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Ok folks so on a nicer days decided to walk to Rayah. I have lower expectations for Moroccan food in Toronto and save it for my trips to Ottawa (Gatineau spot I tried last visit is decent)
This one hasn’t improved that opinion. The service while courteous has growing pains. We arrived not knowing what to expect as opening hours also include the cafe so it says 8 am-10 pm. They mentioned the kitchen isn’t open get so we have to wait a few min fine I guess. The setup is pleasant though I didn’t realize has a lot of seating in the back. Some things aren’t pleasant such as flies in the front dining area which is enclosed.
We got the dip trio and I went for the lamb tajine (oddly was first told that it might be sold out even though the kitchen had just opened) and friend ordered the chicken cordon blu.
We were offered a bread before the meal that I didn’t try as the bakery items looked meh.
Dips trio oh boy small portions and with such a lack of seasoning that I would say baby food anyone!
The tajine didn’t improve my opinion much either. I would describe it as lamb meatloaf topped with prunes and apricot. Completely unexpected level of bland taste which I would equate to cafeteria level. Side of potato are ok but otherwise not one expects.
Friend’s chicken cordon blu got poor feedback as well. Comment being that this might as well be from a frozen box.
Oh boy the odd thing is they might do well in this area IMO!
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I’m really sad to hear this. I was hoping that room would get its groove back.
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Well I don’t visit this area much so don’t recall what was here before. The place especially the seating in the back was packed (maybe the cafe customers?)
As I mentioned they might do well in this area where I feel the focus is on other characteristics such as ambiance , neighborhood spot etc. And not the food itself.
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