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(251) 344-0260

This place is by my house, and I'm a huge fan of Middle Eastern food. Now, let me preface this by saying that I've lived and worked in and around Dearborn Michigan for a number of years. That city probably has the best Lebanese food in the country, so my expectations were low. I got a takeout - chicken shawarma plate with a small side of hummus. It wasn't particularly cheap, but I'm not afraid to spend a little money to try things out. First of all, this was not shawarma, which is a "shaved" meat. It was simply marinated chicken breast cut into large chunks served with a side of rice and vegetables. The chicken was tasty though lacking in spice. The veggies were particularly fresh, but the rice was woefully bland, which made me sad. I'm a big fan of the vermicelli and the buttery flavor of middle eastern rice. It had none of this, so I was content not to eat it. The hummus was a pleasant surprise. It was a bit thinner than you would expect, but that's OK. It hit all of the hallmarks of a good hummus, nice texture, not too flashy or over spiced. I've had hummus from places that taste like chili dogs, way too much cumin and mustard - sad. I wasn't expecting fresh baked bread, but it would have been nice. The interior seems a bit confused. There's a nice little area for hookah, which is cool (I was never a fan). And then there's a small pool table, which seems out of place. They sell alcohol, which is a nice addition for middle eastern cuisine. It was dead when I went in for the carry out and I talked to the owner who seemed very pleasant and informative. I was probably a bit harsh on this critique, but I will be going back to try the beef shawarma. The food is fresh and simple which is a plus, but the place seems a bit confused by what they're trying to accomplish here. The owner seems like he's trying to make a buck by any means necessary. I can't blame him for that.