Famished from a day of fantastic finds a la cheap, Hamburglar and I wanderlust over to
Paramount Fine Foods (Halal) across from the Eaton Centre on Yonge, in search of a feast for those whose wallets are on famine.
Greeted by lovely Jannat, and seated quickly in the back of the two floor establishment, we start with Manakeesh (pizza-like dough seasoned with diced chicken, spices and melted accawi cheese), Chicken and Cheese (4.99), beautiful puffed bread and garlic dip (50 cents?!) and followed quickly by our meals of Shish Tawouk (Chicken kebab, choice of mild, red, or spicy... of course we get the spicy!) and Beef BBQ (each 13.99 and 15.99) respectively grilled from behind the long counter adjacent us.
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| Best 50 cents spent for this amazing garlic dip... (The bread is complimentary) |
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| Oozing Accawi Cheese and Diced Chicken... 4.99 Delicious |
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| Perfectly seasoned, succulent Chicken Shish Tawouk... 13.99 |
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| BBQ Beef... 15.99 |
Each plate came with a choice of rice or french fries, the meat sizzled and served on half a pita, hummus, salad and pickles. Although the beef was a touch tough, (too well-done for my liking), it was flavourful and well-marinated. Entertained by laughter, some people watching, and a recounting of our clearance-friendly shopping finds, we ride the red rocket home well satisfied.
Many different loccations to serve foodies across the GTA, and a comprehensive website with catering options, here:
http://www.paramountfinefoods.com/home .
Total meal: $46 including tax and tip for two with a ginger ale (and a very satisfied Hamburglar).
