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The waitress explained to us that Shishilx's most loved item was ground beef kebob. Since there were two of us, she recommended us to order a Royal Dinner for 2 that came with ground beef kebob, veal tenderloin kebob and grilled chicken kebob, so we got to try many things. We gladly complied. All the kebob was fully marinated. Layers of flavours were infused deep in the meat. So much tender meat and nothing was too oily or fatty. For meat lovers, this is meat heaven. For sides, we opted for balsamic rice. I didn't know balsamic rice could be so soft. I asked our waitress how they made the rice so soft. She said it was a long process that included multiples steps. Sorry, I can't reveal the recipe here, but I am so trying it at home. Last but not least, the portion was big. We packed half the meal home.
We have the distinct feeling that Shishlix is an authentic Iranian restaurant. Because other the waitress and the floor manager, I didn't hear anyone else speaking in English during the whole evening. There was a DJ and a singer on stage providing live entertainment. They spoke and sang in Iranian? Persian? I don't know; just not English. And all other customers seemed to understand what they said.
I think I am lucky to have experienced an authentic Iranian meal, with live Iranian music and dancing, right in Richmond Hill. How I love the multiculturalism of Canada!
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