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- Bastilla
stewed spiced chicken, almond filling, phyllo dough; layered, wrapped, baked & coated w/ sugar & cinnamon; "so perfectly balanced!" -Monti Carlo
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4.5 out of 5
90 ratings |
opened in 2002; family-owned Middle Eastern grocer w/ a huge selection of specialty items & prepared food |
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- Lamb Shoulder
spiced & cured, sous vide 12 hours then fire roasted, served w/ salad of onions, sumac, mint & parsley
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4.5 out of 5
853 ratings |
est. 2017; featuring curated meals to be enjoyed family-style; known for North African & Middle Eastern dishes & flavors |
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- Soltani Kabob
filet mignon, ground beef, Persian rice, peppers & tomatoes, skewered & charbroiled; "every bite gets better!" -Sabin Lomac
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4.5 out of 5
6369 ratings |
est. 1993; specializes in traditional Middle Eastern fare prepared fresh w/ classic ingredients |
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- Hummus & Pita
pureed chickpeas w/ tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt & olive oil, topped w/ Aleppo pepper & parsley, served w/ house pita; "it's magical!" -Alex Guarnaschelli
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4.5 out of 5
486 ratings |
est. 2018; features platters of family-style Middle Eastern cuisine |
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- Egyptian Moussaka
roasted eggplant, zucchini & potatoes w/ garlic onions, peppers, tomatoes & spices; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
231 ratings |
opened in 1989; popular kabab eatery spotlights eastern Mediterranean & Persian flavors |
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- Chicken Tagine
chicken w/ herbs & spices, kalamata olives, couscous, tahini & 3 lemon sauce; "succulent & tender...absolutely extraordinary!" -Katie Pix
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4.0 out of 5
96 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2018; couscous bar w/ traditional Moroccan flavors |
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- Jeweled Persian Crispy Rice
basmati rice crust (tahdig), currants, toasted pumpkin seeds & egg yolk; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
639 ratings |
opened in 2017; family-style menu that "combines seasonal California produce w/ Mediterranean-inspired flavors" (from its website) |
