First time trying Om Ali — completely converted

I had never tried Om Ali before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The deeply savoury and spiced taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. coriander seed is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a family home dinner setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Egyptian cuisine is one of the oldest recorded food cultures, with accounts dating to pharaonic times. My server recommended Egyptian Stella beer alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Om Ali. Outstanding first encounter.