Z Zoul Cafe — Restaurant in San Francisco

I came for take out craving Fuul, a fava bean dish popular in East Africa and some Middle East cultures. Unimpressed by the menu I asked what makes Sudanese cuisine different from Middle Eastern cuisine judging by entrees listed, he replied the seasoning. I spoke to people that are familiar with Sudanese cuisine and they all said they are known for their lamb besides the famous breakfast Fuul dish. I have been to a Fuul restaurant where they have 12 different Foul options, so I come with a spoiled Fuul palate, but this restaurant'a Fuul was decent and filling as it should loaded with protein and some fat I'm not familiar with, but possible ghee? Ask for oil substitute if this is the case and you are vegan, but ask, it could be a vegetable oil I have never had. It could also have been the peanut butter that threw me off. I devoured it though. I came back and ordered the Lamb Shank, and boy what a peasant surprise. It was tender and seasoned well that fell off the bone filled with succulent marrow. I haven't had theses herbs before, but it was delicious. The price is half what you would pay at an SF restaurant for a lamb shank. It came with saffron rice, salad, and a side soup. I ate half, and reheated the other half next day, so that was a generous portion for me that can never finish a regular burrito and orders Jr. burrito. This will definitely be my monthly meat treat since I have cut back on red meat. I haven't been excited of discovering a gem in SF since Stella's Sacrapantina, and A La Turca's Doner Kabob which now has competition. Parking can be pretty challenging, so plan...

Coworker: So Albie, how much do you allocate (funds put aside) on eating out on your days off?

Me: Is that a trick question? Hehehe.

Coworker: No just wondering.

Me: We both know the more people eat out, the more we make right?

Coworker: There's must be something I'm missing out on. They always ask for you when I show up at the place. What gives?

Me: Look, I don't feel this is the righ time to discuss any of this. Besides I'm going to order something to eat now. We'll get together and talk things out. Hmm. I wonder what got into him?

Located in a not so great area of TL, but if you can muster the courage to head on over then your hear is like steel. Z ZOUL replace Casbah Cafe with small changes kept to a minimum. It's pay first and wait for your food. Simple approachable menu is easy to understand and you can customize your order. There's a rotation of daily special, but you'll have to ask for special. A bakery section with all things baked and package dessert from Madroob. Indoor ATM, no WiFi, have outlets to charge your gadgets. Food is made per order brought to your table. I got the TA' AMINA came piping hot wrapped in foil. Is best eaten with house sauce, but be careful it'll be spicy. Lavash wrapped is perfect. I mean perfect to the touch without cracking exterior. 734 Coffee beans is a first for me. When inquired, 734 is the coordinates of Gambella geographical region. You'll definitely be alright here. Now back to my coworker...

One of San Francisco's hidden gems 💎! We had just returned from visiting The Wiz in Emerald City. Tough trip, so we were hungry. We goggle nearby restaurants and saw that Z Zoul Cafe was only a ten minute walk away at 295 Eddy St. It was Super Bowl Sunday, so the streets were kind of empty. We found the place. The first thing we noticed was how small but quaint it was. We were greeted by one of the owners and seated right away. We were served hot and spicy tea that was delicious! The menu was small, but the choices were great! The four of us ordered different things so we could share. I decided on the Beef Kofta that came with a green salad, Basmati rice with Tahini sauce and hummus, which you could tell was freshly made. When the food arrived, we were shocked and pleased that the amount was huge! We were told they believed in making sure you had plenty. We did! The beef was very, very tender and tasty! None of us were disappointed with anything. I will say that when you go, try the Dalya Pudding. It's made with Egyptian rice and has the right amount of sweetness. We all had leftovers to take home. The price for all of us was far less than we would have paid at well-known restaurants and totally worth it! I know we will be returning to Z Zoul. It's five stars worth it ! By the way, the word Zoul means,...