Hummus Try Ali!

By Kuku Samson

Ever wondered what Turkish food tastes like? The cuisine takes pride in authentic flavors and the quality of its ingredients. It is also known to practice restraint in the use of seasoning and sauces so as not to dominate the innate taste of its food. And no, it is not spicy at all.

With the grand reopening of Ali Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisine, foodies can have a taste of the rich culinary heritage Turkey has to offer. Start off with a plate of hummus served with pita bread – a savory dish made from mashed chickpeas mixed with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. For the main course, order the special 12-inch beef shawarma with French fries and mozzarella cheese wrapped in the mix. Top off this meaty goodness with the yogurt garlic sauce. The well-marinated chicken tikka served with a side salad and pita bread is a great choice as well. Be sure to have a mug of fresh draft beer to go with your food. To end on a high note, one cannot leave without tasting the baklava, one of the more popular sweet pastries of Turkey. The dessert is made from filo pastry, chopped nuts, and sweet syrup.

The best part of it all, the price of the food won’t burn a hole in your pocket. An order of chicken shawarma solo only goes for a hundred pesos, while a small mug of beer sells for only seventy pesos!

The cozy hangout that can comfortably seat twenty-two people emits a come-as-you-are vibe. It is the perfect place to unwind after a hard day’s work. With its reasonably priced food and drinks, it makes it hard for diners to comprehend that a foreign chef lords over its kitchen.

Ali Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisine is at C05 and C06 Centropolis Communities Condominium, Villongco St., West Service Road, Brgy. Sucat, Muntinlupa City.