Beirut

Everyone knows Beirut for its drinks and shisha, but did you also know that Beirut serves some of Hong Kong best Lebanese cuisine? C raved about her meal there and I finally got to savor the delicious and authentic food in the upstairs dining area away from the bustling downstairs where people are downing drinks and chatting it up. The waiters were super friendly and funny and the food did not disappoint.

Baba ganoush 
The baba ganoush came with a generous serving of piping hot pita bread. The dip itself had great texture and flavor although there were a bit too much tahini sauce. It still tasted great but it was a little overpowering. I still enjoyed it though and would get it again. The little chunks of tomatoes went so well with the dip. Yum.

Grilled halloumi cheese
Halloumi cheese is a cheese made with a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk popular in the Middle East, Greece, and Cyprus. This was the one dish that I was not too crazy about out of everything. The cheese was a bit too hard and the aftertaste was quite interesting but one slice was enough for me. The flavor of the cheese was very milky, but you had to chew it a bit before achieving that taste. 

Falafel
I loved these falafels. It was fried perfectly with a crunchy crust and a soft and filling middle. The flavors were robust and bold. Unfortunately one falafel was already quite filling but I wish I had some now. 

Mixed lamb and chicken shawarma plate
Shawarma is a special type of meat preparation method where meat such as chicken or lamb is placed on a spit and roasted for as long as a day. It is similar to the preparation done in making doner kebabs or gyros. The lamb and chicken were both really tender and had great meat flavor. The outsides had a nice char and the meat was juicy and delicious. The meat came with a delicious garlic sauce that I happily smothered over my meat White Chicks style. Yum yum yum!!! 

Beirut

27-39 D'Aguilar Street

Lan Kwai Fong 

Central

Hong Kong