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So, the system was about par with Culvers. You get your drink and they bring the food to you reasonably quick. While waiting there are some beautiful pictures up on the wall to admire. The dining area is a little wide open and doesn't have anything else in it.
Our plates came with a salad, rice, hummus, yogurt sauce, and pita bread. The yogurt sauce had a mint flavor to it. It was fine in quality, but not my favorite. The hummus was thinner then I'm used to, but good. It had some nice paprika and olive oil on it. The salad was some lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and herbs. The rice was great. Extremely light and just great quality. The lamb was the best quality lamb I've had in Madison. It was tender with a light seasoning on it.
While we were eating a group of three came in. They attempted to add chicken to a menu item that didn't have it and then ordered by name. Confusion ensued and I had some good entertainment with my meal.
Mediterranean Cafe is still the king of Mediterranean on State St. and Bunky's keeps the best hummus title. This place is worth trying out and I'd likely head back.
As a note the credit card machine still prints out receipts with the name Tiger Lilly. I believe the owner of Tiger Lilly opened this place. I'll be curious to see how it shows on my statement.
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