Of them, the oldest, Afghan Kebab House, which opened four years ago, continues to turn out the most succulent chicken and lamb kebabs.

The best meat choice is a generous portion of pan-roasted succulent chicken flavored with fresh rosemary and accompanied by garlic-kissed mashed potatoes.

A shockingly succulent deboned young chicken luxuriated under a light soy glaze and a dusting of sansho pepper.

There is a succulent Iranian stuffed chicken poached in soup and eaten with fresh herbs.

The husband and wife team refused to believe that this succulent spit-roasted chicken, a specialty of Palermo, could be produced only in Italy.

Three courses, a choice of 35 dishes, all for €12: aromatic fish soup, gazpacho, mouthwatering paella, succulent chicken and chips.

Two could dine on mango salad, succulent green chicken curry and Thai beer for $30.

A dinner for two, with abundant mezze, then succulent chicken or lamb is about $30, including Lebanese wine; (963-21) 221-9411, fax (963-21) 221-5700.

Lusty and succulent Basque-style chicken to heat and serve is the latest from D'Artagnan.

Another good choice is the tandoor chicken, mildly hot outside from a coating of mixed spices and succulent within.