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| - After bragging about Damas restaurant and my workplace , my colleague told me to try Alep. So I called on a Friday night asking for reservations, I knew I would have no chance since I had heard you need reservations weeks in advance. But I guess it was my lucky day, as there had just been a cancellation.
The place looked old but it had a nice feel to it. I explained to the waiter that it was my first time here and he suggested the taster menu, i was a three course meal, first was a sea bass with lemon and anis sauce, then it would be followed by three mezzes and then it would be finished with half portion of filet mignon and lamb shank on top of a cardamon rice. I explained to him that I don't like fish and I don't like lamb.
The waiter then laughed and said:" Listen try it and if you don't like it, it would be my pleasure to eat the rest for you"
Hahahaha that was funny.
So I gave it a try, and I was astonished, I loved everything, the fish, the lamb were put of this world, the filet mignon was so tender.
The Fattouche was different than your normal Fattouche but I enjoyed it. The only this that I did not enjoy very much was the hummus and that was because it had cumin in it, and I am not a fan.
A great experience. I finished the meal with a delicious chocolate ice cream.
Now if you ask me is Damas better or Alep, they both get 5 stars in my opinion. Either one you choose you will have a wonderful experience. Although Alep's portion are a bit smaller but the prices are a bit cheaper too.
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