Here you are, mmm-yoso!!!, a food blog. Kirk is busy today, Ed(from Yuma) is resting today and Cathy is posting about another meal.
It seems that either Kirk or I have stopped at Sagmani's, an out of the way, kabob centric Mediterranean standby off the beaten path in El Cajon. It's comforting to be able to get a tasty meal from some nice people in a home-like setting.
This chilly day had The Mister and I driving around in search of some items to share for lunch.
The Mister ordered the #1 Beef Shish Kabob plate ($8). You can see the herbs and spices mixed in with the lean beef. Two kabobs on top of an excellent basmati rice, served with turshi (mango pickled cabbage), vegetables sprinkled with the salty/citrus-y red sumac and plenty of warm pita bread.
Being undecided as to to order tabouleh, baba ghannouge or hummus, I asked what was good and the friendly cook/owner gentleman said he had just made the hummus, so a side order ($5) was a simple decision. This is a tahini based hummus, not too garlic-y, and the olive oil made it perfect. 
This is the order of warm, fresh pita bread that accompanied our meal. 
Whenever I am here, I order the lentil soup ($5). It is wonderful, also just made fresh that morning. Lentils cooked in chicken stock bursting with cumin, turmeric, garlic and onion flavors…simple and perfect on this chilly day.
A great meal on a chilly day. I hope your day has been as enjoyable.
Sagmani's Restaurant 478 Douglas (between El Cajon Blvd and Main Street) El Cajon, CA 92020 (619)440-0077 