Bamiyan is one of those special old-school restaurant that actually looks representative of the country's food they are preparing. Red velvet drapes on the windows of this corner spot as well as Afgan made rugs and tapestries adorn the walls of this charming eatery. A famous photograph of an Afgan girl with steely blue eyes matches the ceiling painted to look like a sky.
This charming eatery also boasts a few seats where you take your shoes off to dine really feels exotic. Afgan food is somewhat reminicent of Turkish yet different. The restaurant boast a $9.95 lunch special and a very diverse crowd comes to enjoy it. Lunch starts with a salad that looks like Afgan coleslaw, actually a mix of ice-berg, and cabbage with a tangy papkrika like dressing. The warm Afgan bread follows which is not as flavorfull as the Turkish though somewhat similar with tiny black seeds as well. My entree of boneless chicken breast with a saffron like seasoning was served over basmati rice with tiny raisins and and what appeared to be slivers of pickled carrots. I ordered a side of yogurt dressing to accompany the bread and balance the sweetness of the dish which was very tasty.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Mishima
Mishima is small Japanese restaurant on a lovely stretch of Lexington Ave in Murray Hill between 30th and 31st Street. It is now two floors and boasts some very fresh fish selections.
I have eaten here several times at lunch and was not ever dissappointed with the freshness of their sushi offerings and extra tasty miso soup. Lunch specials are pricier than others, starting at $11 for a 7 pieces but quality is better than most as well. The special starts with a small salad of iceberg lettuce with an especially tangy ginger dressing. The miso that follows is so homemade tasting and soothing. Next, was the fish which we both ordered a seafood donburi which was the chef's selection served chirashi style with rice which immediately was recognizable for it's freshness. The fish was served with ginger as well as pickled veggies and pickles and their fish was absolutely fresh and delicious. The service was also on point and friendly.
I have eaten here several times at lunch and was not ever dissappointed with the freshness of their sushi offerings and extra tasty miso soup. Lunch specials are pricier than others, starting at $11 for a 7 pieces but quality is better than most as well. The special starts with a small salad of iceberg lettuce with an especially tangy ginger dressing. The miso that follows is so homemade tasting and soothing. Next, was the fish which we both ordered a seafood donburi which was the chef's selection served chirashi style with rice which immediately was recognizable for it's freshness. The fish was served with ginger as well as pickled veggies and pickles and their fish was absolutely fresh and delicious. The service was also on point and friendly.
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