Mama Ayesha’s
July 13, 2008 at 9:56 amDC, Exteriors, Food, Night, Restaurants, adams morgan, lights
Mama Ayesha’s is one of those places we had been meaning to try forever — we walk by it all the time and it always looks *warm* Last night was the night we finally went, and it was good. We sat out on the patio, since it was unusually cool for a July night, and started with hummus and some drinks. The hummus was lemony with not too much garlic, which is always good in my book of hummus’s. I ordered the Koo’ sa Mahshi - yellow squash stuffed full of rice and lamb and “special spices” (the reason I choose it) and it was tasty but very filling. Shish Taouk– chicken with grilled veggies and rice– was Matt’s choice for dinner. The bite that I tried was spiced just right.
The two best parts of the meal, however, were 1) our very attentive and pleasant waiter and 2) the foot traffic going by on the way to the Adams Morgan bars. Not to take anything away from the delicious meal, but part of the appeal was watching all the bar-goers parade by us on their way out for the night. Lot’s of mini-skirts and 21st birthday tiaras… though next time we go, we’ll likely sit inside to experience what looked to be a very sumptuous interior space.
It’s also worth the time to read the front cover of the menu for the history of the restaurant. I won’t give it all away here, but it does involve foreign dignitaries.
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July 13th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I have very fond memories of dining on that patio and watching the world walk by much as you did last night. I especially agree with you about the service. My last visit - far too long ago, thanks for the reminder - was particularly memorable due to the gracious service and charming sweets that appeared gratis at the end of the meal. I really need to get back there soon.
July 13th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Sounds great! I wonder if the plural of hummus is hummi?