Chef Abod Cafe & Catering in Halifax

Fantastic meals, right across the board. Ingredients are always fresh and well presented. Parking: I only really saw 1-2 parking lot spots. Nearby street parking was not available, as they were filled with people shopping at nearby car dealerships.

Quantity and quality of food is excellent! Great catering service and friendly staff. Thank you Chef Abod! Vegetarian options: Lots on the menu for vegetarians, stir fry, sandwiches, soups, delicious salads. Dietary restrictions: Easy to request and receive. Lots of options for vegetarian and gluten free.

Great middle eastern restaurant with excellent service. Plenty of delicious options in their menu, although not too many vegetarian options. Special mention to their desserts!

Amazing catering service and delicious food

Fantastic tandoori chicken!

Chef Abod Cafe is very good. The prices are accessible. The food is consistently good and flavorful. You cant go wrong eating here. I am glad the place has been open as long as it has. I hope it keeps going.

Ordered a large amount of takeaway. Service was great, very kind and welcoming. Food is always amazing.

Ordered lunch for 25 people - we had the chicken shawarma and falafel boxes with rice and salad. The food was amazing. Would have liked a little extra sauce with the falafel! The small ramekin was only half filled and it was very tasty. Would definitely order again.

We have been to five Mediterranean restaurants in Halifax area. Chef Abod is the best. Their food is cook to perfection. We tried appetizer and main/ traditional dishes. Food

It was delicious and you will be owned by the smell walking through the door.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Chef Abod Cafe & Catering for the 2024 IPAC Annual Gathering and AGM at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! The staff was exceptional friendly, professional, and incredibly attentive. They ensured everything ran smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy our event. Their excellent communication in the months leading up to the gathering made the planning process seamless and stress-free. The food was fantastic! Each dish was beautifully presented and delicious, earning rave reviews from our guests. A particular highlight was the Turkish coffee; it was rich and aromatic, providing a perfect finish to our meal that many attendees are still talking about! Thank you, Chef Abod Cafe & Catering, for making our event memorable. I look forward to recommending your services to others and hope to work with you again soon!

Recently had Chef Abod cater a large event for work. Seamless process from ordering to delivery. Lots of food options for various food and allergy requirements. Everyone enjoyed the food, and lots of leftovers! (we ordered the dinner boxes which gave people the option to take home leftovers from their meal) I would 100% order from Chef Abod again. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Dietary restrictions: lots of gluten free options.

Amazing food and amazing service Dietary restrictions: Keto options are available Food : 5/5 |

So good, everyone loved it and had no leftovers:)

We had a great experience with Chef Abod. They catered our event (wedding) and I had so many comments from my guests about how good the food was! They were able to provide vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. They give very generous portions too and the service is excellent, I communicated directly with the owner and he is very kind and reliable. I thank you, Chef Abod, for providing us with such a great experience!! I highly recommend!!!

Nice place and food !

Amazing restaurant. The hospitality is excellent the lamb is super tender

Oh the flavours! Very well priced and food is above par. I can tell by just by how the food was presented that the chef put effort into making tasteful dishes. Special shout out to our server Hazel who made our family feel welcomed. Our new favourite place in Halifax! Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu, chicken fingers and fries

We had food delivered so atmosphere doesnt apply Vegetarian options: Lots of options for vegetarians Food : 5/5 |

The food is really good and worth the price, Subhanallah. The staff specially were really amazing and friendly. They passed the vibe check and chilled with us too!

We had lunch boxes delivered for 13 people - customer service on the phone was excellent. Food was delivered exactly as ordered (with gluten free option and other changes requested) and on time. Everyone enjoyed their lunch - great combination of wrap, salad and cookie. Dietary restrictions: Two of our employees have dietary restrictions and Chef Abod was very willing to accommodate, and made good choices.

Chef Abod catered two events for us and they were very professional. The food arrived on time, hot and delicious. Would highly recommend.

I recently attended a wedding catered by Chef Abod, and this was the best food Ive ever eaten as a wedding guest - by a long shot!

Chef Abod catered my wedding and they did an excellent job! They delivered more food and services than what had been agreed upon. They even provided cutlery and tablecloths! They were very flexible and accommodating with my schedule. All the guests absolutely loved the food. I cannot recommend Chef Abod enough!

Delicious, perfectly packaged & sooo accommodating! We ll be back many times:)

Food is amazing . . . Rice beyond delish! I know alot of his business is catering but Chef Abod needs to get a new location for patrons.

Dietary restrictions: Excellent gluten-free options Food

I did an lunch and learn event and people loved it, the delivery service was on time and professional, I would definitely go back to them for my next event! Dietary restrictions: I order 4 gluten free, one dairy free and 10 vegetarian lunch boxes and they were all there and well identified

Ordered delivery Sharwama was ginger beef in a weird wrap felafel the same but at least in a pita. Apps said four pieces received three in both Really small portions and couldn t eat half of it Good cake

The food was just bland or tasted weird. The mandi rice was either old or a weird cheap brand. The mansaf rice dish was not authentic and bland. Does not taste like mandi rice at all. I dont know how you can mess up something basic thing like rice in an arabic restaurant. The owner buys a costco tuxedo cake for 18 bucks and sells a slice out of 10 slices for 7 dollars just to give you an idea about how much hes gouging.l The chicken with the mandi was bland. The lentil soup was ok. Something you make at home . The salad was embarrassing for an arabic restaurant. It was just some cheap greens like those from a supermarket bag with a thousand island supermarket dressing. Just pure laziness. You can make a good arabic salad with minimum effort. The Aryan drink was just bad. Service was ok but could be better. Barely any parking outside.

I had the lamb Mendi, and it was perfection. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Food : 5/5 |

The staff are super friendly and helped choose a menu for our needs. Our food arrived on-time, was fresh and delicious. Very accommodating for different food restrictions. Dietary restrictions: Good for gluten free and since the food is made fresh to order, changes can be made for picky eaters.

I had a visit yesterday at 715 pm foe two people. We had the ramadan menu and ordered also a mixed appetizer plate . 1) soup was disgusting and was full of tumeric and resembled nothing of lentil soup. We did not finish it . 2) the sambosak was mushy and the filling was not tasteful and had a weird taste . 3) appetizer plate nothing is fresh about it . The falafel was cooked the previous day and reheated. I have pictures of all the food so I will be posting that on other sites as well. The hummus was just tahini and lemon . It was so runny . The grape leaves were not tasteful and just full of rice nothing else . Really disgusting. 4) the main dish eggplant kebab. The kebab was still pink inside and the eggplant was dry and my wife did not finish her plate but I ate what I can as I was fasting We paid a total of 96 dollars a waste of money that I never get back. I will ensure that anyone I speak to is aware of the horrible food .

The chicken mandhi and kunafeh were delicious, but quite pricey. Despite the cost, the flavors were impressive.

I have used Chef Abod for both personal dining and corporate events and they never fail to disappoint. The food is always fresh and delicious. For catering, the delivery has always been very efficient. Highly recommended!

Good place for families.

Delicious food and really good service. The portions are plentiful but easy to handle. The punctuality was perfect, they arrived earlier than expected, and I didnt have to worry about them arriving on time.

I dont eat out much but this is my favourite restaurant in the city. Dont bother with the shawarma, I would say its not their specialty. Their chicken kabsa and lamb mandhi are absolute show stoppers and my go to every time. Incredible incredible slow cooked, fall off the bone chicken with a tonne of flavour. Pro tip for two people: get the chicken kabsa with an extra chicken leg. They spoil you with how much rice they give so plenty to share! There are certain restaurants in this city that claim to welcome you to eat like family while they weigh how much meat they give you. Chef Abod actually embodies that family spirit.

Thank you chef for catering our eid brunch Best in town. Very professional and tasty Food

Great food as always. Service was amazing, thanks to the Filipina lady (sorry, forgot her name) we went there to celebrate a birthday and they even gave us free birthday cheesecake. Shoutout to all the chef for preparing us tasty foods. Will definitely go back.

Two words: mouth watering

I feel incredibly lucky to have won a delicious Eid giveaway meal of lamb mandi for five from Chef Abod! As a repeat customer, I remain consistently impressed their lamb mandi, lamb mansaf, halabi kebab, and hummus are all fantastic. I also like Om Ali and Mohalabia desserts. I love that they regularly introduce new dishes with a Middle Eastern touch. The restaurant has a homey feel, so I always bring guests and family here. What truly sets Chef Abod apart is their heart for the community. Their generosity towards local charities and community events demonstrates a genuine commitment to giving back. Thank you, Chef Abod, for the fantastic meal and your dedication to making Halifax a better place.

The lamb mendi was soooo good.

Its one of the best food sports Ive been in moncton. Very nice food too.

Loved lamb mandi and chicken khabsa. I had it with my white friends who doesnt eat spicy and they to loved it as the spice was very appropriate

Wallah, the most succulent chicken. Ever. Buy it. Now. Your taste buds and soul will thank you later. Alhamdulillah. Id post a pic, but it was devoured instantaneously.

good and well served food.

Chef Abod catered my fathers 80th birthday party over the New Years weekend, and everyone raved about how delicious the food was. They all wanted to know where it came from! Vegetarian options: There were several vegetarian and some vegan catering options to choose from. Dietary restrictions: They were so helpful and accommodated a food allergy that we learned about on the same day.

We had catering from Chef Abod for 15 people. The order was delivered on time. The food was warm and delicious. Thank you.

Such a great selection of Middle Eastern food

Amazing food and great service we just had last weekend. Highly recommend for any gatherings . You will not be disappointed. True authentic food. Thank you to the staff for preparing our food and making it such a great experience.

Dietary restrictions: Lots of delicious vegan options!

we had an office gathering and did take-out, food was super-tasty, plenty of it, and really good service/delivery. Will definitely order again!

Arabian tasty food

If you are looking for dine in or take out or event boxes chef Aboud is the only person that you can definitely try. Amazing halal food.Lamb shank is a must try over here Thank you Chef for taking care of us

One of our favorite restaurants for a diversity of Mediterranean dishes both for dining-in or home delivery. Also, was a life saving with its catering services in some of our big functions of 150+ people. For dining-in, the parking space is very limited.

Was good

Great food and service!

I moved to Ottawa but I still miss this place! I always ordered the burgers.

Ordered take out and the food was exceptional as were the serving sizes. The Curry Lamb Shank was fall off the bone tasty and the sauce was flavorful. The platter was great as well. 1st time ordering from here and definitely wont be the last.

Bekaar Khana

Vegetarian options: Lots of items to choose from, all excellent prices and very, very tasty.

I ordered Chicken Kabsa, Mixed platter and Kunafeh, The chicken was tender and nicely cooked with good flavors of cloves, The quality of rice could have been better. Chicken in the mixed platter was very tasty and the mutton sheek was also good. I could have given a 4 rating, if i had not tried Kunafeh, I have tasted better Kunafeh in India. I didnt like the taste here.

We love Chef Abod and ate again today, Feb 12th around 4pm. This is the second time in the last month and the food wasn t as good. And if you can t serve fresh salad, don t serve it. It was terrible.

Vegetarian options: Few choices Parking: Only 2 parking spots Food : 5/5 |

Best Arabian cuisin in Halifax.

It is the right place to meet your friends and family and enjoy with them the taste of great coffee

Awesome food and great service.

Outstanding food! I had the Halabi (Lamb) Kebab (pictured). I shared the mixed appetizer platter, and some desserts with my friends. The Kunefeh is mind-blowing! It was so good! Only caveat is the lack of parking. Parking: Only two spots.

Authentic middle eastern cuisine with a smile, the only problem I have when I go there is deciding what to eat

Absolutely magnificent place to go to! This restaurant has my heart, the food is tasty and worth it for the price, the staff is very friendly and the restaurant has a very calm vibe. 100% worth every penny.

Home feeling place with the great selection of food. Ahla humus, however I am still looking for the best shawarma in NS.

Nice place with many food options. Most food is not authentic nor the same as to their original country, but its good to have options. Prices are high. Parking: There is only one or two spots at the restaurant, and parking is a big issue.

Hands down one of the most underrated restaurants in Halifax. The food is amazing. Fall off the bone meat, fragrant rice, crunchy flavourful salad, the sweetest little desserts. Would absolutely recommend, your money will never be wasted!

Tried their Lamb Kabsa and Lamb Mandi. I totally loved it. Mohalabia, a sweet dish rich in flavor won my heart. Limited parking

Way too expensive, wouldnt recommend it to anyone

Used to be one of my favorite places but a lot have been changed since my last vist Its way too expensive and very poor service Food

Great Food! Incredible options! Amazing Service!

Love the food and the service recieved

Great restaurant! Chef Abod is known for his delicious food! Very good portions and the atmosphere is cozy and nice with Arabian vibes. Oh did I mention the dedicated Keto menu? Only downside for me is the service, the place seems understaffed so I had to go to the cashier every time I needed anything.

I have asked for well cooked food. The beef shish kabab was too hard and not tender. Too hard to eat.

Wow!! We wanted to treat our staff to a delicious lunch on our busiest Saturday of the month. Chef Abod did not disappoint!! In fact, they knocked it out of the park! We ordered our lunch for 30 people to be ready at noon. It was ready and it was amazing!! Our staff were raving about how delicious it was! The chicken shawarma, kebobs, rice, vegetables and salad were ALL perfect! If you are looking for lunch for yourself or a group I highly recommend!

Came to halifax from Cape Breton for a quick trip. My husband and I missed middle eastern food so much! We stopped here yesterday and it was amazingggggg! We ordered Mixed plate, chicken shawarma and grape leaves it all of it was perfect! Staff was nice.

Delicious food, friendly staff Parking: Not much parking on site, but plenty of free street parking close by Food : 5/5 |

Good spot for middle eastern food ! Food is good but portions are okay.

Wow, just wow

Good food and friendly staff Hygiene could be better.

Very good food Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate your dishes with respect to your restrictions

Amazing food and welcoming staff and chef. It feels like eating at a friend s house. Love it! Thanks Chef Abod

Yummy food as usual .. my favourite dish there is the chicken tandoori and mandi

We have been to this restaurant many times but not for a couple years. We had brought a group of friends based on our recommendation. Unfortunately, the food was largely a miss this time. The hummus was totally lacking in flavour. We passed it around to the entire table and we all agreed that it was entirely bland. The fatayer which has increased in price by about $4 over the past few years was totally unacceptable. It was clearly just taken out the fridge and reheated in a microwave so the crust was unpleasantly soft rather than the lovely crispness we expected. Fortunately the Shish Taowq chicken was tender and delicious so no complaints there. The fish was overcooked. The service was friendly but largely inattentive which was surprising as the restaurant was basically empty. I m pretty sure the main chef here who is amazing was not working as I would be very surprised the some of the food we were served was allowed to leave the kitchen.

The food was amazing The service was friendly they got overwhelmed very quickly with 2 or 3 tables, forgot my son order(but is was worth the wait) he ordered lamb chops The atmosphere was very good Dessert was really good we ordered his famous Kunafa and his Um Ali

Had some food catered from here and it was delicious!

Cute little spot with excellent food!

Very good food, and the staff are very friendly! I highly recommend this place!

Very great experience. Great tasting food, good portions, and very nice staff. Also very good for those doing keto!

Great place, I love the food. The mandi is amazing! Vine leaves are really good. The kebbe is good but could have been made in a better way. Overall, really good food.

Next time, please check your ubereats screen before driver came.

Ordered a catering for 20, everything was delivered on time, all in serving containers, along with tongs, spoons, etc. Everyone was raving about how much they loved the food. Love the salad dressing. Will order again

One of the oldest restaurants for the Mediterranean food in Halifax. Chef Abod has a variety of Mediterranean foods with a very unique taste. All his products were Halal and Kosher so it is suitable for all. You can take your kids as there is alot of baby sets . I am strongly suggesting this restaurant. Good luck

Wonderful food, healthy, cleanest, very warm atmosphere. Healthy food and good service. Food

It was a good quiet place which was perfect for us! Food was good too and very filling!

Food taste amazing with full of flavours

Ordered the Middle Eastern Buffet catering, chef abod was very friendly and accommodating. He made it stress free from ordering to pick up. Would recommend to anyone looking to feed them and their loved ones no any problem

Best kebab in halifax

Great food, great experience! Thanks!

Great experience, everything was amazing Thank youuu Food

Delicious and authentic middle eastern cuisine, although on the expensive side. Only two parking spots available.

Delivery person was friendly and very accommodating (considering we gave her the wrong room #!). Food was delicious and there was lots of it. Thanks!

Excellent Mediterranean food off the beaten path, but a true gem

Food and service were great.

10/10 Authentic recipes, Genuine Taste and Mouthwatering dishes! Food

Brought some family here looking for food like back home. Difficult to find parking but that isnt their fault. Restaurant was nicely decorated and a good atmosphere. Service was a little slow considering there was only 1 other table there and they were already eating when we arrived. No followup quality checks were performed during the meal but server was polite. Appetizer plate was great. Mains were decent but could have been more flavorful. My guests rated the food 7/10 compared to back home in the middle east. Not bad by any means but a bit pricey for what it was.

I go absolutely bonkers for their lentil soup it is AMAZING especially if I m not feeling well this soup is invigorating and delicious. 5 gum couldn t do what this soup does

Vegetarian options: Paneer Recommended dishes

We did an order of food for a working lunch. The delivery was on time, the items were complete and the food was great in quantity, taste and presentation.

Ordered food for an office event the food was best. Delivery and communication were good. Food packaging was excellent.

Vegetarian options: I usually order Waffles Dessert and all the time missing ice cream on the top. Food

Deeeeeelicious. Authentic and good value.

The best in Halifax.

Our first time in our life having middle eastern cuisine. Wow. What have we been missing? Flavours that explode in your mouth like never before. So fresh. So good! What a gem! Will absolutely be back! I have IBS-d and very lactose intolerant. NOTHING bothered me! All high quality food. Options for gluten free and vegan. Thank you Chef Abod !

Generous, mixed arabian and middle Eastern food, quality great , a bit pricey but worth it. Must try

Ordered lamb Mansaf and had some Baklava. Lamb Mansaf was soo good. Although the sauce could have been thicker. I went with a few of my Arab friends, and they told me that the Mansaf is usually better. I was disappointed by the Baklava. It was prepackaged, and I could not get the one that was in the display. The packaged one was so dry. I like tasting Baklavas at all Arab restaurants i go to, and this one was definitely not up there. Other than that, the service was great, and it was a good experience. I will come again to give it a second chance one day.

Good food! Lamb mandhi is my favourite!

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in Halifax. The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing everything we tasted melted in other mouths. Absolutely the best meal we had while in Halifax. Highly recommend

The best place in Halifax for middle eastern food

Had them cater my wedding food. Was a huge hit! I had multiple compliments on our choice of food and many asked who made it. They delivered and picked up the dishware. Would recommend to people who enjoy foreign food.

Thé Bugs flying around made it hard to eat. The wraps tasted like mold. Super disappointed .

Food (Chicken Shawarma) was tasty as well as the dessert I tried (Om Ali)

Chicken Mandy was great

(EDIT : Restaurant graciously made restitution on Aug. 17th.)

Best Halal restaurant in Halifax

Delicious Middle Eastern food, tasty flavors, and good service.

Delicious food and excellent service!

We have had a couple lunches catered for our office events and they have never disappointed. Organized, and delicious.

I organized a community gathering for the organization I work for and I ordered food from Chef Abod and as usual he never turned me down.The food was delicious, well presented and organized It was a buffet style and he made a label for each item with all ingredients Very professional service and reasonable price. Thanks a lot Chef Abod Sanaa

Thank you for a delicious lunch @ Chef Abod Cafe & Catering. The shawarmas were simply delicious. Public Servant

Our second visit here. So far, everything we have tried is fabulous. Best Keto menu we have seen in a restaurant. Lovely cauliflower rice. Friendly service. Good size portions. Wonderful flavours. Tried the Tandoori chicken this time. It was great! Vegetarian options: Lots. Parking: A bit tricky but it works.

Fast service

Really nice food. Portion sizes are great and the flavors are immaculate. Never misses.

Amazing food and great staff!

The chicken shawarma wrap was out of this world! The chicken was tender and tasty, the vegetables were fresh, and the wrap was spectacular!

Best food and service. Highly recommend, especially for catering.

Best food every-time. Generous portions and quality food. Great for catering. Pleasant and very friendly customer service.

Great tasting salad, grilled meats, rice, and garlic sauce. Eggplant dip & Hummus great for vegetarian options. Food

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: 100% Halal and also Gluten free options Food : 5/5 |

Excellent highly recommend. They offered services for an official event we hosted for over 50 people. They were punctual, service was excellent, food was fresh, well presented and DELICIOUS . Finest foods I have tasted.

Really delicious falafel platter! The rice had some type of sweet spice (cinnamon, nutmeg?) and it was delicious. It would be great if they moved away from the styrofoam containers.

Always a delicious ans high quality choice! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options built into menu. Dietary restrictions: Consistently has healthy, gluten free, halal and dietary options. Kid-friendliness: Kids love it

One of the best arabian cuisine in halifax. Lamb mendi is one of their signature dish Food

I liked the food.

What happened to this place?? I ordered a shawarma and fries and it was the worst wrap I have ever had. I thought I must have gotten the wrong order because it tasted like a cheap chicken caesar wrap. Even the fries were bad.

Dietary restrictions: They have several great keto options Food

We use Chef Abod catering services for all of our Board meetings at work. The food is always incredible and I m pretty sure the only reason our Board members attend the meeting in-person, instead of virtually, is because of Chef Abod.

Very good Mediterranean food, but a bit costly.

Small restaurant hidden gem in@very busy area. Parking is not easy but the food is well worth the parking struggle. We tried a few things and everyone was very pleased with their choices!

Fantastic and flexible catering. Delicious food was enjoyed by the group.

If you want delicious, well seasoned food, I recommend Chef Abod. Their catering service is excellent as well.