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Yela Concepts, known for Darna in Legacy West and Baboush in West Village, has opened a new contemporary Mediterranean restaurant, Zon Zon, at 5455 Belt Line Road.
The new neighborhood spot is a moody and intimate space with a refined take on Mediterranean dining with an upscale take on classic dishes.
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Dallas-based Coeval Studios helped design the 2,130-square-foot interior and 735-square-foot patio; the group is also behind many Dallas hotspots, including Boogies, Goodsurf and Quarter Acre. For Zon Zon, the team chose clean and contemporary lines with warm undertones. There’s an open kitchen, modern woodwork and rich details throughout.
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The small menu prioritizes quality and flavor over quantity, offering a take on Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of American influence. Everything is created to be shareable, a little elevated and comforting.
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Menu Highlights
The menu has something for the conservative and adventurous diner. There’s an interesting tahini Caesar salad, as well as a roasted beet and burrata salad. Many dishes have a small twist that allows people to discover new flavors without feeling too experimental.
A braised lamb comes with apricot, cinnamon, sesame and roasted pepper couscous. The chicken shish kebab ($22) is prepared with a ras el hanout, a North African spice blend, and preserved lemon. A prime ribeye seasoned with Za’atar chimichurri and served with whipped potatoes and roasted vegetables rounds out the entrees and costs $56.
For sides, Zon Zon will have saffron rice, pita, French fries, harissa broccolini among others. A signature baklava crowns the dessert section and is made with goat cheese, burnt pineapple, mixed nuts and is served with vanilla gelato. They’re also serving mahelbi, a milk pudding with coconut, strawberry compote and pistachios for dessert, and a chocolate pot de crème that has a touch of espresso and urfa (mild Turkish chili flake).
Cocktail Menu
Fragrant herbs, warming spices and bright citrus notes are used throughout the drink menu, like the Rosemary Sunset Spritz made with orgeat and orange peel, coffee-kissed Midnight Istanbul and a margarita that’s made with burnt pineapple and ras el hanout.
Zon Zon will open for lunch and dinner service on Monday, Dec. 22, and brunch offerings will come soon after. We are eager to dine in and come back with a full review.
Zon Zon, 5455 Belt Line Road, Monday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
