Monday Munchies: Must-try Middle Eastern food in Rogers

It's been over a week, and I'm still thinking about the beef shawarma wrapped in pita bread. And the Syrian cheese. And the falafel. Don't make me pick.

State of play: I tried Toot Beirut at the Village on the Creeks center in Rogers, and it's a new favorite. We should all be grateful for a place that adds diversity to our culinary scene in an area where one has to hunt a little for this style of cuisine.

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Those unfamiliar with Middle Eastern food should get their first taste here. If you like chicken, you are bound to like chicken shawarma.

Manakish with a Syrian cheese blend. Photo: Alex Golden/Axios Pita bread, fattoush and hummus. Photo: Alex Golden/Axios You must try the falafel. Photo: Alex Golden/Axios

What to try: Bring a friend and get the platter for two ($49). You'll start off with a hummus appetizer, plus your own fattoush salad (parsley, tomato, mint and onion).

• And then, the main event: chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, lamb kebob and kebob helabi. Sample a full-on meat plate and stack it on pita bread with sauce and veggies or with fries.
• All of the meat is seasoned extremely well and isn't fatty or greasy. It all comes on one big plate of pita bread.

Pro tip: Have the lemon with mint ($6). This nonalcoholic citrus drink makes for a popping flavor combo.

📍 Stop by: 11am-8pm Tuesday-Saturday; 11am-4pm Sunday; 5208 Village Parkway, Suite 11, in Rogers.