Semsom is lebanese for sesame which is a tropical Asian plant (Sesamum indicum) bearing small flat seeds used as food and as a source of oil.
Semsom is a Lebanese restaurant that opened in Achrafieh a year ago and that spread its wings recently to Citymall. This restaurant is characterized by a fun and interesting Lebanese menu. You can choose a platter or any sandwich done in the oven or on the “SAJ oven *” and pick with it 3 side dishes from a large variety of Lebanese “Mezza*”. Food is consistently delicious, the service is attentive and friendly without being too prominent and submissive.
Semsom managed to draw a different and distinguished path from typical Lebanese restaurants. It’s a nice spot for special occasions, the decor is a mix of Lebanese tradition and a dash of modernity. Finally let’s not forget that it is good for money 
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Personally i liked the idea of this restaurant even before tasting its food. The fact of choosing three of you favorite Lebanese “Mezza” with your main dish is very original!
Now after trying Semsom, i really recommend it to you! So if you’re Lebanese or willing to come to Lebanon, head to Achrafiyeh or Citymall, and taste delicious platters from the Lebanese cuisine at Semsom.
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The saj is a concave oven on which delicious, enormous, thin rounds of Lebanese bread are made |
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Lebanese mezza is Made from several dishes such as Fattouch, Hommus, Baba Ghanouj or eggplant and tahini, vines leaves wraps, Tabbouleh… |
PS: I am gonna be posting about Lebanese mezza’s dishes for a couple of days, and i welcome any suggestion!
