Cafe Suliman
Day 1: 5-Course Ode to the Arabian Peninsula Tasting Series
Opened in late 2023, this Capitol Hill eatery that draws inspiration from the stylish cafés of the Arabic world has appeared on such Best Of Lists as Seattle Times’ “15 Great Restaurants” (2024) and Eater’s “38 Essential Seattle Restaurants” (2025). Chef/Owner Ahmed “Suli” Suliman was born in Sudan and grew up in Abu Dhabi, where he learned to cook from his late mother “Afaf.” Here at his own spot, tucked inside a corner of Melrose Market, he is delighting diners with dips like hummus, braised lamb, mint, and almonds and labneh, salsa verde, pine nuts and chili oil; mains like halloumi, fennel, leeks, date syrup, and quince vinegar and black cod, tahini-yogurt, sorrel, and fenugreek brown butter; and desserts like olive oil cake with rhubarb and tangerine oil and dates with sea salt, pistachio, and bergamot oil. “There are few better places in Seattle to pass time,” says Eater, so, indeed, let us spend time here hearing from Chef Suliman about the culinary culture he is capturing for the Emerald City!
About the Host:
Ahmed "Suli" Suliman
Chef/Owner
Chef Ahmed "Suli" Suliman, a Sudanese national who grew up in Abu Dhabi, spent the first half of his life immersed in the city's cosmopolitan melting pot. After immigrating to the US, he honed his craft across top Seattle restaurants such as Sitka & Spruce, Homer, and The Corson Building. Cafe Suliman is his first restaurant.
The Lineup
Courses #1 & #5 will be individually plated; courses #2 - #4 will be served family-style. This menu will be Mushroom Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Tuna Butter Toast
whipped tuna, sourdough crostini, hibiscus pickled red onion, dill, lime oil
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Roasted Cauliflower
burnt shallot labneh, sesame and salt crumble, chili oil, apricot amba
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Halloumi Cheese
roasted fall pepper, poached quince, dukkah
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Braised Lamb Shoulder
crispy onion & lentil, rice, chef's selected sauces
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Cardamom Olive Oil Cake
soft butter, apricot jam
Cafe Suliman
1531 Melrose Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Allium, Dairy, Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Nut. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
