Saj Restaurante Árabe, Lebanese restaurant in Vila Leopoldina, Brazil.
Saj Restaurante Árabe is a Lebanese dining establishment in Vila Leopoldina. The restaurant serves a wide range of appetizers, freshly made saj bread, and various preparations of savory pastries and meatballs.
The establishment traces its roots to connections with the former Flamingo, which played a significant role in São Paulo's dining scene during the 1960s and 1970s. This continuity reflects the Abbud family's long-term presence in the local restaurant tradition.
Saj Restaurante preserves authentic Lebanese recipes from the Abbud family, offering traditional dishes like Babaganouch, Mhammara, and different preparations of kibe.
The restaurant is located on Rua Carlos Weber 1512 with service from Monday to Friday for dinner, and extended hours on weekends covering both lunch and dinner. The neighborhood location is easy to reach and the space welcomes various types of visitors in a relaxed setting.
The restaurant prepares a distinctive version of kibbeh with pumpkin that includes snow peas, leeks, carrots, and cottage cheese in the filling. This creation blends traditional Middle Eastern technique with ingredients from the Brazilian kitchen.
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