In Yemen, lunch is considered the most important meal of the day. The Toronto Food Blog has enjoyed a few Yemeni lunches recently at the newly-opened Camel Restaurant (675 Danforth Ave). “About as authentic a dining experience as you’ll find outside of Sana’a,” I’m told by a table full of students eating beside me, as…
Tag: Middle Eastern
Chamsine ~ 235 Queen St E ~ (416) 782-0870
Chamsine (235 Queen St E) is a newly-opened Syrian restaurant that brings a culinary respite to one of downtown’s toughest corners. The name of their game is elevated Middle Eastern. The menu is simple and certified Halal. Choose Falafel, Shawarma, Kofta, or Shish Tawook. Your choice comes in a sandwich, atop multiple salads, or as…
M’Zaar ~ 668 Yonge St ~ (647) 350-0666
I’ve gotta be honest with you… it’s typically against my nature, in any city, to frequent restaurants located on the busiest street with pictures of their food in the window. M’Zaar is truly an exception to this rule, though. This place is something else. One of my favourite spots for a quick bite around the Church…
Tabulé (Riverside) ~ 810 Queen E ~ (416) 465-2500
The word is out on Tabulé. The popular middle-eastern restaurant is rapidly growing, much like the neighborhoods they find themselves in. Their Riverside offering is a vibrant space with many of the menu items that made their uptown flagship so popular. It checks all the boxes for those seeking a quiet lunch or a lively dinner…
Armenian Kitchen – 1646 Victoria Park Ave – 416-757-7722
My Wife and I have enjoyed a lot of great dining experiences over the past few years. The food we experienced last night, though, might have been the best of the lot. Located in a strip-mall on Victoria Park Ave north of Eglinton, the Armenian Kitchen really lived up to its billing as some of the very best Middle…
Mr. Combo – 568 Sheppard Ave W – (416) 398-7877
When it comes to Israeli food in the north end of the city, it’s safe to say that Me Va Me is one of the more popular destinations. Having eaten there a number of times, at various times of day, with numerous people, the most memorable thing was often the same thing: bad service. As such, I…
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