Two flat screen TVs lay on opposing sides, so that wherever you sit you get a view of what is playing.  The night we dined at “Tche Tche”, they had highlights of the World Cup with various audience reactions from around the world.  One LCD screen has colorful abstract paintings to its left and right.  The other television, however, is lacking in any paintings, although the spaces for them are clearly visible.  While it certainly did not ruin our experience, it was noticeable and detracted from the desired symmetry.  The tables and chairs compliment the overall décor with a mixture of light wood and red leather, giving the sense that “Tche Tche” is almost like an upper class diner with added character.
Before even getting to the sort of food “Tche Tche” has to offer, I have to mention the attractiveness of the menu itself.  It’s almost more like a brochure than a menu, with high quality paper and professionally developed photographs of various food items.  I had a good time going through the pages before even seeing what they had to offer.   
The menu selection is of a good variety. The majority of the menu consists of what some might call “junk food.” Of course, one could also call it “comfort food”, or “food for the soul.” It really depends on where you’re coming from. There are offerings of potato wedges, nachos, fried chicken fingers, and more in that same field of munchies.  For the more health conscious, however, there is also a good selection of salads and non-fried protein heavy items such as steak, chicken, and fish.
As I looked over the menu and flipped through the pages, I incrementally developed a craving for something that would not be very good for me. This put me in a bit of a spot, however, as the friend I was dining with was trying very hard to stick to his diet, and after already having lost 20 kilos, he really didn’t want to ruin it. With a slight tinge of guilt, I ordered the Chili Cheese Fries as he gloomily asked for the Halloumi Salad. The Chili Cheese Fries were heavily drenched in processed cheese, and they even put a bit more on the side just in case. The fries themselves were of the long and skinny kind, the sort you would get at McDonald’s. It was heavy and unhealthy, and it hit the spot perfectly. The Halloumi Salad was quite good for health food, the cheese well grilled atop a bed of nicely mixed greens.
For the main course, I had the BBQ Steak Sandwich and my friend, with a strength of willpower I have to commend, went with the Rosemary Chicken. The steak sandwich was tasty, served with a mix of grilled onions and peppers. The sauce seemed to be a bit closer to teriyaki than BBQ, and the meat was a bit more well done than I prefer, but I still enjoyed it. I also appreciated that it was served with a side of seasoned potato wedges, when they could have easily just given me more long and skinny fries. My friend enjoyed his Rosemary Chicken, served with mashed potatoes and gravy and a side of grilled vegetables, but his face still consisted of the slight despair we all experience when on a diet.
Instead of ordering something decadent for dessert, and there were certainly plenty of options in that regard, I decided to simply have the Four Seasons fruit cocktail.  Made with apple, mango, guava, and kiwi, it was actually quite delicious and very satisfying.
The service was of a good pace and friendly.  Our waiter consistently checked if we needed anything without being overbearing. Although I cannot say that “Tche Tche” offers anything for one to go drastically out of his way for, it does seem like the perfect sort of neighborhood establishment available for a relaxing and casual experience. With good prices and decent quality food, it is the perfect sort of place for some after work or school food, shisha, or snacks. One could go just to catch a game, do some reading while enjoying lunch or dinner, or just having a casual time with your friends. It’s the sort of place one could become a regular off, but not one you would really go to for a special occasion or to impress a visitor.
Directions: On Amir Sultan St., between the Hera roundabout and Jarir Mall.
Telephone #: (02) 622-3091