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Baba Geddo
Categories: Restaurants Mediterranean Restaurants Halal Mediterranean, Halal [Edit]
67 Duncan StToronto, ON M5V 2C5
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
(416) 901-4336
3 reviews for Baba Geddo
3 reviews in English
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Review from Ayngelina B.
Toronto, ON
2/21/2012
After being underwhelmed by Healthy Greek's chicken gyro I decided to walk around the corner and I am so happy I made the decision.
ATMOSPHERE: The place is small with only a few tables, fortunately I live in the area and was just looking for take-out anyway.
SELECTION: This place is kind of crazy, they sell a million different mediterranean items and then also Mexican. I questioned whether it was good or not and apparently the owners have Mexican friends who live close and suggested since they had most of the ingredients already there they should expand.
To prove quality they gave me some fresh guacamole and salsa to try.
SERVICE: I was so overwhelmed at how nice these people are. I was staring blankly at the menu board and the woman told me I could basically have whatever I wanted as a combo and they'd figure it out. I ordered a chicken pita and salad for $7.99 and when I mentioned I liked falafel she gave me one to try and said they make it fresh, not from a mix. It tasted exactly like the ones I had in Jordan. I will definitely be back,
FOOD: This will likely become my go-to place for take-out, there is so much selection, they emphasize freshness and are so friendly I can't help but choose them over others in the neighborhood. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
6/28/2011 6 photos
Koshari ($5.99) ?? Egyptian National Dish?
My first experience with Koshari at Baba Geddo was such a confusing experience..
Baba Geddo already made me confused..since this small takeout place really has 3 business names: Baba Geddo, Quick Pita and Mr. Burrito.....
Koshari is one of the most popular, inexpensive dishes in Egypt.. the main ingredients are rice, brown lentils, chickpeas, a spicy garlicky tomato sauce (thinks Tabasco) and macaroni? Macaroni?? topped with fried onion as a garnish.
After doing some search, I found out that Koshari is really a vegetarian/vegan dish and it is considered a meal that is inexpensive yet filling... oh now I know I was on another cheap date! :)
BTW, the interior of Baba Geddo was really hot and stuffy on this particular summer afternoon... I felt like I am eating in Cairo... sunny and hot and stuffy! How more authentic can this experience be!! -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
7/2/2011 1 photo
I have minimal experience of Egyptian cuisine.
My only encounter was an Egyptian Canadian Fusion....
MUMMY Dogs
Not sure what that is?
Ask the Pillsbury Doughboy.
Koshari($5.99) on the other hand wasn't Fusion but purebred Egyptian(?)
Appearance seems quite cultural diverse if you ask me.
Fried Onion - From German Spaetzle
Macaroni - From Italian Pasta
Visually - From Hong Kong Salamander Baked Pasta
Spicy, carby, saucy, ricey, macarony. Complete protein meal maybe(?)
Might not be perfectly cooked al dente(come on, its a take-out place), but provides Energy, Blood Sugar & Serotonin.
Other words, it'll keep you happy satisfied. :D
Btw, It's NOT an Egyptian resto/store but just a take-out Burrito/Shawarma place with an Egyptian dish or two.Listed in: Middle East Scoops
