New on the town: UMMI Beirut

Sometimes, simply typically, you will have a ‘culinary experience’ and never only a meal. My go to to UMMI Beirut was a type of uncommon events.

Just over per week outdated, this slice of Lebanon lives and breathes its tradition on the Intercontinental Robertson Quay. A easy look as you stroll previous will inform you that that is the abode of fantastic eating. Step inside and the environment envelops you want a comforting embrace.

A golden glow bathes the opulent furnishings as fashionable lyrics-light music serenades the scene. Arabic lattice patterns adorn the huge home windows that run alongside the restaurant’s size. There is seating outdoors as effectively, however I used to be too taken in by the plush inside to even take into account it.

Service is impeccable; private and attentive. If you’re unfamiliar with Lebanese delicacies, the wait employees’s intimate data of the menu will deliver the suitable platter and glass to your desk.

Lebanese meals are shared journeys. UMMI Beirut begins yours with communal bowls of Cold Mezze, appetisers corresponding to chickpea-based Hummus (S$20) and eggplant-based Mutabal (S$25) dips. I loved the surprising wealthy sweetish flavour of Muhammara (S$25) which is roasted candy pepper dip.

They have been accompanied by UMMI Bread (S$9), which was merely divine for its cloudlike softness. You can ask for Mezze Plates, too, For 1 (S$45) with 4 Mezze, For 2 (S$68) with 5 Mezze and For 4 (S$98) with 6 Mezze.

We requested for the Tabbouleh (S$26) from the Salads menu to accompany the Mezze. The chopped parsley, tomato, spring onion and lemon was a citrusy pleasure.

Eased into Hot Mezze subsequent, we loved choices such because the Meat Sambousik (S$28) which is fried dough full of minced lamb, onion, labneh (greek yoghurt) and parsley.

From the Grill, we have been greeted by the UMMI Mixed Grill (S$68) consisting of marinated hen, marinated lamb and minced lamb meat. Perfectly seasoned, juicy and dense with flavour, the minced lamb was my favorite.

Dessert was the traditional Lebanese Knafeh (S$24). This spun pastry layered with cheese and drizzled with candy syrup is standard all through the Middle East. I completely loved the refined sweetness of Ummi’s model; it was much better than the overly candy Turkish renditions I’ve tasted earlier than.

For a brand new restaurant, UMMI Beirut has a really understanding finger on the heart beat of the native culinary scene. By 8pm, the 50-seater was nearly full of folks and overflowing with good vibes. Epicures ought to make their method down right here.

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