Kerwan — Restaurant in Saarbrücken

Speaking as a Lebanese, unfortunately Kerwan was a letdown. I will briefly describe why, and hopefully it might serve as constructive criticism. We ordered Hummus, Fattouch, Sis Tavouk (as written), Potato with Coriander (Batata Harra). 1-The hummus was served without olive oil. We asked for it to be added. Hummus is always served with olive oil in any Lebanese restaurant. It did not have any garlic in it, some restaurants do that to extend the storage time of the hummus. It had too much tahini (sesame) that the chickpeas taste was gone. 2- Fattouch had no summak in it and no onions no paprika...wich it should. There was carrot added to it, which should not be there. 3- Taouk served was not marinated in yogurt before cooking (and it should be low sugar, greek yogurt). It was very dry. In lebanon, taouk is always served with garlic sauce (toum extra), there was not garlic sauce, we asked for it later and we were given yogurt. 4- Potatoes with coriander was dipped in the sauce and precooked, boiled... The proper way to make it is to fry the potatoes and only add the sauce and coriander right before serving. 5- Finally and worst of all for a Lebanese. The interior was decorated with paintings of sahara deserts and nomads and an Egyptian statue... nothing was Lebanese. Lebanon has no saharas and no nomads to talk about. It should be all green mountains and roman, greek, and crusader ruins. On top of all that a central painting of desert caravan traders drawn on papyrus paper. Nothing to do with Lebanon.

In fairness, that staff where very friendly and welcoming. We did reserve online, but management did not know about our...

Situated in the vicinity of Saarbruecken's Sankt Johannes Markt, the restaurant presents a pleasant ambience. However, when evaluating the culinary experience and service provided, it falls short when compared to other esteemed establishments within the city. Regrettably, the cuisine offered here lacks the authenticity of traditional Lebanese fare, which may disappoint enthusiasts seeking the genuine flavors of Syrian and Lebanese shawerma.

In particular, the shawerma fails to capture the essence of its Levantine origins, leaving patrons somewhat unsatisfied. Likewise, the shish tawook, while satisfactory, lacks the distinctive appeal one would anticipate from a specialty dish. The remaining main courses fare slightly better, reaching an above-average standard, albeit without truly standing out.

One notable drawback of our visit was the extended waiting period of approximately 40 minutes to receive our ordered dishes. Such a delay could detract from the overall dining experience, especially for those with limited time at their disposal.

It's worth noting that the portion sizes of the food served in this restaurant are relatively smaller in comparison to other establishments in the city, considering the price point.

In conclusion, while the restaurant exudes a pleasant atmosphere near the Sankt Johannes Markt, the cuisine and service could benefit from refinement to match the standards set by other reputable Arabic restaurants in the city. For true enthusiasts seeking an authentic Levantine culinary experience, exploring alternative dining options...

Nice Lebanese restaurant. Has indoor as well as outdoor seating. A unique restaurant that is worth a visit if you are in Saarbrücken. It offers Middle Eastern cuisine including tasty hummus and lamb dishes, as well as arrak and Lebanese wine, while being an alley away from the city's central plaza. For those arriving on car, using one of the nearby car parks is recommended. Although vegetarian options are there, there are not as many, especially when considering...