AJ and I, a couple of bums at that time didn’t have anything else to do. We only hoped to eat and relax, but we wanted to try something new…like Persian on a cheap note. So, I remembered the simple persian house-eatery Mitch, Nikkon and I visited a couple of weeks ago where Kebab Sticks cost 35 bucks, a combo meal (Rice+2 kebab sticks+soup+iced tea) costs 100 bucks and shawarma at around 50.
Bringing XSA along, we trudged down to Better Living, straight towards Dona Soledad, near Chateau Elysee. You wouldn’t miss the place (AHMED-something) because it has a huge white banner screaming “Authentic Persian Cuisine.” The exterior is just like a normal house, with green gates open for customers. Don’t be dismayed though when you enter. It’s not anything POSH or anything like a normal eatery. Sinangag Express seem more elegant. All you would see are a couple of tables, sufficient chairs and not much happening going on. But someone from the house would “Eventually” give you an informative menu and take your order. But it’s okay if you go actually barge inside the house, just to be sure.
AJ and I, at 4 PM, just got Shawarma. As we started to dig in with the simple treat, a few (2) customers entered. One got some take-out and one girl, ate two meals at the time, much to our amazement. AJ followed suit and ordered a kebab stick with rice. I gathered that although this restaurant is not famous for dine-ins, they usually take their orders in bulk or takeouts.
The food, aside from it’s cheap, is not entirely only in the “pantawid gutom” category. It is okay, except for “white” sauce, which AJ and I didn’t like at all. But in terms of kebabs and other Persian Dishes with the ice-cold Calamansi Juice, almost are a-okay.
IMPROVISE, my dear…improvise.
*Mind you, this is the first official photograph of Mr. Alvin Jan in Nerd Effect
*Nothing to be said here, but enjoying my kebab sticks.
This is another option aside from Little Tehran, which is a bit pricey.
