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| - This Tunisian restaurant has only been open for two months, and they already have attracted people coming as far as Sedona to try the cuisine. My friend and I saw this place on Yelp decided to stop for a quick dinner. With a casual, parsimonious décor, the small well-lit interior encompassed a row of booths and tables vertically arranged. Behind the glass counter were the colorful overhead menu, and there was a TV to keep everyone entertained.
The Slata Mechouiya ($5.99) appeared like a salsa with several olives stacked on top. The combination of grilled and grounded hot green pepper, tomato, garlic, onion, and olive oil was sensational. The olive oil rounded out the sharp edges, creating depth within the mix of savory and spicy flavors. It was refreshingly addictive, especially when accompanied by their homemade bread. Recommend it.
The star of the evening was the Ajja Merguez ($10.99). It was cooked with home made lamb sausages, harissa, egg, and green pepper. The small pieces of sausages carried full-on wow-factor on the first bite. The harissa added spice to the dish, and the cooked down green pepper was highly addictive, especially with the two sunny-side eggs designed to bring finesse to multitudes of pointed flavors. This is a must get for those searching for enlightenment.
The Couscous Lamb ($12.99) came with generous portions of couscous cooked perfectly to soak up the flavors from the hot green pepper, garbanzo beans, potato, and lamb shank. The portion could easily feed three, and the lamb shank was coming off the bone delicious.
As a hidden gem, the owners took pride in making everything from scratch. Service was warm, down to earth, and we had a great conversation at the end about the cuisine. This is an appropriate place for those looking to try a new cuisine for the first time, and for small groups and families searching for home-style dishes that are made with care. Bold, spicy, and delicious, I can't wait to come back to try the Chicken Tagine, Lamb Shawarma, and Lamb Mechoui.
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