Haha.. that's exactly what I thought when I got the platter from Mr Shawarma. Oh well, if poo tasted like that, nobody would ever go hungry! :O
On a related note, if you get a chance to try the Persian "Koobideh" (Koobideh) you'll find that any resemblance to poo is instantly forgotten because of its exquisite taste!
I've always been turned off by kofta - one of my friends made the comment that they look like pieces of poo and I haven't been able to get over it. LOL!
The kofta were cooked on long metal skewers while I waited (15 minutes over open flames). But when I ate them I found they didn't have great flavour and had a sort of rubbery texture. The rest of the meal plate was extra delicious though, so I didn't mind. In addition to what's in the photo, it comes with a pita and a little cup of hummus.
This platter would be incredible with beef shawarma instead of kofta. Next time!
Best kofte in town! I always make the extra effort to end up at this shawarma place for their kofta. Soooo delicious. It take 10-15 to make usually because they make it fresh to order but its well worth the wait!
Also good are there bbq chicken meal. For 20 dollars you get a entire bbq chicken, rice, potatoes, pita and fixings. Amazing.
Did I mention all the kabobs chicken and beef are amazing too?
I'm going to make a bold statement here: Best shawarma place in town. I know, I said it, I went there.
Juat as cheap as lean ground beef.And all the work is done.
They use Halal beef ... locally grown on grain and no antibiotics.
Just slide in a bamboo or metal skewer in each piece and BBQ.
Ohh ya !!
What a way to impress your firends when they come over for a BBQ or even better yet... take a tray to a BBQ party... surely you will be the only one with kofta.
Really good with tahini mixed with water, lemon juice and garlic (with a bit of salt).
The kofte here comes in little two-bite chewy nuggets of lamb and veal. They are super tasty and have a bit of a crust. The texture is spongier than other kofte-type dishes I've tried, but not in a bad way.
Ashley