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| - Visited Amena for the 2nd time today. First time I tried a falafel plate with an order of lentil soup and was actually quite disappointed in most of the items I had with the exception of the falafel which I found to be a very tasty version. The lentil soup tasted medicinal to me and in all brutal honesty was the worst version I've had and for $4.95 I quite simply have no desire to ever order it again, though I would definitely give it another go if it came as a side to something else I ordered, but I don't see that as an option on their menu. This is a little frustrating for me because I love ordering lentil soup from EVERY Mediterranean restaurant I go to and don't really want to spend $20 each time to do it. AND IT'S ALL ABOUT ME.
This time I decided to flip the script and go with the combo plate which came with several of the aforementioned delicious falafel, a healthy serving of hummus, some Beef and Chicken Shawarma, a side salad, and one piece of pita for $13.99. Frustration point #2. REALLY? One piece of Pita? With the huge amount of hummus they provided with the combo plate I really expected several. For a comparison of my favorite Mediterranean choice, Hedary's provides 3-4 pieces of Pita for each and every lunch special ordered (and a choice of soup or salad to boot!) Mmmmm, hedary's lentil soup..... Okay sorry, back on track. For what it's worth, that one piece of Pita was fantastic. Fluffy, delicious, and perfect when dipped into the hummus (which I found to be a good version) or when used as a pocket for stuffing falafel and/or beef/chicken in it. I REALLY could have used a few more, particularly for $13.99. The beef and chicken shawarma had a really nice flavor from whatever marinade they are soaked in, though the meat did seem a little dry/overcooked. The side salad was neglected by me like a red-headed stepchild which is the norm and nothing against Amena.
Lastly I also ordered some of the homemade lemonade which I just saw Nelson mention is blended with mint. I actually would have liked something to mention this fact on either the menu board or when I ordered it because I think I would have much preferred it plain. It was decent even with it, but I'm not a big mint in drink guy.
On pure taste of the food I had today, I'd give it 4 stars as the Pita, Falafel, Hummus and Shawarma all hit the spot. Docking it down to a 3 based on the previous Lentil soup experience and for not being an overall good value in my opinion with the skimping of pita and pricey lentil soup. If only I were rich Amena, if only I were rich....
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