The area immediately West and North of Steeles and Yonge is chock full of various businesses, both retail and service oriented. Over the past month I found myself in the neighbourhood on several of occasions. Experienced shoppers know that this dreaded pastime to some and cherished amongst others typically costs more and takes longer than one anticipates,. So, a brief pause to relax and satiate your hunger takes on an even greater appeal.
Mi ve Ami Express fits the bill if it's an Israeli / Middle Eastern dishes are what you're seeking. I had their signature falafel sandwich twice in the last month and was pleased on both occasions. First, let's start with the "wrapping" aka the pita. Typically pitas are round in profile. However, their whole-wheat rendition comes in the shape and size of a 6" sub except it's closed on two sides. Which means less leakage of toppings and sauce. The other advantage is that it's also less prone to falling apart unlike most other whole-wheat pitas on offer.
On both occasions I had to wait, which is good thing. Meaning that the falafel balls were fried immediately after my order was placed and not sitting under a heat lamp. Or G_d forbid heated in a microwave oven as I once experienced in a downtown Toronto food court. Indeed these were crisp and crunchy even after being surrounded by a mix of salads and sauce. My veggie choices included their red cabbage cut into manageable bite size pieces, terrific eggplant, onions and pickles all of which made for a great combination. My choice of dips/sauces were the classic hummus, tahini and topped off with a heart warming hot sauce.
The establishment was meticulously clean which is as it should be but not always the case.