Kabab Karaz
$32.00Succulent beef meatballs simmered in a vibrant sweet-and-tart cherry and cranberry sauce, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh parsley, accompanied by fresh salad and warm flatbread.
Succulent beef meatballs simmered in a vibrant sweet-and-tart cherry and cranberry sauce, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh parsley, accompanied by fresh salad and warm flatbread.
Tender beef kibbeh dumplings simmered in a silky, comforting cooked yogurt stew, served with a side of aromatic white rice.
Nutritious and delicious molokhia leaves sautéed with tender chicken and caramelized onions, served with fresh lemon and a side of fluffy rice.
Traditional smoked green freekeh grain simmered in rich lamb broth, served with a fork-tender lamb shank and a side of cooling yogurt or fresh salad.
Slow-cooked succulent lamb shank immersed in a velvety cooked yogurt stew, served alongside seasoned white rice.
Earthy lentils combined with hearty bulgur wheat, garnished with caramelized onions and golden crispy pita pieces, served with a side of yogurt or salad.
Six fluffy, herb-infused crunchy falafels served complete with a fresh side salad, silky tahini sauce, creamy hummus, and crisp pickles.
The original Syrian fatteh featuring home-cooked chickpeas layered over crunchy pita, crowned with tahini, garlic yogurt sauce, almonds, fresh pomegranate seeds, and parsley.
Shredded spiced chicken layered over seasoned rice and crunchy pita bread, drenched in warm tahini sauce, parsley, and toasted almonds.
Crispy pita chips and tender baby eggplants in a savory tomato sauce with seasoned ground beef, showered in rich tahini, fresh parsley, pomegranates, and toasted almonds.
Crispy roasted cauliflower florets layered over seasoned rice and crunchy pita bread, finished with a generous tahini sauce drizzle and almonds.
An authentic sharing spread featuring smooth hummus, smoky mutabal, rich muhammara, and creamy labneh, served with freshly baked hot pita bread.
Velvety smooth chickpea purée blended with roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Smoky roasted eggplant dip blended with creamy tahini, garlic, and a drizzle of rich olive oil.
Thick, creamy, and tangy strained yogurt topped with extra virgin olive oil and fragrant dried mint.
A delectable blend of roasted red bell peppers, mild chili, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, tahini, and olive oil.
Tender grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, tomatoes, and fresh parsley, finished with signature Zezafoun dressing.
Aged tangy arishe cheese served with freshly cut crisp vegetables and warm bread.
Silky homemade labneh topped with aromatic zaatar spice blend, olives, fresh mint, lemon-infused olive oil, and pita bread.
Warm grilled halloumi cheese served with fresh tomato, parsley, and mint, accompanied by homemade rich fig jam and crunchy walnuts.
Crispy bulgur wheat shells stuffed with savory spiced ground beef and onions.
Crispy potato and bulgur shells filled with a flavorful, seasoned spicy potato mixture.
Crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft inside falafel balls, served with creamy tahini sauce and tangy pickles.
Flaky homemade pastry stuffed with a blend of akawi and mozzarella cheeses, fresh parsley, and black seeds.
Golden fried cauliflower florets served with tahini, pungent garlic sauce, pickles, and fresh bread.
Crispy, perfectly seasoned fries tossed in spices and served with a side of creamy garlic sauce.
Choice of authentic freshly tossed Tabouleh or crunchy Fattoush salad with traditional dressings.
Warm, comforting traditional homemade soup crafted daily with fresh ingredients.
Savory beef kufta wrapped in tender roasted eggplant slices, simmered in a rich tomato stew and served with a side of rice.
Layers of seasoned rice, tender eggplant, and spiced ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, served with a side of cooling yogurt or salad.
Traditional Syrian molokhia leaf stew cooked with tender chicken, onions, a hint of lemon, and served alongside fluffy rice.
A comforting, hearty stew combining tender chicken with chickpeas and onions, served over warm rice.
A flavorful vegetarian stew made with lentils, swiss chard, tamarind, baked dough pieces, garlic, and cilantro, garnished with crispy onions and pita.
Fried eggplants simmered in a rich tomato stew with onions, garlic, and cilantro, served with rice or warm pita bread.
Fragrant basmati rice and green peas topped with a slow-cooked lamb shank, served with a side of cooling yogurt or fresh salad.
A traditional Middle Eastern breakfast assortment featuring creamy labneh, green zaatar, and premium olives.
Crispy ground beef and bulgur shell stuffed with seasoned beef and caramelized onions.
Potato and bulgur shell stuffed with spiced potatoes, fresh cilantro, and caramelized onions.
Four fluffy, crunchy chickpea patties, freshly fried and served with a side of signature tahini sauce.
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, tomatoes, and parsley, also known as Yalanji.
Mom's signature creamy labneh drizzled with olive oil and dried mint, served with fresh pita bread.
Juicy oven-cooked chicken shawarma served with your choice of crunchy fries or rice, fresh salad, garlic sauce, and hummus.
Crispy golden fries loaded with savory chicken shawarma, generously drizzled with creamy tahini and garlic sauce.
Two pita pockets stuffed with garlic or hummus, pickles, fresh salad, crunchy fries, and your choice of falafel or chicken shawarma with tahini and Zezafoun dressing.
Four slices of perfectly grilled halloumi cheese garnished with a touch of fresh parsley.
A delicious mix of akawi and mozzarella cheese with parsley and black seeds wrapped in homemade pastry dough.
Tender beef marinated in traditional Syrian sujuk spices, wrapped in homemade pastry dough and baked to perfection.
Fluffy, perfectly cooked traditional white basmati rice.
Refreshing homemade chilled apricot beverage infused with fragrant orange blossom water.
Traditional sweet chilled beverage made from dates and rosewater, topped with crushed almonds.
Aromatic beverage crafted from fragrant rosewater and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
100% pure pressed pomegranate juice with a naturally sweet and tart profile.
Freshly blended homemade lemonade infused with cooling garden mint.
Traditional savory chilled yogurt drink blended with mint, garlic, salt, and water.
Fruit-infused refreshment featuring pomegranate, strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, lychee, and suspended chia seeds.
Chilled premium sparkling mineral water.
Refreshing and sweet fruit-flavored soda.
Selection of classic assorted carbonated soft drinks.
Traditional authentic Syrian coffee brewed with aromatic cardamom.
Black tea boiled with sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom. Available hot or iced.
Rich cappuccino crafted with authentic Syrian coffee and freshly ground cardamom.
Spiced milk tea brewed with your choice of available aromatic spices. Can also be served iced.
Rich espresso combined with hot water for a smooth black coffee experience.
Rich, bold, and concentrated single shot of espresso.
Smooth espresso blended with velvety steamed milk.
Classic Italian-style cappuccino with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and rich foam.
Spiced black tea infused with aromatic spices and combined with steamed milk.
Soothing botanical herbal infusion prepared with velvety steamed milk.
Your choice of premium classic black or green tea.
Soothing, caffeine-free herbal tea selection brewed to perfection.
Choice of oat, almond, or soy plant-based milk substitute for your beverage.
Traditional moist semolina cake baked with roasted pistachios and soaked in sweet syrup.
Spiced apple walnut cake topped with cinnamon and a luscious creamy sugar glaze.
Homemade flaky baklawa pastry generously filled with extra crushed pistachios.
Traditional ice cream wrapped inside delicate Mediterranean cotton candy and showered with crushed pistachios.
Homemade kunafeh tart filled with rich kashta, drizzled with sugar syrup, orange blossom water, and pistachios.
Best seller kunafeh tart topped with fresh kashta, ice cream, airy cotton candy (ghazli), and pistachios.
Assorted sweet flaky pastry layered with nuts and honey syrup.
Traditional sesame-based sweet confection offering a rich, crumbly texture.
Crisp Syrian cookies topped generously with roasted sesame seeds and pistachios.
Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies finished with a single roasted pistachio.
A magnificent tasting platter featuring a hariseh square, apple cake slice, warbat pastry, ghuraybeh cookies, and barazek biscuits.
Nestled in Midtown Toronto, Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine offers an inviting, soul-warming culinary escape that transports diners straight to the heart of the Levant. Founded on family traditions, this women-owned gem features comforting Syrian recipes lovingly crafted by mother and daughters, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and profoundly authentic. The dining room exudes a cozy, unpretentious charm with a relaxed energy, making it an ideal destination for everything from a leisurely weekend brunch to an intimate dinner.
Portions at Zezafoun are remarkably generous, offering fantastic value for the quality of ingredients and scratch-made preparation. Most sharing mezza plates range from $10 to $15, while signature mains and platters sit comfortably between $18 and $37, making it easy to sample a wide array of comforting dishes without breaking the bank.
Because of its intimate size and soaring popularity, reservations are strongly recommended—especially for weekend brunch and dinner rushes. The menu boasts an impressive selection of naturally vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, ensuring every guest can experience the authentic hospitality and vibrant flavors of Syrian home cooking.
1991 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z8, Canada
55 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 1G8, Canada
2300 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4, Canada
150 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 3E2, Canada
2388 Yonge St Upper Level, Toronto, ON M4P 3J5, Canada
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Yes! Zezafoun offers an exceptional selection of authentic vegetarian and vegan dishes, including traditional falafel platters, silky hummus, mutabal, muhammara, yalanji, and mujadara.
Signature fan favorites include the sweet-and-tart Kabab Karaz, the classic chickpea Fatteh (Tisyeh), Molokia Chicken stew, and the extravagant Kunafeh Volcano dessert.
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, particularly for weekend brunch and evening dining, as the cozy dining room fills up quickly.
Appetizers and mezza plates generally range from $10 to $15, while hearty main platters and specialty dishes range between $18 and $37.
Yes, Zezafoun offers convenient takeout and delivery services so you can enjoy their comforting Syrian eats at home.
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