Shish Restaurant

I've heard mixed reviews about Shish but I for one like it.
Last night my boyfriend and I, straight from work needed to eat before heading over the road to a night in Cargo.

Shish worked perfectly for us.
Friendly, attentive and quick to respond staff - you cant ask for more on that front.

There was a mixed crowd from after work groups, to Valentine diners, students and families. You can sit at a bar stool and watch the chefs at work while you eat or you can eat at a table - choice is yours. It has an informality of fast food chain without the 'mucky' feel.
It was clean, bright and welcoming.

Although they claim to be authentic, I think this is as feasibly close as they could get it in a restaurant of such a quick turn over and size.

We shared houmus drizzled with lemon juice and paprika with 2 warm fresh pittas, then a potion of the duck rolls and vegetable samosas which were sadly quite small and a bit bland.

For mains my partner had the Afghan Chicken wrap -
Chicken marinaded in yoghurt, garlic, lemon and spices. Wrapped in a pitta with courgette tzatziki and fresh salad leaves and a bowl of pickled veg (white cabbage and carrots).
I had the Teryaki Salmon kebab on a bed of white and brown rice with mixed pumpkin, sesame seeds and caramelised onions which I really enjoyed, it was filling without being heavy or greasy. The salmon was melt in the mouth and perfectly seasoned as to not over power the natural flavours.

I liked the choice of being able to select what your main is served with (rice, cous cous, chips or salad).

Although, we weren't drinking alcohol ourselves they had an alright mix of beers and wines available.

So with a couple of soft drinks and service, we paid about £35 and left feeling happily satisfied. Made a nice change from the normal quick offerings round town!

If I lived locally I would definitely use the take away service on offer also.