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sepia5 t1_iug0wvq wrote

Reply to comment by BackBreaker in Does anyone know of any Real, unapologetic Mediterranean / Middle Eastern food in CT? by giant_toad42

I don't understand the love for Mamoun's. I've lived in New Haven for 15 years and have tried it a few times. It's always been terrible. They use ReaLemon, for goodness sake! I don't even like it when I'm drunk! In the New Haven area, the Turkish places in West Haven are solid (Suray and Turkish Kebab House). Too bad Bab Al Salam in Orange closed, it was excellent. One of the cooks there opened Westville Emesa in New Haven. It's not bad for things like shawarma. Avoid Mamoun's! If you want good falafel, drive to Hartford and get one from Tangiers International, and order it spicy.

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Relevant_Link_ t1_iuhmmvt wrote

> Tangiers International

When I lived in Hartford that was my go-to spot. It is great. Never ordered it spicy though...might have to drive back through and pick some up next time.

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cardinals5 t1_iuioybz wrote

>the Turkish places in West Haven are solid (Suray and Turkish Kebab House).

I will be so happy when the Kebab House reopens. They got me through many a long night at UNH.

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