Inside Soufi's: Toronto's newest Syrian restaurant and cafe
Soufi’s is a Syrian kitchen on Queen West where the menu deals mainly in Manaeesh and Knaffeh.
Opened by the Soufi family, the cafe offers a casual atmosphere and counter service. The decor is contemporary and rich with patterned tiles and textures like raw brick and concrete punctuated by yellows and blues.
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The menu, illustrated on a chalkboard, lists Kanaffeh and Manaeesh while a self-serve fridge is stocked with drinks and dips like mutabbal (eggplant), hummus, tabouleh, and fattoush.
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The aforementioned Manaeesh (pizza-like flatbreads) is the main attraction and comes dressed in options like cheese, za’atar, labneh, halloumi, sujuk, egg and cheese, and muhammara (red pepper paste).
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Baked fresh and served hot from the oven, the flatbreads can be topped with add-ons like labneh, avocado, sliced tomato and/or cucumber.
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For dessert, Knaffeh, a cheese and phyllo pastry sprinkled with crush pistachios and soaked in syrup. Aside from the classic, Soufi’s also offers two versions made vegan; one simply substitutes that traditional soft white cheese for a dairy-free alternative, while the other, the Banoffeh, offers a playful spin on the English dessert featuring bananas and caramel.
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Soufi’s
Address: 676 Queen Street West, Toronto
Phone: 416-708-3173
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