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2023-11-17
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Wheneve we are wandering around Gough Street, we pass by Bedu. The outside wall has a beautiful mural and the restaurant is always packed. One evening we decided to give it a try. See what the fuss was all about?The restaurant isn't very big. We didn't make a reservation but they could fit us in the bar where we could see the chef in action. And the kitchen is VERY small with two people working. I must applaud the chefs for their superior multi-tasking skills in that small kitchen and still come
The restaurant isn't very big. We didn't make a reservation but they could fit us in the bar where we could see the chef in action. And the kitchen is VERY small with two people working. I must applaud the chefs for their superior multi-tasking skills in that small kitchen and still come out with great looking plates of food.
Menu is in English and Chinese but staff only speak English. And what they serve is Middle Eastern cuisine.
Boyfriend ordered a cocktail to get the evening started. This is the Alexandria ($105). Made of hibiscus, strawberry, vodka, raspberry and zaatar cordial, pineapple juice and lemon juice. It had a nice balance of sweet and sour. The alcohol was not strong at all.
The menu is designed for sharing so we started with some starters.We wanted flatbread and decided on things to pair it with. This is the Smoky Hummous ($70). I love hummous and usually have a container in my fridge. But this was fantastic. Better than any hummous I've had even at a restaurant. It was smooth. The smokiness gave it an extra layer of flavour. The spices all blended well together. I literally scooped it up by the spoonful.
Of course, I had to have Flatbread ($55). You get three half cut pieces. So fluffy and soft. Beautifully fragrant with a smear of olive oil on each slice. You could open it up to make a pita but I love tearing it bit by bit to scoop the great hummous we ordered.
We also ordered Seasonal Pickles ($40). A generous bowl of pickled cauliflower, beetroot and chili peppers. Not too sour but just enough to give a good palate clense.
The other starter was the Falafel ($120). Dressed with tahini, it was served with pinenut salsa and pickled mango to balance out the richness of the dish. The falafels had very crunchy exterior but inside it was soft and fluffy.
For the main, we had a Beef Kofteh ($220) and it was presented on a impressively sharp skewer. Served on a bed of saffron butter and Iskandar sauce and a side of cuscus salad. This was definitely not our usual kebab from down the street. The beef was cooked to a medium rare and had a wonderful blend of spices and herbs. The sauce was rich and decadent. The cuscus was fluffy and well seasoned.
We also ordered a side of Spiced Rice ($40). Topped with almond, barberry and pistachio. The rice was not wet and had a nice hint of spices that wasn't too overpowering.
We ended with dessert of Konafa ($115) because I was curious. I had never heard of it before and I ended up loving it. Crispy Kadayif hid the soft stretchy mozzarella. Topped with pistachio ice cream and drizzled with rose water syrup. It wasn't too sweet as most Middle Eastern desserts are. It was warm and crunchy. Gooey and cold. This was a wonderful dessert.
I can see why this place is always so busy. It was busy even on a weeknight! The staff are friendly, offering great suggestions. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. It was comfort food with a bit of flair.
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