOSPHERE: Very casual. Restaurant is large, but it seems to be always busy! So grab a seat as soon as you get there. It's very lively there. Can get loud, but means it's great for large parties. Washrooms are clean and modern as well - very important. And there's even a prayer room for those who need. Outside, there's patio space too covered with large umbrellas - fantastic in the summer.
SERVICE: As mentioned by others, it can be sort of confusing on your first visit. I think they've improved a little bit with some signage, but sometimes, you can be left at the door scratching your head. But once you order, and grab a seat, a server will soon swoop to your table with super fresh pita/naan as you wait for your order to arrive.
Due to the super casual atmosphere, sometimes you may have to work a bit harder to flag down a server. So feel free to be slightly more aggressive, if you need more water, or pita/naan, etc.
PRICE: Very reasonable. Comparable with other restaurants in the area. But with the large portions here, I feel like you're getting a lot for what you're paying. Great when you're ordering several items to share in a group. This is one reason I keep coming back.
FOOD: Very fresh and flavourful. Love their humus and salads. Humus paired with their oven-fresh pitas (don't get scalded by the steam!) is so good. Sometimes, that's all you need!
Manakeesh are good - I'd recommend trying some traditional stronger flavours (zatar and cheese, for example) and some less intense flavours (spinach and cheese) to get a sample of the range of flavours. Shwaramas are great, and filling for individuals. For large parties, their grilled meats are great. I love to order the mixed grilled plate to share - so you can have a bit of each type of meat. You have a choice of rice or fries for the side.
To wash it all down, try some of their homemade fruit beverages. I LOVE their mango lassi. Very rich and thick. They do offer a range of bottled juices too. So lots of variety.
Don't forget their incredible selection of desserts, or get some baklava to go!
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