Om Ali exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Om Ali made with real commitment to lentils and technique. The hearty and filling result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

koshari is considered the national dish representing the multicultural influence on Egyptian cooking. The a family home dinner was exactly right for this kind of eating. ayran was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.