Hidden Treasure

Tonight I got a great treat for the night-before-my-Birthday dinner. My in-laws came over to surprise me with a yummy chocolate cake and to baby sit so that my sweet Husband could whisk me away for a dinner out, just the two of us. We went to a restaurant we’ve driven past a million times and talked about going to as often. Tonight we did, and man! It was good! Talk about a hidden treasure! We wasted almost 7 years of driving past when we could have been eating here all the while???

The name of the restaurant is Omar Al-Khyam 354 Sunset Blvd N, Renton, WA 98057 Cross Streets: Between Houser Way Bypass/Sunset Blvd NE and N 3rd St (425) 271-8300 It is a small restaurant Family owned and operated. It’s been here for 30 years!!

As we arrived it was a slow part of the evening we walked in to a very friendly greeting by our waitress, Miss Leila. In the kitchen was her big brother, she has 6 big brothers. The menu has a great selection of yummy Middle Eastern cuisine. We ordered some hummus, which was to die for. I could eat this for breakfast! It had a large fluffy dollop of whipped garlic in the center over olive oil and served with 2 warm pitas… Mmmmmm So gooood. I also ordered a salad and ice tea, John had a lemon aid with rose water and the soup: Chicken Curry. All I can say is yum yum and yum.

For our entree we both ordered the same Lamb Shish Kabab with sautéed tomatoes and onions. The lamb was… perfect. The portions were huge. What can I say other than I feel dumb for driving past so many times… We will most definitely be back to this new found Gem!

If you are in the area I highly suggest trying this restaurant. Great staff, great food, and fantastic leftovers!!