After yet another perfect meal at Salam, it boggles my mind that it wasn't renewed for a GNR. Ok, fine, the renovation was a bit lamentable. But I'm starting to grow fond of the portraits of Middle Eastern landmarks, and the young Hispanic and Arabic waitresses (who are very sweet by the way) aren't the worst thing to set eyes on.
But on to the food. My hummus shawerma plate was as good as ever, creamy emulsified puree topped generously with charred, heavily spiced lamb and beef and shaved onions. The house-made jalapeno salsa, which was already great, seems to be improving. Spicier, more tart and with a pronounced fermented tang, it may be my favorite hot sauce in the city.
The specials were absolutely spot on. The two mensef plates I shared with friends were the best example of the classic dish that you will have outside of someone's home, and even then only if they are mean cooks.
So to you detractors. You had a falafel that sat for 15 minutes? Well boo frikkin hoo. It happens. Even in Ramallah, Nablus or Cairo, where there is infinitely more demand and there are places that make only falafel. Ask if its fresh, and if its not and they won't prepare it for you, order something else. Like mensef.
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Habibi on July 17th, 2010, 10:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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