Nakheel Lebanese Restaurant Islamabad is an Authentic
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This Restaurant is no more open.
I tried the new Nakheel Lebanese Restaurant at Liberty Square, F-11 Markaz Islamabad, just because of my itch to try new things.
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Salads – which a majority of Lebanese food is – tasted non-Pakistani at Nakheel.
And I like that.
Even the hummus pita bread combo was delicious with garlic and olive oil added in the right amount.
I tried their Beef Shawarma and Chicken Shawarma both, and was impressed by their attention to detail.
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It was exactly the way it tastes in United Arab Emirates.
The bite size was a little on the shorter side, but it was more than adequately compensated by the roll’s girth.
I loved the taste of the fresh beef inside.
When I asked for fries, the guy handed me an extra plate full of finger fries.
Now that is good service.
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The Management
The owner, a guy called Sheri, has spent quite some time in UAE and has been in the food business for more than a decade now.
The guy is a real Nazi for authentic Arabic food tasting and that is a good thing.
The best thing about the owner is that the person is always there at the Restaurant.
So, you know none of the employees are spitting into your Shawarma.
I am sick of all the Chinese, Arabic, Lebanese, and Japanese, and Thai food dishes in Islamabad tasting like Savor Biryani
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The Head Chef
Even the Head Chef at Nakheel, Waleed, is Lebanese and is well renowned in restaurant circles.
The Interior of the Restaurant
I liked the way they maximized the use of limited space available with high stool racks, dining tables, and even a Mughal Styled enclosure.
There is plenty of courtyard space for guys wanting to watch people while they eat.
While I was there, some local Arabs in Islamabad ordered a Mutton Mandi as a takeaway.
So, the Nakheel people deliver food to your doorstep too.
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What is Lebanese Arab Food like?
For the uninitiated in Lebanese Foods like me
- Lamb Mandi is a roasted lamp on pulao
- Chicken Mandi is roasted chicken on Pulao
- Kabab Halaby is lamb or Beef seekh kabab
- Shish Tawook is Chicken Boti on Seekh
- Humus is mashed Chickpeas with olive oil
- Chicken Shawarma is chicken fajita rolled into a chapatti like pita bread with garlic sauce for taste
- Falafel is Kabab
- Baba Ghanoush is baingan ka Bhurta, without the curry.
- Fattoush is a salad
- Charcoal grilled meat is their specialty.
At least the people that run the joint have the better sense to throw in Barbecue dishes the way we Pakistanis like it.
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The Cost of Food at the Restaurant
The total bill for a family of four comes out to be Rs 2000 – which is pretty reasonable.
Also, see
- Turkish Doner Kebab Place in Islamabad
- Top 70 Restaurants and Food Spots in Islamabad
- Best Barbecue at Rawalpindi
- Jacaranda Club Food Court
- Essential Food Supplements to try out
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How to Order Food from Nakheel Lebanese Joint
Here is Nakheel Phone Contact to Order (051) 8892235
They even have a swanky website with a smiling white guy.
Menu of Lebanese Restaurant
Get your Nakheel Menu here.
I would rate this Restaurant 8 out of 10 for being