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| - Flaming Kabob, disguised as a former 5 & Diner, has been open at this location for a little over two years. Why, then, hasn't anyone reviewed it?
The staff was nice enough. The place was nearly empty at 1 pm on a Wednesday, yet service was remarkably slow. There were only two staff members in the front, but there were also only two other tables occupied while we were there.
I admit, after being spoiled with the wonderful Mediterranean cuisine of Fattoush, this place left me disappointed and yearning for my favorite little hole in the wall joint. There were seven of us, so we got to sample an array of what Flaming Kabob has to offer. Here's a run down:
Hits:
The Tabbouleh salad was tasty.
The rice, with golden raisins, was very moist and flavorful.
Chicken kabob was spot on.
The garlic sauce was good, but not as smooth as i've had other places.
Tasty iced tea. (garden variety)
Misses:
Baba ghanoush lacked flavor. Consistency was good.
Hummus could use more spice.
Falafel was overdone, almost to the point of being charred, yet soggy in the middle.
Spinach pie (spanakopita) was awful. Ricotta cheese and some odd spice that we couldn't name ruined this dish.
Chicken kofta was an odd texture. It's ground chicken, but there's something else about it....
Pitas came straight from a bag. Come on guys, can't you do any better?
And completely unrelated to the food.....the bathroom was out of toilet paper. Or seat covers. Or anything resembling a paper product that one might use after relieving themselves.
Final verdict: Don't waste your time or money. The prices are higher than many similar places- $8-9 for a lunch plate, the service is really slow, and it just isn't that good.
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