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| - Definitely the best Mediterranean food we've had in Pittsburgh so far. The restaurant is small and nestled into the busy area around Forbes Ave. near the Pitt campus. The owner was just on his way out the door (his employee was taking over), but he made a point to chat with us and to talk with us about his kids and our baby (who we brought with us). He was friendly and personable.
We ordered a gyro sandwich and a falafel platter. The gyro was perfect: plenty of succulent lamb, fresh cucumber, tzatziki, romaine lettuce, and tomato. The ingredients tasted fresh and the tzatziki had a nice sharpness to it. The falafel platter included a few patties split on top of rice, a small Middle Eastern salad, two pitas, and fresh hummus. Although I had heard the falafel here was awesome, I found it to be very good, but not great. It wasn't quite as spicy or crisp as some I've had in town, like Aladdin's. And I would have liked a bit more falafel on the plate (the rice dominated). Nevertheless, the falafel platter was quite satisfying and we ate the whole thing!
We saw a fresh pan of baklava on the counter and couldn't pass up the opportunity. For just $1.50, we got a good chunk of baklava, and it was the best I've ever had! The phyllo dough was light and fresh, the nutty filling was soft and delicious, and there was a perfect amount of honey (some I've had are much too sweet). Needless to say I suspect I'll get baklava every time I go back!
All told, a very enjoyable and cheap dinner.
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