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| - Just the smell of grilled meat alone will pull you into Le Kebab Grill.
My coworker and I walked in on a Friday night and found the place crowded, but still with plenty of tables to accommodate the many parties that were waiting to be seated. Our waitress for the night was Ketty who has to be one of the nicest waitresses we have ever met. She was so meticulous when it came to explaining the menu, especially when we had some questions about the items. She came by often to check on us, always polite and always asking us if we needed anything. At one point, my coworker had a question about what vegetable his soup was made out of and she quickly went into the kitchen to ask the chef before coming out and explaining to us what it was. Just Ketty's service alone deserves five stars.
But I'm happy to report that the food at Le Kebab Grill is worth boasting about as well. Before we had even got a chance to order food, Ketty brought out a complimentary platter of two falafels, hummus, pita bread, and house chips. There was so much food! Even though there was plenty to have as a starter, my coworker and I also got the combination platter with falafels (so good we had to order more), labaneh (a yogurt cheese to eat with pita bread), and stuffed grape leaves. The yalanji was super light to have and definitely helped us meet our daily vegetables serving for the day. The labaneh complimented the hummus well, especially with the soft pita bread.
Even though I was already quite full, I still ordered the gyro plate that consisted of thinly sliced and grilled lamb and beef with a side of tzatziki sauce as well as a side of lentil soup. The lamb and beef were combined into lightly grilled slices of meat that reminded me a lot of bacon without all the fat. I loved eating it with the pita bread and the tzatziki sauce that added a touch of tang and creaminess.
As for the soup, I've never had lentil soup before so I didn't really know what to expect. I wasn't too fond of the puree-like texture and there was a slight bitter aftertaste. However, I could definitely taste the fresh ingredients and the soup was delightfully light.
Good food and phenomenal service from Ketty easily made Le Kebab Grill one of the most memorable spots for dinner for my stay here in North Carolina. The food was flavorful, the portions were gigantic, and the service was absolutely welcoming.
Let's go back!
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