By Courtney Probert & Bryce Buyakie
In a city that loves food, where restaurants compete to stand out, it takes unique style and savvy menu options to attract attention— which the Baize Brothers of Fusion Pitas are doing with aplomb. Sam and Issa opened Fusion Pitas in August, in the space that once housed Aladdin’s, with a pledge to serve healthy food using fresh ingredients. Raised in the south, these two embrace that southern flair, fusing it with international flavors from the Mediterranean, Asia and the Caribbean.
Out of the frying pan
A chance to sample a few offerings from the Small Bites menu warranted a consensus— it was heaven.
Initially seeming oddball, ideas such as the Aloo Tikki Balls and Gravy-Stuffed Mashed Potato Bombs put the best of the deep-fried south and India into one bite. Freshly sliced cucumbers and a sweet tamarind chutney complement these with sweeter flavors.
The Gravy-Stuffed Mashed Potato Bombs are savory, crispy-on-the-outside and mashed-on-the-inside bites. They made us consider deep frying some “mashed taters” for family dinners. Fusion Pitas offers a number of other fried options such as the Chicken-Fried Bacon, Taiwanese Salty Crispy Chicken or the Falafel Basket.
All wrapped up
Here, pitas are the main focus, with a variety of unique ingredients and flavor.
The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Pita is the holiday dinner all wrapped up, including oven-roasted turkey, stuffing and cranberry relish with gravy on the side. The pita provides the fall holiday fixin’s any time of year. No surprise that this is a customer favorite.
A Korean dish and a sandwich out of Philadelphia don’t sound compatible, right? Well, the Korean Bulgogi Cheesesteak Pita is a splendid melding of Korean tang and cheesy flavors. The bulgogi-marinated ribeye steak pairs perfectly with gooey provolone cheese that cuts the spice but leaves the right amount of kick. Other options include Falafel and Chicken or Steak Shawarma.
For those a bit more adventurous, the eatery recently added new pitas, the Caribbean Jerk Chicken and the Thai Chicken Gyro, with plans on expanding with gluten-free options. Expect many more pita varieties in the future from the Baize brothers’ thriving attitude and innovative creations.
Bubbling up
The popular bubble tea craze has made itself comfortable here at Fusion Pitas. They offer sweet flavors such as green apple and pineapple passion fruit, and classics including coffee, milk and latte varieties.
For a fresh new taste in a comfortable setting, try Fusion Pitas.
11am-9pm | Sunday-Thursday | 11am-10pm | Friday-Saturday
4038 Talmadge Rd. | 419-725-7800
facebook.com/fusionpitas
