When first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob(烤羊肉串）hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less.
Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.
The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.
Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Easterner cooking.
A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news s on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plate piled with food.
The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well.
The food especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill (烤肉架).
The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different styles of grilled meat.
One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.
Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.
小题1:When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it ________. A．is splendidly decoratedB．has pleasant smells of kabobsC．is crowded with dining tablesD．looks like a common restaurant小题2:What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?A．Watching news s on TV.B．Drinking a kind of black coffee. C．Reading local English newspapers. D．Discussing world topics in low voices.小题3:The food of the restaurant ________. A．is served in small amountsB．is rather expensiveC．is rich in varietyD．is very healthy小题4:What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?A．Rice.B．ChickenC．BreadD．Beef小题5:It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant ________. A．occupies a large spaceB．owns a favorable locationC．is popular for its special foodD．has a quiet environment inside