What's so special about Mediterranean food?, you may ask. Well, what makes this food different is it's ingredients and outstanding flavor. For example, Lamb is an uncommon meat amongst the common chicken/beef/pork meats found on the typical American menu. Their lamb is the same brown color of beef, slightly darker, and has the consistency of steak. The difference between their lamb and American beef is so slight, it's hard to notice. The toughness of their lamb is exceptional after the flavor is tasted. It explodes in your mouth with different spices. The best thing about the meat is that it's not very greasy.
Another rarity to find is their eggplant dip which is thick and tasty. It is full of spices. The hummus, made of mashed chickpeas, is similar but, blander. Both dips are appetizers that are perfect for dipping their warm, soft, doughy pita bread in that is complimentary with the meal.
Of course, any Mediterranean restaurant has to have the signature Greek dolma. The dolma is a ball of cooked rice and ground lamb wrapped in grapeleaves accompanied with fresh squeezed lemon juice on top. Unfortunatley, King Tut's dolmas are not the homemade kind. The ingredients in them differ from real, plump, authentic dolmas only the Greeks can create. Although they are not the very best kind of dolmas, plop one in your mouth and you'll love how the tangyness from the acidic lemon mixes well with the sharp lamb meat flavor. Mmmh!
One of the best dishes there is the warm, thick, broth based Freekah Soup. It is truly one-of-a-kind with bits of grain and a yummy spice called harissa in it.
The only American associated dish that is kid friendly, served at King Tut's is the spicy pizza with onions and ample garlic that contributes to the taste.
There are many good vegitarian options here but you can't beat a meat-free patty, fried and breaded, called Falafel which includes smashed chickpeas and spiced feild beans served with a yogurt sauce. It's a great vegitarian choice. It's a popular middle eastern meal, well known in Egypt.
Last but not least, the Cous Cous is a rare find in Texas. It's good but not the tastiest item on the menu at this particular restaurant. It is bland with no prominent flavor compared to the other spice-filled, seasoned foods on the menu. However, it's a fun dish to try if it's new to you. It's one of the most healthy middle eastern dishes.
The brightly lit restaurant has different sized cafe-type tables to sit at. The walls are painted with Egyptian murals, half covered and cracked. There is an Egyptian statue in one room. The theme glows throughout the restaurant.
While paying for your meal, it is easy to get side-tracked by the different foreign foods packaged by the check-out counter. Next to the cash register, they also have a case full of Baklava and Fingers: two flaky, sweet desserts that have honey as a key ingredient in them.
Trust me, the place is a treat for yourself and your friends to eat out at with so many spectacular, unusual dishes. You'll be interested and want to try more!
