Cafe Munir - Seattle

This restaurant serves authentic Lebanese share plates that truly taste like they were made at home. Everything is incredibly fresh! The tables are small and cl... read more This restaurant serves authentic Lebanese share plates that truly taste like they were made at home. Everything is incredibly fresh! The tables are small and closely spaced, which I personally liked, but keep in mind that it can get a bit noisy, especially if you have trouble hearing. There are plenty of options for both vegetarians and meat lovers, making it a great place for communal dining where you can enjoy and share various dishes. The hummus balila, topped with crispy chickpeas, was a standout—it comes with plenty of pita, so we realized we didn’t really need to order additional Arabic bread. The cauliflower was also excellent in both flavor and texture! The green beans were plentiful, but just a note—they're served cold! Unfortunately, there were no desserts available on the day we visited (not sure if that's common), but I'm looking forward to my next visit because I will definitely be coming back!

We began our meal with the lamb hummus, green beans, and cauliflower. The lamb hummus was undoubtedly the star of the show. Both veggie dishes were fresh and pa... read more We began our meal with the lamb hummus, green beans, and cauliflower. The lamb hummus was undoubtedly the star of the show. Both veggie dishes were fresh and packed with flavor. For our main course, we ordered the shish touk, but it was somewhat dry and didn’t quite live up to the deliciousness of the appetizers. Next time, I’d probably skip the main and opt for more of their sharing plates instead.

I absolutely love Lebanese cuisine, and it's even more exciting when you discover a new restaurant that offers unique dishes you've never tried before. During m... read more I absolutely love Lebanese cuisine, and it's even more exciting when you discover a new restaurant that offers unique dishes you've never tried before. During my visit, I sampled the lamb hummus and cheese-stuffed flatbread. I typically don't enjoy lamb, but I was pleasantly surprised by the flavorful, sizzling minced lamb in the hummus. The Arabic bread was light and crispy, perfectly complementing the meal. Each dish we ordered was fresh and delicious, featuring a nice variety of options that you don’t find just anywhere. Small touches, like a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds and the vibrant colors from beets and roasted pureed carrots, elevated the earthy flavors of the rice and lentils. Despite some criticism I’ve seen in other reviews regarding inconsistent service, portion sizes, and prices—valid concerns—I’m giving Munir a full 5 stars because the food was simply fantastic. I highly recommend it!

Cozy spot. Expect slow but personable service, flavorful dishes, and a reasonable price tag. read more Cozy spot. Expect slow but personable service, flavorful dishes, and a reasonable price tag.

The food here was absolutely amazing! We arrived around 5:30 without a reservation, but they were able to accommodate us. We will definitely be returning—next t... read more The food here was absolutely amazing! We arrived around 5:30 without a reservation, but they were able to accommodate us. We will definitely be returning—next time with a reservation!