Imara gives Malaysians a taste of Mediterranean cuisine

At Imara, Lebanese breads are baked fresh upon guests’ arrival.

Let it be known that it was the lamb briyani at Imara Mediterranean Cuisine that pushed me to break my no-rice policy. The policy lasted a whole week, and I don’t regret breaking it one bit. In fact, I regret not taking more mouthfuls of the fragrant briyani, made with Basmati rice.

When the plate of Mandy Lamb arrived – rice, cuts of roasted lamb and fried onion slices on the side – the Malaysian in me was looking around for some sort of gravy to go with the dish. But after my first bite, I felt foolish for even thinking about it.