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Extra mixed grill platter
Extra mixed grill platter
bathenjan (B160), where the good old chickpea
paste gains a new lease on life as it is prepared
with grilled eggplants. Another equally
satisfying alternative is the Fattouch (B140),
a crunchy sweet and sour salad of mixed
greens, fried bread, sumac, lemon dressing and
pomegranate molasses.
Moving on to the mains, the Extra mixed
grill platter (B550) could feed a small family.
The tempting variety of tender kababs include
Al Saray
Al Saray kofta, shish taouk, lamb skewers, chicken koftas
Tandoor Kabab
Tandoor Kabab and Lebanese grilled chicken, served alongside a Hot mezza
sour white sauce and sweet curd. All meats are
Kurries & aromatic spices.
perfectly prepared with just the right amount of
Dive into the Indian options by starting

with a large platter of the Al Saray tandoor
kabab (B650). A delightful combination of
Kababs
Kababs succulent lamb and chicken with Indian spices
should get you in the mood for some heavier
fare. Lamb rogan josh (B350) is a scrumptious
dish, and full of fl avours, burning with spices.
This curry goes well with Naan (B25), an

its toppings from a wonderful array of plain,
Fusion is an ongoing trend noticeable in oven-baked fl atbread, where you can choose
butter, garlic or cheese. Meanwhile, biryani
Bangkok’s ever-emerging food scene, and lovers can relish the Al Saray biryani with lamb Fattouch
(B280), where the moist meat is well marinated
and cooked into rice.
Al Saray’s new Silom branch veers into

this territory, off ering the best of two

worlds — Lebanese and Indian specialties.

BY BHOOMI WADHWA

Lamb rogan josh and Naan Aish Al Saray
It’s always a perfect time to escape from the hustle and ’s always a perfect time to escape from the hustle and
It Sweet lovers should end their meal with the classic Gulab jamun (B150), a popular
bustle of the city and step into a culinary wonderland at
bustle of the city and step into a culinary wonderland at Indian delicacy that is served hot. The soft texture of the dessert melts away with each
Al Saray’s new Silom branch. Whether you are going for a bite, leaving you wanting more. One cannot leave without trying the signature dessert,
Al Saray’s new Silom branch. Whether you are going for a
family dinner or business luncheon, this restaurant provides
family dinner or business luncheon, this restaurant provides Aish Al Saray (B150), a combination of caramelised bread with cream pudding tastefully
the best combination of moreish Lebanese cuisine served decorated with strawberries, cashew nuts and ground pistachios.
the best combination of moreish Lebanese cuisine served
alongside spicy Indian varieties. Those wanting to hold
alongside spicy Indian varieties. Those wanting to hold
separate parties or small get-togethers can book the private DRINKS
separate parties or small get-togethers can book the private
dining space with an outdoor seating area.
dining space with an outdoor seating area. Complementing the meal was
The entire establishment exudes the mocktail Passion Fruit Sour
a rustic Middle Eastern vibe, with (B195), a combination of fresh
multicoloured copper lamps dangling passion fruit with lychee, lime
from the arched ceilings. The dim juice and Sprite. This sweet and
lighting and soft music helps set the sour drink tantalises your taste
Al Saray biryani with lamb mood for a relaxed meal ahead, carefully buds with every fl avourful sip.
curated by their leading chefs from An equally refreshing option is
Lebanon and India. the Lemon Mint (B195), made of
fresh lemon juice, mint leaves
FOOD and sugar syrup. Al Saray also
At Al Saray, you can mix and match with off ers traditional Lebanese
ease between the Lebanese and Indian coff ee and spiced Indian tea Passion Fruit Sour Lemon Mint
menus. So be ready to enter a food paradise which are perfect choices to
that will leave you satisfi ed for weeks. end your hearty meal.
A typical Middle Eastern meal
begins with fi ne Hummus (B140) served
alongside a Hot mezza (B350) to share. AL SARAY WATCH THE VIDEO
2 Silom 2/1, Suriya Wong,
The hearty platter includes meat kebbe Khet Bang Rak, 10500 Scan the QR code on
and sambouseks, cheese rolls, spinach Tel: 02 234 4988 the left, or visit:
fatayer and vegetable samosas paired Open daily: 9am -12am http://www.qr.masalathai.
with a sour and spicy coriander sauce. www.alsarayrestaurant.com com/masalalite-munching-
Hummus and Mutable bathenjan For a lighter appetiser, opt for Mutable alsaray

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