Semsom, Lebanese Cuisine — Restaurant in Dubai

Dear Semsom Management,

I am writing to express my sincere appreciation and satisfaction for the wonderful dining experience I had at Semsom last night.

From the moment I stepped into Semsom, I was captivated by the inviting ambiance and warm atmosphere. The attention to detail in the decor, coupled with the soothing music and comfortable seating, created a truly delightful environment for a memorable dining experience.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the exquisite Lebanese cuisine you presented. Every dish I tried was a masterpiece in its own right. The flavors were rich and authentic, showcasing the skillful craftsmanship of your talented chefs. The menu offered a wide range of options, allowing me to indulge in a variety of traditional Lebanese delicacies. The freshness of the ingredients and the meticulous presentation added an extra touch of elegance to each dish.

Moreover, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the attentive and knowledgeable staff. The waitstaff demonstrated exceptional professionalism, ensuring that I felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout the evening. Their recommendations were spot-on, and their genuine passion for the cuisine and commitment to providing outstanding service truly enhanced my dining experience.

Furthermore, I would like to commend your commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The restaurant was immaculate, and I felt safe and comfortable dining in your establishment, especially during these challenging times.

Overall, my visit to Semsom exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The combination of delectable cuisine, attentive service, and inviting atmosphere truly made for an unforgettable experience. I am eager to recommend your restaurant to my friends, family, and colleagues, as it truly stands out as a culinary gem in our community.

Once again, I would like to express my gratitude for the exceptional experience I had at Semsom. Please convey my compliments to the entire team for their outstanding efforts in creating such a remarkable dining destination.

With warm regards,

Muhammad...

We were out shopping in the festival city mall and as it was lunch time we decided to visit this beautifully designed lebanese restaurant.

We ordered, The chicken mozzarella sandwich AED45 Mixed grill with fatoush and hummus sides AED72 Fattet shishbarak with dried mint AED34 Mint lemonade AED20

Samsom, opened in early 2018, was on our list of 'to be discovered' places. We finally got to try out this fantastic place.. The founders of this restaurant chain are on a mission! 'to take Lebanese cuisine all over to the world'

Food was exquisite, presentation was beautiful and the overall experience was just out of the world!

My favourite was the chicken mozzarella sandwich. It was oozing flavours and was deliciously crunchy. Another favourite was the fattet shishbarak. It was deliciously made with the right mix of ingredients. The mélange of laban, chickpea and toasted pita is just gorgeous. Mixed grill was quite good. I opted for double shish taouk and kebab. Served with traditional accompaniments such as toum (garlic sauce), batata harra (spiced potato) and lemon and chilly. You get to choose from a variety of sides and I ordered fattoush and hummus. It was a fulfilling dish and the freshly baked bread served with it was just spot on.. Mint lemonade was good and went well with the food. Overall the food was just mouth-watering and the ambience is just stunning. I loved the intricately designed outdoors and elegantly decorated indoors. The dispense bar is also beautifully designed with copper utensils and moorish tiles. It was a shame that we didn't get to try their famous desserts and sheesha..

I will definitely go back to...

My previous rating for a visit over a year ago was a 3. But after my visit in Ramadan, I had to bump it up for the improvements that I have seen.

What's good: Contrary to our last visit a year back, they were very very very hospitable during Ramadan in the set menu. Their set menu in Ramadan is perfect, and is precisely what most people would like to have for iftar. Not a major fan of the laser show in the evening, but the view is very nice in the morning and afternoon. Service was very very good. I didn't get the name of the person serving us, I believe he was Philipino. He was very nice and helpful and catering to what we want very quickly. I don't know your name but thanks and god bless you!!

Not that good: Taste of the food. Not the greatest. Just decent. They market themselves as a "Lebanese cuisine with a twist", but there is really no major twist. And some dishes are a bit too sour. Fish sayyadeyeh wasn't that great. The rice was very good, but the fish itself didn't taste like good quality fish, or was a bit raw tasting (similar to eating cheap salmon). Chicken with potato was nice. Small portion if this is served outside of Ramadan. But perfect for Ramadan. Mixed grill needes to be cooked a little bit more. The I'm a big fan of chicken tawuk, but Semsom's isn't that great. It's texture is good, but the taste itself can be improves easily. The restaursnt is small and tight, and in an awkward location in the mall.

Overall: I would highly recommend to visit it at least once in Ramadan. The restaurant is nice too if you wish to have breakfast in...