(My oriental kebab lunch: grilled mutton, lamb and chicken on a biyarni (Indian) rice, Iranian salad and Arabic bread)
One of the good deals of being in UAE is you get to taste authentic shawarmas, kebabs, and other one of a kind dishes. I had lunch in Alshuroque, an Iranian restaurant which serves different kebabs. I willingly tried and opted to start with an oriental mix. It was a delicious yet heavy meal. Much as I want to consume all of it, scrutinizing the pieces of the grilled meats, but it was filling enough that I thought my stomach was going to explode.
I actually can consume more than these. Remember my five-hour lunch? Since then I boastfully think I’ve now perfected the art of continuous eating and how to enjoy it without feeling bloated. But I think I gave up with this kebab because it’s not the usual stuff to me, that an oriental mix was too much. I could have just had any of chicken, lamb, or mutton kebab alone first. That’s a little psychology. Lesson learned.
To top it all, I am convinced I smell like kebab after this lunch. Now I can empathize with those smelly people whom I apologetically thought are not observing proper hygiene. See what too much spices can do.
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mordsith
I like shawarmas and kebabs. masarap na, busog ka pa agad! hehe.
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kg
grabe wits! ang sarap naman ng itsura nyan! i wanna eat a shawarma right now!
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upto6only
grabe lunch mo yan?
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kayni
i was thinking that’s one of biggest meat serving for a kebab i’ve seen. i love kebab. i love to eat beef kebab with yogurt or zatziki, but you’re right about the smell, you really end up smelling like beef after the meal.
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bw
that’s a very generous plate ! naglalaway ako ngayon. I love Arabic food big time š
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Photo Cache
mouth-watering spread; you are lucky to have all these choices.
love your blog a lot.
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Angeli
you were able to eat all that? wow! that’s like a talent. š
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Bem
looks very inviting to…gobble! naglaway tuloy ako sa shawarma. pinaglihihan ko yan when i was preggers kay chiko. pero ayaw ko yung ibang shawarma, gusto ko lang yung shawarma sa recto lrt station. š
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luna miranda
i am really into shawarmas and kebabs. but a few weeks ago, i needed to bring a Saudi client to dinner. i brought him to Hossein-Serendra that i’ve never been to before. he ordered beef kebab, saffron chicken, shrimp tandoori and homos…and they’re sooooo good! now i’m hooked!
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luna miranda
ayyy, should be, “i am really not into…”:D
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caryn
jo, that looks delish! i agree, the spices have a lot to do with the smell š
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obscure0bject
Shawarma, mmmm… I’ve never eaten such without getting dagger looks from my mates. So, lesson learned; now I only take away Shawarmas and savour it in the comforts of my home.
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BlogusVox
Okay yang dish na yan. I always try it if I’m alone (my wife hates the smell of “karuf”). Pero may kulang. Mashed beans they call “mutabal” as appetizer. They scoop it with that arabic bread called “kobs”.
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kreez
awww, i miss the shoarma in dubai, its absolutely delish and cheap too!
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jeanny
It’s been a long time na I havent had sharwma. Too oily kasi.
This entry made me crave for it š
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katcarneo
I’d like to taste real kebabs one day!
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garando
OMG!! I love Middle Eastern food. As in lahat! Persian, Moroccan, Iranian, Indian, Turkish, etc. That photo made my mouth water talaga. Buti na lang Garandee loves the same so she cooks Middle Eastern food every once in awhile.
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Rico
Authentic shawarmas and kebabs! Though I don’t eat beef, those two are on my list of food to try. Minus the pungent spicy smell if possible. š
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jade
Hi Ms Wits! Im also from AUH and I enjoyed reading your blog. Ikaw lang yta ang ngiisang Pinay blogger dto. Nways,do you notice puro chicken shawarma available dito kaya mas gusto ko p rin yun beef shawarma sa Pinas.Re pungent smell, I remember my sister saying yung officemate nya e Biryani na ngkatawang tao.LOL
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