Restaurant review: Yalla Yalla
While Yalla Yalla’s latest venture is situated beneath the splendid metal lattice of the western concourse roof, it’s hard to enjoy the vista or indulge in a pleasant evening’s dining with station announcements every 30 seconds.
But that’s fine; the mezzanine is more a place for grab’n’go food than a gluttonous gutful.
Truth is, some of the treats at this Beirut street food outlet – the fourth in the capital – are good enough to make you miss your train.
Lebanese dips, wraps and traditional mezze are cleverly packaged in plastic trays for those tiny train-seat tables – and they’re not short on taste.
The stuffed vine leaves (�4) pack a citrus punch, while the Kibb� Lahm� (lamb and cracked wheat parcels, �4.50) are a crumbly, meaty joy.
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Better still is the sumptuously aromatic charcoal-smoked aubergine pat�, and flavoursome red pepper dip (�4.50 each) for your pita bread.
The exotic lamb shawarma wrap with pink, pickled turnip and tahini sauce (�4.75) fills a hole with panache, too.
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The breads, heated in a microwave, aren’t their best but do try the heavenly backlawa and sweet desserts (�3.25 for three).
If you’re prepared to fork out a little more than your average, a trip to Yalla Yalla rewards.
