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| - Entertainment fab! Food not so fab.
Makes for a good group experience, as the whole place is 'on theme' with the decor, food, music & shisha. Sort of felt I was crashing a (very small) middle eastern wedding reception as the staff appeared to be close family, everyone knew the music and were generally in good spirits.
Went on a Sat for the live music & set menu @$40 (Shisha $20). Music began at 10pm and they were just fantastic! They played all night, even while the belly dancer performed - also brilliant and entertaining to watch - she used the whole dance floor so everybody could see. 5*
For some reason the food is not great, which doesn't match the venue! While the spread was impressive, most of the 12 apps/snacks and even the mains were under-seasoned or just lacking in flavour - potatoes, cauliflower, tabbouleh, felafel, sausages - meh. I did enjoy the kibbeh (raw seasoned beef), along with the baba ganoush, but would have much preferred 2-4 well made apps.
The last main dish - chicken & beef kebabs - FINALLY, were tasty and tender. I wish this was served earlier when we were hungry instead of at 12.30am & full-but-not-satisfied! I'm torn between rating a 5* night based on 2-3* food. Considering this, it is an expensive night.
I hope they improve the menu because the rest of the experience was great, and I'd like to return for more.
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