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I was shocked to find that in my repertoire of blogs I have yet to include Jasmines. This local Lebanese restaurant has got to be the best value, consistent quality meal I would recommend to others.

As a couple, I recommend one sharing of their mixed platter for $18. This will include 2 of the best falafels you've ever had, kibbeh, mixed grilled meat, tabouli, hummus, baba ganoush, a grilled onion piece, a piece of bread soaked in oil and grilled and topped off with raw onions.

The free sides include pickles and vegetables, a bag full of pre-cut bread and even a turkish tea to finish off the meal.

All this for less than $9 a person. There's even garlic sauce, a bottle of oil and chilli sauce as well. All perfect pairings to the meal.

The drinks are self serve from the fridge and at the end it's all based on trust to let them know what you took...

The only thing you have to deal with is them saying "Oh that's all?" when you opt for one mixed platter for two... But to that I don't understand why as the meal is ridiculous large for just one person... matter of fact sometimes we can't even finish the platter between the two of us.

I spoke to my friend at work and asked him how can people eat one whole mixed platter themselves. He explained that it's probably the fact they grew up with it and that's they always eat so it never felt like a lot... and told me that his friend eats two platters... Wow.. just wow... what a beast!