Basha (or Pasha, in French) is a Turkish word (Bashaw) of Persian origin (Padshah or Padeshah) which means Lord. The Turks used to use it to signify a high rank in the political system of the Ottoman Empire which is typically granted to governors or generals. Pasha was also an honorific title, the equivalent of "sir". The title seems, originally, exclusively destined for military commanders, but later it was used to distinguish any senior official or any person that the court decided to honor.
Thus, this is how each customer is regarded at Basha restaurants.
Overall, reviews describe Basha as a place with generous portions, fresh salads, and flavorful options like well seasoned chicken, delicious falafel, and great shish taouk; many diners praise the crispy potatoes with garlic mayo and the pita, and note fast, friendly service and reliable delivery; some opinions mention a decline in quality and cleanliness, with occasional meat portions feeling light and concerns about food handling and temperature, while others praise the staff for going above and beyond and recommend the restaurant for its consistency and value.
Excellente place ! Portions généreuses, poulet bien assaisonné & goûteux. Gros point pour les patates : enfin des patates bien assaisonnées, pas fades comme ailleurs 🔥 Je vais revenir !
This Basha is great, thankfully was introduced to it by my partner & since I've been wanting to eat less meat these days, I ended up trying their falafel. The best falafel hands down, compliments the shawarma beautifully & I dont think I'll order anything else moving forward.
Pareil .Pour moi.quand ses la dame qui me prépare mon lunch .Pas beaucoup viande .Trop de salade & sauce a ail presque rien .... Mes le monsieur wow il en mes de la viande & sauce .... prochaine fois que j'y vais sy ses la dame je m'en vais ..
Plenty of salads to choose, & always fresh, the dipped fried potatoes are the best with a touch of theirs garlic mayo!
Plein the options des salades, toujours frais, Ses pommes de terre frites avec sa sauce à l'ail sont simplement délicieuses!
Très bon. Excellent service client. Livraison gratuite rapide & super personnelles courtois même le propriétaire merci je vous recommande vivement 🙂. Grande poutine aux poulets shish taouk avec patates à l'ail plus pain pita & j'ai demandé sauce à l'ail à côté hummmm 😋❤?💋. Excellent pour tout. Produits frais services exceptionnels livraison gratuite rapide. Je vous recommande essayer la poutine il y a 3 choix. 🤩🥰
Je sais pas il se passe quoi depuis ces derniers temps mais leur poulet est rendu dégeu, plein de peau, ils m'ont servis un mélange de morceaux mal cuits & de morceaux brulés...
Dec 9, 2025
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The Basha-team went above & beyond to make my visit truly memorable. They prepared what I named special double mix-taouk which was both thoughtful & delicious. The service was exceptional-attentive, warm, & professional. I am sincerely grateful for their outstanding hospitality & highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for excellent food & service.
