A lively Middle Eastern spot with standout mezze like akkawi & halloumi rakkakat, and highly recommended grilled lamb chops.
This vibrant Middle Eastern eatery, Sawa, quickly draws a crowd with its lively and convivial atmosphere. Chef Soroosh Golbabae's menu offers an extensive array of standout dishes, including rich options like labneh and hummus topped with wagyu beef cheeks. Diners can enjoy a wide selection of mezze, with the crispy fried filo pastries filled with akkawi and halloumi cheese, known as rakkakat, being particularly noteworthy. The grilled Australian lamb chop with garlic labneh and urfa bibir is also highly recommended for a smoky and savory main course.
The restaurant offers a wide array of Middle Eastern dishes with a focus on Lebanese cuisine. Standout items include the mezze, particularly the rakkakat (crispy fried filo pastries with akkawi and halloumi cheese), and the grilled Australian lamb chop. While the mezze are generally highly praised, some feedback suggests the main courses are less impressive.
"The rakkakat, crispy fried filo pastries filled with akkawi and halloumi cheese, and the grilled Australian lamb chop with garlic labneh and urfa bibir are highly recommended."
Customers praise this restaurant as phenomenal and a great option for authentic Lebanese cuisine, though some find the mezze superior to the main courses.
Important Note
Some diners found the mezze to be better than the main courses.
"Sawa is mentioned as an incredible dining option."
Positive"Sawa is mentioned as a dining option."
Neutral"Sawa was listed as one of the best Lebanese restaurants in response to a query about favorites."
Positive"Recommends Sawa as a better alternative for authentic Lebanese cuisine."
Positive"Lists Sawa as one of the great Lebanese spots in town."
Positive"User was underwhelmed by Sawa and prefers Nabila's."
Negative"The author, part Lebanese, quite liked Sawa, noting the mezze were considerably better than the mains."
Positive"The author recently listed Sawa as a highly recommended place they disagree with."
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