BAKCHICH LEBANESE STREET FOOD : LEBANESE CUISINE

I have never had Lebanese food before. It isn't something that I have much expertise in but I do believe it is a middle eastern cuisine, therefore it has meals like, sharwama, falafel, kofta, and so much more. The restaurant we had decided to go to is a chain restaurant, popular in Manchester and as well as Liverpool.

The decoration in the space was very stylish. The type that is modern and chic and incredibly spacious. The tables were made in this bronze colored metal, with visible stamps of nails across. The light was bright but the not the flashing in your face kind but the warm and inviting sort. They had food cans, condiments, jars of food, and utensils used for cookinf middle eastern cuisine, decorated around the place. There was a visible kitchen, and a bar where they would show how the food and drinks were made.

Not only is the decoration on point, the service staff was friendly and professional. They would often check up on us during our meal, asking us if we needed anything. The food also arrived quickly and was dressed up so nicely, it seemed to be a shame that it had to be eaten. The drinks were also nice, I had lemonade with rose syrup, which is refreshing, enough sweet and sour and fragrant with rose scent and taste. 

We ordered Kibeeh Shamiya, which is a grilled minced lamb meat wheat parcel with onions, pinenuts and served with yogurt sauce. As well as bourkhouri Halloumi, a type of cheese that has been harden to a point and grilled slightly, sliced and served with a salad. Kabsa blaham, a traditional rice meal served with stew lamb. 

Kibeeh Shamiya, the minced lamb was well seasoned, mixed with spices making it tasty. The salad was fresh and mixed with a simple vinaigrette. Bourkhouri Halloumi, the cheese is not to hard and easily broken apart, eaten with the salad and vinaigrette. Kabsa blaham, rice cooked with tomato puree with herbs and spices, the lamb stewed with the rice. It isn't dry, but it is definitely not wet like a risotto. Overall the food was made well and I felt the authenticity of it even though it is a food chain. 

For dessert we had upside down pineapple and almond cake. Which in the end looked more of a tart than anything, served with vanilla ice cream. It was warm and able to cut through easily with a fork, the pineapple giving sweetness as well as this tartness to the dish. I think the crust of the tart was crumbly but not too, well made and therefor did not fall apart immediately when cut through. 

Overall the food was made well and I felt the authenticity of it even though it is a food chain. The price isn't cheap but nor is it expensive. 

Bakchich Lebanese Street Food is located on Chester St, near Oxford road. It is very near the university. 

Bakchich Lebanese Restaurant,
4 Chester St,
Manchester,
United Kingdom.

Opening Hours:

Sunday — Thursday

11am–11pm

Friday - Saturday

11am-11.30pm

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