When I hear "kabob joint" I usually think of a hole in the wall with years of painted over walls, missing floor tiles and indifferent service. Pamier Kabob is something different. It's clean and well-decorated (dare I say, almost classy) and has quality customer service. I was impressed by my visit to this shop at Spadina and Adelaide.
Though I ordered my meal to go, it's quite splendid inside by kabob-shop standards. The floors are large-format porcelain tiles and there is stacked stone on the walls. There is PLENTY of seating here too, which makes it a reliable lunch spot for those working nearby.
There are a jaw-droppingly staggering amount of options. Can we get a nerd to do the math?[1] You can choose your protein (chicken, beef, lamb or fish) and your style of kabob. Most come with sides, and give you an option to add rice for a few bucks. I ordered the Shahi Lamb Kabob ($10.99) which comes with naan and salad. As a special bonus it also came with a spicy beef chaplee kabob -- like a round spicy burger. I devoured it with reckless abandon. I was impressed with how soft the afghani naan was and the meat was really flavourful and tender.
If I had restraint[2] and saved the rest for later, it would have doubled the value proposition of this place. As it is, it's still a great value for the quality of service and fare you'll get here. I shall return.
Obligatory Title Pun: KABOB'S your uncle.[3]
Menu Readability: Overwhelming. There are some 50 types of kebob to choose from.
Need to mention: I ordered lamb, but got a beef surprise with it. This is worth checking up on if you are particular about this kind of thing. (I am not.)
What this place teaches me about myself: I have no idea what "Pamier" means. It could mean "death to infidels" and I'd probably still eat here.
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[1] I suppose all you have to do is count.
[2] BWHAHAHAHA
[3] How exactly do you spell kabob? http://kebabsyouruncle.tumblr.com/