Message: | My vote is for Caroussel, though its not technically Lebanese per se. I've tried many other places in town - Marouch (fair -gone upscale and no longer worth it) , Skaff's (atosphere lacking but food was good though I didn't have a special), the old al Amir (no longer with us), Carnaval (good, very friendly place).... For overall quality, consistency, bright clean flavors, I return to Caroussel, usually the Hollywood branch (though the food is just as good at the fancier Brand Blvd location). Focus on the appetizers rather than the entres; the hummous, muhammara, kibbeh, labneh, tabouli, cheese fatayer, and the foul (fava) are all exceptional. However, as is the case in most ME restaurants, do not be enticed by the grape leaves (unless you find the real thing - served hot in a lime garlic broth with chunks of beef or lamb with a side of yogurt). |