The Kebab Shop is a grastromic hidden treasure tucked away in the east village neighborhood of downtown San Diego. I had noticed and been curious about this restaurant on my way to work, but it took me about a year to actually try it out. It was my loss to have tried it out much sooner.The real impetus to try this place was after attending, of all things, a retail coffee shop seminar. The Kebab Shop was referenced in a seminar on online marketing as a place that reaches out and connects to its patrons on the internet. After hearing the restaurant lauded for its good food and marketing, I had to check it out.
The restaurant has a cafeteria style feel where patrons order and pick up their food from a counter. To the right of the counter is glass case containing fresh salads and side dishes such as humus, roasted vegetables, along with Greek salad, and caprese salad.
Behind the counter is a large menu board with pictures of the entrees. I chose the c hicken Shwarma with fountain drink. The drink was served in a paper cup that had their name and logo on it but also logos indicating they are on yelp and facebook; the rumor that they market themselves well is true.
After about 5 minutes the shwarma was ready. It was overflowing with goodness. It was a huge sandwich stuffed with hot chicken and vegetables. The meal was very satisfying.
