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| - This is the third Pita Jungle in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area I have been to. It is quite new and everything was clean and bright.
We went last night, a Friday night, at around 6:30 pm. There was a short wait for the two of us, but probably only 5 minutes. There were loads of families with children there, which I do like to see. The atmosphere was rather loud, but it suits the time of day. I've also been here in the afternoon and it was quieter.
I really enjoy Pita Jungle's food. Although I didn't have the hummus this go round, I like it. Last night I tried two specials, the coconut curry soup and a couscous salad. As to the gentleman who ordered a beer and the soup and didn't like it, I think that might be because the soup has a delicate flavor and beer would likely make it impossible to taste. It reminded me of a lovely corn chowder made in a vegetable broth base with curry and light coconut flavor. The chunks in the soup included garbanzo beans and red pepper. I thought it was delicious.
The salads here are always large. Unless you have an enormous appetite, expect to leave some on the plate. The couscous salad was made with spinach, parsley, red pepper, tomatoes, pineapple and many other things I've probably forgotten. I found the pineapple a bit overwhelming in the salad. I wanted more parsley because it goes so well with this salad.
My husband ordered the gyro and ate it all, I didn't hear any complaints.
The hostess was friendly and our waitress did a good job. In the span of our meal (I think we were in and out of there in 30 minutes) she refilled the water glasses three times, checked on the bowl of soup that didn't come out with the rest of the order and brought us our check. Everyone working there was dressed in a trendy style, but I think it adds to the atmosphere.
We will definitely eat here again - probably with our kids next time.
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