I've shared SSC Shawarma Snack Center's shawarma before (check my previous post).  Just in front of that canteen-type store is the two-storey SSC Shawarma Snack Center Cafe Grilled Seafood Restaurant which serves a wider variety of Middle Eastern dishes.  

This tops as one of our favorites when craving for Middle Eastern cuisine.  I've been wanting to share this with you for quite some time now, but I am so into the food that I've been forgetting to take a photo.  I'm like that whenever I eat at my favorite places.
 

Although located in a narrow alley, you'd be surprised that the place is usually packed with locals and foreigners alike.


They have indoor dining areas for the first and second floors and an al fresco area for the second floor terrace.  They have typical round tables, lowered tables and couches which are ideal for shisha sessions.

Food

Cooked Dishes (Salona or Curry Good for 2 Persons)

♥ Bamya Lahem (Mutton) (335 php)

The Bamya Lahem is my all time SSC favorite dish.  I could never get over this a mutton and okra stew.  Hands down no other restaurant serves mutton or mature sheep meat like SSC. The mutton has a clean taste and the meat is so tender.  And, the taste is so appetizing that I could finish this on my own even though it was supposed to be for two.

Rice and Bread

Arabic Bread (12 php/piece)

Whenever the Arabic Bread (pita) is available, I usually opt for this rather than rice. 

Basmati Rice Meal

♥ Chicken Beryani (360 php)

I've seen a lot of foreign diners finish this.  But, look at that size of the Chicken Beryani!  That's a whole chicken in one meal.  If you're not a hefty eater, this can be shared by two.  The Chicken Beryani is an interestingly tasty meal.  Even the flavored beryani rice is delightful. 

 

♥ Lahem Biryani (360 php)

The Lahem Biryani is another must try!  This is a savory meal.  Again, the lahem or mutton is something you need to try when at SSC.

Salad (FREE for Every Basmati Rice Meal)

The Basmati Rice Meal is served with either a Salad, Dakous and Beryani Sauce.  I love their Salad.  It has lots of parley bits, cucumber and tomatoes. 

Fresh Juice and Shakes

Yoghurt (Salty) (95 php)

I really like the tangy taste of yogurt so I always order their Yoghurt drink.  You can choose either salty or sweet.  But either way, expect the rich full taste of plain yogurt.  

If you're not into yogurts, I suggest you try their 4 Season which is a popular drink there.  

Dessert

Mouhalabieh (75 php)

The Mouhalabieh is a milk custard topped with crushed pistachio.  This had a smooth and creamy texture like pana cottas. But, I'd prefer if this had rose or orange extract to make this more interesting like the one I tried at Circles. 


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
SSC Shawarma Snack Center Cafe Grilled Seafood Restaurant is a must stop for any one who wants to try Middle-Eastern Cuisine.  I've tried almost all their dishes and not one of them has ever turned out to be a disappointment.  I've even brought friends and relatives here who are unfamiliar or not fond of Middle-Eastern dishes and they've enjoyed their dining experience.  More importantly, the price is very reasonable for the quality and large portions (yet normal for foreigners). 

We, Tsinoy Foodies, love shawarma.  Every time we are hungry, we always go to the nearby Shawarma Snack Center (SSC).  We are very happy with SSC because its open 24/7. Thus, for many years now, SSC has become our default midnight snacking place.


Shawarma Snack Center (SSC) offers a rustic ambiance similar to those of typical canteens.   It is owned by a Jordanian and Filipina couple so you can be assured that their mid eastern cuisines are authentic.  Despite the shabby look of the place, there are many foreigners dining there.  However, if you want a better ambiance, you can dine at the classier Shawarma Snack Center (SSC) Restaurant just opposite of this.  That's where we eat when we're eating for a meal with my family.  Price is a bit more expensive but the ambiance is better.  They also have shisha there.

Shawarma Snack Center (SSC) adopts the pay at the counter system.   They also sell middle-eastern dry goods in case you're interested.

Beef Shawarma and Chicken Shawarma (Left to right)

Shawarma Snack Center (SSC) usually offers two types of shawarma: beef and chicken.  I usually opt for chicken but on this specific night the chicken will take 30 minutes more to cook so I had to settle with their Beef Shawarma.

♥ Beef Shawarma (40 php)

Shawarma Snack Center (SSC) has two sauces: hot sauce and garlic yogurt sauce.   Never forget to ask for them!

♥ Beef Shawarma (40 php)

The Beef Shawarma is really delicious!  The beef is so meaty and tasty.  The pita is served hot too.  Add on some of their hot sauce and their superb garlic yogurt sauce and I assure you, you will enjoy this!  This is simply one of the best shawarma you can find in the metro.  


Tip: In case you're wondering why we don't buy from SSC stalls found in malls like in Robinson's Place which is a shorter walk from our place.  We have observed that the shawarma from here which is served fresh tastes better.  


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We, Tsinoy Foodies, can never grow tired of the shawarma from the Shawarma Snack Center (SSC).  There are times where we eat this several times a week and we still love every biteful of it.  The entire shawarma is superb: the meat, the pita, the garnishes and the sauces!  They also have other interesting dishes, I'll share some of them on our next visit. =D