I've been going to Behrouz for as long I can remember. Back then, I used to go to the original…read morebranch at Metrowalk and the branch in BF. Food is great! Plus, Middle Eastern cuisine is one of favorites.

My kebab and shawarma-eating days are long past me already, but I'm glad that Middle Eastern…read morerestaurants often have something meatless for me to come back to. At Behrouz, this would be Mirza Ghazemi. This dish is a dip made of eggplants, can be suitable for vegans if you ask to remove the fried egg on top. It's roasted flavor and creamy texture is just beautiful when paired with their flat bread. I guess it's like baba ganoush (or perhaps another name for it, please correct me if I'm wrong), though I would not compare it to hummus as hummus is another thing of beauty in its entirety. Though I have actually tried combining both hummus and baba ganoush/mirza ghazemi (I'm sorry as I understand this might be totally unforgivable to Middle Eastern cuisine!) and it was AMAZING.

Last week, we attended the media launch of Skewr, the latest food destination along Maginhawa St…read more in Quezon City. Skewr offers affordable, healthy, Mediterranean fusion cuisine - including popular favorites like shawarma, kebabs, rice and even pasta and yogurt shakes! THE FOOD We started with the Pita Strips with Fire Feta (P80), crispy sticks of thin pita bread, brushed with butter, with a hot feta dip on the side. Their iced tea is quite good, with a strong lemongrass flavor. We also got to try their signature Beef Shawarma (P130). The Beef Shawarma was nice, first thing I noticed right away was that the beef did not have any stringy bits, and it was not fatty. I also liked the light but creamy Chicken Pesto Melt (P120), we also tried the Rustic Greek Chicken Pizza (P220). I liked the Skewr Pasta (P150), an oil-based pasta much like a longganisa pasta, but using Skewr's signature beef shawarma meat instead. The Rubia Krab Yaqla (P180), reminded me of the "money bag" dimsum. It is a fried parcel of delicately flavored minced prawn and crab meat. My favorite dishes were the Luleh Kebab (P170), and the Chicken Shish Kebab (P170). The Luleh Kebab is similar to the chelo kebab of other places, the ground meat is juicy and flavorful. The Shish Kebab was also delicious. These come with a biryani rice that is delicately flavored with turmeric and cardamom. There are 3 sauces available on the table that can be used with any dish at Skewr - these are a garlic sauce, a hot sauce, and a cheese sauce. For dessert, we had the Yogurt Shake (P80) - I had the Strawberry. It was creamy and foamy. I was also able to try the Yema Cheesecake (P120), which I liked the most, while others on the table preferred the Chocolate Pecan Pie (P120). FYI, they have an option for MEAT OVERLOAD, where you can add more meat (double the meat, I think), by adding just around P70 or P80. There's also free WIFI. SUMMARY Skewr offers healthy, non-greasy Mediterranean fusion dishes at very affordable prices. The ambience is nice and cozy, but still hip. The milkshake dispensers give it a diner feel. The dishes are mildly spiced, so diners who are not into strong, Mediterranean spice flavors will appreciate that. Personally, I prefer a bit heavier hand with the spices, although I found the Luleh Kebab to be just right. Reasons to visit: legitimately quality servings of meat that don't throw in gristle, skin or pieces of fat; affordable prices and a nice setting.

Reasonably priced and really good Persian food! :D…read more My usual orders are Ox Brain, Hummus, and Beef Kebab. Oddly, they are more expensive than the branch in Timog. Must be the rent in Metrowalk. Either way, the food is good, service is good, and value for your money is great!

This restaurant has been around for quite some time now- Family's usual midnight food-go-to place!…read moreWe go here like 2-3 times a month, I used to be very picky with food, but I finally learned to appreciate the food here! The menu has a wide selection to choose from -- shawarma, kebabs, hummus, and many more. I recommend getting the Chelo beef kebab kobideh, for P275 (add P30 for basmati rice!) -- definitely a must-try- or the Mahksos. Most of their dishes served with rice is good for sharing, however, when really hungry, it could be just for one. Pair it with Dogh (yogurt shake), and you're good to go! We keep coming back here all the time for our midnight cravings!

My second time dining at Persia Grill. I've decided it's a solid 4 star. I'm a recent expat living…read morein BGC. Persian has always been a comfort food for me. My standard order os's babaganush and kubideh. The food itself is decent, although the babsganush was better spiced the first time. The service is standard Pinoy: usually attentive. The decor is a bit tired but definitely Persian. It's doing the job in terms of the comfort food vibe. Just wish it was a little more flavorful. Oh, try the iced tea. It's masarap! But be prepared to be up for hours... it's strong!

I was at the adjacent hotel when I saw a hookah in the window of Persia Grill. Desperate for…read morehookah, I took the chance and got some hookah, along with a pot of calamansi tea with honey. The calamansi tea was excellent, and the hookah was passable and much cleaner than the other hookah bars i visited, despite the lack of flavor selection.

My Dad has a certain mood when he craves for the distinct taste and composition of Uncle Moe's…read moreShawarma. Their beef is a bit more dry compared to the one we have been used to (and therefore a bit tired of) and their pita bread a bit thicker. Overall, the taste is really just different, even when it comes to the garlic sauce and the chili sauce. I however, prefer to munch on pita bread and hummus, or when I'm really in for a meal, I order their kofta balls. I seriously think their kofta balls should be available to be sold frozen so I can bring it home. The kofta balls are serves piping hot, and with the cheese filling, the meatball is likewise kept hot. Even the sauce itself is yummy enough to have with the pita as dipping sauce. Their kofta balls are one of the things that I like so much I wish I could make it at home.

Kofta Balls with Cheese. Mouthwatering balls of ground beef stuffed with creamy cheese and cooked…read morein a heavy and spicy tomato-based sauce. Doesn't the thought of that beautiful dish make your knees weak? Uncle Moes is one of those restaurants that you just pass by and ignore until you finally decide to give it a try, only to be completely smitte. I guess I never really noticed the place before because its facade is quite dark, with red and black design features that almost make it look gloomy and sad. My friends and I were looking for a place to eat along Malingap one night and we decided on Uncle Moes because there was a free parking spot, and knowing how hard it is to get parking in Malingap on busy Friday night, we pounced and grabbed that spot in a hot minute. I tried the kofta balls with cheese, and I didn't even share it with my friends. it was just so creamy and good, especially when eaten with their buttered rice. The meatballs are so rich, and it is complemented by the tangy, almost acidic tomato sauce. They topped it with more cheese, making it such a savory and mouthwatering dish that I still crave, even when I have long shifted to a vegetarian diet.

From the appetizers to their meat dishes, this place is amazing! Their portions are generous which…read moreusually let's you take a little reheated portion for midnight snacking. We always order The Sultan's Kebab Platter. It's a combination of any 4 kebabs and/or koobideh of your choice. The platter also includes grilled tomatoes and shirazi salad. Their Braised Lamb Shank is mouthgasmic. The meat is fall of the bone and the sauce is delicious with buttered rice. Also, buttered rice ALL day! All in all, the price is super fair for quality and quantity! You are limited to beers and wines for beverages. But, do try the yummy Yogurt Shakes!

I'd passed this place without giving it a second thought. It looked like just another shawarma…read morespot. There were five million other shawarma spots and this place looked pretty small. Man, was I wrong. This wasn't just a shawarma place. It was a legit grill place. Shawarma, kebabs, chicken fillets, dapas... you name it. Impressive. And for a price that didn't go over 100php for most items. Even more impressive. What stunned me though was how much bigger it was on the inside. It added a lot to the ambiance of the place. There was lots of room and lots of seats, giving it a rather cozy feel. The food itself is pretty good! Not dry, tasty and that's without drenching it in sauce as is my usual modus when it comes to these wraps. Despite the price, it wasn't at all small and they didn't skimp on the fillings which is something that doesn't happen very often. So if you're looking for something light and filling but won't kill your wallet or make you feel like you didn't eat enough, this is where I'd suggest to go.

At first I was a little frustrated because Mandi Persian Grill replaced this cool café on that same…read moreplace. It was the only one with turtle pie then. It took me some time to warm up to it but my love for hummus has overcome this tampo, so I decided to try it out. Needless to say, it was on a whole different scale than the café it replaced, but I still like it because of my love for Middle Eastern food. PROS: You'd be surprised how roomy it actually is. On the ground level it would just be around 4 tables and you have to scoot to get to the counter and place your order. But downstairs, it's comfortably spacious; I love samplers! So of course I had their Mandip Trio. It was so fun to eat because I got to try the Moutabal and Keema too, which is quite good; I liked reading this little story on their menu on how Mandi got their name. CONS: Orders take a bit of time to prepare; We could use for more pita for the Trio. TL;DR: Authentic Persian food that's not just some random shawarma place. More Mandi!

Halal Kabab Express is located near the entrance at the Yard at Xavierville. It serves Persian food…read morethat is organic and halal. We tried the Chelo Kabab Bushide. It is two long strips of tender, organic, beef chunks lying on a bed of turmeric rice and two roasted tomatoes. The entire dish is flavorful and authentic. You can taste the spices and the aroma is very good. The kitchen is managed by the Sri Lankan chef/instructor at ISCAHM.

Located just at the entrance of The Yard, this Mediterrenean stall not serves not just authentic…read moreMediterranean cuisine but all makes sure that every ingredient used are Halal certified. We tried their Chelo Kebab, consist of two chunky strip of beef with two roasted tomatoes, tumeric rice and a yogurt and hot sauce on the side. The rice is soft and fluffy with hint of tumeric. The beef has a wonderful beefy smell and hint of herbs. On top of that the beef meat is organic. But since the meat are rather lean, while soft it seems to lack the juiciness you get from fat. But if you're conscious of your fat intake, this is perfect for you.