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| - My knowledge of Azerbaijani cuisine was non-existent prior to dining at Kavkaz, but consider my interest now piqued thanks to the quality of the food we ate.
We arrived around 12:15 on a weekday and the place was empty. The service was, as a result, quite friendly and efficient.
We ordered:
Lulya Kebab ("mix of seasoned ground lamb and beef"): Though it's a pretty small portion - a single kebab for about 14 bucks - I have to admit this was a really tasty dish. It reminded me a little bit of the Middle Eastern concoction kibbe, as both contain different kinds of meat mixed with exotic spices. The meat arrived piping hot and was incredibly flavorful, while the accompanying potatoes, though a little soggy, were a nice complement to the kebab. (And the included sweet and spicy sauce only enhanced both items.)
We also ordered a lamb dish. (There's no website for the restaurant online, and the few menus I found don't have it listed.) Anyway, it's even better than the Lulya Kebab. The lamb, mixed with an irresistible cilantro-based sauce, is amazingly soft and tender, while the accompanying rice only enhances the meal. I really enjoyed this.
We were also given a couple of freebies: An appetizer consisting of fresh bread, sauerkraut, and pickles (fine, but nothing special) and a yogurt-based salty beverage (again, decent but not something I would've ordered on my own).
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