How do you rectify a situation that's obviously a mistake? I'm hoping my fellow Americans can find the answer to that on November 8.
I should have read up on it, but didn't. Comfortable with my knowledge of Middle Eastern cuisines and having faith in Montreal's amazing history of multiculturalism, I didn't sweat the details. I only looked briefly in the direction of the orange colored dish with Shish Taouk written as the descriptor. Had I paid enough attention, I would have realized that it's Chicken Shawarma, not Shish Taouk. I have no idea why Montrealers have allowed this error to persist: Chicken Shawarma is definitely not the same as Shish Taouk. Why do people confuse the two candidates for selection as the same? Facts matter ;)
In this case, thankfully, the stakes weren't high. The trio set me back by a mere 8CAD. And, while I didn't think much of the chicken pita, the garlic potatoes were outstanding. Highly recommended. Also, I thought the Baklava had great texture, even if it tasted average.
Boustan is smack dab in the middle of tourist central, the prices are fantastic for the location, and it's a great value if you're in the area. But, it's just not destination dining. It's disappointing to see this as the first name come up in a search for Shish Taouk in Montreal. I realize now that "they" meant Shawarma, but just didn't know any better...