This place is now called Dunia Restaurant and Bar. They had apparently operated for a long time under the name Ishtar. You might find old listings from a previous location on Weston Rd.
This five star rating comes with important context. This is not about location (which is in a harsh area of town) or atmosphere (which is pretty basic). It is all about delivering the authentic taste of food that we left behind decades ago. My son wanted to eat an Iraqi dish, and after some asking around, we ended up here, We were not disappointed at all.
Warm smiles and welcomes with greetings from a world we had long forgotten. Laban Arbil Shineenah (Yogurt drink) that came pretty close to the original. Besides having the usual suspects of Shawarma (Gus), Tikka (Kebab) and Kabab (Kufta) with the usual salads, they had Quzi ala Timman (Leg of lamb on rice) and Tishreeb (a leg of lamb on clay-oven bread soaked in tomato soup.) Served with the usuals of onions, pickles and wonderful cardamon tea.
It was a part of heaven. All my son has been talking about for the past two days is how wonderful the food was. The place had a lot of Nargeelah's (Water pipes), dominoes and playing cards stacked by the bar (yes it is licensed and serves alcohol) which makes me believe that the place works more a social gathering place for people. They tell me they are open till the early hours of the morning (at least on weekends).
If you want to have some authentic Iraqi food in a an old-country common environment, you will not be disappointed.