Farooj Abo Alabed
Des saveurs libanaises authentiques et un poulet parfaitement préparé au cœur de Laval.
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Afficher toutsandwich(22) chicken(21) recommend(12) sauce(11) clean(9) quality(8) highly recommend(7) grilled(6) chef(6) authentic(5) fresh(5) juicy(5)The food was excellent but need some work on the service. But the main issue is the quantity really small sandwich & 12 fries for 23$ i mean i know the quality is there but got to be a little more generous
I've visited this place several times since they opened & unfortunately the wait times to get your order are simply ridiculous.
Let me start with the positive: the sandwiches are spectacular. They're the only reason I kept coming back & giving this place multiple chances. However, great food can only make up for poor service for so long. If the service doesn't improve, definitely i will won't be returning.
My first visit was during a busy period, so I was willing to be understanding. However, it still took nearly 50 min to receive 4 chicken sandwiches.
On my second visit, the restaurant was only moderately busy, yet it took 45 min to get two sandwiches.
For my third visit, I called ahead for pickup *25 minutes before arriving* but I still had to wait an additional 10 min on the store for 3 chicken sandwiches.
The fourth visit was my last. I placed a pickup order **30 minutes in advance** for three sandwiches & once again, had to wait another 10 min after arriving.
After several visits, it became clear that the problem isn't the food-it's the organization. Watching the staff work, everything seemed chaotic & poorly coordinated. These aren't overly complex sandwiches to prepare, especially when the chicken is already done & ready to be assembled in the pita & finished on the charcoal grill.
This kind of delay will eventually drive customers elsewhere, am one them. There are plenty of similar restaurants nearby, including long-established places like this place, where customers can get quality food without spending nearly an hour waiting for a few sandwiches.
I genuinely wish this new business success because the food is excellent but at the end of the day, you got to experience the whole thing & it's simply not worth spending 45-60 minutes waiting for 3-4 sandwiches. Great food brings customers in, but efficient service is what keeps them coming back.
Outstanding sandwiches, but extremely slow & disorganized service makes the overall experience frustrating.
As a Vietnamese person, I can't claim to be an expert on authentic Lebanese food, especially since so many places offer fusion or Westernized versions.
I noticed some reviews mentioning the wait time, but I think we have become so accustomed to everything being fast that we sometimes forget quality food takes time. Especially flavourful, charcoal-grilled meat.
While waiting, we had the pleasure of speaking with Lebanese customers who came all the way from Brossard. They told us the food tasted very close to home, even to what they have eaten in Lebanon, which was very reassuring.
We ordered the musahab sandwich & the kebab sandwich. Both were delicious, although the musahab was my personal favourite. For anyone who enjoys spicy food, ask for the spicy sauce. It adds the perfect kick without overpowering the flavours.
We were there at 2:30 PM & it was busy. We left at 4:00 & the line got even longer. It is a little far from where I live, but honestly, this place is worth the detour.
Great job to the entire team!
The food quality is excellent, & the whole chicken is a standout dish. However, there are a few areas that could be improved to enhance the overall customer experience. Specifically, the portion sizes-particularly the fries-feel disproportionate to the higher pricing. Additionally, proactively including extra garlic sauce with orders, rather than requiring customers to request it, would be a welcome touch. Ultimately, I deducted two stars due to these concerns regarding overall value & portion generosity.
I tried Abo Alabed for the first time yesterday. To be honest, I wasn't expecting it to be this good because the reviews were a bit mixed. We ordered the regular & spicy musahab sandwiches along with a whole grilled chicken, & everything was absolutely delicious.
We enjoyed it so much that we went back again today & ordered the same thing. The grilled chicken was tender, juicy, & full of flavor-not dry at all. It was perfectly seasoned without being overpowering.
The musahab sandwich was amazing. The balance between the garlic sauce & the chicken was just right, & every bite was fresh & flavorful.
I also have to mention how incredibly clean the restaurant was. It honestly reminded me of being back home, both in terms of the cleanliness & the quality of the food.
Definitely a 10/10. I'll definitely be coming back!
Everything was fantastic! The flavors the quality was spot on. Great atmosphere & great people. Shout out to chef Hussain! Checkout out full review on instagram or tiktok!
If you're looking for authentic, delicious Lebanese food, this place is absolutely worth the visit. The sandwiches were packed with flavor, the meat was fresh & juicy, the hummus was excellent, & even the fries were seasoned perfectly. Everything tasted homemade & prepared with care.
One thing people need to understand before leaving a negative review: this restaurant is EXTREMELY busy, especially on weekends & during peak hours. Wait times of 20 to 40 minutes, & sometimes even longer, are completely normal when there's a lineup out the door. If you can clearly see dozens of people waiting ahead of you, simple math tells you the kitchen can only work so fast.
A longer wait does not mean the food is bad. In fact, it's often the opposite. Great restaurants attract crowds. Judging the quality of the food based solely on wait time isn't really fair, especially when the volume of customers is obvious from the moment you walk in.
The staff worked hard, the food was fantastic, & the restaurant was packed for a reason. Be patient, enjoy the experience, & you'll understand why so many people keep coming back. Highly recommended! 👌🔥🌯🇱🇧
'The food was very good, especially the chich grilled sandwich. The chicken was flavorful, juicy, & freshly prepared. The staff were friendly & the restaurant was clean. The only downside was the wait time - it took about 35 minutes to get my sandwich, which felt a bit long. That said, the quality of the food made up for it. Overall, a good experience & I would come back again.'
Amazing experience overall. The service was excellent, the staff was welcoming & attentive, & everything was handled professionally from start to finish. You can really tell they care about quality & customer satisfaction. The waiting time can be a little long, but it's absolutely worth it. I highly recommend this place & would definitely come back again!
Used to eat in this restaurant when I was in Kuwait, after years of moving to Canada .. what a pleasure to have you here .. same amazing quality, incredible taste & exceptional atmosphere. God bless you