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| - This place is a hidden gem! I was looking for byob places in Laval, and came across Nazareth, specializing in middle eastern food. The decor is simple and clean - dark wood tables, banquets against the walls, and photos and artwork on the walls. Many dishes come with the salad bar - which is awesome! This is not your typical salad bar - there was fattoush,tabbouleh (refreshing but a little salty), cucumber salad, possibly the best babaganoush I've ever had, pickled turnips, olives, tomato-based slaw, and more. Everything was great. We were brought piping hot fresh pitas (house-made!) and delicious and smooth hummous.
Our waitress was pleasant and funny, and recommended the Nazareth chicken ($11), which she said was delicious. It was! Mildly sweet and incredibly juicy. At our table was also the shish taouk plate ($9.50), kafta plate ($11), and filet mignon brochette plate ($13). Everything was very good - the kafta was flavouful and packed with crispy pieces of onion and fresh parsley, and the filet was nicely cooked, though there was a little grizzle. There was a bit of confusion with the orders in terms of ordering half rice/potatoes and only receiving potatoes, but the rice was good so I didn't mind. The value/quantity/quality ratio is pretty hard to beat - I wish I knew about his place earlier!
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