"Ararat Kebab & Gyros has the best Turkish-style kebabs in the city. The combo shish kebab plate is the way to go, with a mix of charred lamb and juicy chicken shish kebab, kofte that’s just garlicky enough, cumin, and mint. Add a few shakes of tingle-inducing hot sauce, and a few slices of lamb gyro for good measure. Eating under the fluorescent lights might feel like you’re hanging out at the dentist’s office, but it’s worth enduring for the free, strong Turkish tea that ties the whole meal together." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez