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Prices are great. Tonight's special was LAMB SHANK with almond brown rice and braised vegetables for $10.95. Felt like a high end plate that could've cost $18.
The pick 4 veggie platter, also $10.95, had many options to choose from but our waiter allowed me a choice from the appetizer menu not even in the veggie listing. Very accommodating. The PATATAS HARRAS were perfectly crispy, but light on the garlic. However, do yourself a favor and add a side of GARLIC SAUCE. It is so lemony and amazingly delicious! I could've eaten it plain. It made everything even better. The HUMMUS was smooth and creamy with just the right amount of salt. And the best part is that it comes with a freshly baked poufy pita. The FALAFEL, while a bit softer on the inside than I usually prefer, had great exterior crunch and very good flavor. We also tried the FRIED CAULIFLOWER, which is tossed with tahini and nice, but next time I'll try Tabbouleh or their version of baba ghanoush for a little more flavorful options.
MANAKISH CHEESE AND ZAATAR was interesting and I'm glad I tried it, but it was a bit greasy and limp for my tastes.
I ended the meal with a PISTACHIO BAKLAVA, which is not made in house, but comes from the finest baklava bakery in the US (Shatila). I prefer Shatila's finger baklava, as it has more crunch than typical, but it was still a nice ending to the meal.
I wish that Kabab Je weren't so far from where I live because I'm going to be making the trek for this food often.
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