I can't believe its taken me this long to review this place.
I'm going to keep this brief:
Don't let the strip mall scare you, they serve THE finest middle eastern food in Madison at prices that make it a true value. Mediterranean Cafe ranks as one of the best in Madison but Shish's menu is more extensive and more 'high end' (ie salmon, meats, etc).
The service is family-oriented and the space inside that ugly strip mall will pleasantly surprise you. Music is authentic as well.