3.5 Rating
I used to work very near here for a couple years, and never tried it during that time. I was back in the area again, and was craving shawarma. Was I missing anything all these years?
'On the rocks' seems to be the big thing the last couple years. It's not my absolute favourite, but sometimes I like to go for it. I asked if they could throw tomatoes on it, and the owner asked if I'd like them cooked into the rice as it was being heated. It was a nice gesture and turned out to work out quite well.
I love rice at Middle Eastern places with there's extra touches to it, such as lentils and fried onions (i.e. Lazeez). Here the rice was just plain. The chicken was pretty good, but nothing exceptional. I really liked the hot sauce. It was the perfect heat for me, so they could put a good amount on - giving me the great taste, and not making it OTT spicy. The garlic sauce was the weak point however, being far too much like Miracle Whip for my tastes.
An okay option in the area. That said, I think I saw a sign with Lazeez opening soon at a spot a few blocks up the road. They may want to find ways to bring a bit more flavour if they want to thrive in a increasingly competitive market.