East Tea Can in Mississauga

It is so rare to have the ultimate dining experience these days; scrumptious food, great smiles and atmosphere. This restaurant has it all. Having IBS, I m always worried about the freshness of the food; I can say I m one happy lady lol. Please pay them a visit; you will not regret it. Food

The foot and service is great but the only problem is that the Iraqi kebabs aren t exactly like genuine Iraqi kebabs. Please change the way you make the Iraqi kebab.

Great place Friendly staff / Managment Food

I really Love their food ambiance and service everything about this place is great been there a few times and they never disappoint you manager is so friendly and the staff is lovely too

Food and place are amazing

I tried the pizza, I am vegan. Next time I will try the veggie bowl with falafel and the beets hummus was tasty Vegetarian options: Yes there are Veg options. You can tell them if you dont want cheese. Dietary restrictions: Vegan can eat here. They are willing to make it for you.

Food was so cold. It s not served fresh

Great service! Amazing staff thank you for being very accommodating.

An amazing experience! The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Every detail was perfect, and it s clear that the staff truly cares about their guests. I ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!

I had an incredible dining experience at this restaurant! The food quality was absolutely outstanding. The service was equally exceptional attentive, friendly, and efficient, making the entire experience enjoyable.

I would like to thank East Tea Can team VERY PROFESSIONAL and the best team! Enjoy the best Mediterranean Food in Mississauga! Highly recommended

The service was exceptional, and the food was even more impressive. Iraqi Kabab was a 10/10!!

The people is very friendly, professional and accommodating we love the food and the staff are great!!!! Amazing food

Food is amazing! The store has the best atmosphere, and kindest workers. I totally recommend this spot

Overall, the dining experience was fantastic. The place has a pleasant mood and an appealing setting. Particularly with our large group of 8, the servers were really patient and helpful in making sure everyone was taken care of. I had some of the best Arabic food Ive ever had, and it was delicious. Each meal was cooked with skill and tasted good. For anyone hoping to have a great dinner experience, I highly suggest it.

Book in advance recommended. Vegetarian options: Falafal Food : 4/5 |

Food was good. Service was amazing. Our server Sarah was exceptional and very courteous. Music was too loud and everyone had to speak loud to have a conversation thereby making it very noisy place to eat. Otherwise the restaurant is great.

Delicious food absolutely amazing atmosphere

This restaurant is amazing, the service is top notch, and Id like to say a big thanks to all the staff.

Had a wonderful cup of kayak tea with some on the table sweets. Delicious.

Ordered 2 bbq platters and all of it was cold. They reheated it after someone complained and served again. For the price you are charging, please don t serve cold food.

Wonderful experience with delicious food and memorable hospitality.

Food was incredible and the service was great too! The place is gorgeous!!!! Can t wait to be back soon!

Excellent food and friendly staff. I have been in this restaurant several times and always leave the place very satisfied.

Great place for middle eastern food

Over rated and over priced! Mama fatma and effendi are THE best turkish cuisines in all of ontario! This place scars every diner who wants to experience turkish food Dry bland unflavoured food

Does being ignored count as service? We went during brunch time where there were 6+ servers but there was a complete lack of basic attention or dedicated server. It took us 10 minutes until someone came by, followed with another person coming 10 minutes AFTER that to take our order again and to offer water. We were hoping to order multiple round of mezzes but trying to make any eye contact with servers was next to impossible - people beside us were served faster and received food quicker, so definitely was either missed/ignored. The worst is that you can see the servers standing near the tea / chatting with the host / looking on their phone through their see through kitchen. Just on the lack of service alone, I will not be returning here. It was also very cold in the restaurant so bring your jacket or prepare to have lots of hot tea. Its a shame as the food taste and quality was quite phenomenal, and you could see the kitchen working hard.

Delicious food and dessert

Food was 7/10, service & atmosphere was 10/10.

Food is great service can be better but atmosphere is a bit in the dull side more Arabic music could be good and open earlier!

Great food with lots of options. Everything from the mains to the sides and tea was delicious. I enjoyed the outdoor patio here during the warmer months.

Excellent service given to us by Judy. Absolutely awesome food served hot and instantly.

Ihad very bad experience with the restaurant manager called saif very bad attittude

we had a great dinner time, the food was perfect and flora gave us a great service. they deserve more than 5 starts Food

Been coming here for years, love this place

Portions vs prices isn t good at all, it s expensive compared to the samples they are giving to you. The food taste is good though and the service was not bad. Overall, it was one time experience and I m not planning to visit them again.

The best

Delicious middle eastern food, we loved it. Definitely try.

Lovely and lively place....

East Tea Can left a lasting impression from my very first visit. Though it s been a while, I still remember how exceptional every meal was, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Just yesterday, I had the chance to drop by for dinner with a friend, and once again, the experience was outstanding. I loved the cozy ambiance and the well-spaced tables, which made for a relaxed dining setting. Rania was incredibly warm and welcoming, making us feel at home from the start. We sampled several dishes, each one delicious, and she was more than accommodating with last-minute changes handled effortlessly. The inviting atmosphere and seamless experience truly reflect the owners vision. I also appreciated the personal touch in their approach to customer service; it truly made all the difference. Highly recommend!

The interiors of the place is very attractive and pleasing to the eyes. Fusion of different cultures yet sticking to their middle eastern style in a modern way. The vibe of the place is amazing. It is well lit and spacious. The place was packed on Friday evening, we had a booking still it took about 15 more minutes to get our table. The ambience was exceptions and lot of picture clicking spots. The food presentation was beautiful. We ordered some dips and breads. The breads were scrumptious and freshly baked. We really liked Baba Ganosh, one should definitely try that out. We also had crunchy falafel with garlic dip. The flavour was nice. I was astonished to see different flavours of humus, beetroot was my fav! Fatoosh salad was good too. We had Signature Saffron Chicken Skewers, the base of saffron was a little heavy for our palette. However, I really liked chicken cigar.

Ranya is the best

Food is great, however service is just abysmal

We came for a birthday lunch. Food was great

This is my 3de time going to East Tea Can Everything is amazing...food ..service ... The location ..we really enjoyed celebrating our friend birthday there . Vegetarian options: Delicious Parking: Good and safe

The food is excellent each and every time. So many delicious options to try. On our latest visit, we had the mixed platter which had a generous assortment of meats. The spicy chicken option was our favourite! The brisket hummus was so flavourful and the assortment of dips is another must try! Just be mindful when visiting with a group. We had 7 ppl in our party and an 18% gratuity was added, however the server did not make us aware and my husband misread the bill and tipped twice. We were quite disappointed in that, so be mindful. Kid-friendliness: There is not a specific kids menu anymore but plenty of shareable options.

Mouth watering grilled skewers and kebab meats, assorted colours and flavours of humus, steaming hot freshly baked breads and so much more. Good service even when busy on a late Saturday afternoon in an indoor setting that feels outdoorsy make East Tea Can a place that I will certainly return to time and again.

I embarked on a nostalgic journey to Mississauga, a city I once called home. Full of hope and hunger, I ventured into East Tea Can, a place that promised a unique dining experience. It turns out, the only thing unique about this place was the service, and not in a good way. The moment I stepped in, it felt like I was visiting my eccentric aunt. The server, with all the warmth and hospitality of a disinterested relative, pointed towards an empty table and mumbled something about menus. No greetings, no smiles, just a rushed what do you want? It was as if Id interrupted their Netflix binge. I ordered the infamous chicken kebab, lured by a photo that promised juicy, flavourful meat. The reality was far from the picture. The kebab was as dry as the Sahara Desert, and the fries were lukewarm, a sad reminder of a once-promising meal. The hummus, however, was a saving grace, smooth and garlicky, a small beacon of hope in an otherwise disappointing dining experience. If youre looking for a taste of authentic middle eastern cuisine, I suggest you steer clear of East Tea Can. Unless, of course, you enjoy being treated like an inconvenience and served subpar food. In that case, by all means, indulge in this truly tea-rrible experience.

Great food and a very nice atmosphere.

First, let me say that I love East Tea Can. Its one of my familys favourite restaurants so much so that its a catering mainstay for us for special events. I have however noticed little changes over time such as reduced portion sizes or item substitutions for cheaper ingredients. I understand its a business and groceries are expensive so I have taken that into consideration and continued to go there because the food is still great. Yesterday, however, was the first time Ive walked away feeling disrespected as a customer. I decided to treat myself to some of their red pepper hummus containers and bread as a take out order. The service was quick but when I got to my car, I decided to do a quick check on my items. Turned out I had a regular hummus instead of what I ordered. I returned inside and said to the gentleman who had helped me that I hadnt received the red pepper hummus I had ordered. He then told me that the red pepper hummus had been discontinued. I said you dont have it anymore at all? And he said no. They had the beet, the plain and some other flavour. I said oh again and he just looked at me. No apology for having neglected to tell me that I couldnt order the item I wanted and no attempt to ask if I wanted to switch to another flavour; just blank staring and awkward silence while I looked back at him waiting for a more appropriate response. Instead, he made me feel like I had done something wrong. Anyway, I wasnt going to make a scene so in the end I just said o.k., thank you and I left with the item I had not ordered. The lack of customer service was a real disappointment, especially given their food isnt cheap. East Tea Can, you can do better by your customers.

They served appetizer and main dishes at the same time.

Great Middle East fusion restaurant. Well managed, amazing food and superior service. Totally recommend

Worst customer service. Nobody picks up the phone

Its one of my favorite spots in Mississauga! They succeeded in maintaining yet improving their quality of food and service throughout all these years. Been going to this place for over 5 years now.

Food is generally good in terms of quality and taste but not all items worth ordering. It is on the pricy side so no value for the money you pay

East Tea Can is a delightful gem that truly embodies the warmth and flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine. As soon as you step inside, the ambiance envelops you with a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. The decor is beautifully curated, featuring rich textiles and intricate patterns that create an inviting space, perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. The food presentation at East Tea Can is nothing short of artful. Each dish is thoughtfully arranged, showcasing the fresh ingredients and vibrant colors typical of Middle Eastern fare. From the fragrant hummus to the perfectly grilled kebabs, every plate is a feast for the eyes. When it comes to taste, East Tea Can excels. The flavors are bold and authentic, with a perfect balance of spices that transport you straight to the heart of the region. The dishes are rich and satisfying, leaving you eager to try everything on the menu. A highlight of our visit was the exceptional service provided by our waitress, Rania. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu, offering great recommendations that enhanced our dining experience. Her warm demeanor and quick service made us feel right at home. Overall, East Tea Can is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. With its inviting atmosphere, stunning food presentation, delectable flavors, and outstanding service from Rania, it s an experience you won t want to miss. Highly recommended!

This place is actually not bad atall. Tips percentages are high though so they get zero from me

I have come here a lot in the past year and always got the spicy shish tawook chicken. Every time there used to be slight variations every time like a slightly different sauce but I never minded because it was still good. They randomly changed it to thigh pieces one day whereas it used to be breast pieces and much better. It was okay at best but significant decline from what it used to be. The waiters were not even aware of this change so didn t even inform me that it had changed. Definitely won t be coming back anytime soon

Was there for lunch on a Saturday in September. Somewhat chilly, the patio was closed. Eclectic, middle eastern vibe. Nice ambience but a bit noisy. Children running around was quite disruptive. Food came quickly. Humus,Mixed Family Grill was excellent. Mint lemon crushed ice drink was ok. Plates were too small to accommodate the food and pita bread. Desserts were fine. Waitress never brought second hot sauce or one of the desserts. No one came to clean the table before desserts. Had to get up to find a waitress to bring enough napkins. Service was haphazard. Quite noisy - couldn t hear people across the table. Food was excellent. Vegetarian options: Several options Dietary restrictions: Halal restaurant

A must try. Service and food was excellent

Food was good but rice was little hard and dry. They should improve quality of rice Food

The hummus and brisket was our go-to simple delicious meal my family would order as a special treat. But within a week, the price went from $14.50 per hummus to $17.00 on Uber eats. Now if I want to order this meal, I probably wont be able to afford to tip anything good. I dont understand why the prices cant go up gradually instead of such a huge sudden jump. Is it to deter lower income people from even bothering to enjoy the food?

The food is nice, everything is very pricy and a 18% tip which is automatically applied is unacceptable. It should be standard practice to ask customers before adding a tip. Overall very pricy, nice atmospehere but need to improve logistics

Food was great, the staff were very nice and helpful to select the table. The Chicken Cordon blue is the best and I will come back for sure

20 of us celebrated 4 birthdays today at East Tea Can! The food was sooooo delicious ~ I had the Moroccan Beef Tagine, the portion was generous and the service was good. Our Server Judy was great she worked hard to make sure our every need was met. Love this place!

Saffron chicken skewers was good but the fries served were cold. The sumac chicken cigars had too much pomegranate molasses. It was quite literally drenched in it. The shawarma was light and came with a good amount of garlic sauce. The bowl was a winner for me with beetroot hummus, shish tawook and greens. The cleaning lady was more courteous and wanted to bring everything but the waiters were way too busy to even serve food.

Beautiful place with middle eastern ambience. The servers were polite and quick. Above all, the food was super delicious. Highly recommended!

We have been frequent diners at East Tea Can since it first opened. The food is good but the service standards have deteriorated significantly. My wife and I went for dinner last evening and had to send back a dish as it was cold. I had ordered beef kebabs and even these were cold. The food had been prepared but must have been sitting, waiting to be served. The server forgot to serve the beverage I had ordered with my meal. We were seated after a 30 minutes wait, although tables were empty - reserved for large parties we were told. They must learn to better manage the flow and turnover of tables and perhaps focus on in-house dining customers rather than the huge take-away business they are catering for. Most disappointed!

Visited this restaurant FOR THE FIRST TIME with my family last night. They were quite helpful with changing our booking from patio to the dining room given the cold conditions. Our server was very helpful and we ended up ordering the vegetarian platter and the small mixed meats platter. Everything arrived rather quick and since we were really hungry, we dug in quick but to our surprise, we were quite surprised with the generous portions and actually ended up having to take some of the food home. After we paid for our bill, my wife realised that we had been overcharged significantly which I did not take notice to since I was quite content with my experience so far. But sadly this is where our positive experience ends. What took place after was enough to make me never want to come back here, or recommend this place to anybody ever again. When I raised the concern with my server that we had been overcharged, she explained to us that she had brought us the medium sized meat platter instead of the small one and we had actually been charged correctly. I tried to explain to her that we did ordered the small and probably were given the medium by the staff on accident. She said she would bring our server who would be able to help us. Instead- I believe we were met by somebody who I think was the Floor Manager at the time. After explaining our situation to him, he laughed saying, But I don t see any food on the table. I tried explaining to him that we never ordered the medium so the charge is unreasonable regardless- we ate what we were served and we believed we were served what we ordered. We were instead met with the manager tell us, We served you the wrong thing, that s our fault. But you ate it which is your(the customer s) fault. And so, the blame is 50-50. This is unacceptable behaviour from management blaming the customer for their mistake. As a first time comer- I had no idea what we were served or the size of portions they have, it is not reasonable to expect the customer to know they were served the wrong thing. He agreed to refund us the overcharge but was quickly against that idea when we told him we split the bill and paid via different forms of payment(card and cash). Apparently it was too much of a hassle for them, and honestly- it wasn t even about the amount being refunded to us in the first place. I left instantly as soon as I had speculated that it was a hassle for him to refund us. In conclusion, despite the mostly positive experience, I do not think how we were treated here(people who are looking for a REFUND on the food THEY ATE)was fair and I personally would never come back. They have no customer satisfaction and are ready to cause a scene over a mistake they made in a busy restaurant. Thankfully, I left before they would escalate the situation much further with the constant disrespect.

Worst manager, rude service

You can find better value middle eastern food. Food itself is tasty but overpriced.

Do not come here if you dont wish to be insulted rudely by the Manager. He was causing a big scene in a busy restaurant over minor mistakes on their end. Experience

Very impressed!! The place was very clean, the food was delicious and the service was excellent.

Update (Oct 2024): It looks like their service is improved significantly. However the kitchen does take a long time to make the main meals and also take a super long time for to bring out desserts. It also takes them a long time to bring out the bill after you ask them for the bill. It looks like they have added some new items to the menu. The Moroccan beef tagine was really good. The orange nectarine muhallabeya (milk pudding) was good but very sweet. The saffron rice pudding was good. The cheese kunafa and um ali (Egyptian bread pudding) was average. Previous Review (Mar 2024): It s not what it used to be. I used to come here regularly. The service today was horrible starting from when I tried to make reservations. At the restaurant they forgot to punch in two meals to the kitchen and the food came out very late for those individuals. Communication throughout was poor. We had to constantly ask/check to ensure everything was understood. I ve had many of their grills, the Iraqi kabob was not as good. Previous Review (2023): The ambience of the restaurant was very beautiful. The presentation of the food was also nice and tasted really good. I will definitely be coming back

Expensive but good kababs. The dips should be bigger portions. The bread served with the dips should be unlimited, at that pricd point. Service was inattentive and we waited a long time for food and even our waters. The Masala hummus misses the mark quite a bit.

Great authentic middle eastern food. Always fresh, tasty and hearty.

Amazing food and atmosphere, Perfect for dates and special occasions. The restaurant should not have the rating of $$, it should be more like $$$ but it was worth it. Food

Super friendly staff Portion sizes are quite big I recommend Hummus and Cordon Bleu Food : 5/5

This place is so good I come here wayyyyy too much. Their hummus is 11/10 and their chicken is so juicy.

Amazing food and amazing customer service

Awesome restaurant. My favorite dish is Araqi Kabab.Flora was awesome and food as usual was great. We always feel welcomed and never were disappointed with anything.

Great food. Family atmosphere.

Enjoyed the food and environment

Very disappointed with the beef tikka, explained to the waitress that preference is for medium well and to make sure that it s not well done. Well, guess what? It was not only well done it was overly well done. Spoke to the manager and he said he would get me a new order done just the way I like it, but sadly this time it came back same as before no changes and with only one skewer 6 pieces instead of 12. This is a disgrace and I even told him that I m a restauranteur, but I guess that didn t make any difference owners should really look into this place and see what s going on behind their backs!! Prime candidate for Restaurant Stakeout!

Wont recommend, expensive, quantity was too little for the plate price , kofta was serviced first then after sometime they brought the rice which was cold!!plate was served without salad, better middle Eastern restaurant around same area that I would go to , wont visit again.

Cant recall what I had exactly but there was nothing left at the end of the meal. imma go back soon to try some more stuff.

We celebrated our daughters 16th birthday. Their service was excellent and so was the food. The ambience was fantastic. Thank you to the restaurant manager for his impressive service Thank you East Tea Can for making the occasion a memorable one.

My family and I visited East Tea Can and ordered family platter and other items, I have to say that it was the most authentic grill we have had in GTA. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try mix grill.

I am forced to change my review from 3 stars to 5 stars coz after long time we went back to East tea can as a group of 10 and this time service was par excellence . They always have best Mediterranean food in entire GTA but their service has improved big time. Waiter Karam was an amazing guy . He deserves a raise. Loved the food as usuall and had an amazing evening

The server Judie has re established our trust in the food quality our last 2 visits were perfect the food was cooked exactly as we asked timely manner this after we had boycotted this restaurant after 3 bad experience we decided to retry and Judie has helped make us repeat customers Parking: Ample room all around Kid-friendliness: Decent variety of chicken n Arab style pizza on naan for kids and tweens

My husband and I visited East Tea Can a few days ago. We absolutely loved it. The food, the atmosphere, and the service was phenomenal. Our waitress Sarah was superb! We cannot wait to visit again. We ordered falafel, brisket hummus, and grilled halloumi for appetizers. So good! We also ordered the Moroccan tea which was amazing. For our main, we ordered the mixed grilled platter with rice and upgraded to a fattoush salad. It was simple but superb. For dessert we ordered the kunafa with Turkish coffee. The kunafa was so yummy and tasted like croissant! Every single item was fantastic and delicious! The food was super fresh and hot and appetizing. Wow. It was also prayer time and the restaurant had an area and prayer mats to accommodate for salat. Again, we absolutely loved our server Sarah but even the other servers around were super helpful and accommodating. Can t wait to return :)!

Good food

Beautiful place & Amazing food.

Apparently tipping is required as the staff (Tiiba specifically) get extremely upset when you do not. They go as far as being passive aggressive when taking the card machine away and cleaning the table afterwards.

I love this place its so high quality and have good food but it is pricey very bad

Such an amazing space. Fantastic food, amazint sevice, and such a unique design and decor. But the tables they prepare for a group of 15 or more people should have more leg room, space for items, and be comfortable. It gets too crowded, and chair-table space gets too tight.

Great food great service Highly recommended Food

I had an excellent experience at this Middle Eastern restaurant. The service was top-notch, and the food was the closest Ive had to the flavors I grew up with in Dubai. The portions were generous, especially for the price, and the host and server were extremely friendly, making the visit even more enjoyable. I absolutely love this place!

One of the best food I have ever in my life Extremely delicious so fresh Stuff is amazing Very clean The food is amazing the quantity is great Prices are excellent Keep going and I m really so happy that I ate here I ll come again and again

Went for lunch. Had baba ganoush & mixed kabob platter. Really good food. Will definetly go again.

Easy to make a reservation Service was fantastic with lots of great advice Food presentation was very cool Food taste was fantastic. Ambiance is really nice; the decor is modern and unique.

Great vibe. Excellent presentation of the food. We had a great time Food : 4/5

Food was good (although slightly overpriced for the portions). Decor is cute, but space can be really loud and echoe-y and it s hard to talk to people at your table. Vegetarian options: Yes plenty of tasty options! Dietary restrictions: Halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options

I can say this is one of the best restaurants in Canada I ever had. Food, place and staff are 5 stars. Rania is very nice and thank you. Highly recommended!

We went there twice and absolutely love the place. The dips are to die for, and their signature chicken dish is perfect

The Fetteh Hummus, Hummus with Brisket, and Arabic Breakfast Cheese Selection were all delicious! Lots of flavour and good portions. The prices are decent, the service is friendly and the atmosphere is beautiful!

Food is very tasty. We normally do take out or uber from ETC different dishes like shareable grilled platters and hot or cold mazes. Today I ordered grilled halloumi for the first time I think it s small portion for 19$. Staffs are not so friendly either.

We drive here today for the breakfast,I am here always the regular, after long time I am back here and they changed the menu. Food is ok ok because of the taste, compare to previous visit. Service is unprofessional he take our food even we don t finish completely, more over he didn t ask us can I take off? How kind of service this is and in menu lot of variety is missing.but final Part is he didn t ask us for the receipt also. I don t mind to spend money at the same time we neeed good service and good food, overall we spend 100$ for the breakfast. And this will be my last visit to this restaurant. Please improve service not just asking every thing is ok, do the service without asking what you should to do.

Food was ok and it was very loud inside. The host also was confused for where our table of 7 would sit despite making reservations. The worst part is they forced us to pay 18% gratuity without letting us know in advance, on top of the 13% tax we paid 31% for no reason... I would not come again.

Appetizers were good, main course was ok, however the restaurant was extremely loud and they included an automatic 18% tip in addition to the 13% tax without informing us prior to dining. They also charged us extra for the garlic sauce. Very disappointed.

I came to East Tea Can after 2 years, hoping for a pleasant dinner with my family after going out after a long time with a group of 7 people. As soon as I entered the restaurant, the hostess was very rude and unwelcoming as she told us there was no table available until an hour later even though the restaurant was half empty and I booked a reservation prior to entering. The appetizers were good, the food was mediocre. The restaurant charged us an automatic 18% tip to the bill without informing us, which is absolutely ridiculous and should not be allowed!

Echoing similar sentiments from other 1 star reviewers: It is completely unethical to force a surprise self-decided 18% tip on your customers without ever letting them know in advance. This practice is absolutely abhorrent. Customers should be informed of all charges prior to, including when booking over the phone. Furthermore, tips are up to customers, it should not be a customers job to subsidize your workers wages. If you cant afford/ dont want to pay your employees a living wage, you shouldnt be in business. Including the 13% tax, we ended up paying an extra 31% on top of the bill. Absolutely will not be returning and will inform our friends and family about this shameful practice as well.

A bit pricey but great middle Eastern food

I had an amazing lunch at East Tea Can in 2022 and thought I did a review. It was honestly one of the best Middle Eastern food I ever had. Also, the ambiance and staff were very welcoming !

We went with our friends and all of us loved the food and the service.

I recently dined at East Tea Can, a Middle Eastern restaurant, and had a wonderful experience. The moment we stepped inside, the vibrant decor and warm, aromatic ambiance set the stage for an enjoyable meal. We began with a selection of mezze, including the hummus, tangy tabbouleh, and flavorful baba ganoush. Each dish was fresh and bursting with authentic flavors. For the main course, I opted for the beef shawarma, which was tender, well-seasoned, and served with a generous portion of fluffy rice and grilled vegetables. My companion chose the chicken kebabs, which were grilled to perfection and accompanied by a rich, savory garlic sauce. The meal concluded with a delightful serving of kunafa sweet, flaky, and indulgently sticky. The service throughout was impeccable, with attentive staff who were knowledgeable about the menu and eager to ensure we had a great dining experience. East tea can offered not just a meal, but a true taste of Middle Eastern hospitality and cuisine. It s a place I ll eagerly return to and recommend to anyone looking for authentic, high-quality Middle Eastern fare.

East Tea Can Iraqi Restaurant in Mississauga offers a delightful dining experience with authentic Iraqi cuisine. During our visit, Jodys excellent customer service stood out. She was attentive, friendly, and made us feel truly welcome. Her recommendations were spot-on, enhancing our meal and making our family outing memorable. Highly recommended.

The best hummus I ve ever had anywhere. Delicious fresh summer fatoush salad. I added a beef skewer and it was perfect. Will be travelling to come here again.

Girlfriend loves this place. Not my first choice, but not a bad option. If you arent familiar with Middle Eastern Cuisine though, this restaurant does little to help you to know what to get other than watch others order and ask what that person has.

The food was well decorated and really delicious

The food is good. But that s it. Service is below average and the seats are not comfortable. Also they will keep you waiting for no clear reason while the place is more than half empty. There are several other nearby places that offer better food and nice overall experience.

I am a big lamb lover and this place pleasantly surprised me. The combination of savory rich rice & flavourful lamb shank with the blend of spices just took it to the top level. my new favorite place for lamb shank. I will definitely be back to try their other dishes. UPDATE: I dropped this review to 3 after my recent visit and a very unpleasant experience. the lamb was completely off and not fresh & I got food poisoning. They need a food inspection

Had an amazing time. Food and service are both good.

One of the best middle eastern food Ive ever had. We tried their signature hummus, chicken mussakhan flatbread and signature saffron chicken skewers. These were exceptional. A must visit place. The ambience too is really good.

We were there for a friends birthday! Excellent service! I had requested to change my drink and the server was so kind about it. She kept the table for us even though most of us were late! Overall a great vibe! Food

I honestly dont get the hype of this place. Its a bland looking restaurant with mediocre food and service I cant remember. My chicken was EXTREMELY dry and small. Never going back here and its the second time I went and both times its sucked. overpriced bland dry food

Service was great but have to say the food is very bland no flavoure or spice. The place overall is ok nothing wow. Just needs to improve on tbe menu a bit. Also we couldnt sit in the dine it smelt like burnt bread not pleasant at all. Overpriced for the type of food.

Must visit place for delicious food.

I have no words to tell that it is a restaurant which i was seeking for .

Nice ambiance, Iraqi food & service here at East Tea Can which means teacup in the Arabic language. East Tea Can is located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Cute patio. Foods always amazing.

The food here is excellent, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere is really chic too. Overall, its a great place to go if youre looking for Arabic food.

delicious middle eastern food, beautiful interior, and great service. highly recommend trying the chicken moussakhan and moroccan mint tea!

Great middle eastern restaurant. Enjoyed the various grills here. Will be back.

I ve been a couple of times, the very first time I went it was phenomenal. I especially loved the labneh platter. However my most recent time that I went they switched up the labneh platter. It was half the size of the original one and they put no pomegranate. The pomegranate was what made it so good. All the other food was great. The labneh just made me sad. I was really looked forward to a nice big plate but the portion was so tiny for the price we paid and there was no pomegranate to be seen :(

. Great food. Well priced. Good portion size. You will never be disappointed. The service is prompt. The tea in the end is the best thing. The sever forgot to bring is the breadbuy when we reminded her she came back with it and said its free since it was delayed. Nice touch it was Vegetarian options: Really. Middle eastern love their meats Wheelchair accessibility: It is

Went to have some good time with my family n we were joined by another family too. Waiting time was long but I can understand this since it was weekend and eid holiday. Servers were attentive, food was hit n miss for some plates again I understand this for reasons above mentioned. The real shortfall is when I was served the receipt as I always check the orders but never go beyond these lines, however after paying I was astonished that the resturant added 15% gratuity in a line just before tax line. So I ended up paying more than 30% of bill as tips without any mentioning from the server. I have never seen any resturant setting out the tips for u however it could have been much acceptable if I was told that gratuity was added to the receipt already or to cancel the tips screen on Credit card machine before handling to Client.

The vibes in this place were fantastic. Interior decor was so nice. Patio was done so well too. Food was really good. We got the grill platter, yum! Their lemonade drinks were okay, nothing spectacular. However on a hot day, they were nice. I recommend!

The food is yummy, and the staff are really nice.

A restaurant of great beauty and taste. Each dish is tastier than the last.. Very delicious restaurant

We decided to visit this Mediterranean restaurant last minute and were pleased to be seated right away despite the busy atmosphere. However, it was evident that the restaurant was understaffed, as it took about 20-25 minutes for someone to take our order. Once our order was taken, the food came out quickly and tasted fantastic. Each dish was flavorful and well-prepared, making up for the initial wait time. Overall, while the food was excellent, the service could use some improvement.

Great service, great food and great ambience! UPDATE- WE WENT WITH A FAMILY WHO WERE VISITING FROM OUT OF TOWN. THIS PLACE DORS NOT DISSAPPOINT, ITS GOT BETTER AND BETTER!!!! SHOUT OUT TO OUR SERVER MOMINA FOR AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE Food : 5/5

Great atmosphere, we had breakfast, ordered foul, hommos and falafel all great taste, like there authentic bread and pies, service was excellent. Highly recommended.

Great food, BAD service, the server was so rude, can t believe the food industry in Canada reached this point in bad customer service, as Americans we always say Canada usually has high standards in customer service, in the past few months I ve been in GTA area for 3 times and it s disappointing when it comes to customer service. I swear she was so rude that I didn t even wanted to stay longer than just eating the food I ordered and leave right away. And if you wave to get something from another person they ignore you and wave back to the server to come help you, it feels like they work in silos, zero team work.meanwhile their manager or maybe the owner not sure was standing and laughing with them. One person was so kind and had a smile she was an African American lady, had a nice smile, asked if we need to go inside as it starts to rain.

Love the food and ambiance, especially in the patio. Better scenery around the place would have made it even better. The lamb chops were perfect.

Feel of plastic everywhere, glasses. Plants, menu, plates etc. It was my first time to see plastic stuff in an expensive restaurant.

Service could be better. We spent a couple of hours here, but had to every time go look for someone to serve us. No help with the menu, or recommendations. Not even asking if everything was to our satisfaction. Food was not out of the ordinary for the prices charged.

Yummy food, great service, very nice ambiance. A bit expensive I have to say. A new visit July 4th 2024 Really impressed by how hospitality advanced, my friend has food restriction, the staff where very helpful and the management where kindly responsive to prepare certain items in a certain way for her.

Edit after restaurant replied: They clearly dont care to read the reviews. I said the food was good, not that we had a great time because the service clearly needs improvement. I would have loved to give 5 stars. The food and decor were great, but the service was not good. We made a reservation for 9, had to wait 10mins for a table, fine. Then our waiter never came to check up on us and we had to ask multiple different waiters or staff for more water and bread because to start they gave us 2 pieces for 3 people when we ordered the 4 dip platter. Those staff would then forget about what we needed so we had to sit there and wait for our waiter to show up, to which he wouldnt even come to our table, we had to stop him before he would go into the kitchen. Where there was a group of staff just hanging out or cleaning up. It was a bit frustrating, unfortunately.

I had an incredible dining experience at East Tea Can The food was superb, and the service was impeccable by our waitress Floura. Highly recommend!

This place does not look like much from the outside but this place is phenomenal !! The food was delicious the saffron chicken, lamb bread was so tasty! The presentation needs a bit a work and the salad was not good too chunky and too much dressing. The specialty teas are lovely. The patio is nice though I would suggest they put some translucent covers so that customers are not looking at traffic and the parking lot. The service was friendly but they seemed to ignore us for most of the night, though I do like that they let us relax and enjoy our meal. Overall wonderful restaurant I cannot wait to go back again!!

Excellent night out with my wife. Cant say enough about this restaurant. Its one of my favorite place to eat.

Authentic middle eastern food. Taste is soo good.

The only reason I will come back is the FOOD! However, service was not the greatest. Had a huge group, booked advance and had to wait a long time for our table (we almost left to eat somewhere else). After that, nothing above and beyond that will make it 5 star.

They have changed their bread which I really liked before. The service was good but the food was just average. The dips are good and kebabs but not their chicken as much. Some of the manakeesh were extra salty and some were very nice.

Todays dinner was quite a letdown. The food was excessively salty, making it inedible for my parents who have dietary restrictions due to their health conditions. The service didnt help either; we werent given cutlery for dessert and didnt receive the correct number of plates. Despite enjoying their Ramadan buffet previously for a couple of times, this experience has made me reconsider returning.

Super delicious and healthy food. Atmosphere is nice. Hygiene is very good. Service is good however no restaurant considers giving serving spoons with dishes until asked, I dont like people accompanying me putting their forks in dishes which sometimes are shared. I always remember to ask for serving spoons separate then individual cutlery set. Please improve on giving serving spoons. Thanks

Bottom line: I am not sure I would come here again after spending $250 If you re in the mood for a great atmosphere and a large selection of Middle Eastern cuisine, East Tea Can is a solid choice. The ambiance is inviting and the food is genuinely delicious, offering a true taste of the region. However, my experience was marred by exceptionally slow service and inattentive wait staff. During my visit, there was a significant delay in receiving our food, and the staff rarely checked in to see if we needed anything. At one point, our group of four was missing cutlery, and after waiting for a while to flag down a server, I eventually had to get it from another table myself. While the food is a standout, the service leaves much to be desired. I would only recommend this restaurant if you have plenty of time to spare and don t mind waiting.

Food was Amazing. Quantity was Great. Price was Good. Service was Excellent. Restaurant itself was very clean and washrooms looked like they were cleaned daily. Overall I Highly Recommend for the best Modern Arabic Cuisine.

It was very tasty and fresh food. Specially Iraqi Kabab, we ordered mix grill and all kebabs were very tasty except shish tahook if it was the white one. Dip player was also very interesting. We enjoyed everything Food

East Tea Can provided an excellent dining experience. The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the Chai Nana was amazing. We had two hungry kids with us, and the staff, especially Cassandra, ensured the food was brought out very quickly. Highly recommend this place for its great service and tasty offerings. Thanks, Cassandra!

I brought my family of 14, including out-of-town guests, to this restaurant a place we frequent due to its usually excellent quality and service. Unfortunately, this visit did not meet those expectations. Upon seating, we asked several times for the blinds to be closed due to the light being directly in our eyes. After multiple requests, the blinds were finally closed. We started our meal by ordering two tasting meze platters at $37 each. The quantity of food provided was surprisingly small for the price. Following that, we ordered the family platter and premium platter, priced around $105 and $127 respectively. The main grill platter arrived with some bread, but we then waited an additional 15 minutes for the sides, including rice, fries, and sauces. This resulted in everyone eating the meat without any sides, making the food dry and less enjoyable. We requested more bread multiple times but didn t receive it for another 15 minutes. My guests were left waiting, staring at the food. After asking a few times, I finally approached another waitress. When the bread finally arrived, both waitresses informed me about the additional charge for bread with considerable rudeness and no apology. While I understand there may be an extra charge, the original waitress could have simply communicated this to me instead of letting us wait unnecessarily. I would have gladly paid the extra charge. I found this attitude unacceptable, especially considering the amount we were spending. A simple explanation and a polite approach would have been appreciated. We later ordered additional mana eesh, bringing our total to $500. While the bread charge of $6.50 was removed, the overall service was poor, and the quantity of food was inadequate for the price. The forced gratuity for such unsatisfactory service was particularly frustrating.

Another exceptional experience, courteous staff including Saad, the manager who run the place smoothly and professionally!

Ive been coming to this restaurant since it first opened, and Ive always had good experiences. Although its usually busy when I go (dinner) and therefore service can be a little slow, the servers are attentive and helpful, the wait time is reasonable, and well worth it, as the food is always great. Since we were a smaller party this time, we ordered 1 appetizer and 1 share platter. I usually dont like Stuffed Vine Leaves, but since Ive always liked the food here, I gave them a chance. Im glad I did! They were very fresh and the flavours worked together perfectly. The Mixed Grill Platter was delicious and the portions were generous. I especially enjoyed the Spicy Red Shish and the Iraqi Kabab

Good spot, great food, decent service. We enjoyed our food quite a lot specially the shish tawook and the spicy shish. Their dip platter was so diverse in flavors. Our favorite was the mananeesh, the minced chicken one with molasses and slivered almonds. It was so flavorful and scrumptious. Must try. Loved their chai karak and home brewed moroccon mint tea as well. And the kunefe was icing to the dinner cake we enjoyed with friends here. You must get this as well.