THE 20 BEST TABLES OF THE YEAR By EMMANUEL RUBIN published in LE FIGARO. SAMA(sky) reveals a different kind of Lebanon through a Lebanese bistro, here are some examples to make your mouth water. Hendbe Pan-fried spinach and sorrel, loumi and crispy shallots. Batata Fried potato millefeuille, garlic cream, and Aleppo pepper. -Habra Pounded tuna, bulgur with ginger and coriander. Falafel Prawns, turmeric and dill, orange tarator, brined turnip. Kafta Duck kafta, date and sage, hummus. Chichbarak Beef and pine nut ravioli, yogurt, coriander oil.
Desserts: Ossmaliyé Ashta cream, crispy vermicelli, soft persimmon and pistachio. -Njas Pear with arak, maamoul, carob molasses, tahini, halawa ice cream.
SAMA is also a place decorated with great taste and refinement, the service is excellent, the explanations of the dishes and other wines very well explained, the cleanliness of the place is impeccable, a room for 8 people like bel beyt (as in the house) is ideal for a lunch or dinner with friends, you also have a small terrace for sunny days, don't delay in going there, it's already very popular...
LES 20 MEILLEURES TABLES DE L'ANNEE Par EMMANUEL RUBIN paru dans LE FIGARO. SAMA(ciel) révèle un Liban autrement à travers un bistro libanais, voici quelques examples pour vous mettre l’eau à la bouche. Hendbé Poêlée d'épinards et oseille, loumi et échalotes croustillantes. - Batata Mille feuille de pommes de terre frit, crème d'ail, et piment d'Alep. - Habra Thon pilé, boulghour au gingembre et coriandre. Falafel Gambas, curcuma et aneth, tarator d'orange, navet en saumure. - Kafta Kafta de Canard, datte et sauge, hommos. Chichbarak Raviolis au bœuf et pignons de pin, yaourt, huile à la coriandre.
Desserts : - Ossmaliyé Crème ashta, vermicelles croustillants, kaki mou et pistache. Njas Poire à l'arak, maamoul, mélasse de caroube, tahiné, glace halawa.
SAMA c’est également un endroit décoré avec beaucoup de goût et raffinement, le service est excellent les explications des plats et autres vins très bien relatés, la propreté de l’endroit est impeccable, une salle de 8 personnes comme bel beyt (comme à la maison) est idéale pour un déjeuner ou un dîner entre potes, vous avez également une petite terrasse pour les beaux jours, ne tardez pas à y aller ça a déjà ...
Read moreIncredibly well thought out modern Lebanese and I say modern as a complement. A true embodiment of the flavors of the region but retouched in some places and completely reimagined in others. Subtle nods to classic dishes in the varieties of kibbeh or nayyeh, but reworked to invoke flavors from other dishes of the region.
We must’ve ordered over half the menu but the stuffed Swiss Chard (sele2) was a winner. Completely reinvented.
I pulled 1 star for the portion sizes. On certain things I found the portions to be unfortunately lacking in light of the price
Otherwise probably the best Lebanese food you can find outside the...
Read moreSama Bistro is a hidden Lebanese gem and perfect for anyone looking for a modern twist of classic Lebanese dishes in a warm, welcoming and cozy atmosphere.
The menu showcases a variety of Lebanese dishes and through small meze plates, we were able to sample most of them.
The stuffed vine leaves were a particular favourite of mine - the lamb perfectly cooked and complimenting the delicately cooked rice, mince and spice stuffed vine leaves. The crispy confit potatoes with garlic sauce were also...
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