OK. I am very happy now-- Shiraz Shish Kabob, a new Middle-Eastern restaurant here in Aggieland, is open and well worth a visit. They opened in early Dec 2008 in the unassuming, small former Quick-as-a-Flash building on Texas & Dominik and have kinks to work out, but the FOOD.. WOW, well-prepared and you can overlook anything else. You come to eat after all, right?
We tried one of several dishes: one ground beef, one beef steak, and one chicken. All tender, juicy, and very flavorful. The rice had just a hint of saffron, the flat bread made fresh, and the hummus, cucumber yoghurt (similar to raita in Indian cuisine), and tibuli were all very tasty.
They lacked on accomodation: we had a reasonable-sized party of four adults, one 3yr old, and one baby, but yet they couldn't offer a platter or basic staples for each and kabobs to share, and when the plates came out, there were no extra plates for sharing nor extra fork for the little one. When I was walking back and forth carrying trays for my bunch, noone nearby offered to help which I found a little off. Others behind the counter were very warm and helpful.
I think give it a few months and they may become more family friendly-- there's a good market for families wanting to expose their kiddos, and I will definitely be dragging mine in again often, well before Shiraz Shish Kabob gets a chance to adapt to accomodate such a party just to do my part to ensure they stay open for many years to come. (Plus, did I mention how delicious it all was!)
I'm thrilled to have them in town! :D
