There’s a lot cooking at Mama’s house. Make sure you come hungry.

Docklands eatery Mama Rumaan was given a hip makeover in January, but the home-style hospitality and charm remain. The interior has been switched up, with bursts of fuchsia and deep-rose accented throughout and a mural taking over the side wall. Mama Sabah, mother of owner Hatem Saleh, has stepped away from the kitchen after two years at the helm and handed the reins to Nahid Khalifah (late of Maroush and Dunyazad). But her famed falafels and other favourites are still on the new-look menu.

The jam-packed menu sets you up for a Levantine feast. Dips such as a creamy labneh and seriously smoky baba ghanoush are worth every mouthful of toasty flatbread. The fattoush packs a refreshing crunch of lettuce, peppery radish and grilled flatbread balanced with bursts of sweet pomegranate, best teamed with a tasting plate of Lebanese sausage, chicken wings and a game-changing fried cauliflower with subtle crunch on the outside while retaining the integrity of the tender inside.

Still hungry? Mama’s old spice rice, from the ‘something bigger’ section, is scented with turmeric and studded with peas, sultanas, almonds and grilled chicken, delivering a smoky undertone. Middle Eastern sweet treats like Turkish delight and baklava make a nice full stop for the meal. On the drinks side, a mix of local and imported wines is bolstered by beer, cider and a tight cocktail list, while non-drinkers will enjoy the Middle Eastern staple of cold-pressed pomegranate juice.

Not sure what to order? Tell manager Rami El Assi how hungry you are and he’ll design a made-to-order feed-me menu. Mama Rumaan’s home-style cooking will lure you in, but it’s the humble, helpful service like that that’ll have you coming back for more.