Their salads and hummus plates are the best. Flavourful, well thought out, great bang for your buck, and nice people behind the counter. Fave lunch: Fattoush OR Halloumi salad, add turkey with all the sauce. You won't be disappointed.
I have been waiting for these guys to open! The shawarma is so awesome and I realized it is the best "walking food" for downtown. The food is delicious, healthy, and well priced. I already had two days in a row for lunch and dinner. Keep on rockin, Yalla!
The lamb shank was very tender. I think it was the best lamb in the town! It would be nice to have some vegetables with it like Shawarma dish though. Overall, everything was great. I recommend you to try it!
Edit.: tried the plate on my second visit. Very tasty, but I think I preferred the wrap. Still delicious, though.
First trip: Why haven't I been here before now?! I do love Persian food, so my review is biased. But the pita chicken schwarma was very flavorful and a nice kick to it (curry and other heat). Very filling, no need for a side. I liked the Crispy bits of the chicken. Quick turnaround as well
I ordered the Maquli Pita (eggplant, halloumi and fries), it was perfectly spiced, hot and delicious. I couldn't believe how good it was the whole time I ate it. Top notch sandwich!
Absurdly tasty. The lamb schwarma wrap is a cacophony of many elements all individually seasoned and all making a taste symphony. Friendly service and a lovely, if understated, vibe.
Yalla is a step above the rest!! The hot sauce they put on the lamb was excellent, the food was super fresh and it was a fair price. Service was great. 10/10 would return here again. They also recently started offering a bean meat stew which was super tasty
The lamb shank and wrap were excellent. Portions are large. Service was quick with friendly staff. Fully halal.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this Middle Eastern/Persian restaurant and was thoroughly impressed by both the food and the hospitality. The maquli bowl, which I ordered, was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The portion size was generous and left me feeling satisfied but not overly full.
What really stood out to me, though, was the warmth and welcoming nature of the staff. From the moment I entered the restaurant, I was greeted with a smile and made to feel like a valued guest. Throughout my meal, the staff checked in on me to ensure that I was enjoying my food and had everything I needed.
Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious Middle Eastern/Persian cuisine and a warm and welcoming dining experience. I will certainly be returning soon!
I go to Victoria often for business and always eat at the usual spots. Today a cab driver recommended this place.
I usually never write reviews, but for this place I had to. What an amazing experience! It’s a family owned business and you feel like you’re at someone’s home. They are friendly and welcoming. Food is outstanding, fresh, great quality, and portions are just right.
I will get back again and again!
Such lovely and delicious cuisines and friendly atmosphere. I really loved my experience there, and definitely will be back next time I will come to Victoria
Went for dinner tonight. Haven't been in about 5 yrs or more as I'm rarely downtown. Wow. So good!
Had the Maquli bowl with lamb... Unreal how good this was. Good portions for a very reasonable price. Service was great. I was so impressed. I will be back very soon.
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