First of all I want to say I had a very pleasant experience with the owner when I visited today. She was nice and cordial. So, I am going to write this review as gingerly as I possibly can.
The inside is very simple. I would have to assume this is a start up business, with the buffet chairs and plain tables. Which is fine. However, with the amount of rent they have to be paying there- I personally expected more aesthetically.
I got the Fatoosh salad with chicken added. It was good. I really thought the dressing was yummy. However, nothing memorable, and Im extremely picky, and honestly this is where the snob in me comes to the surface.
Fatoosh is a pretty standard Lebanese dish, and it just needed 'something'. I would have enjoyed it with more cucumbers, and some thinly sliced red onion--but thats just me. And it didnt have fried pita chips with it either, and thats a must. Also, I had to ask for extra sumac-- which she accommodated me nicely. I guess Im used to the salad being pre-tossed with dressing with the fixings....thats how the little place in the Valley does it. And its just how I prefer it.
The Hummus however-- i didnt enjoy very much. I used to make my own Hummus when I had my little shop,. Some salt and pepper, along with more lemon and not as thin-- is what I recommend for starters. This had NO flavor what so ever. None. Ziltch. I dont want to be harsh, but when you do test tasting as you cook-- it makes a world of difference.
I didnt want to get too technical or come across insulting......, but I had my own little cafe at one time- and I cooked from scratch. This place has the opportunity to become great, if they take all their reviews into consideration. Dont take things in an insulting manner, but use it to learn and adapt...to change and become better.
Seems like everybody is a foodie these days, and we do know what tastes good and what doesnt. LOL
Their food line is very clean and organized and with a little 'tweaking'...im sure this little gem will flourish. :))