Leah McCann Smith | Writer & Editor

MealPal Day 4: Semsom (Round 2)

Address: 110 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10005

Day of the week: Monday

Order: Taouk Chicken Bowl

Chicken breast cubes simmered in tangy red vinegar tomato sauce with sweet paprika. Gluten & dairy free. Sides (placed in the bowl): lettuce, roasted tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and homemade hummus, dressed with mint.

Value: $9.50

This was my second meal with Semsom, the new Mediterranean-Lebanese fusion joint on Maiden Lane in Fi-Di. My first experience with Semsom was good, but this trip was even better.The pickup experience was faster (could’ve been chance, who knows), but I’m not complaining.The Taouk chicken—simmered in tangy red vinegar tomato sauce with sweet paprika—had just enough kick and was bursting with flavor.

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I’d definitely order this meal from Semsom again, even if it wasn’t through MealPal. So…win.

ICYMI: Here’s my intro post as to what I’m doing (MealPal) and why I’m doing it (to eat good food in New York City without spending a fortune).