Okay, let’s get straight into it. Last weekend, I finally dragged my cousin Ali downtown to that new Adidun spot everyone’s been buzzing about on social media. Place was packed – good sign, right? My mission? Try ALL five of the dishes folks swear you gotta order. Here’s how it went down.
The Setting & First Moves
First thing? Got seated at this tiny table near the kitchen. Smells hit you instantly – like, intense spices and something… meaty? Grabbed the menu, scanned it fast, and boom, recognized the big five from my research. Flagged down the waiter, ordered ’em all at once. Ali nearly choked on his water. “Bro, that’s enough for six people!” Too late, man. Adventure started.
Dish #1: The Sultan’s Skewers
Out comes this sizzling platter first. Big chunks of lamb, charred perfectly, still smoking. Poked one with my fork – super tender, fell right off the stick. Took a bite… WHOA. Garlic punch first, then this deep, smoky flavor, finished with a weirdly good tang. Ali nodded like a bobblehead. “Okay,” I mumbled with a full mouth, “this ain’t normal grill meat.” Polished off three before remembering there were four more dishes coming. Zero regrets.
Dish #2: Mountain Bread Stew
Next up, a steaming clay pot. Server cracks the lid – rich, tomato-y steam pours out. Looks like chaos inside: beans, lentils, chunks of beef. Spooned it over this thick, chewy flatbread (“Mountain Bread,” the menu called it). Messy as hell. First taste? Comfort explosion. The stew’s got warmth from cumin, little kicks of chili. Soaked bread soaks up everything. Ali went quiet, just scraping the pot. Felt like Adidun grandma hug food.
Dish #3: Crispy Cheese Triangles
Halfway through, the fried stuff arrived. Golden triangles, crispy as autumn leaves. Picked one up – hot! – bit into the corner. MELTED GOOEY CHEESE. Salty, stretchy, perfect crunch. Dipped it in this herby yogurt sauce. “Dangerous,” Ali warned, grabbing his fourth. Truth. Simple, but man, you can’t stop. Felt like grown-up gourmet mozzarella sticks. Crushed the whole plate.
Dish #4: Clay Pot Chicken & Rice
By now, stomach was sending warning signals. Then… the clay pot. Huge. Rice piled high, deep brown crust on bottom. Server mixed it up: shredded chicken, toasted almonds, raisins(!), and that smoky crust. Tasted nutty, sweet raisins popped against the savory chicken. That CRUST though – salty, crunchy bits? Addictive. Ali groaned, “Why’d they add raisins?!” but kept shoveling. Texture paradise. Heavy, but worth every carb.
Dish #5: Honeyed Pistachio Balls
Saved the “light” one for last. Joke. Four dense, sticky balls soaked in honey, pistachio crumbs everywhere. Forked one. Chewy inside like fudge, exploded with sweet rosewater and cinnamon. Honey pooled everywhere. One bite: bliss. Second bite: sugar overload. Shared one ball between us, tapped out. Perfect finish, but seriously sweet. Took the rest home, ate them cold next day. Still awesome.
The Aftermath & Truth Bomb
Paid the bill – felt criminal for how much we ate. Ali wobbled out clutching his stomach. “We dying?” he asked. Probably. Learned three things real quick:
- Adidun portions laugh at your appetite.
- You NEED multiple people. Five dishes solo = food coma.
- Sultan’s Skewers and those Cheese Triangles? Non-negotiable. Must-order.
Would I do it again? Heck yes. But maybe skip lunch next time… or two. If you go? Bring an army, leave room for the pistachio balls, and thank me later. This cuisine? Hits different.
