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| - I've been to Samira twice in the last four days - once to give it a try & once to give it a second try after an iffy first experience.
There's nothing, like, WRONG with Samira. The menu is pretty extensive - lots of options - & the spicy onion rings are amaaaazing (they're even good cold!). The prices are decent - they range from $8 for sandiwches to $20+ for fancier entrees like lobster linguini & steak.
The first time I went, I ordered a thin-crust pizza with grilled chicken, sundried tomato pesto & smoked mozzarella. It was tasty but SO VERY GREASY. Like, I felt like I couldn't eat for another week after eating two slices of it. I took it home, but it was even greasier reheated. My second order was similar but in sandwich form - grilled chicken, sundried tomato pesto, fresh mozzarella & basil on crusty bread. It was less expensive, but equally greasy - I ended up having to eat it with a knife & fork instead of my hands, which was a bummer for a sandwich. That said, it was pretty good.
And did I mention the onion rings? Thin & crispy & just a liiiittle bit spicy, & they serve them in, like, a MOUNTAIN. Also greasy, but onion rings ought to be!
Overall, I'm not sure. I don't dislike Samira, but I don't love it, either. The atmosphere is nice, the place is well-decorated, & the server I had both times (same one) was very attentive & friendly. I'll probably be back, but maybe only when the Cashmere Cricket is closed...
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