Duck Duck Goose

As much as I love short weeks, sometimes getting through them is tougher than a regular week. I'm not sure why. But by Friday evening, I was done. And so I treated myself to a glass of wine at Shake Shack in Chestnut Hill.

Wine and the Chick'n Shack for me, root beer and the SmokeShack for Tai. Plus fries. This Shake Shack has yet to let me down. Simple but solid food that doesn't make me sick is a win in my book.

Sunday was Sarma day. This place. I made the reservations back on April 19, and the rain today made me really rethink my decision. But I did not want to wait another 6 weeks, so we were troopers. Parking in this area could be tricky - mostly residential parking. 

One of the things I really like about Sarma is that they have daily additions to the menu. Instead of rattling off their specials to you, a server comes around when them on a tray and you can opt to take one or not, almost dim sum style minus the cart. Plus with people that actually explain what the dish is. 

Our first "dim sum" dish - I couldn't even tell you what it was, except that it was topped with pistachio and delicious. Tart, but a great light start to the meal.

Our second "dim sum" dish - sesame fried chicken on tahini. Delicious! Words cannot properly describe how perfect this dish is. Definitely my favorite of the night. Crispy but not oily, perfectly cooked chicken, and that tahini - yum. Party in my mouth.

Moroccan fried shrimp - this was really good, but honestly, it could have been fried anything. I did not taste the shrimp at all. The slaw at the bottom is a great touch.

Brussels sprouts bravas - with chorizo. This was good. But perhaps a bit much going on - I prefer my Brussels sprouts a bit simpler. Maybe I should have gone without the chorizo.

Sweet potato latke - overcooked. Overall, not a bad dish, but I think I was getting too full at this point.

Parsnip fritter - not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. It was good when it was warm; I don't recommend eating this cold. Interesting though. I wish they came earlier when I may have appreciated them more.

Beef sirloin - salty. Very salty. And a bit tough.











Definitely one of the better meals I've had in a while. Next time I'd like to bring another couple of people so I can try more dishes. I definitely got excited and ordered a bit too much, especially knowing that servers would be offering dishes throughout the meal. We'll totally be back - I'm already planning what I want to eat on my next visit.

BONUS:

Super cute party favors from Thuy's baby shower.

 And props for photos.

That I made Tai use haha.