Samira Restaurant

The boys were with their dad, so I had some alone time (YES!).  So, I chose to dine alone in a place in which they wouldn't be caught dead...

I expected to not know what anything was on the menu; I wasn't disappointed.  Sure, I know what kebabs are,  but what fun is that?  I ordered the Samor Lawang with Lamb.  First I received a few slices of marinated carrots and a grilled slice of eggplant.  Both were strongly oiled/seasoned, and not to my taste.  The bread basket arrived, and it was a bit different too.  That's ok; I expect different.  I had a piece, which was ok.  When the tomato/lentil soup arrived, I drained it.  When I've cooked with lentils, there are tons.  This was more like a vegetable soup with a few lentils tossed in too.  It was good.

When the Samore Lawang arrived, I was surprised.  I didn't know what to expect, but it was presented so nicely.  A circle of large sauteed mushrooms (delicious!), rice inside the ring, and some colorful vegetable strips atop.  All was covered in some type of great sauce.  Chunks of lamb were tossed on top, too.  I enjoyed it quite a bit and couldn't finish it all.  I took the rest home (smelling up my car, home, and refrigerator) and had the rest the next day.  Ahhhh, finally something I can leave in the frig that the teen boys won't touch!