the Toronto Lover system:
5 stars = Must visit!
4 stars = Really good. I take my friends here.
3 stars = Somewhat worth it... if you have nowhere better to go.
2 stars = Below average. Attend only when necessary.
1 star = Do not visit!
You're greeted with a warm smile when you enter this generic "Middle Eastern" cuisine establishment that has a twin Ali Baba location nearby at Roncesvalles.
All the standards are here: shwarma, falafel, tabouleh; they even offer some yummy fish or roasted chicken once in a while.
The only reason to go here is if you're hungry and in a bit of rush, but they'll satisfy both of those issues. Try a chicken shwarma and go all out on the toppings. The vegetables are reasonably fresh. The hummus and tahini are reasonably flavoured.
It's inoffensive, generic, pop falafel fare. You're no closer to Israel or Lebanon when you bite into a sandwich, but you'll probably be pleasantly surprised by the service and the taste.
3 stars