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Al Basha Grill

TucsonMidtown

The food is solid! The hummus was smooth, and the falafel was spot on, but the Shish Tawook stole the show. It’s a smoked chicken dish served over perfectly cooked long-grain rice that has this warm, spiced flavor — maybe cardamom.

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