Dining Out: For fast food and feasts, Pita Bell delivers pleasant surprises - the best charcoal grill to buy

1846 longitudinal Avenue. , 613-686-1740, pitabell.
11: 00 Monday to Saturdaym. to 9 p. m.
From noon on Sunday to 8 p. m. m. Sandwiches $5. 95 to $7. 95, plates $11. 95 to $24.
In the months and months of last year, we have only taken a small step forward, driving past the Carling Avenue Mall east of Maitland Avenue, wondering when pitachom will open.
The name, location, and the atmosphere we ended up seeing all hinted at the arrival of a takeaway --centred fast-food joint —
It's nothing special to eat here, sir.
Restaurant critic, go ahead.
But the words "charcoal barbecue" above the front door gave us hope.
Happily, sincePita Bell opened a restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised by the best dishes in this humble restaurant, some of which seemed unique in Ottawa.
We even found that Pita Bell can offer a pleasant and affordable Middle Eastern feast.
We will start with the food that Pita Bell sells at a low price on the menu.
The "Pita pie" didn't sound that interesting to me, but luckily I asked for details.
One of pita Bell's chefs and colleagues
The owner told me that the project was a "turkey-style pizza.
"Google search has convinced me that we have pide here (pronounced pea-
Deh, more or less in Turkey), it was such a big deal that last summer a London newspaper published an article titled "Beyond pizza: It's all about Pede Turkey now.
"The evidence is eating and I really like the pide version of the Pita Bell.
Swollen canoe
Shaped flat bread freshly baked from the oven with golden eggs
The washed shell is stuffed with delicious ground beef, served with chili and red onion, and served with cheese.
If Pita Bell's chef is right and I think he is right, you won't find a better Peide in a restaurant in Ottawa because no other Ottawa restaurant serves Peide
The core business of Pita Bell is selected charcoal-
Kebabs are made from local halal meat with a pita sandwich or a platter of rice and salad.
APita Bell mixed platter with three kebabs ($17 ).
95) there is enough food for two people for lunch, including wet and healthy large pieces of food
Seasoned Chicken, very tender filet steak, and a shredded beef skewer, very spicy in the style of "Adana" in the Turkish city of the same name. The not-
Spicy beef skewers made in Iraq
I was told Turkish style.
The rice and salad on the skewers were satisfactory but not as special as the meat.
At the same time, the chips are served with a filet steak sandwich, which is thick, crisp and well-made.
They sprinkled a layer of green powder on it and made me wonder if there was msg
Like boost.
I'm sure the spices, seeds, and herbal blends made in Montreal are --natural.
Inspired by pleasant cheap food, we provided space for a special order from Pita Bell --
The lamb ouzi ($160) is large enough to feed eight people with its spicesrubbed, slow-
Roast leg of lamb on the rice pile.
Tell me about your refusal to pita Bell.
The roast lamb ouzi restaurant we took home with a huge aluminum tray was an impressive central meal, reaching a high standard in the kitchen.
We ordered the lamb one day in advance as requested, the person who answered my order called me and ordered the meat after baking it in the oven for three hours, this large piece of barbecue was wet and tender, not heavy at all.
I was told that as an option, we could cut the lamb off the bones, cook it with spices, onions, garlic, etc, and cook it quickly, but we were more interested in a simpler preparation, we were not disappointed.
Lots of grilled rice was put on the grill, seasoned with saffron, ginger, bay leaves, onions and garlic, fried almonds and parsley.
Through and through, the rice is very fluffy and delicious, it is worth special occasion, in fact, I was told
The main food at the wedding was Qedra rice.
We finished the meal with fine side dishes.
Lentil soup ($4 ).
95) the pepper flavor of onions and garlic is outstanding and the taste is strong.
Baba ghanouj ($4 ).
95) fresh, light smoked flavor, balanced taste and slightly coarse eggplant mixed with tahini left a deep impression.
Super delicious hummus
Fresh and smooth, falafel ($4 ).
It tastes good after concentration.
The selection of desserts is limited but interesting.
We split a large chunk of kunafa ($6 ).
I was told that it combines sweet mozzarella cheese and akkawi cheese with spicy toppings and syrup.
Some rose water
Thankfully not much.
Flower notes were added.
You can get more comfort from the dining area of Pita Bell, even gorgeous, which is a night worth dating.
But especially today, when food prices are rising, you 'd better enjoy it --
Whether you are here or at home, make and unique dishes in this humble but commendable place.