While there are many options for Middle Eastern / Russian / Central Asian cuisine in Thornhill (serving generally similar fare), my experience at Yummy has consistently been exceptional. My family and I find the service fast and friendly, but the quality of the food and the obvious care taken in its preparation are what keeps us coming back.
The staples of a Middle Eastern kitchen are executed exceptionally well. Highlights included:
- Hummus: very smooth, flavorful and strikes a great balance between the creaminess of the tahini and the richness of the chick peas.
- Shawarma: crispy on the grilled exterior, tender in the interior, and importantly, lacking the greasiness that often accompanies many shawarma offerings.
- Kebabs: well-seasoned, juicy with a great texture; many others I've had in the neighborhood are either bland, or the meat is overworked, leading to a pasty texture.
While there are many restaurants I enjoy, I don't write Yelp reviews often. What drove me to make an exception in this case is the wonderful experience I've had in getting Yummy to cater a 70+ person function I held a few weeks ago. Working with Boris was delightful. He suggested foods that travel well, keeps well in heating trays and will be tasty when produced in large quantities; he never pushed unnecessary quantities and or more expensive menu items. The food was prepared on time for pick up, was packaged appropriately for transport, and Boris even provided fully-functional heating trays for service. Top-notch effort and execution.