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| - Wow, wow, wow! Delicious shawarmas and excellent service. I went to their Cross Av location for the lunch service. All of their meats--chicken, beef and lamb--are made fresh right in front of you. I was a bit baffled by the menu, as I was curious to try Middle Eastern food that day but didn't know where to start (never had it before). The servers and chef were very helpful and made me up a chicken shawarma that I won't forget anytime soon! The chicken was grilled to perfection, and the spice flavoring was just right: nothing too spicy nor too mild. The pita the shawarma came in was soft and chewy, the meat and vegetables layered one on top of the other.
And then, there was the falafels. Oh god, the falafels. I've had falafels in general before, but there's something about the way Chef's Door makes them which was just perfect. All it took was a simple slice of my fork, and I had a perfect, cohesive half. They don't "crumble" and fall apart like some poorly-made bread dishes do: these ones are made with great care and kitchen artistry. And the taste...I really don't have any words to describe it. Go in and try it for yourself!
The service, as was mentioned before, was excellent. Very friendly and enthusiastic staff who know the menu well. The service is also quick, yet accurate. I was there during the lunch rush, and I neither heard nor saw any complaints. Over 15 people were served in about 20 minutes. THAT is good service.
All of this food--which was generously portioned--came in at under 20$. What a treat! I'll be knocking on the Chef's Door again soon enough. Judging by how busy they were during the lunch service, so will other Oakvillians.
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