CuisineMiddle Eastern
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$105
HoursTue-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-22:30, Sun 17:00-22:00
ChefZachary Engel
Book ahead30 days
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Tip: Order the laffa straight off the hearth as your opening course; the warm bread is the anchor for every spread on the meze list.

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Address: 2429 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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