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What to order at Cardamom
- Must order
- Turkish eggs with chili oil and the lamb kebabs with herbed yoghurt.
- Signature dishes
- Turkish eggs, Lamb kebabs
- Editor tip
- Book the patio overlooking the sculpture garden in summer. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Sunday brunch popular.
CuisineMediterranean
Price$$$
Neighborhoodlowry-hill
HoursWed 11:00-20:00, Thu-Sat 11:00-21:00, Sun 11:00-17:00
Phone+16123757542
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Signature dishes: Turkish eggs, Lamb kebabs
Must order: Turkish eggs with chili oil and the lamb kebabs with herbed yoghurt.
Tip: Book the patio overlooking the sculpture garden in summer. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Sunday brunch popular.
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