Our disappointment was salved, however, when we received the ikan bumbu bali, a plate of cod fish with pepper sauce that was rich and satisfying.

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Creating a vegetarian restaurant was too much of a drastic change, so creating a concept of reducing the amount of meat and fish on a plate was what he saw as a compromise.

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Head to the seaside district of Al Mina for a fresh fish dinner, then top it off with a plate of sticky pastries at locally renowned sweet-maker, Rafaat Hallab and Sons, on Rue Tall.

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