...Sahara...

I've had quite a few foodie experiences of late, so I wasn't sure what to start of with this month.

Lebanese will do.

This week I finally got to go to Sahara, a Lebanese restaurant in Arrad Street. 3rd time lucky. Unfortunately on my previous attempts it was closed.

Strangely, I wasn't overly hungry when Aimee, Danny and met. We ordered drinks, Lebanese mint tea with one suitably sophisticated cup, Aimee's choice, mango juice and milkshakes. Although I didn't have a milkshake, I've been asked to add they were mighty fine.

I felt slightly dissapointed by Sahara. Maybe because I had hyped up my expectations and we were early bird dinners, which is unusual for us. I also felt that there wasn't a clear distinction between these Lebanese dishes and other  generic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours . That being said, the Hummous Bil Laham (hummus topped with seasoned lamb and pine nuts) was deceptively good. I've had some hummus in my time, but this was light, flavourful and smooth. Although the bowl it came in looked small, the portion was very generous. That dish alone deserves 9/10, but unfortunately one starter cannot speak for the whole experience or the pleasantly warm yet not so sticky Baklava.

I'd recommend trying Sahara for few starters with friends before a main meal or drinks in another vicinity. I'd definitely pop in for a quick Hummous Bil Laham again.