El Basha,

424 Belmont Street, Worcester, (508) 797-0884.

El Basha is the place for kibbee, shawarma, falafel, and a host of other very affordable Middle Eastern dishes. Tabbouleh here is mainly parsley, bolstered by a little fine-grain bulgur, chopped tomatoes, onions, lots of lemon juice, and a little oil. Try lahem mishwee chunks of lamb, marinated and char-broiled, served on a bed of rice with charred onions, peppers, and a tomato half. Or there's shawarma, boneless breast of chicken sauteed with garlic and tart, cherry-colored sumac, and coated with a rich tahini dressing.

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Price Range: $3 - $13.