HENI se spécialise dans les traditions culinaires vibrantes du Moyen-Orient, en mettant l'accent sur les viandes grillées au charbon de bois et les saveurs libanaises authentiques. La préparation experte se concentre sur des brochettes assaisonnées, du houmous fraîchement préparé et une gamme de mezze traditionnels qui mettent en valeur des mélanges d'épices robustes et des ingrédients de haute qualité. La cuisine maintient une concentration sur une exécution cohérente, offrant des assiettes qui privilégient les profils fumés inhérents à la cuisson à flamme ouverte. La clientèle découvre un reflet direct des produits régionaux à travers des plats méticuleusement assemblés et des pains pétris à la main. Cet établissement équilibre la simplicité structurelle avec un engagement inébranlable envers les techniques de préparation levantines traditionnelles, assurant que l'essence du gril demeure le point central pour chaque visiteur.
Heni est largement reconnu comme une destination culinaire incontournable à Montréal, apprécié pour sa cuisine fusion moyen-orientale innovante et savoureuse, notamment ses menus dégustation hautement recommandés. Les clients vantent fréquemment la présentation artistique, la fraîcheur des produits et la sélection variée de vins uniques de haute qualité. Bien que l'atmosphère soit généralement décrite comme chaleureuse, branchée et accueillante, avec de nombreux convives soulignant un service exceptionnel et attentionné, certains visiteurs ont relevé des points à améliorer concernant le niveau sonore, le rapport entre la taille des portions et le prix, ainsi que des délais d'attente occasionnels. Malgré quelques expériences mitigées sur certains plats ou boissons, la majorité de la clientèle rapporte une expérience mémorable et exprime une forte volonté d'y retourner.
The tasting menu & the wine pairing were exquisite!! The food was imaginative, delicious, & beautifully presented, & the wine selection & pairing was one of the best I've ever had!! Plus, the service was excellent & the owner was extremely hospitable & very knowledgeably about middle eastern food, flavours, & wine!!
Beautiful setting, but underwhelming experience overall.
I had high hopes for this restaurant - the place is absolutely beautiful, with a lovely patio & friendly service. We ordered five à la carte items & the first two were truly excellent: the mosaïque of aubergines was delicious & the kibbeh nayeh was incredibly flavorful - a great start that really set expectations.
Unfortunately, the main dishes fell short. We shared the spicy fish & the kebab of the season. The'spicy' fish was simply a small salmon filet with a plain tahini sauce - not spicy at all &, at $32, it felt overpriced, especially in a place known for its elevated cuisine. The choice of fish & lack of depth in the dish was disappointing.
The kebab was the biggest letdown. What was served appeared to be two skewers with small pieces that looked & tasted like mushrooms. The new waitress first told us it was mushroom, then returned after checking with her colleague to say it was meat - but after trying it, it was clearly mushroom. We pointed this out again, but aside from a quick apology, there was no real acknowledgment or gesture to correct the issue. It was a frustrating moment, especially given the miscommunication & the price point.
We ended with the atayef, but again, it was disappointing - overly fried, oily, & stuffed with halloumi, which didn't balance well.
On a positive note, the wine list was interesting, & we did enjoy the glasses we had. I really wanted to love this place, & I'm all for supporting new restaurants - but unfortunately, the experience left us underwhelmed, especially for a first visit & at this price point.
Tried out Heni for date night & went with the tasting menu - such a great choice. Every course was thoughtful, delicious, & beautifully explained. They were also incredibly accommodating of my partner being pescatarian, with a planned replacement for each course that fit seamlessly into the experience. Amber's service & wine pairings were spot on, & her descriptions of each wine really added something special. Just an all-around fantastic night out. Thank you!!!
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I think it is ok, but not great if you are looking for a Mediterranean experience. We had tasting menu with alcohol pairings. Service is really great. Cocktails were not to my taste, wines were good, great selection of Lebanese wines which was really nice. Food was a little of a let down, I LOVE Mediterranean food, especially Lebanese & Syrian which have amazing flavours, but the one served at Heni was rather bland. It was still good, but not what I came for. Would recommend for 5a7 style dinner but there are definitely better options for an actual Mediterranean experience.
Everything about this spot was amazing. The wine. The food. The service. Such an incredible experience. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing, 100% recommended if you're tempted.
Definitely one of the best additions to the neighbourhood in a while. The tasting menu was impressive, the wine was amazing, & the dessert was stunning. Tens across the board.
Heni is a foodie paradise. This is Mediterranean food with a twist, where fresh ingredients from local Québec farms are used in place of imported products to create new taste experiences. The result is an amazing fusion of the fresh & the exotic. Topping it all off, the wine pairing was one of the best we've had in a long while. We hope to be back soon.
