AMMAN — It is clear to
me why the owners named it “Snug, your neighborhood restaurant”.
In fact, the ambience,
the friendly and attentive staff, their average prices, the great quality of
food and beverages (alcohol is available) and the attention to details makes
Snug a great choice and a must visit place.
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Located in the area of
Abdoun Circle, the very cozy and casual Snug, with its indoor space with the
low sealing and dimmed lights makes you feel particularly welcomed, and the
outdoor area is beautifully balanced with a tasteful combination and blend of
bricks, wood and plants.
Most of the tables are
high seating, impeccably comfortable and wherever you may sit you have a great
view of the entire restaurant.
The background music
is a great balance of oldies and just the perfect volume for conversations.
The menu showcases a
wide variety and mix of classic dishes which accommodate any sort of choice of
casual-comfort food and sharing plates.
Chef Aslan Turkumani
has more than 20 years of experience among Hotels and restaurants and the menu
really shows lots of attentions to details and seasonality.
I ordered few dishes
from the new upcoming menu, which Chef Aslan explained, will be more focused on
international and seasonal dishes, moving towards more refined and researched
ingredients and combinations.
As a starter, I
ordered “Zesty Shrimps”, which I must say were a superb choice. In fact, other
than having an inviting colorful and fresh presentation, the combination of
ingredients was perfectly delicious.
The shrimps are sliced
on a bed of ripe avocado, mixed with fresh strawberries and pomegranate, all
balanced by a delightful blend of passion fruit and mint vinaigrette, with some
zesty fresh lemon peels complimenting the overall dish experience.
The second dish I
ordered was “Gnocchi ai Frutti di mare” (seafood gnocchi), which was another
great discovery.
The fresh gnocchi are
in fact presented on a “Parmigiano chips nest”, with a sauce of fresh chunks of
salmon, calamari, and shrimps, all on a bed of risotto with Parmigiano and
garlic cream sauce. The whole dish is elevated by sun-dried tomatoes and crisp
mint, casting the necessary freshness to the dish.
Chef Aslan prepared
for me as well a selection of bites to have an idea of the most requested
dishes in Snug, like “Zucchini Tempura”, “Fried Pickles”, “Thai Shrimps”,
“Devil Shrimps”, and the “Nachos”.
All of them had the
key elements of proper execution, freshness, and appropriate presentation.
I noticed that they
don’t offer any deserts or sweets on their menu, and after checking with the
owners, they informed me that there is rarely demand for sweets, but they can provide
and arrange for it upon prior request.
I would recommend
reserving your table ahead, as Snug is always quite busy, especially on the
weekends.
It is also probably a
good idea to follow their social media pages, as they always promote special
offers, seasonal cocktails or dishes, happy hours, and events throughout the
whole year.
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