One of the best
Friday, May 05, 2006
I have yet to have a bad experience at Shan. The restaurant is in the back of a minimart on an otherwise-quiet street up north. Cabs fill the small parking lot, so you'll probably have to find street parking if you drive.
Shan offers cheap, fast, delicious, fresh foods well into the night. Flatbreads are cooked to order, and flashy Pakistani music videos will tide you over for the short wait while your food is cooked. Although the atmosphere is specifically that of a minimart, I've enjoyed the meals I've eaten there more than those I've gotten takeout.
I don't know enough about Pakistani food to know if this is true, but I've been told it's quite authentic. All I know is it's very, very tasty. Worth the trip if you don't live in the neighborhood.
Overall, highly recommended. Five stars for food quality, five stars for atmosphere.