Mediterranean foods are among some of the most popular foods in the world. Hummus, once an exotic food in America, is now common place in grocery stores. Gyros are a hugely popular lunch time food, and everyone loves Shawerma. How did all these foods become so popular?

It’s Healthy

Mediterranean cusine appeals to a broad number of people because it is incredibly good for you. The Mediterranean diet has been named the best diet to follow by dieticians, doctors, and scientists year after year.

That’s because Mediterranean food focuses on very healthy eating, such as foods packed with fruits and vegetables, and has very little in the way of processed foods. Despite having tons of healthy ingredients, the food is satisfying because it is rich in healthy fats like olive oil.

Even small things like the seasonings used are good for your body. Turmeric is a known anti-inflammatory, and black pepper aids in making the anti-inflammatory effects even more powerful.

It’s Delicious

Although many people go on diets, those diets often fail. Often, this is because the diets are too restrictive, or frankly because that diet soda tastes terrible compared to the real thing. The average person just can’t stick to healthy eating when it tastes so—well—healthy.

Healthy food doesn’t have to taste like lawn clippings were arranged in a salad. No one wants to eat that sort of thing, and no one can stick to a diet of food that tastes gross for very long.

Mediterranean food is incredibly delicious. It’s still healthy, but a salad for example, might include cilantro to brighten the flavor, olives filled with their polyphenols, and a little chicken for protein. A beautifully seasoned sauce transforms a salad into a full experience.

All Mediterranean food is like that, with a beautiful mix of flavor in so many different ways. From soft pitas to seasoned meats, Mediterranean food is delicious.

There’s a Wide Variety

Mediterranean food features a lot of different foods from both the Mediterranean area and the Middle East. This wide variety of food means you’ll almost never run out of something new to try. Take a look through a menu and you’ll find a huge number of different meats, cheeses, vegetables, and breads to enjoy.

If you love trying new things, you will love going to a Mediterranean restaurant because there are so many wonderful options available.

Try it Yourself

There are many different reasons to love Mediterranean food. The Mediterranean diet itself is one of the healthiest diets out there, and good for everything from weight loss to heart healthy diets. The food is delicious, with a wide variety of different options available. Even if you have special needs such as being vegetarian or vegan, there are still plenty of options available.

There’s no reason not to try Mediterranean food. If you ever find yourself and your family hemming and hawing over what to have for dinner, suggest Zytoun’s. There’s something everyone will love there, and with a wide selection of flavors, everyone will be h appy.

For years now, Aladdin has been serving delicious and authentic Mediterranean cuisine at their restaurant located on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. Thousands of people have joined them for food and friendship over the years.

Aladdin is an important part of San Diego’s community and has made it very popular. Thanks to the popularity of Aladdin Café, the same people who have brought you delicious food at their first location will now be opening a second restaurant. This is a huge opportunity and presents a wonderful chance to let even more people experience the joy of delicious, high-quality Mediterranean food.

Introducing Zytoun Gourmet Mediterranean

Zytoun Gourmet Mediterranean will be opening up in Seaport Village, starting in mid-February. San Diego has been working hard to renovate Seaport Village, with over two million dollars spent on the restoration process and Aladdin is excited for the opportunity to be a part of it.

The boardwalk has become a bustling hub of activity, with the focus on local food and small business. Effort has been made by the city to encourage small, local businesses to join the boardwalk, and the owner of Aladdan’s café has answered with a brand-new restaurant.

The new location will be in the Carousel district, along the boardwalk, with ample patio space to enjoy the view of the San Diego Bay while enjoying the delicious cuisine. Zytoun is quite close to the historical Carousel, allowing those walking around to enjoy the area a chance to see both.

Although it has a different name and a different location, you can expect the same great food from Zytoun that you have come to expect from Aladdin over the last 30+ years.

What to Expect

Zytoun will be featuring Kabobs, hummus and falafel among the many different foods at their new location. If you’ve ever been to the Aladdin, you have a good idea of what awaits you at the our new location.

Although the location is new, it’s important to understand that the quality of the food is not. All of the same high-quality ingredients will be used at the new location.