"King of the Grill" Khoury’s Mediterranean

You don’t have to travel half way around the world to enjoy a taste of the
 Mediterranean. Fresh shawarma sandwiches, falafel, shish kabobs and other authentic
 Mediterranean fare is served up right on Rapid City’s Main Street.

John Khoury moved his family to Rapid City from Israel in 2004 in search of a
 more promising future for his children, and together they opened their namesake
 restaurant a year later.
Khoury’s Mediterranean Cuisine at 2520 West Main St. offers hummus, lamb chops,
 shish lakes, baklava, shawarma, falafel, shish kabobs and much more, all made
 from scratch right when you order it.

Whether you are a meat lover or a vegetarian, the family-owned and operated
 restaurant has something for every pallet. Among Khoury’s specialty features is
 the shawarma sandwich, made of 20 percent lamb and 80 percent beef shaved from a
 rotisserie and stuffed in a warm pita. The sandwich is served with tahini,
 cucumber, or Turkish sauce, and is topped with fresh pickles and tomatoes. The
 signature falafel comes as a sandwich minus the meat, and is also available as an
 appetizer loaded with Garbanzo beans (chickpeas). This dish is rich in iron.

In fact, Mediterranean food — which is influenced by Greek, Palestinian,
 Jewish, Lebanese and North African cooking — is generally considered healthy. Besides
 chickpeas, lamb and beef, Khoury’s menu includes Mediterranean staples such as
 chicken, onions, olives, cheese, tomatoes, nuts and fresh pita bread.

Prices range from $3.99 for appetizers to $24.99 for shish-for-two dinner
 platters. Salads are offered from $4.99 to $7.99. Lunch prices range from $5.99 to
 $10.99. There is also a children’s menu ranging from $3.99 to $4.99.
 Additionally, the restaurant offers family menu items for four people ranging from $18.99
 to $34.99.
Desserts and wine are also offered. Besides dining in, Khoury’s also offers
 take-out and catering serves.

The restaurant is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch and 5-8
 p.m. for dinner; and on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. For menu details, log
 on to www.khourysmedcuisine.com or call (605) 716-0720.