HAYAL KURDISH CIGKOFTE RESTAURANT

Kawa Zolfaghari3 months ago

★★★★★

I went to Hayal Kurdish Çigkofte Restaurant and absolutely loved it. The food was delicious, and the music really made me feel like I was back home. I especially appreciated that the kitchen is open and visible from the seating area—you can clearly see how clean it is, which made me feel very comfortable. The staff were very kind and attentive. I left truly happy and satisfied. Highly recommend. Her bijîn hevalno

Maya Khazin5 months ago

★★★★★

Absolutely loved this place and we can't wait to come back! We've never had Kurdish food and boy were we in for a treat. When I saw the menu I thought a lot was similar to Turkish food and foods that I've tried at Turkish restaurants, you don't even need to go to Turkish restaurants anymore because wow 10/10 the flavours blew our tastebuds out of the water. Don't believe me? Try it yourself. For a little less than $85 (with tax and 25% tip) it fed my husband and I and we had leftovers for at least 1 more person both as an entree and a dessert (and that complimentary tea was delicious, very smooth). We ordered a United Nations Tray for 1 (more like for 3!) a Beef and cheese pide, and a Knuefe for dessert (they apologized for the wait ??? But it was only maybe 7-10 minutes! Because they were frying it up fresh). We were in for a treat the moment we walked in. The love they put into the atmosphere, comfy (and nice looking) chairs, beautiful wood tables. Even the washroom felt upscale (with a bidet to boot!). We asked about a highchair since I didn't notice one around and they said they keep them in the back, so we are looking forward to bringing our baby. What a wonderful experience, thank you all so much! We love a great family run restaurant Editing to add they didnt have a high chair when we went 1.5 months later

Imad Jawadi6 months ago

★★★★★

A Must-Visit: Authentic, Flavorful, and Incredibly Welcoming! I had a wonderful dinner at Hayal Kurdish Restaurant on Wilson Avenue last night, and I'm already planning my next visit! The atmosphere was so warm and inviting. It feels less like a restaurant and more like you're a welcome guest in someone's home. But the food... wow! We started with a selection of mezzes, and that were bursting with fresh, bright flavours. The bread served alongside it was warm, pillowy, and great for dipping. For the main course, I went with the grilled kebab platters, and it was cooked quite well. The meat was tender, juicy, and seasoned with a delicious, aromatic spices that were flavorful without being overwhelming. You can just tell that everything is made with so much care and quality ingredients. The service was just as fantastic as the food. The staff was genuinely friendly, and happy to offer recommendations. Hayal is a true gem on Kurdish cuisine. If you're looking for authentic Kurdish cuisine, amazing flavors, and a place that makes you feel welcome, you have to try it. I will definitely be back!

Sero Demi7 months ago

★★★★★

This is such a nice restaurant. Wherever I go, I visit Kurdish restaurants for my work as a food writer. The food here was very good. What surprised me is that it was authentic and tasted like a Kurdish mum prepared it. Which in fact is true knowing the owner is a Kurdish mum. :) my parents and I really enjoyed our visit and would recommend everyone to eat here. Only minus point is that it is not very centrally located. Still, if you want to try real Kurdish food, this is the place.

Joaquin Bustillo Mortgage Broker6 months ago

★★★★★

Small place (7 tables) not loud, amazing food and friendly staff. Portions are large but if you can't finish it it's worth taking home. For the platter most places dry out the chicken but this was delicious moist on the inside and crunch, smokey flavour on the outside. Their house made baklava is crunchy and not too sweet. The plaza has limited parking but you can park around the corner. Definitely with visiting with friends and family.