Black Pot Lounge & Restaurant — Restaurant in Toronto

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This Mixed Grill platter offers a variety of moist, juicy meats that have absorbed a savoury char including the minced beef kebab, chicken breast kebab, and beef tenderloin. The long-grain rice was cooked on point, with an individual grain texture and a subtle oily fragrance that acts as a match made in heaven with the meats. The biwaz salad was also a refreshing and light palate cleanser, while the grilled veggies were very sweet, and drizzled with a touch of olive oil. And that's not all, the thin flatbread is covered with a layer of red pepper paste and za'atar, excellent for dipping in hummus and toum sauce to complete this hearty platter.

Another delightful dish utilizing chicken breast rolled and stuffed with an indulgent creamy mushroom cheese sauce and savoury ham that gushes out with each bite. The breadcrumb crust creates a texture contrast that's further enhanced with the chewy mozzarella on top to compliment the tender chicken. The fries aren't just there for decoration either like most other restaurants. The quintessential texture of a beautifully crisp golden brown exterior while retaining a tender texture on the inside.

Usually, I wouldn't say I like cheeseburgers, but this hefty combination of a soft, tender beef patty, cheddar, ketchup, and caramelized onions makes this one of the best burgers I've sunk...

We had high expectations based on the rave reviews but, unfortunately, we were disappointed. The food itself was decent, but the service left much to be desired. It seemed like they might have been short-staffed, as the servers rarely came around to check on us, refill our waters, or ask how everything was.

One of the most frustrating parts of our experience was that they were out of multiple menu items, but we weren’t informed until after we had already placed our order. About 10 minutes later, the server returned to let us know, forcing us to choose alternatives on the spot. This delayed our meal even further.

The food itself took over an hour to arrive, and in total, our visit lasted just shy of two hours. We had to go up to the bar multiple times to request water, condiments, and even the cheque—which actually required two separate trips before we received it.

Overall, while the food was fine, the service experience was lacking. If you’re looking for a more seamless and attentive dining experience, you may want to consider...

Highly recommend for excellent food quality, warm service and relaxing dining space. I have brought friends and family since it has opened- everyone became fans! They recently introduced an exquisite creation by Chef Tarek, the Dubai Chocolate Kunafe cake. Must try! I also love the babaganoush, muhamarra, fatoush salad, toshka with garlic dip, kashkask kabab and beef cube. The fresh pesto pasta is also very good.

The menu (middle eastern fusion wbich reflects the chef's international experience) has good choices for everyone's dietary needs and tastes. The high quality food is like enjoying a thoughtfully prepared meal by a friend who is a skilled passionate chef. Everything is made in house, excellent quality and good value for money. (Note - food can sometimes take longer to serve as it is made fresh to order. Let them know if you are in a rush.)

Ronald , the manager always tries to ensure we have the best experience in food and drinks (try the cocktails or lemon mint for non-alcoholic). Can't...