Tahini — Restaurant in Scotland

Very poor. I'm not the sort to leave a review but this was a terrible meal.

Service was polite and prompt. Food was brought out quickly even though they were nearly full. Restaurant interior was okay but it looked like the rear windows were coated with green algae/mould on the outside, which doesn't look great. Menus also have various prices scratched out or taped over and then biroed in. But none of that really matters and I'd never leave a negative review for something so trivial.

Food was a massive disappointment. Worst I've had in maybe a decade. The person I was with had no complaints so maybe I just picked the worst thing on the menu. Starter Baba Ghanoush was fine, nothing much to say about it. Main Lamb Bamai Bilahme was appalling.

Lamb was so chewy and overcooked, I literally couldn't cut through it with the table knife. Had to use a separate starter knife with a few more teeth and even then it was tough as hell. Ridiculous. Meat was so rubbery that it would actually pull itself off of the fork to try and go back to its shape. Don't know how you get lamb like that without blasting it in the microwave. One piece was more than 50% gristle and I had to spit it out. The whole experience made me feel like an infant picking at his food, struggling to use cutlery.

The stew itself was grim. Tomatoes and okra just a sickly mush. Everything about it made me think both it and the rice were done in the microwave, which would explain the quick service. Also bit into a cardamom pod, which normally I'd put down to my own inattention, but with so much else wrong, it all combined to make for a terrible meal.

Then to cap it off, the man I'm guessing was the restaurant owner came over to the table next to us and one woman was praising the lamb (they had ordered something different) and he was telling them about the great butcher they go to while I was sitting directly behind him, with a mouthful of fat and gristle, thinking that it must be the worst lamb I've ever had. Thank goodness she said "I don't ever cook lamb myself," otherwise I might have thought I was losing my mind. I do cook it and this absolutely not how it should be. The longer their conversation went on, the more comedically absurd the whole situation felt, to the point where we started laughing.

At no point did anyone ask us if the meal was okay. This probably would have been the first time in my life where I would have replied "No" to that question and sent it back, but alas, never had the chance. Couldn't even finish it, which again, is a first. Waitress maybe sensed I wasn't happy at the end because she didn't make any conversation even though the restaurant had emptied. I was at the point of complaining, which I don't think I've ever done before, so it's probably for the best that she didn't ask

Absolute...

So.... Whilst the other half was in Hospital for Surgery, I decided to enjoy myself and head for some food. Walking around Dundee for a while, I remembered a restaurant me and her often walk past, that smelled amazing each time. Always said we would try it, anyway I will for the both of us :D

Walked in and the atmosphere was really nice, for a Thursday Evening it was quiet. I was seated promptly, and the waitress came along with a nice jug of water.

The menu is small, but it all looks good, couldn't say there was anything I wouldn't eat.

Waitress had asked what I would like, sometimes, and I mean sometimes I am happy for someone else to pick, so I said "You pick something, just don't tell me what it is" Wow she said, and went off with a smile.

The lassie came with the first course, "This is called, Baba Ghanoush" It was her favourite, To be honest, I just thought that is what Owen Wilson Called Vince Vaugh in Wedding Crashers, but nope, its an actual Starter.

So, my thoughts on Baba Ghanoush. It looked good, White paste, with an olive in the middle, looked like some Olive Oil, and some seasoning. Actually looked like a Porridge, no Idea why I was expecting it to be sweet. Anyway it tasted like Porridge and Humus, not what I was expecting, Weirdly Its made from neither of these, actually made from Egg Plant, now that was a Surprise.

I don't think I will order that again,

My next course was a Chicken Shawarma, this looked amazing, and to be honest, it tasted EVEN BETTER.....

Chicken Shawarma, Rice, 4 dips, and some bread, and to be honest I could have ate this twice over. Rice tasted amazing, One of the dips (Red One) tasted like Pakora Sauce, but alot better. I think there was a Humus and Garlic dip, first time I have tasted that, again cannot complain with that at all. there was a white dip, wish I caught the name, but never, I think large chunks of vegetables, wasn't too keen on it, but was tasty.

Ended the meal with Baclava.

All in all, I WILL be back, I will miss out the Baba Ghanoush, and try something else. but Server was amazing, Place was Amazing.

EDIT..... Been again just this week 28/10/23 and again was just amazing, can 100% recommend the mixed laffa, literally have never tried anything like it in my life. Also updated with 4 new images Taboulli, lamb samosas, mixed laffa and chicken... Decided this time to take the ball and...

I fancied a lovely meal after our disco day clubbing session. As we were walking through Bank Street, I wondered if Tahini would be a good choice. I love Lebanese food but Mum hasn’t experienced this culinary delight, but we took a gamble and got a lovely little table for two. We were treated with kid gloves as the lovely waitress explained what was happening and what our choices were. I got a soda water and lime (lovely balance of lime and soda) and mum a room temperature Cabernet Sauvignon. We’re off to a good start. Cold and Hot Meze did not disappoint. The flavours were fresh and vibrant and zingy and deep, rich, hearty and comforting . The flavours all balanced out so well and you just kept wanting more, by the end we were getting too full to finish and glad we didn’t choose a pud, and what we didn’t expect was to be treated to the juiciest, sweetest fan of Watermelon and a cube of the most delicious Turkish delight, this delight was nothing like I’ve ever tasted before the Rose flavour was beautiful and strong but not overpowering. It ended the meal perfectly. Mum loved her meal and said she would like to visit again, Yay. The atmosphere and decor was just adorable. Loved, loved our dining experience. Thank you to the staff for the warmest welcome and we shall see you again...