Kafta

Kafta opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The bright and balanced flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. the cuisine shares roots with the broader Levantine tradition. Understanding that context made the dish taste different …

I spent three months trying every version of Kafta I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled tahini with genuine knowledge and the nutty and sesame-forward result was noticeably superior. Lebanese hospitality is expressed through abundance on the tabl…

I had never tried Kafta before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The aromatic with herbs and spice taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. sumac is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a family Sunday lunch sett…

I first ate Kafta on a trip five years ago and have been searching for a version this good ever since. This restaurant finally delivered the nutty and sesame-forward quality I remembered. seven-spice baharat blend was handled correctly — something most restaurants here get slightly wrong. Lebanese …

You can taste history in Kafta if you know what to look for. the cuisine shares roots with the broader Levantine tradition. The fresh and citrusy character reflects those layers — seven-spice baharat blend doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition. The a mezze spread for a large…

Kafta here was solidly made — bright and balanced without anything to complain about. za'atar was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have. the cuisine shares roots with the broader Levantine tradition. The a mezze spread for a large gather…