Sahil Sethi, Sifr's culinary director, poses on Nov. 7, 2023, at the River North Middle Eastern restaurant.

Sahil Sethi, Sifr's culinary director, poses on Nov. 7, 2023, at the River North Middle Eastern restaurant. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Modern Middle Eastern cuisine at Sifr in River North

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Middle Eastern restaurant Sifr, at 660 N. Orleans St. in Chicago.

Sahil Sethi, Sifr's culinary director, poses on Nov. 7, 2023, at the River North Middle Eastern restaurant.

Sahil Sethi, Sifr's culinary director, poses on Nov. 7, 2023, at the River North Middle Eastern restaurant. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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The dining room of Sifr, at 660 N. Orleans St. in Chicago, is seen here.

The dining room of Sifr, at 660 N. Orleans St. in Chicago, is seen here. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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The maitake mushroom dish is seen here at Sifr.

The maitake mushroom dish is seen here at Sifr. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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The classic hummus dish is seen here at Sifr.

The classic hummus dish is seen here at Sifr. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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The falafel dish is seen here at Sifr.

The falafel dish is seen here at Sifr. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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Sahil Sethi, Sifr's culinary director, grills in the restaurant's kitchen on Nov. 7, 2023.

Sahil Sethi, Sifr's culinary director, grills in the restaurant's kitchen on Nov. 7, 2023. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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The lamb adana kebab is seen here at Sifr.

The lamb adana kebab is seen here at Sifr. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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Interior decor details are seen here at Sifr.

Interior decor details are seen here at Sifr. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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