The cuisine draws inspiration from the owner's mother's and grandmother's food, utilizing centuries-old flavors and preparation techniques, but with a modern twist.
This restaurant serves farm-to-table modern Mideast cuisine, focused on the rich traditional flavors of the region and its environs, including North Africa, Anatolia, and the Mediterranean.
The menu pays modern homage to some of the world's most ancient flavors, celebrating the rich culinary heritage of the Mideast, North Africa, Anatolia, and the Mediterranean, with dishes inspired by countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Southern Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Crete, Palestine, Israel, and Jordan.
You can expect warm and fun service, with a cozy and peaceful atmosphere, constructed from a quaint old home in Silver Lake. The ambiance is perfect for a romantic dinner or a meet-up with friends.
Some must-try dishes include the ful medame, beef tongue gnocchi, hen of the woods mushrooms, hummus bi tahini, cast iron chicken, and cardamom rice pudding. The tahini toast is also a standout dish, with crispy sourdough, sweet dates, and refreshing cucumber.