Al-Shams (Part 2)

Hummus (Php 145)

I don’t think C and I will ever get tired of great tasting Middle Eastern cuisine. I’m not sure how authentic ones should taste like, but C and I visit Al-Shams whenever we have the craving for it. We tried out a new dish which was the Beef Korma. It’s a good thing that they ask the level of spiciness for spicy dishes (that sounds redundant even in my head) because I’m not a huge fan of burning hot dishes (read: Crying Tiger). It’s good! C ordered chapati as well, which I dipped into the beef sauce when my rice ran out. We didn’t get to finish everything though because we were too full. FOOD COMAAAAAAA

Chicken Tikka (Php 240)
Chicken Tikka (Php 240)

I wish I can always apply this method in my life – just try out everything and leave every fear behind. People think I’m like that, and in a way I guess I am. I enjoy trying out new things, but I don’t like having to.. get people to pay for my services. Oh gosh, that did not sound like that in my head. Haha! What I meant, though, is that I do not have the same level of confidence that I usually have when people ask me to do something for them for a price – like bake a cake or write for them. C is always pushing me to take pastry orders or accept writing prompts, but I’m always hesitant to put a price tag on it because there’s this nagging thought of “what if it’s not good enough?”. So yeah, no talent for bullshitting here. Sigh. Maybe it’s a good idea for a resolution this year? 🙂

Beef Korma (Php 350)
Beef Korma (Php 350)

Al-Shams

When I first met C, all he ever ate was chicken. Kjklfdjasfdjsof chicken. I swear, we ate chicken so much it’s not even funny. I was surprised when we went here because I am usually the one dragging him to try out different cuisines.

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Hummus (Php 145)
Chicken Tikka (Php 240)
Chicken Tikka (Php 240)

I have always been intrigued by Middle Eastern food, and based from our experience here, it is really good. All the dishes are packed with flavor, and I do not have much experience with this cuisine to dish out an accurate comparison about its authenticity. We’ve been back a couple of times now and have tried different menu items, and we’re usually a “let’s try it one time” kind of food enthusiasts. 🙂

Chicken Biryani (Php 320)
Chicken Biryani (Php 320)
Alo Palak (Php 180)
Alo Palak (Php 180)