Pammel Deli is my favorite restaurant in Ames, IA. I consider myself a good cook and have high expectations, and Pammel is the only place in town that cooks food that I can't make at home.
First, Pammel has the best rice I've ever had in my life, and I eat a lot of rice.
My favorite dish is either the lamb shoulder steak or the kofta dinner. The kofta dinner consists of a salad, kofta, rice, tzatziki sauce, and optional hot peppers. The tandoori chicken is also excellent, and I recently had the hummus and falafel kofta dinner. Just writing this makes me want to go back, and I was just there two days ago!
The menu is appropriate for individuals or large groups. Looking at the menu right now makes me want to go in a large group so I can have a little of everything!
Pammel Deli is in the back of Pammel Grocery. Just go in and walk to the back where you'll find the kitchen and restaurant.