Feniqia (Lillestrøm) — Restaurant in Lillestrøm

Nestled in the beating heart of Lillestrøm like a well-seasoned secret, Feniqia is the new Lebanese spot that smells like a holiday and tastes like a family reunion.

I boldly sacrificed my waistline for the Feniqia Grill Special — a carnivore’s dream team featuring beef, chicken, lamb, and prawns. The plate landed on my table in exactly 14 minutes and 31 seconds. Yes, I timed it. Why? Because anticipation is an art, and I’m a professional.

The meat? Juicy. Succulent. Heroic. Like it had been trained in the ancient mountains of Lebanon to deliver tenderness with honour. Each bite was a love letter written in smoke and spice. The portions were generous enough to make even a Viking say, “That’s a lot of protein.”

But wait, there’s more! On the side came a colourful ensemble: hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouli salad, warm bread, and a garlic dip that could wake the dead and charm them into seconds. The garlic sauce and grilled meats were a match made in culinary heaven — a duo more iconic than hummus and heartbreak (more on that in a second).

Now, the tabbouli was a pleasant surprise — fresh, zingy, and full of intrigue, like the plot twist in a Lebanese soap opera. The baba ganoush? Smooth and smoky, the mysterious cousin at the mezze family reunion who says little but steals the show.

However, dear hummus, we need to talk. You were the bland cousin who turned up unseasoned, unbothered, and quite frankly... uninvited. A touch more lemon, tahini, or soul would’ve done wonders. We all have our off days.

The venue itself? Cozy, stylish, and somewhere between “date night chic” and “bring your loudest uncle.” Staff were warm, friendly, and didn’t blink an eye at my over-the-top meat...

If you're in the marked for Lebanese food - and let's be real here, who isn't - this is your safest bet around. Not that there's that many around! The atmosphere is authentic, the food tastes like pure bliss, and the service is a home-run. They have outdoor seating, but you want to sit indoor. The smells, the music, the food - oh my god the food - transports you to the busy streets of Lebanon in a flash. The food is plentiful, borderline too much, but you'll be rolling with a smile. If you were in doubt about what the conclusion is: Go! Eat! Thank me later. Oh and do try some Lebanese wine while you're at it? It's different from the sweet Italian, or the complex French.. but in a "earned it's own spot"...

We ordered the Special grill for 4 people, the food was too dry, too little, the maze was definitely not for 4 people. We talked to the chef and he has done absolutely nothing about our disappointment. The lam ribs were disgusting and we couldn’t even chew the meat. The chef saw that the dishes were still full, and did NOTHING!!! And we payed ALOTTTTT for so little. Absolutely last time. Disgusting, rude and overpriced. We would like to speak...