“Ammool” in London revives traditional Lebanese cuisine

In its edition of today, L’Orient Le Jour shed light on an eatery, “Ammol's”, in the heart of Londonrun by a British Lebanese woman, a mother of four, who emigrated from the southern town ofMarje3yoon during the civil war. Amal Farha-Oakx underlined the main incentive for opening her business which is to familiarize the British public with the traditional culinary delicacies of her home country, particularly the southern healthy and mouth-watering cuisine. Speaking to L’Orient Le Jour reporter, Amal boasted her specialty recipes which she learned from her mother at home and which have helped her nurture treasured customers abroad. Amoul’s, according to the British glossy magazine, Tatler, was classified among the best 300 diners in the British capital, and has won the acclamation of the famous food critic Jay Rayner, besides winning a five star accreditation from the leading trip advisor travel site. Amal said that she has no intention or plans to open another branch for her restaurant, stressing that she prepares the food from scratch and all by herself, but said she could expand the pool of services offered. Expressing her pleasure for the outstanding turnout, she added that the place and food appeal to the young Lebanese generation residing in England. (L’Orient Le Jour, August 22, 2016)