Azafrán - Cuenca El Arenal

(Google translation) We order four Yemeni-Arab dishes: a mixed Arabic salad source consisting of humus, metabbal, baba ghanoush and tomato salad; meat livers and tame (parsley salad). The dishes were presented beautifully, which shows that chef Bakil's cuisine is not only incredible but also a form of art. At first, I was a bit skeptical about the beef livers, as it was a very difficult dish to cook properly, but at the time I tried it I couldn't stop. It was succulent and spicy and nothing hard. The salads were tasty, full of Arab spices and very fresh. My food was accompanied by a freshly squeezed purple juice and fresh Arabic bread. I cannot wait to return! (Original) We ordered four Yemeni-Arabic dishes: An Arabic mixed salad platter that consists out of humus, metabbal, baba ghanoush and tomato salad; beef livers and tabbouleh (parsley salad). The dishes were beautifully presented which shows that chef Bakil’s cooking is not only amazing but also a form of art. At first, I was a bit skeptic about the beef livers, being a very difficult dish to cook correctly, but the moment I tasted it I couldn’t stop. It was succulent and zesty and not at all chewy. The salads were flavorful, full of Arabic spices and very fresh. My meal was accompanied by a freshly squeezed blackberry juice and fresh Arabic bread. Can't wait to go back!

(Google translation) A real hidden gem in Cuenca Ecuador. All the food is prepared with mime and attention. Everything is delicious and fresh. Authentic Arabic food with a warm service. Great value for a quality meal. (Original) A real hidden gem in Cuenca Ecuador. All of the food is prepared with care and attention. Everything is delicious and made fresh. Authentic Arab food with warm service. Great value for a quality meal

(Google translation) Really excellent fresh food! Wonderful hummus and Arab food. The flavors were just amazing. I definitely recommend it! (Original) Really great fresh food! Wonderful hummus and Arabic food. The flavors were just amazing. Definitely recommend!

A good atmosphere, small but cozy and excellent food

We’ve been to Azafrán twice now and the food is delicious, authentic, and beautifully presented. Try the Azafrán mixed salad, a platter of humus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, and green salad. Try the mixed grill platter, featuring four different shush kabobs: lamb, kefta, and two kinds of chicken. Also try the specialty, zorbian rice with lamb or chicken. Everything comes with their fresh pita bread. Great food at a very reasonable price. Give them a try, it’s great to have food like this here in Cuenca.