First time trying Levengi — completely converted

I had never tried Levengi before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The sweet-sour from fruit taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. dried sour plums is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a Baku meykhana restaurant setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Azerbaijani cuisine reflects Turkic, Persian, and Caucasian influences meeting at a historical crossroads. My server recommended armudu black tea alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Levengi. Outstanding first encounter.