- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Coffee & Tea |
- All
Super Khorak
Categories: Restaurants Persian/Iranian Food Grocery Persian/Iranian, Grocery [Edit]
6125 Yonge StNorth York, ON M2M 3W8
(416) 221-7558
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
9 reviews for Super Khorak
9 reviews in English
-
Review from Edwin A.
12/12/2011
Breads as long as a coat, where one have it draped over your arm like dry cleaning is truly an amazing sight.
I had to try it, baked fresh it was thin, soft, and delicious without any aftertaste. I brought some home afterward to fashion with.
Khorak at least the bakery is Super Duper cool. -
Review from Elvis A.
This review covers two areas of this ethnic supermarket. Food stand and other stuff.
First for the food area there is a nice clean area with an open charcoal BBQ (the best way to BBQ IMO). The offer a variety if grilled items and some prepared hot foods which all looked decent.
I went for the combo # 6 as it has one chicken skewer and ground beef kebab. It comes with rice and a pop (total damage with taxes $10.16)
I went for this combo as I like dark meat for chicken and this one had the less seasoned ground beef kebab (though I like koobideh but the spice stays with you the next day if you know what I mean). It came with a grilled tomato and two kinds of rice (plain and saffron). Some raw onions and lime for cutting the spice on the meat. Also noteworthy is the availability of Sumac packs which goes well on grilled items. Good stuff here all for 10$ and it was better than the proper sit in restaurants I have tried. 4 stars here.
For dessert I picked a saffron pistachio ice cream sandwich from the store decent stuff (ice cream was very good) the wafers it came in were ho hum. My buddy tried some other ethnic desserts which were not that good. There are 3-4 tables which are not very clean and get busy real quick so I would recommend mainly doing takeaway.
Now for the main grocery area I am somewhat familiar with the items from this region and appreciated the good price of teas and the variety they carry. Other items were OK. The bread selection looked impressive and my buddy usually buys his stuff from here and commented that their fresh baked items are quite good.
Cheese selection was good as well. The produce section was not that great. I think I will need to explore this section when I am in this area next time. 3 Stars till the next trip. -
Review from waeza s.
Toronto, ON
11/30/2011
I've been to Super Khorak a couple of times with my friend who introduced me to the place. Their kebab combos are yummy and good value for the money. Even though we live in the downtown area, we occasionally make a trip up to North York to eat there when we want a lot of food for a good price and a change of scene. Their fava dill rice which is an option with the kebabs is also good, more rich and buttery than other persian places I have been to in Toronto, which can be good and bad.
Super Khorak is not a restaurant per say, but Toronto's oldest persian grocery store with a small hot section and seating at the front of the store. In the summer time they also open up their patio in the back which overlooks a parking lot... somehow it is still pleasant sitting there though.
One star off because I don't like their inside seating area ; / ... but all in all the food is tasty and it is fun to go there from time to time ; ) -
Review from Mehdi S.
North Vancouver, BC
4/22/2012
I usually shop from Super khorak and buy food from there. I've noticed that you have to be very careful with what they actually give you after you pay for it. Today, they missed including two of the items I paid for a take out. It happened once before to me as well. They seem a bit disorganized and under staffed. I called the management today and told him they missed two of items in my order. He simply said "Ok. thanks for letting us know!" and then he said good bye.
-
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
12/1/2010
In my attempt to learn Persian flavours I arrive to Khorak Grocery to complete my findings and research. My goal to conceptualize a Persian Fusion Dessert was complete but while I did my studies, I forgot one rule. Always start from the Market and see what is available and that is why I give myself an "F" because I F'd myself due to one major ingredient. Phyllo!
While their was an assortment of Pomegranate Syrups, Pistachios, Rose Water and Honey. I was not able to find Phyllo in their fridge as most of the handful of space was taken up by Yogurts. While I disappointed myself for not able to complete my Dessert for others. I was happy to discover the rest of the Grocery Market that is Khorak.
Barbari Persian Bread - As a few Men was in this semi-underground area with a large rotating oven. One makes the Dough into a large rectangular shape similar to Party-size Pizza Pizza. The next removes it and puts in on a rack for customers to choose.
Butcher Shop - Goat Head(Skinned) and Hoofs had my curiosity while there was more of the typical Cuts of Meat. Maybe my friends are more accepting of Goat since it's not a common house pet. Although I'm sure someones Grandparents probably had a pet Goat.
Dry Products - Don't for a second think Rosewater is all there is because there's way more than you can ever imagine. How they are used or how they taste is unfamiliar to me but I'm sure it can be added to many people's repertoire similar to the more common Flavoured Extracts.
Persian Sweets & Pastries - Cookies, Rice Puddings and Baklavas are once again standard however the Pistachio & Saffron Ice Cream Wafer Sandwiches in the fridge was what caught my eyes.
In-house Take-out Restaurant - There were a few Tables for dining in. The Food were all reasonable priced although not as good quality as Full Serve Persian Restaurants. There were Sandwiches as well which we saw someone purchase. Btw, be aware the Dining area and plastic utensils are not the cleanest.
Baqali Polo($7.99) includes Free Pop. Dill, Fava Beans blended into Saffron Rice, served with a Braised Lamb Shank. The Lamb Shank was on a warming tray in it's own braising liquid at the counter. Fall off the bone tender Lamb Shank. Flavour wise it was average.
Vaziri($7.99) includes Free Pop. I like Persian Grilled Ground Beef because it's flavoured well although this one was less juicy, I didn't mind it much as it was better than most Burger Patty in this town. The Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast was standard.Listed in: Middle East Scoops, I-ran for Persian Cuisine
-
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
12/4/2010 10 photos
OMG!! It is hard to believe that Super Khorak is open 24/7!!
Imagine in the middle of the night, you need to get some of those Persian sweets for someone dear or you just want to cook up some lamb (Chops, head & legs, whatever!)
There is this exciting vibes inside Super Khorak.. remind me of marketplaces in smaller villages... you got to see the bakers, the butchers and the cooks...
The hot food takeout is great value... $7.99 gave you tons of rice, meat and a can of pop! :) Taste wise is A-OK...
Super Khorak for sure is place to go if you want to have a taste of Persian food and their culture. -
Review from Bijan V.
3/7/2009
Great place for grabbing persian spices, groceries, goodies and take-out!
Usually when I come here it's to grab:
1) Paloodeh - a frozen rose water & noodle dessert, mix it with some fresh lemon juice and you have the PERFECT hot summer dessert
2) Pirashki - creme/mousse filled pastry, I don't really know how to explain it but it's quite possibly my favorite pastry ever
3) Cheap, Quick and tasty persian take-out.
4) Grab some freshly made Persian bread (called Barbari)
Give it a try if you're in the area!Listed in: Yonge Street!
-
Review from Payam Z.
3/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Super Khorak is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) Persian supermarkets in Toronto. The owners are very nice people and over the years the supermarket has become more spacious, organized and clean; a trend that is definitely appreciated by its many loyal customers.
Aside from the regular produce which you can find at most Persian stores (although it will probably be slightly fresher here), Khorak is very good for 3 things:
1. Bakery. The bakery is constantly dishing out fresh bread and giving the customers to pick a bread literally right out of the oven before it even gets packaged! The barbari is pretty good but I find Khorak's specialty to be the whole wheat taftoon! Try this large fajita like bread toasted with some bulgarian sheep cheese (also sold in the store) and you will not be sorry! You can also request a special order for pickup.
2. Butcher shop: Super khorak currently has a very good butcher and you will find a variety of fresh meat prepared in some popular (kabob cuts) and more traditional (kaleh pacheh) styles! Their saffron marinated chicken is tasty and well priced. I find the pre-marinated meats very handy whenever I'm running late in preparations for a BBQ
3. Special seasonal fruits: Gojeh Sabz (Persian sour plums: http://www.karoon.com/...) and Kharbozeh (Persian melon http://thegreatpersian...) are two examples of specialty fruit imported by Super Khorak ever since it was one of less than 5 Persian super markets in Toronto.
Overall a very consistent and clean Persian grocer. A good choice for non-Persians who might have some questions or have a hard time browsing other super markets. The takeout area is very standard and not really representative in my opinion. Furthermore, parking here will be a real pain! -
Review from Anna S.
North York, ON
8/19/2011
Excellent kebabs and well cooked rice and cheap too. Baklava is ok but not great. The bake fresh lavash onsite that looks and smells delicious.
