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| - Pleasantly surprised! I discovered Alihan's while visiting Pittsburgh for work, and walking around downtown looking for a good lunch spot. I love Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine, and this place caught my eye. As I got closer to the entrance, there was a lunch menu posted which incuded 6 lunch specials for $10 each. There are several meat options to include chicken, lamb, beef, there is also a vegetarian option. I opted for the Chicken Shish which was accompanied with my choice of wheat bulgur, fries or rice. I opted for the bulgur. My choice of soft drink was also included in the special. There was a longer wait for the food than I anticipated, maybe 20 minutes, but once the food arrived, I determined it was well worth the wait. My meal consisted of 3 large chunks of grilled, well seasoned chicken, placed between 2 halves of delicious flatbread, with a side of shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and grilled bell pepper strips. There was a generous portion of wheat bulgur, which was positively yummy. I didn't know what to expect, whether the side dish would be hot, cold, seasoned etc. The dish was served warm with an assortment of veggies and seasoned nicely. The bulgur was great accompaniment to the other components of the meal. There was also a side of house made tzatiki sauce. This was a very good meal and a great value for just $10. I would definitely return for lunch and would also like to try the more expansive dinner menu, as well.
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