Set a date with my not-so-little brother, James, and asked him what he is craving for to shortlist the restaurants we could possibly try. Unlike my not-so-little sister Joanne, planning lunch with Shoti James was a lot easier since he gave me an answer. Shobe Joanne would just say “any” or “up to you.” Well, 1 out of 10 times, she’d say “shrimps” or “crab” or “steak” but that’s 1 out of 10 so imagine how rare that is. I also have to ask my brother since he was a practicing vegetarian but I wasn’t sure if he was past that phase or still at it.
“I eat anything now. How about something Middle Eastern?”
DONE. I knew where to bring him but hesitated because it’s not exactly a joy ride to drive to Manila. I remember where my friend Nolan, one of my favorite music video directors, brought me one time in 2013 for Middle Eastern food.
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Picked up my brother around 1130am last Saturday and lucky day, the traffic was pretty light and the road trip to Manila took only 30 minutes. Before we know it, we were looking at the menu and trying to figure out what to order.
On the Table
Half BBQ Mix Grill Php 800
I think this is their version of a platter that gives you a sampler of their different meats but also comes with 3 kinds of appetizer. Bang for your buck.
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Hummus
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Motabal
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Crunchy Pickles
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The Three Appetizers with the BBQ Mix
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I got their Yoghurt Shake, Lassi Sweet (Php 95) to wash it all down while my brother ordered a Glass Tea with Milk (Php 65).
Kabsah Fish Php 450
This was very interesting since it’s served in this casserole that you can turn upside down. We wanted to order the other version but since it will take 45 minutes to cook, my brother decided on a Kabsah instead.
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The restaurant name can easily throw you off but if you’re from around the area or really know authentic Middle Eastern food then you know you are at the right place. SSC is a legend.
Shawarma Snack Center
484 Salas Street, Malate,
Ermita, Manila
(632) 523 0695
Shawarma Snack Center Flickr Set
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