Here at the Kabab House, a middle eastern restaurant near Disney World, we specialize in more than just kabobs. In fact, we offer a range of authentic choices with inspiration from Morocco, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Of particular note are our kabobs, gyros, and shawarma, in part because we prepare their ingredients fresh daily. Despite the fact that all our menu choices are reasonably priced we are still able to offer all of our meals using fresh ingredients.
Kabob Delivery
At the Kabob House of Orlando, you can order online with a flat-delivery rate of just $4.99 (which is less expensive than most pizza chain rates, we’d like to point out). We often have specials and select discounts, so be sure to ask us about them when you call us!
You can also make a reservation to dine-in with us. Of particular note for folks searching online for “kid-friendly restaurants near me” or perhaps “family-friendly restaurants in Orlando,” is that kids eat half-off with parents! That’s right, come see us any day of the week from 11 am to 1 am (every day) at 3293 Oxford Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34746, and you can get a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal from the Kabob House. That “affordability” component is only magnified by those kiddos, with their insatiable, ridiculous appetites, being able to eat for 50 percent off!
However, we must digress about the virtues of our own kebab shop (some people spell it “kabob” while others “kebab” - we don’t discriminate, so we’ll use both). We have a promised blog topic to get to, so let’s get at it! Keep reading if you are interested in some fun and *ideally* interesting facts about middle eastern food!
Middle Eastern Cuisine Fun Factoids
Disclaimer: we will be discussing foods that won’t be found on our menu in addition to some that are. For example, Turkish delight, will not strictly being a “Middle Eastern” food is still fair game despite the fact that we do not offer Turkish delight. Our blog, our rules!
- Since we are already talking about Turkish delight, the semi-gelatinous treat which originated from Istanbul in the 18th-century, saw its popularity skyrocket after the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe made its cinematic debut in 2005. And while we are fans of the treat, we can’t help but wonder if many a child to try it for the first time was somewhat disappointed when it came to expectations vs. reality. The movie described the treat as a near-supernatural, addictive sweet. In retrospect, that probably has something to do with the fact that there was a witch involved and she likely made the candy extra-delicious.
- What is the essence of Middle Eastern food? We aren’t an official authority on the matter, we can tell you a few of the most important and commonly used ingredients. Lentils, beans, vegetables, chickpeas, olives are significant, as are lamb, beef, and chicken. Other protein-rich sources include yogurt, cheeses, and legumes.
- Popular spices include cumin, nutmeg, turmeric, parsley, mint, caraway, and more.
- When it comes to bread, pitas and flatbreads are popular choices whether you are dealing in Moroccan, Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean cuisine. They are served across multiple countries and have made their way into other cultures’ cuisines. You can even find them at Subway for crying out loud.
- Let’s a misconception about hummus; people in the Middle East do not eat it with every single meal, despite what you may have heard. Still, it’s an incredible side dish, but it remains exactly that - it is not a main dish. If, however, you have found your way to this blog in search of one thing and one thing only, we can provide a remedy at the Kabob House of Orlando. Our Hummus dish, a blend of chickpeas pureed and flavored with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, is just $4.99. Our Hummus with Shawarma dish is comprised of a neat bed of hummus with diced or sliced marinated meat. If you’ve never had the latter’s combination before, we strongly recommend you give it a go!