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| - We turn to Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine when we're craving rich, full dishes that sing with exotic and exciting flavour combinations; but it's not always easy to find the really good stuff. And, because we've been lucky enough to have eaten a lot of food from around the world it can be hard to delight our imaginations - and our palates. Fat Pasha certainly checked off all these boxes for us.
AMBIANCE:
It's a great place to gather with a group of friends. With an intimate feel (seating allows for about 40 people), the lively buzz in the room picks up quickly. It has a modern, clean feel with blonde woods. Walls and accents in whites and subdued blues. The tables are bit close, so it isn't an ideal spot for a romantic date night or private conversation. But it's a great spot when you need a dose of social energy to pair with your big meal!
SERVICE:
The staff are lovely and attentive but can get caught up in the energy of the place, so you might have to be a bit assertive in getting their attention when the place is full. Our waitress was casual and straightforward with an easy-going air; her vibe suited the social atmosphere of the place.
FOOD:
We feel their menu is best enjoyed with a group of 4 - 6 or more. The dishes are intended for sharing, and some are quite large and hearty. Their famous roasted cauliflower alone would have been enough to contentedly feed two people. The three of us had ordered four dishes and were ready to lapse into a food coma by the end of our meal! We probably would have been quite content with three dishes, and a shared a dessert. Dishes come out one at a time, with a bit of space between each to let the rich food settle and make it easier to keep going.
Hummus: We started with the hummus - hard not to! They have a daily hummus special with a creative twist and a unique collection of toppings. This was perhaps the most decadent version we've ever had; super creamy, with whole chickpeas on top, pickled onions, parsley, tomatillo "salsa" and paprika - and of course lots of EVOO. It was delicious and has encouraged us to be more creative with our hummus at home!
Roasted Cauliflower: This is one of their most famous dishes, and when we saw the neighboring table dig in, it just had to happen. Tahini (made from sesame seed) and skhug (a cilantro and garlic based sauce), is layered over top. Pomegranate seeds and pine nuts are sprinkled on top with some grated halloumi. It's really, really filling (did we mention that it's filling?) with lots of flavours complimenting and contrasting each other - we loved it!
Duck Schmaltz Latkes - Latkes are a "pancake" made out of grated potato. They're cooked in duck schmaltz, which is rendered duck fat. A version of schmaltz is used in many cultures and allows food fried in it to achieve a beautiful brown crispness. These latkes were nice and thick, with a crunchy exterior and a soft, tasty interior. Served with applesauce and sour cream these were a real comfort food for us.
Chicken Kabab - Big cubes of chicken breast in a lovely yogurt-based sauce and a side of delicious, sectioned tomatoes and drizzled with dill and parsley. Thank goodness this was a smaller dish, as by this point we were near the point of bursting. We were a bit uncertain about chicken breast as a kabab; when not done just right chicken kababs can come out dry. We needn't have worried; the chicken was moist and delicious - they did a fabulous job.
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