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| - I did not expect to find the best wings in the Valley at Rania's. However, enticed by the happy hour special, I was lucky enough to find them here. They are marinated for 72 hours and treated to what they call a "hot curry" sauce, but these wings are surprisingly close to their Buffalo cousins. The unique white dipping sauce is a nice departure from ranch and bleu cheese.
Order the chicken samosas for a appetizing concentration of the savory Afghani-Mediterranean flavors Rania's showcases with their menu items. However, be warned that they can spoil light appetites, because they are filling and you won't be able to stop eating them until your plate is clean.
We both ordered kebab platters, shrimp and seasoned, ground and formed beef (as opposed to meat chunks, which is also an option). We were recommended the spinach rice and the naan to round out the platter by Rich, our excellent server (more on him below). They were perfect accompaniments to a stellar recommendation. Get the beef for all-out flavor and the shrimp for lighter meal.
The best part of the experience was our server, Rich. My other reviews are always ragging on poorly paced meals. However, not only did Rich pull off the timing flawlessly, he confirmed that he would do as much right after he took our orders. That's how it's done, folks. By doing so he showed courtesy and respect for what we wanted and effectively communicated that gesture. Rich is only there on weekends, so make sure you get here on Saturday or Sunday to experience $200 per person service on a $40.00 meal. What a class act!
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