Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
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Staffers visit local Asian restaurants
Shiraz Shish Kabob
Dru Peacock Editor-In-Chief
Shiraz Shish Kabob, a small restaurant located in the parking lot of the Kohl’s shopping center on Texas Avenue, is a counter-serve space that serves a variety of Persian and Turkish dishes. When I walked in the doors around 5:30 in the evening, there were about five other patrons eating and a pleasant woman waiting at the counter to take my order. I asked for the number one, which was seasoned beef with rice, and a side of hummus and naan bread. I paid the $13, including tax, and she handed me a ticket with a number. As I waited for my food, I admired the layout of the cafe with its large surrounding windows and the
Chef Cao’s Jayci Tawney Staff Reporter
The establishment Chef Cao’s next to the Tower Point HEB has a lot to offer. From ample parking to multiple menu options, Chef Cao’s can satisfy your cravings. The warm feel of the restaurant dimly lit with a brown and tan color scheme, includes cultural paintings on the walls that add to the authentic feeling. While taking my order, the waitress was friendly. I ordered the low mein with chicken, and the food came in a large portion. My food arrived
water fountain spouting in the middle of the room. After about 10 minutes I picked up the surprisingly large plate at the counter and went back to my table to dive in. Before this experience I had never tried Turkish or Persian food and to be honest, I had no idea what to expect. What I got was a plate of seemingly simple food that was packed with an abundance of flavor. The rice was a tad overcooked but it was buttery with a little bit of lime and perfectly complemented the seasoned beef. The hummus was creamy and delicious with the fresh naan, and there was plenty left over for a snack later. Though I was apprehensive at first, I will return to Shiraz Shish Kabob to experience other cuisine from cultures not usually present in our College Station community.•
5-10 minutes after I ordered and was well cooked and tasted good. The low mein wasn’t soggy, and I enjoyed the taste of the chicken. The food was also big enough to share between two people, and we still had food left over. The prices are inexpensive for the quality of food they serve. My meal was only $6.99. The other options all cost the same price, except for the shrimp, which was $7.99. My first time going there was very good one. I enjoyed both the service and the food. If you want to enjoy Asian food with friends, this would be a good place to go.•
▲The number one from Shiraz Shish Kabob is seasoned beef with rice and a side of hummus with naan bread. The total cost is $13 plus tax. Shiraz is loacted in the Kohl’s shopping center on Texas Avenue. PHOTO BY DRU PEACOCK
Taz Indian Cuisine Aliza Ali Staff Reporter
Located on Texas Avenue South, Taz Indian Cuisine offers many traditional entrees. The staff was very amiable, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very welcoming. The restaurant was decorated with statues and paintings significant to the culture of India. Soups, breads, and salads were $4 to $5; entrees were $15 to $21; and desserts were $3 to $5. Dessert items included gulab jamun, kulfi, kheer, and ras malai. For drinks, they had typical fountain sodas, as well as iced tea, lassi, and mango juice/shakes. They also served hot beverages such as tea and coffee. There is also a lunch buffet
which is roughly $13. For appetizers, I got papad, which is a lentil wafer, with mint and tamarind chutney and the chicken biryani. Biryani is basmati rice cooked with special herbs and spices. They had an assortment of different biryani dishes, from vegetable and egg, to chicken, lamb, goat, and shrimp. It took around 45 minutes to arrive, but the restaurant was crowded and there were only a few workers. The biryani was a little bit spicy, and I really liked it, and there was enough to take home. Overall, Taz Indian Cuisine was an outstanding restaurant, and I would definitely recommend it, especially for spicy food lovers and Indian food fanatics.•