Our Story

We were born and raised in Aleppo.

For centuries, Aleppo was the largest city in Syria and one of the most vibrant in the Levant. Before the war began in 2011, it was beautiful an eclectic mix of ancient architecture, lively markets, sacred temples, and streets glowing at night.

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Growing up, we never imagined we’d have to leave. But in 2012, our building was bombed. That day, we knew it was no longer safe. We had to go.

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We said goodbye to our families and left Aleppo. We spent four years in Istanbul, where our daughter Salli was born. But we were never truly settled. We weren’t allowed to stay in Turkey permanently, and deep down, we always knew we’d have to move on.

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In 2016, we came to Toronto through Canada’s private refugee sponsorship program.

We love Canada. It’s magical. We never imagined a place could be so full of warmth, kindness, and support.

Since arriving, a lot has changed. Our family has grown, we now have three wonderful children: two daughters and a son.

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One story we’ll never forget: just two days after our second daughter was born, we had a big food order scheduled. The date had been arranged long before we knew her due date. But my wife insisted on doing the cooking anyway. Two days after giving birth, she was back in the kitchen—and the food turned out amazing.

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Super Syrian Food started as a way to bring a piece of Aleppo to Toronto and the GTA. The meals we serve are the same ones our mothers made us growing up the ones that filled our homes with warmth and brought everyone to the table.

To us, food isn’t just food. It’s memory. It’s love, family, friendship, and culture.

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We’ve been honored and humbled to have our story featured in The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, Toronto Star, CBC Radio, and even in a short documentary with President’s Choice.

And in 2024, another milestone: I graduated from the University of Toronto, where I studied International Development a dream that felt out of reach when we first arrived.

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Super Syrian Food is more than just a business. It’s our story. It’s our way of sharing where we come from, who we are, and what matters most to us.

Try our food. Be part of our story. Be part of our family.