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Jean Claude van Damme vs. Paul K
Do you think Jean Claude van Damme invented the Brussel sprout? I doubt it. Do you think Paul K invented a new way to cook the Brussel sprout? Perhaps he has. I hate Brussel sprouts more than eggs. (Prior review) My guests tied me to the chair and forced down one Brussel sprout. Wow, it was very good. They were batter fried with mustard aioli. Now, I merely dislike them.
Paul Kavouksorian, the owner of Paul K restaurant, is Armenian. His heritage influences the food, but Mediterranean cuisine is probably a better description for his fare. You will find him in Hayes Valley SF.
Brendan delivered a glass of wine, a glass of beer and my old fashioned. All were delicious. I requested he select the meal; he obliged and the results evoked smiles and smacking lips. Good job Brendan.
Mezza is a Must. The gondola arrives with lamb kebabs, baba ganoush, cucumber salad, feta, olives and garlic yogurt. The plate also included un-announced ribs. They were a scrumptious surprise. In quick pursuit were the sprouts and seared, Cortez sea scallops with lemon and apple smoked bacon. You must reward yourself with at least one scallop.
Forbidden rice and green goddesses always make me laugh. As it turned out, we were allowed to partake of the blackened Ahi tuna with the aforementioned. The rice was black and the sauce was green. A towering bowl of shellfish arrived amid white beans and chili harissa broth. My two guests and I decided our “full” meter was nearing the top. The Syrian spiced duck breast with grilled dates, hazelnuts and watercress showed up anyway. At Paul K, saving the best for last rule is false. Everything could have come last.
~David Monteleone
Paul K Restaurant
199 Gough Street SF CA 94102
(415) 552-7132
www.paulkrestaurant.com
