Al-Amar @ Pavillion, KL

With some plants occupying the front of Al-Amar entrance, its lends a little nature within the mall, and the glass panels that looks through its dining area, I was set to give this Lebanese restaurant a try.

Having located at the 6th Floor, the F&B outlets gives me an impression of a little more premium from those located at the lower floors.

An inviting entrance to Al-Amar

I love the very classy, and elegant dining atmosphere, with usage of maroon color and gold. The interior design is very much similar to what one will find in Lebanon restaurants itself. This must have helped the expats to feel, right at home. 

Upon seated, I observed that Al-Amar boasts many awards, that was awarded by Time Out KL, Trip Advisor, Malaysia Tatler and The Malaysia International Gourmet Festival, some for Best Middle Eastern restaurant, Most Outstanding Cuisine, Best Marketed Restaurant, and many other categories.

Very classy and comfortable atmosphere

I like how their menu looked on the cover. There were much reading to do, and it would be a lot better should the menu come with pictures. The current menu isn't inviting enough, especially for those who are not familiar with Middle Eastern food, or one that doesn't truly comprehend English.

Cover of their menu

We started with the lentil soup made of grinded lentils, potatoes, and onions, served with grilled lebanese bread and lemon wedges. At the first sip, it taste like I'm drinking a lighter version of dhall, but upon few more sips, I love this tasty, grainy like soup. With this order, it comes with generous 4 pieces of Lebanese bread that was freshly made. 

Lentil Soup. Price-RM16.90

The very fluffy Lebanese bread that comes with Lentil Soup

Especially keen to taste their traditional salad, we ordered the Tabbouleh, a traditional must have made of fresh parsley, tomatoes, onions and bulgur wheat, topped with lemon, olive oil and spices.
Not accustomed to this combination, I liked the fact that its really fresh and the good feeling when you know you are having lots of greens. 

Tabbouleh. Price-RM22

Under the list of Hot Mezze on their menu, which means small dishes before main dish, we chosed the Hommos Bel Lahme, which is the mashed chick peas mixed with tahina topped with sautee beef. I love the look of this appetizer which forms a round circle surrounding the sautee beef. With the very rich flavor of chick peas, its gives a creamy like texture to the taste bud, and it just goes so well with the chunk beef, whether you choose to eat them separately, or combined. With it being cooked with lemon, the sourness gives a very refreshing start to my meal.

Hommos Bel Lahme. Price-RM25

With appetizer and soup ordered, we decided to go for the Mixed Shawarna Platter that combines beef and chicken that comes with salad as its side, fries, that comes with tartar and garlic sauce. I like the mix of salad with pickled cucumbers, fresh lettuce, onion, and tomatoes. Good balance to the meat. Generous portion of shredded grilled chicken and meat, both meat were so tender, and the tastiness of the meat suggest that its has been marinated long enough to derive with such flavorful taste.  

One that appreciates healthier option would be pleased to have their fries, as no or little sign of oil used (must have fried using the air fryer). 

Mixed Shawarna Platter. Price-RM40 

Platters that comes with a slice of bread

We wanted to try their Baklava for dessert, but failing to finish some parts of our food, we decided to keep this to the next round.

A check to their website, some info worth for sharing is that during weekends, Al-Amar offers some entertainment which includes Middle Eastern music every Friday, belly dances on Saturdays and buffet is made available on Sunday afternoon for lunch. 

Al-Amar Lebanese Cuisine 
Level 6, Pavillion KL,
168 Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03-2166 1011

Website : www.almar.com

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