Decided to try Beirut after reading many reviews on it, and can only conclude that it's close to the top of the shawarma houses in the city. Most certainly I'm sick of being hyped up by high-level reviews and then being disappointed over and over again...
But at Beirut, it's different. Not only is the older woman at the front busy making fresh pitas, but upon talking to one of the servers, I was told that the owner tries to make the very best street food she can. As seems true of back home, she's therefore very exacting in the ingredients and combinations.
Other patrons said that they repeatedly come here for their pockets and full platters, which are, by the way, all large portions even when one asks for the small size.
Instead of roasting over a heat element or gas flame, just as back home they use charcoal to create a steady glowing heat.
The beef shawarma.
Fairly juicy morsels of beef mixed with hummus and all the other ingredients made for a best experience.
The fresh pocket was obviously fresh even though not right off the hot plate.
The aftertaste that lasted for about 2 hours was certainly good.
I will return to check out the chicken and beef platters, and try the donaire to see if it stacks up with others I've had.
If a first time goer, I suggest making the trip.
If not, then your returning footsteps will also tell the story...