The epiphany

I still remember the first time i visited an Awafi restaurant. I can remember it as if it was yesterday.

So i was out on the town with a couple of boys who only knew El Jannah and La mono when it came to charcoal chicken. What fools. We walked into Awafi only to be instantly greeted by a lovely gentleman that was able to seat us at a lovely table, providing us with the menus and asking us if we wanted to start off with any drinks. YOU NEVER EXPERIENCE THIS AS EL JANNAH OR LA MONO BTW. This made me happy, i mean a business is meant to make its customers happy right??

The charcoal aromas filled the room, I felt welcome, i felt like i belonged!!

Welcome to Awafi!!

Published by Maroun Ghossain


#TeamAwafi

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