Happy (belated) New Year! I wish you all a 2011 filled with wonderful food.
Long time fans of Ali Hijazi's various restaurant endeavors mourned when he closed La Zamaan on State St., but Ali couldn't stay away from the restaurant business and now he's back with Zamaan Cafe at Plymouth Rd & Green.
Our January review, of course, is up at eCurrent (and you should go read it for descriptions etc.) but here is the full photo spread for your enjoyment. As always, click on the photo to see a larger version.
Karnabeet — fried califlower dressed with tahini. Heavenly.
Hummus with Armenian sausage
Tabouli
Fried Kibi stuffed with ground lamb
Baba ghannouj — eggplant, tahini, and garlic.
Falafel
Mujaddara - pilaf of lentils and cracked wheat
Mabhmour - sautéed eggplant
Chicken Kabobs (these were surpisingly tender)
Kufta Harra — grilled ground beef and lamb, and Joe's absolute favorite entrée here.
Lamb chops rubbed with sumac
Selection of pastries
YUM! I didn't know this restaurant existed. I usually go to the old LaShish restaurant in AA. I will definitely stop by here soon!
Posted by: Kel | January 14, 2011 at 07:13 AM
I want to go there! I'll have some of everything....
Posted by: Julie Saul | January 14, 2011 at 08:26 AM
This is across the road from where I work! I'd always seen the sign but never had the chance to go... now I know I have to :)
Posted by: Jessica | January 14, 2011 at 08:39 AM
I miss the one on Packard, even if it wasn't as fancy.
Posted by: Kris F. | January 14, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Hmmm.... mouth watering dishes, falafel is my favorite. Thanx for the share.
Posted by: Mukesoft | December 10, 2012 at 01:38 AM