Goutons voir

Since its opening Goutons voir has been one of my favorite restaurants in Lebanon. It's your next door bistrot, small and cozy , with a perfect setting. As for the menu it's kind of basic but everything there is just delicious. I recommend you to start with the goat cheese tart, just a creamy goat cheese layered on top of a crispy buttery puff pastry and topped with dried tomaotes. As for the main course, their angus beef is so tender and juicy it just melts in your mouth, and you can have as sides the mashed potatoes wth truffle oil or fries with truffle oil and parmesan cheese..just yuumm ! They also have really good chicken mushroom, risotto with truffle oil and foie gras, and their specials are always a must try. As for desserts, they only have three options but just get them all, it's worth it ! they have really good pain perdue, macaron filled with mascarpone and strawberries, and finally the gewy melted chocolate fondant. The service is very friendly and prompt. As for their prices, you can say it can add up to 50 $ per person with wine, which is acceptable especially that you are getting a really good meal and service.

 

 

 

kampai

My favorite sushi place was actually sushi bar until kampai made its appearances. I just love that restaurant! It is simply elegant and bright. Their food is so fresh. You have to try their spicy crispy tuna that just melts in your mouth with little bits of crunch, the rocky shrimps that are just a party in your mouth , smothered in their special mayo sauce. As for the sushi part everything is highly recommended but my favorites are definitely the ones with jalapenos and the fried scallops rolls that are topped with the glazed salmon..simply foodgasmic. Now my favorite part here is actually the dessert. They serve a special japanese dessert called the mochi, these are just the greatest invention ever ! Different flavors of ice cream wrapped with pate de riz. Believe me they are much tastier than their description. You have all kinds of flavors but my favorites are the ones with rose, melon and chocolate/vanilla. The service is really good, the waiters are nice and very attentive even when its packed ( which is most of the times ). The prices are very reasonable because you are definitely getting what you are paying for which is ultimate quality ! Kampai is located in Minet el Hosn, Ground floor, Palladium Bldg, Rafic Salloum Str.

The happy prince

I have been so busy the past few weeks since i got from Paris that i still haven't had the chance to write posts about all those delicious restaurants i have been to . I am going to try to write at least two posts per week because i have a looot to share. Just a small reminder that this is not a typical food blog, it is simply my food diary that i am sharing with all of the food lovers out there..
So im going to start by The Happy prince, i have been hearing about it even before setting foot in Lebanon , so i was really excited to try it and their famous burger.  The Happy prince is located in the lively gemmayze/marmkhael street, surrounded by cool bars and restaurants. I loved the place, it was just so charming and cosy, perfect for what it is. As for the food, my my my, i have to admit it is one of the best burgers i have ever had. The meat was so juicy, perfeclty cooked ( eventhough some of the people complained that they only cooked their meat medium rare to medium it didn't bother because that is the only way i would eat it). They also have the cheese steak sandwich and fresh corn salad that are just yummy. Anything else was a bit blah, nothing worth mentioning honestly. I highly recommend this place if you are craving a burger but keep in mind it is always better to go early because they might run out of burgers ( happened very often with me) . The prices are very reasonable and affordable.