Ingredient appreciation — what makes Shawarma special

What sets Shawarma apart is the handling of pine nuts. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the bright and balanced result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Lebanese hospitality is expressed through abundance on the table. The a Middle Eastern restaurant abroad atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Lebanese wine as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Shawarma is the place to start.