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| - It was just two of us so we got a table immediately in the small place. Others waited for 2 to 3 hrs. This was a second attempt at getting a table here. First time gave them my number after being added to the wait list. they called almost 3 hrs later saying they had a table for 3, but we had gone elsewhere to eat thank god.
Pros :
-great food, platter looks appealing, made from scratch according to staff
-some dips are fantastic, falafels were great
-place looks really cute inside
-enjoyed the honey cardamon differ
Cons:
- took over an hr for food to appear on the table
- it's made from scratch was the reason given, and with all due to respect to maha and the kitchen staff. I cook from scratch, my mother cooks from scratch. We can pull together delicious food in half an hr for two ppl AT LEAST. I think the whole point of going to a great restaurant is that pros are going to present amazing dishes in a reasonable time.
-it was so crowded since its so small, it was cold since they wouldn't close the door as people waited and talked and let the cold air in as it rained. Couldn't take any photos due to the hordes of people, and that was a real bummer since it was a special outing for me and guest.
- they don't take reservations which is mind boggling since obviously this place should be reservation only so that you're guaranteed to get a table and they can plan on how to prepare food in a timely manner based on the seating schedule.
-due to time delay with food delivery, as we got hungrier and saw one table at a time served and felt our interest piqued by another dish we didn't order, we wanted to order other stuff. We may even have wanted to order more while we ate. But we were kindly told at these later times that we cannot order more food because it would take another hour after the our first order was delivered eventually. They literally dissuaded people from ordering food at their restaurant. Obviously I'm not returning again to wait this long so while I'm here I wanted to order more stuff but instead the kitchen was as per usual too behind on orders.
-ordered the mind blowing chicken sandwich, and it was ok and not mind blowing. Needed more acid, but I enjoyed the herbs and veggies and bread.
-soup had been been blended to have zero texture and was not super hot when we got it.
Verdict: not worth it
Food was good but not earth shattering, and based on principle a daytime non-alcohol serving restaurant is obliged to be able to prepare food on time. And let people order more food at staggered times. And have the foresight to let people know that they have such a long waiting list they shouldn't wait for a table for 3 hours because it won't work out. It was frustrating and not pleasant sitting there crammed in a small resto with people, feeling hungry and wondering why they couldn't even manage giving us an app. Toronto has a plethora of fantastic eats. Why waste your life in line here unless you've tried everything else? 5/10
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