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| - TLDR: A fantastic dining experience that everyone should enjoy at least once.
Damas is now one of my favourite restaurants in the Montreal. The decor, the flavours, the service were all phenomenal. I haven't been to many Syrian restaurants, but I am so tempted to declare Damas as one of the best because of the fabulous time we all had.
The first time I went we got the tasting menu, which was insane. You will be eating for hours and hours. Do not plan anything after as you will not be able to move.
We received so much food, that I'm not sure I can remember every single item we received. I'm quite sure it included:
1) Three delectable dips with fresh pita
The beet mutabbal was not just vibrant in colour but in flavour as well. The hummus was smooth, and the baba ghannouj was delightful.
2) Fattouch salad, which was light and refreshing but still bold in flavour.
4) The kibbe nayye (beef tartar) was one of my favourite things of the evening and was perfectly spiced.
5) The humus lahme, was fantastic. Who knew that cubed lamb and hummus would be so good together.
6) The kibbe was the best kibbe I ever had. Although I may have just had this during my second visit...
7+8) The warm octopus salad was enjoyed by the two individuals at the table who liked seafood. As was the Samke Harra (sea bass) later on in the meal.
9) The Sharhat, which was one of the best veal dishes I ever had.
10) Lamb chops that were magnificently and perfectly cooked.
11+12) There were two desserts at the end of the meal. First was the best baklava ice cream in the world, if you go you must order it. There was also knafe which was spongy cheesy deliciousness. They were both complimented by beautiful mint tea.
The next time we went I got to try a few more delicious food items such as the kefta nayye (I prefer the kibbe nayye). Their dishes are meant to be shared, so make sure you go with people who love food.
Definitely, a food experience you have to have in Montreal. Make a night out of it and order the tasting menu, you will not be sorry
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