As a veteran Pita Inn patron, I noted the opening of Pita City, 161 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove with a yawn. Why did we need a similar restaurant in the neighborhood? The Pita Inn is a quality staple in the community, whether one is seeking falafel or Shawarma. And their prices are affordable for all.
Jackie, a Beth Am member, told me she'd eaten at the Buffalo Grove Mediterranean cuisine restaurant and didn't like the food. "The chickpeas were flat instead of round and that was "really weird." Yet Vanessa, my 18-year-old middle daughter -- and a very picky eater at that -- raved about Pita City's chicken kabobs!
Attempting to maintain an open mind, I brought my husband to Pita City last night. The new storefront had just opened and a side of the restaurant wall was still covered with plastic. Not a really appetizing site. Yet a steady trickle of customers entered the Buffalo Grove restaurant.
The prices were noticeably higher than Pita Inn on some of the entrees, as I mentioned to the clerk. He responded that the prices -- say for example, the lamb kabobs -- were lower here than at their other location in Mundelein. I decided to try the food, then comment. My husband ordered the Combination Plate of chicken, shish kabobs, shawrma, falafel. I ordered a falafel sandwich and a Jerusalem Salad.
All I can say is, "Wow!" I am so glad we gave Pita City in Buffalo Grove a try! The kosher pita sandwich appeared more textured than the ones we normally eat, and the falafel, flat as tiny pancakes, fit perfectly nside the bread with its lettuce, tomato, and onion. The accompanying hummus and hot sauces were a perfect touch. The sandwich, combined with a hearty side dish of Jerusalem salad, really hit the spot!
My husband really enjoyed the combo plate. Just goes to show we should never judge a book by its cover -- or in this case -- it's blue plastic. We both plan on coming back again and again to Pita City in Cook County Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Pita City's phone number is 847-777-500. Tell them Jennie sent you!
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