Tahini

You'll find this place tucked into Bank Street, just a stone's throw from the city centre's main drag. The smell of chargrilled lamb and warm spices hits you as soon as you walk through the door, and the open kitchen means you can watch the chefs work their magic on the flatbreads. The menu reads like a love letter to Levantine cooking – proper tabbouleh that's more parsley than bulgur, lamb shawarma that's been marinated for hours, and hummus so smooth it could double as face cream. The portions are generous without being ridiculous, and everything arrives looking like it actually matters. On weekend evenings, you might wait a bit for a table, but that's what happens when word gets out about decent Middle Eastern food in Dundee.