"The desserts were especially disappointing. The walnut baklava had no walnuts, just layers of phyllo, while the pistachio baklava had only a tiny amount of pistachio. The taste was that of cheap, processed corn syrup rather than natural honey. This deceptive practice of cutting costs is unacceptable. Seeing the pictures of the owners' mother on the walls, I wonder if she would be proud of the deceitful practices being employed. Rather than serve the mousse-like hummus and dough-covered desserts, I imagine she would have prepared real hummus and traditional baklava.
I, along with other customers who used to enjoy the food at the original Neomond location, will be looking elsewhere to dine, such as Rumi's Kitchen in Atlanta or Washington DC. Although Rumi's may charge a bit more, they provide quality food without deception. It's a shame to see a once-loved family-owned restaurant resort to such unethical practices. While I understand the challenges of staying profitable in a competitive industry, dishonesty and greed are not the answer.
I urge Sassool to return to the standards of Neomond in 2005 when the food was still good. We want to see you succeed, but not at the expense of integrity."
