(Left Field)

For the first time, I didn't have to spend hours perusing the menu deciding what to get, because my friend pointed this out to me and confidently said that she'll think I will like this one. And she was soooo right. So many ingredients but everything was so harmonious together. The kale salad was delightfully fresh and clean tasting, with texture from the peas and corn. And lest it gets too one-dimensional, the charred beetroot and pickled onions gave a nice, refreshing acidity. Eggs were beautifully poached as well, and I smiled in glee when the golden yolk dissipated into the salad when I sliced into them.They were so generous with the portion, that for the first time in my life, I was on the brink of getting kicked out of the Clean Plate Club. (but luckily I persevered).

If you like lamb, definitely go for either the Middle Eastern Lamb Fry-Up, or my favourite dish of the day (by the smallest of margins)- Braised Moroccan Lamb with Ancient Grain. The lamb was so, so tender and though lamb can be a very 'heavy' meat, the salad on the side with the very wonderful hummus and tahini made it wayyy too easy to finish.

The only reason why I didn't go back a second time during my trip is that it takes 1h to travel here without car (my friend drove that day). Don't get me wrong, I am one to travel for food (almost missed my flight cos I travelled an hour for my fav bagel in NY, but that's a story for another day) but sadly, my usual dining companions wouldn't. :(