Xawaash in Etobicoke

A lovely restaurant that is a keeper. The staff are friendly and the food is excellent. I love their Chicken Mandi and Milk cake!

I had the GREATEST EXPERIENCE at Xawaash! I love the excellent and consistent customer service as well as the freshest, best tasting food! The food was SO good that I had to share it with my coworkers and they fell in love with everything I brought them from Xawaash! They were very accommodating with my big order!! Thanks once again to everyone at Xawaash! My coworkers and I will definitely be back!

The food was delicious, especially the the chicken Mandi. Every bite was great and we felt like VIPs

The food and service from the EMPLOYEES was great. The BOSS and MANAGER allow discrimination against white people. They were racist towards my daughter. Will not be coming back again.

One of the best place to have mandi. Also tea nad muhamra.

good service

Good food. Great service

Wow .. seriously great for.

Fantastic family owned restaurant. The food is to die for and the service was excellent. If you want to experience a flavor explosion in your mouth, you need to check it out.

Absolutely amazing and heavenly food.

Food is nicely prepared. I go there because I love their Vegetarian option. Very affordable Parking space Plenty of parking

Amazing food! Best samosas ever, the special sauce was so amazing that I bought some to bring home. The date cake is memorable!

The best Somali restaurant I ve ever been to. The service is quick and friendly. The decor is beautiful, perfect for dates and family meals out. The food is also fantastic, there s such a big variety and everything is done perfectly. They also have the best fresh juices and the date cake is out of this world. I ll definitely be coming back again and again.

Their chicken mandi is superb.

Get chicken Mindi and you ll thank me. The service is top tier there s a guy called Omar who was very kind in helpful I wish them all the best.

Quality and quantity were both good. A good place to sit and eat.

Mediterranean food

It has been over 20 mins of waiting to receive one fresh orange juice! There must be another person helping with taking orders because this is not ok! I really used to love this place and it saddens me to see its service dropping.

Best Mandhi in town! Thank you Jaswinder for your top class service and hospitality!

The best food I ve had, the taste of the chicken is amazing and it s well cooked, highly recommend it,

Dietary restrictions: Fully halal Food

Great food and atmosphere. Great portions. I got the chicken mandi

Restaurant Review for Xawash Xawash is a gem for anyone seeking authentic, flavorful cuisine. From the moment you step in, you re welcomed by warm, down-to-earth people who take pride in their service. The atmosphere is simple and clean, allowing the focus to stay on the incredible food. We tried the lamb chops and Mandi, both of which were deliciously seasoned and cooked to perfection. The flavors felt genuinely authentic, and each dish had a homemade touch that made the experience all the more enjoyable. Great service, great food Xawash is definitely worth a visit!

Good food and pleasant stuff.

I always come here to pick up their delicious muufo and mutabbal when I m on the go and want a good appetizer.

Fantastic food, had beef suqaar, was very tender and tasty

Enjoyed the food and service. For reasonable price.

Price doesnt match with quality and quantity. Please go and have a look at Watan Kabob. You will understand what Im trying to say. Guys taking order are confused. Food

Excellent food if you want to try variety foods

Everything was AMAZING!!!

Might just be one of the best chicken dishes I ve ever had

Good morning

We loved the place and the food!

The food and service here is always stellar, I highly recommend Xawaash.

As a customer, I discovered Xawaash the Fall of 2015. The first thing I notice, was contemporary set-up of the restaurant and cleanliness. After ordering my meal, I ended up staying longer than planned,....enjoyed trying their desert menu. Xawaashs food was tasty, affordable, great service and nice friendly management. Ever since then , I became a regular customer on weekends. The ginger Somali Tea is my favorite with the Date cake - vanila ice-cream. Besides the food and service, As an employer, I notice their employees is a perfect representation of our diverse cultures. Most of them are young Canadian adults, very friendly and respectable staff.

Absolutely! Xawaash truly excels in both culinary prowess and exceptional service. Their menu offers a tantalizing array of dishes, each bursting with flavor and authenticity. The Somali Spiced Beef is tender and succulent, marinated to perfection, while the Chicken Suqaar is a delightful blend of spices and textures. Every meal is a vibrant symphony of taste, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of Somali cuisine. What truly elevates the dining experience at Xawaash, however, is the staff. From the moment you walk in, youre greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. The servers are attentive and knowledgeable, eager to make your dining experience memorable. Their friendly demeanor creates a welcoming atmosphere, making you feel right at home. In essence, Xawaash isnt just about great food; its about creating a sense of community. The staffs dedication to providing excellent service, coupled with the delightful dishes, makes every visit a pleasure. Its no wonder that it has become my go-to spot for a satisfying and heartwarming meal. Boqor Mataan

In the heart of Etobicoke lies Xawaash, a culinary gem that perfectly marries tradition with contemporary elegance. From the moment you step inside, the restaurant s chic, modern aesthetic combined with an atmosphere of impeccable cleanliness and inviting warmth beckons you to sit back and indulge. The menu at Xawaash is a testament to the rich tapestry of Somali cuisine. Each dish is meticulously prepared, offering a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. The Somali Spiced Beef is a particular highlight, its tenderness and flavor depth indicative of skilled, passionate cooking. The Chicken Suqaar, with its aromatic spices and vibrant textures, offers a delightful, authentic culinary experience. Equally praiseworthy is the attentive, courteous staff who exemplify what it means to provide excellent customer service. Their friendly demeanor, paired with a deep knowledge of the menu, ensures that every dining experience is personalized and memorable. The staff s representation of the diverse, multicultural spirit of Toronto enhances the authenticity of the dining experience, making every visit to Xawaash feel like a journey into the heart of Somali hospitality. Xawaash is not just a restaurant; it is a culinary oasis where quality food, exceptional service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere converge. It is a place where one can savor the best of Somali cuisine while enjoying the embrace of friendly hospitality, making it a standout destination in Etobicoke. In the Summer of 2021, I became a loyal patron of Xawaash restaurant, thanks to my lovely wife who introduced me to this remarkable establishment. The moment I walked in, I was struck by the contemporary setup and the impeccable cleanliness that set a welcoming tone. After ordering my meal, I found myself staying much longer than initially planned, indulging in their delectable dessert menu. The food at Xawaash is not only flavorful and affordable but also served with great care. The management is friendly, making every visit feel like a special occasion. Since my first visit, I have become a regular customer on weekends. My personal favorites are the chicken mandi, ginger Somali Tea paired with the Date cake and vanilla ice cream a perfect ending to any meal. Beyond the food and service, what stands out to me is the staffs embodiment of our diverse Canadian culture. The majority of the employees are young adults who exude friendliness and respect, truly enhancing the dining experience. Their warm and welcoming demeanor makes Xawaash not just a restaurant but a vibrant community hub. I continue to look forward to my visits, each one as delightful as the last. By Abdillaahi Mohamed Parking: Accessible and infront of the restaurant

Delicious Middle Eastern food, friendly staff, especially Jasvinder and Gagan. Dont miss their Chicken Mandi, shwarma, and samosas!

Disrespectful

Their food is soo delicious masha Allah it s a Somali restaurant they re nice and lovely people I loved the food specially chicken kababs and bariis and Hilib

I had a great time with my family today we were at this restaurant and it was so delicious their food is amazing I recommend it I loved their sambusa and their side dishes I loved their rice and kebabs and Their cake was amazing their drinks was delicious too it was perfect the staff were nice and friendly I loved how their restaurant was clean and the bathroom was Clean and nice the owner was a nice lady she was lovely I will go there next time and their lamp chop was amazing delicious

I loved this restaurant the staff were friendly and very amazing service the food is amazing Im definitely coming back its a hidden gem this place their food is delicious.

The food was amazing, the staff were really nice they made sure me and my friends enjoyed the food it s really nice it s beautiful place I totally enjoyed it my time there I am definitely coming back for more

Xawaash is a very nice place with amazing food. The owners are very nice people and are also very hospitable! They take care of your needs and want to make sure everything is prepared to perfection for you!

I had an amazing dining experience at Xawaash! I tried the chicken kofta with fries, and it was absolutely delicious. The kofta was perfectly seasoned and tender, and the fries were crispy and flavorful. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. If you re looking for a place with great food and excellent service, Xawaash is the spot to go. I ll definitely be coming back for more!

amazing food with wonderful staff and great atmosphere

Wonderful atmosphere, great food and service. Fresh baked goods were especially nice.

Best chicken in the city. I go back from Scarborough to there just to try their half chicken and mango juice!

Beautiful restaurant, very helpful staff and acceptable prices Brother Omar was a wonderful person to deal with A beautiful restaurant, with very cooperative staff and reasonable prices. Brother Omar was great to deal with.

The best restaurant I have ever seen in Ontario.

The xawaash bowl is a great deal!

If there was a zero to rate this restaurant, I would use it. I got from there two weeks ago and got very sick. I hate to describe food in this way, but their food is disgusting in every possible way. I will be reporting the restaurant to the Food control!

best chicken mandi and best samosas. we had very good experience Parking: lots of free parking Food : 5/5 |

Good food with good taste. However the customer service needs much improvement. Person taking the order was least interested to take the order so overall very poor customer experience.

I ordered roasted lamb chops with rice. Instead, I got a plate of oily rice and lamb chops that were boiled and was disgusted. I guess people eat there because they like to get full. But if youre like me and like TASTE. This place isnt it.

To my knowledge this is the best somali restaurant in etobicoke. Pros: family friendly Cons: Not easily accessible by Bus Edit: Quality has come down!

I am very happy for foods .

Delicious food, good service

Best food in town

Nice restaurant 10 out of 10

Delicious food. A variety of options. Ordering in line without a menu wasn t convenient.

is a beautiful place with delicious food and good service

Amazing food, amazing people. I really liked the lamb mandi and the lamb chops. The staff are very friendly and kind. Very welcoming place with delicious food.

Yummy food and delicious:)

I ate chicken mandi and was good but not well done cooked, should be for the Muslims specially. Im coming back for well done

Bad Customer service ,the food is good, clean place but yet again bad customer service

Their chicken mandi is the best.

I went here yesterday evening with my friend and we enjoyed everything we ordered. From the chicken and rice and tender goat meat. I can t forget the date cake topped with vanilla ice cream. Everything was delicious

Was in the area and made our way to find some Somalian food to give it an initial try. Went with the straightforward Xawaash bowl, their namesake and reference to the ubiquitous spice blend. In this case featuring prominently in the Beef Suqaar which was the best part of the bowl. Most of the components are classic takeout options, rice, hummus, garlic sauce and ful mudammas (which isnt specifically Somalian). But the Suqaar and a mash called Mbogga made things interesting. An enjoyable dish, plus it was well priced. The place seemed busy or bad just been busy and it was a tad concerning how many things they had diversified into on the menu. But overall pretty good.

It s not the same, new owners.

Best place to dine in and excellent service

There food is just amazing I love there chicken Mandi and fried chicken

Horrible customer service, no proper AC, no hygiene and above all an ambiguously overpriced food and salted 3x

Food was terrible. Sauce tasting expired. Never coming back ever again

extremely salty rice in chicken and lamb mandi rice were unable to eat throwing in garbage Food

The food and the service were incredible! Our server, Omar, was super sweet!

Waited over 15 minutes just to order food. No greetings or apology from any of the server. Just walked out. Customer service is horrible.

Great food. Great prices. The mandi and the chicken there is too good. Love the taste and their special sweet milk cakes on top of amazing dinner is recommended. The prices are extremely affordable. Would recommend this place as a must for mandi lovers.

Wonderful Service! Layla was a wonderful host and very welcoming.

Excellent service and beautiful setting for any occasion

Amazing food with very good service.

Good food clean area great service

I enjoyed the food we ordered. Everything this place is just beautiful. I wanna thank the owner Mr. Abdullahi for your his hospitality and service

the food it some good it amazing . honestly pass my expectation even my kids loved it. chicken and lamb mandi plate it so delicious . the sweet too cake caramel !!! my god I can describe the test so soft and soft. we took as well expresso and latte the best one since a long time I didnt eat as today :). thank you so much for the service and for our enjoyment today :)

First time that 2 of us had Somalian food. We were a party of 3. We came from Markham and Richmond Hill. We had the platter for 2-3 people and the date dessert. The food was delicious. One of us ordered the chicken Mandi and chicken kebab platters to take home. My family enjoyed the food. I would highly recommend this place.

Amazing dining experience!

Shawarma on a plate, very tasty.

Nice and delicious meals

Not really that great.Had lamb chops.Rice is ok but lamb chops are not really that good and too oily.

Amazing! The food is fresh, tasty, and delicious, also generous portions! The desserts and coffee are equally as satisfying. I wish we discovered this restaurant sooner. Looking forward to visiting again

i ordered chicken mandi but this restaurant hired the most dumb and idiot staff. I order chicken mandi and guess what? i got chicken mandi without chicken wowwww! such an idiot and dumb staff

Nice halal food, the meal is very fresh. I love fresh food from the veggie and the protein (meat fish chicken) very affordable and delicious.

Unfortunately, my four-star review is now a one-star review after my past two experiences. During my last visit it appears they have hired several staff who keep long beards (due to religious reasons). Neither employee I saw preparing food wore a proper hairnet on their faces to prevent accidental hairs from their beard from getting into the food. On top of it, both were touching food and utensils (that came into direct contact with food) without gloves. I could see a box of gloves behind the counter, however, they sat unused. Everyone whos worked in kitchens knows that hairnets or other barriers must be worn over long hair/beards in addition to using gloves on ones hands (or washing ones hands between other tasks and food prep). If the management or owners read this, please inform your staff of proper personal hygiene requirements when working around food. Dietary restrictions: All of the meat is Halal

Amazing place, great service.

Very good restaurant with a very warm welcome mashallah I really like it and I invite you to discover it

The food here is absolutely delightful and packed with flavour! The owners are super hospitable and overall loved the food and the experience, would 100% recommend! Nima and Yasser Food

The food was delicious but The service was not great. I asked the young lady a glass water twice and she never responded. She was unprofessional Food

Great taste and quantity.

Lamb was delicious, fresh pressed juice wow! Ove fire pita will have come back for sure!

Clean, open and bright space! Service was friendly, you go up and order. The food was flavourful and filling. The chicken mendi was quite nice.

We loveeee the chicken Mandi with rice. Hands down the best we had so far in Canada !

Absolutely good food

Delicious foor and good service

Good mandi especially the milk cake the must try one

This place has great food and a beautiful decor. Good vibes only! I am a huge fan of their Lunch Special which is offered from Monday to Thursday for mere 8$. Makes both my tummy and my pocket happy. Also, special mention to their falafals. Absolutely are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Must try!

We tried chicken mandhi, chicken shawarma, and milk cake. Everything was super. Chicken mandhi and milk cake is a must try item. My suggestion is just to improve the service a little more better. Other than that ambience and food no words. Just

finally I fund my place very delicious mandi so testy if anyone mandi lovers should try once

The place where we like Somali cuisine. The operators are very polite and expert in their job. Thank you. See you as soon as possible

They have delicious food and service .

Best Somalia restran!

Great food, environment and staff. Brought some family along from abroad and tried it with them for the first time and we absolutely loved it.

Today, my wife and I decided to treat ourselves to a delicious meal at a local restaurant called Xawaash. This restaurant specializes in serving authentic Somali cuisine that is both flavorful and satisfying. As soon as we walked through the doors, we were greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that immediately made us feel at home. The menu at Xawaash is filled with a variety of dishes that showcase the rich and diverse flavors of Somali cooking. From hearty meat stews to fragrant rice dishes, every bite we took was a culinary delight. One dish that stood out to us was the tender and perfectly seasoned goat meat, which was a true delight for the taste buds. The presentation of each dish was also impeccable, with vibrant colors and thoughtful garnishes that made each plate a work of art. Overall, our experience at Xawaash was exceptional. The combination of warm hospitality, delectable food, and cozy ambiance made for a truly memorable dining experience. If you are looking to explore the flavors of Somali cuisine, I highly recommend a visit to Xawaash restaurant.

Best malawah in Toronto

If u were in the area for the 1st time so this is definitely a perfect halal choice, although it s a Somalian restaurant but the food is very similar to the middle east, also dont worry about missing ur prayer as there is a tiny room for praying

The restaurant is very good, tasty food, suitable for children and people who dont like pepper I really loved it, I just ask that you be more dynamic in your service, the rest of you are great, be blessed by God

Good place

Beef samosa & mahamri (slightly sweet fried bread) - 3.5/5. The samosa filling was a bit bland & underwhelming when compared to the flavorful Indian samosas, but the dough was crispy, and eating it with the mahamris airy, slightly sweet dough made it quite interesting. Xawaash rice bowl with beef suqaar, hummus, mbogga, salad, and ful mudammas + garlic, tahini & mild hot sauces - 3.7/5. Fun & nicely seasoned. Date cake with caramel - 4.5/5. A toffee pudding. Moist and not overly sweet. I ate it with home-bought Hagen Daz coffee ice cream, which elevated it. Glad to try Somalian cuisine & would definitely recommend it! Im going to return for the lamb mandi & not forget to eat banana with my rice dishes next time.

Best Mandi as of now in GTA. Good service too Food

This was my favourite restaurant since 2010 while I was in Somalia, but today I had the lucky to go there and eat some delicious food!!!! The food was so yummy and the atmosphere was amazing definitely will come visit again.

Very kind people and great food!!!

A shawarma took 20. Specially when u r in rush.

Amazing food but terrible service. They need to hire more staff and learn how to set tables. Their food is actually extremely tasty and affordable but what good is it if they have terrible slow service

The customer service and the food is a 10/10. Would definitely recommend!

Its been a go-to for a reason. Absolutely delicious food, lots of variety and generous portions. Youll want to keep coming back.

Best food, best ambience

Best restaurant in th GTA Vegetarian options: Many options Parking: 40

Xawaash Restaurant offers an authentic taste of Somali cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Their diverse menu features flavorful dishes infused with the signature Xawaash spice blend. From tender lamb skewers to crispy sambusas, each bite is a delight. Attentive staff enhance the dining experience, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts craving something special.

Great food and great service

Slowest Customer Service Ever, food was okay but most of the food I ordered was out of stock .

So special

The food was incredible. The portions were huge and perfectly spiced. The staff is polite and helpful. The ambience is really charming. Its a lovely place and definitely worth a visit

The worst restaurant ever they don t answer the phone call whenever they get your order wrong what a terrible service

Very bad restaurant, service very slow, waiting for a 20 min to discover they forgot my order, incompetent staff ..I will never comeback

When Im craving flavorful, fresh, and expertly prepared food, this is the first place I think of. After visiting Xawaash for the past three years, I have tried most of the food on the menu, but it is still difficult for me to choose just one dish because they are all expertly prepared and flavorful.

I decided to try this restaurant on a whim, and Im so glad I did! The takeaway food was fantastic absolutely delicious. I enjoyed every single bite!