Diner Recounts Disastrous Meal at 'Grill by Mechman'

A recent dining experience at "Grill by Mechman" left a customer deeply dissatisfied, citing issues with both the food and the initial service. Upon entering, the customer and their son were directed to specific, undesirable tables by a staff member, despite other seating being available. After insisting on their preferred seating, they proceeded to order, anticipating a meal similar to the appetizing dishes featured in the restaurant's promotional videos.

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I love Lithuanian cuisine. Especially potato dishes – cepelinai, vėdarai, cold soups – šaltibarščiai, šmakalas. But I also love grilled dishes, so once I saw the videos created by "Grill by Mechman," where the dishes make your mouth water just by looking at them, I found time to go with my son to taste the food prepared there.

However, the reality of the meal quickly dispelled these expectations. The bread served alongside the soups was described as stale and hard, leading the customer to believe it was re-served to multiple tables. The Charcio soup, priced at €7.00, was criticized for being watery and lacking any meat, bearing little resemblance to traditional Charcio. Similarly, the Kiufta soup (€6.00) was presented in a pale, sweetish liquid with a single large meatball, accompanied by potatoes that appeared old, suggesting the soup was not freshly prepared.

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The bread served with the soups, which many guests might have also left untouched after feeling it, as everyone knows how expensive dental services are these days. And the waiter possibly serves the same bread to others again, until it loses its normal appearance from being touched, and only then throws it away.

The main course, a lamb shashlik priced at €19.00, was also a major disappointment. The menu photo depicted a hearty portion, but the delivered dish consisted of thin slices of mutton. The customer reported feeling unwell after tasting the soup and ultimately refused to eat the shashlik upon seeing its presentation. The overall experience suggests a significant disconnect between the restaurant's marketing and the actual quality and preparation of its food, prompting concerns about hygiene and customer service practices.

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In the Charcio soup, no matter how hard we tried, we couldn't find a single piece of meat. The soup is watery and has nothing in common with the charcio I have ever eaten in other establishments.