Dabka
Where? Dabka (Centrum, Amsterdam, Netherlands) Map
When? Thursday February 29, 2024
Who? Me
Food Style? Lebanese
I’ve left the warmth of Kuala Lumpur and now I’m in cold, wet Amsterdam. I arrived and checked in to my hotel about 30 mins ago, and now I want something quick and simple for lunch as I try to readjust to the European timezone. I’ve heard Dutch food is not great, and they mostly specialize in waffles, pancakes, cheese and fries. However, near my hotel is this Lebanese place and although the prices are pretty expensive given I’ve just come from Malaysian prices, they have a special grilled chicken with salad and rice for €12. The restaurant is full of different people speaking different languages and it’s kinda nice that I can just speak English normally without feeling too foreign.
Mains
Grilled chicken with salad and rice
My goodness this is a large plate. But it smells fantastic and I’m instantly hungry. The flatbread is crispy and tasty, the salad well dressed. The chicken itself is grilled nicely with lots of flavour and spice, but a tad dry. It's not too bad with the garlic yogurt and that spot of chilli sauce gives it a bit of kick. In any case, it delivered a simple, straightforward meal and satisfied and ready to explore the city.
Posted by Jeremy at 12:26pm on Friday March 8, 2024 :: 0 comments :: 