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An open discussion on what to get at Shaya...

Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:01 pm
Posted by Tha Herg
Herget Dorm
Member since Jul 2009
2924 posts
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:01 pm
So my wife and I are beyond pumped to finally check out Shaya this Saturday, August 29. (As a quick aside, it is nothing short of remarkable as to how far the dining scene has come in 10 years).

But what I would like to gather in this thread are any must-gets at Shaya. Below I listed some of the dishes we are considering but I would love to hear from those that have already been.

First, we were thinking of taking advantage of the three for $15 special. Specifically choosing three of the following: Baba Ganoush, Tabouleh (parsley and bulgar salad), Lutenitsa (puree of roasted eggplant, red peppers, garlic and tomatoes), Wood Roasted Okra, and Tzatzski.

From there, we heard the curried fried cauliflower was a must get.

Finally, we are likely splitting two small plates but are there any big plates that are a must get instead (like the slow cooked lamb)?

Any feedback is very much appreciated!

Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38927 posts
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:09 pm to
Talk about it at the table, that's the fun in it all. Have some cocktails.
Posted by drockw1
Member since Jun 2006
9101 posts
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:11 pm to
quote:

curried fried cauliflower


This......It's actually hummus with curried fried cauliflower, but we've gotten this both times we've gone. That warm pita bread is hard to not fill up on.

I actually like the falafel at 1000 Figs better than Shaya, though it's still good there.

Can't help with much else since we just got small plate stuff the two times we went, but get the cauliflower hummus.
This post was edited on 8/26/15 at 10:12 pm
Posted by VOR
Member since Apr 2009
63431 posts
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:12 pm to
quote:

An open discussion on what to get at Shaya...


Don't over-think it. Go and enjoy.
Posted by Tha Herg
Herget Dorm
Member since Jul 2009
2924 posts
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:17 pm to
quote:

Don't over-think it. Go and enjoy.

Oh we certainly will enjoy ourselves. There are just so many dishes that look incredible I am looking for input to help narrow it down.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38927 posts
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:22 pm to
That's the thing, something will catch your eye/taste and you'll have to rethink everything. The falafel is great btw, don't count that off your list...or push anything to the top based on this thread. It's all damn good and the place is beautiful. Enjoy.
Posted by John McClane
Member since Apr 2010
36666 posts
Posted on 8/26/15 at 11:55 pm to
Lamb ragu hummus

It is amazing
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
73674 posts
Posted on 8/27/15 at 6:00 am to
Ask if there are any specials. They don't always have them, or tell you about them.
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33055 posts
Posted on 8/27/15 at 6:51 am to
Lamb ragu hummus is amazing

Eta: what john said
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 6:52 am
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81183 posts
Posted on 8/27/15 at 7:16 am to
I am a pre-dinner menu checker to an extent too, but I agree with the others.. don't worry too much about it beyond hearing some recs until you get there.

My mother will check a menu in advance (sometimes several times) and have her entire meal planned before we even arrive. It kinda ruins the fun.
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 7:16 am
Posted by NOFOX
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2014
9925 posts
Posted on 8/27/15 at 7:19 am to
Kibbeh naya & cauliflower hummus
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 7:20 am
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38636 posts
Posted on 11/21/15 at 1:21 pm to
Went there last nite after the pels game for the first time
really enjoyed it

hummus with butternut squash
Moroccan carrots
tabbouleh
Brussels sprouts
slow roasted lamb
the chocolate dessert and the milk and honey dessert

easily in the top 10 meals I've had this year
fantastic concept and execution
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