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😍 5/5 - Creative North African Plates in a Convivial Setting
By 👻 @Ed_Uyeshima, 07/30/2022 3:00 am
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What a genuine find in the heart of London. When Time Out London recently identified the 101 best things to do in town, #53 was booking a 12 Noon reservation at this North African spot. Well, they also do bookings when they open for dinner at 5PM, so I snagged a couple of seats since we had tickets later that evening for "& Juliet" nearby in the West End. Located in funky-cool Neal's Yard in Covent Garden, the tiny space is dominated by a horseshoe-shaped counter with all the kinetic plate preparation occurring in the middle. From our stools, we had a prime view of all the appetizing culinary creations. The menu was deceptively straightforward even if it required translation from our patient server. We started with a tasty nishnushim (snack), the £11.50 Moroccan Cigars, deep-fried taquito-like rolled dough stuffed with spicy lamb sausage and accompanied by thick yogurt and harissa. This was followed by the £5.00 Naan e Barbari, handmade fresh in front of us in a tandoor oven. This produced a puffed, smoked flatbread covered in olive oil. Two satisfying dipping sauces accompanied the naan at our discretion. The first was the £7.00 Muhammara, a spicy, almost creamy roasted red pepper dip sitting atop olive oil. The second dish was the £7.00 Chickpea Masabacha, a deconstructed hummus made especially fresh by whole chickpeas. We ordered a winner in the vegetable side dish, the £12.00 Cauliflower Jaffa Style, seared and accompanied by a coriander tomato salsa. The savory high point came next, the £23.00 Hamra Octopus, a substantial octopus tentacle marinated in a pomegranate molasses and hot garlic olive oil. It didn't have the usual chewiness of octopus, and the sweetness of the molasses enhanced the flavor substantially. Our other entree was the £32.00 Lamb Sabzi, a pair of succulent grilled chops that managed to be pillow-tender and was probably the only plate that came close to predictable. Believe it or not, we convinced ourselves we had room for dessert after all that. We first went for the £10.00 Taal Misu, their own special take on tiramisu served in a jar. but the absolute scene stealer was the £12. 50 Knafeh, a Middle Eastern specialty of spun pastry soaked in a sugar-based syrup and layered with cheese, pistachio nuts, and dried apricots. It was the perfect ending to a meal that put us in sensory overload without getting all fussy about it. FOOD - 5 stars...remarkable small plates that transcend their deceptively simple execution AMBIANCE - 5 stars..a happening place with a great view of all the action SERVICE - 5 stars...very personal service and quite responsive TOTAL - 5 stars...a culinary knockout and a convivial environment make this a complete winner
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