Oncoal Halal Restaurant

really nice staff and good Mandi place with really nice floor seating. The chicken and lamb were cooked so well and very tender. Highly recommend for authentic Yemeni food.

First off, "On Coal" offers an exceptional array of authentic Yemeni dishes, including kabsa, grilled chicken, and mandi, earning it a five-star rating for the food alone. The Arabic decor and traditional seating are incredibly appealing and provide a rich cultural dining experience. The quality of the food is a rare find in Canada, making this restaurant stand out as a newly discovered gem.Serving traditional foods with such high quality in an inviting environment is an accomplishment worthy of praise. I highly recommend "On Coal" to anyone looking for an authentic Yemeni dining experience

The best mandi I've ever tasted in Canada! I've tried various places in Kitchener and Scarborough, but this one is truly the best. Their shawai mandi is exceptional, and the regular mandi is also incredibly flavorful and delicious. Plus, the prices are very reasonable, with dishes costing just $12. The service is great, the place is clean, and there's plenty of parking available. Highly recommended!

I came from Ottawa to visit my friend, and they invited me to dinner at this restaurant. Honestly, it was an amazing choice! The food was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly, with an authentic Mandi flavor. We tried both the chicken and meat, and they were incredible. The portions were very generous and reasonably priced—we were six people, and we could barely finish the dish! After dinner, we ordered dessert—Masoub—and it was spot on, 100% authentic. They also have Adani or Karak tea, and you shouldn’t leave without trying it! It’s rich with the perfect blend of Karak spices and pairs beautifully with the dessert. I also want to thank the staff for their amazing service—so friendly and polite. Special thanks to Abu Baker, who went above and beyond for us. Whatever we needed, he brought it with a big smile. This was truly a memorable experience, and I’d highly recommend this place to anyone!

A few friends and I recently visited on coal through a recommendation I received recently. And WOW what an experience, the interior was so nice and very well themed , they had traditional ground areas to eat, prayer areas, and plenty of tables! Each table had a plastic wrap that you can eat on, super unique (first restaurant I've been to like this). Service was SUPER fast, they finished making our food in less than 15 minutes. We were a group of 5 and ordered the "Double mix lamb and chicken mandi", it was amazing! Lamb and chicken were so tender, and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly and well seasoned, they are so generous with their portions, that we had 2 take out containers full of rice afterwards. We also got 5 cans of pop, and in total it cost us about 20 dollars per person, so much value! Employees were super kind, and were more than happy in providing us extra sauces at no extra charge. I will definitely be coming back here regularly, really excited to try out other dishes they have. This is the perfect place for big groups who like sharing their meals, definitely a Waterloo gem. . Do yourself a favor and visit! Overall review 9/10 Well done!

Best Mandi ever so far in Canada! I ordered half chicken and lamb. Chicken was super crispy on the outside and extremely juicy and tender on the inside. Lamb was melting in mouth. Amazing authentic mandi experience!! recommended!!

Most authentic Yemeni Mandi in Canada. 10/10 food and service

Mashallah is one of the best tastes in Ontario, not in GTA. Ontario is the best mandi ever as we used to have in Arab land. The owner Abu bakar is a very friendly and very welcoming person thanks. We will keep coming back & again. We enjoyed our dinner. Yummy mandi lamb and chicken.