Plunging a pita into a bowl of freshly made hummus is a transcendent culinary experience. Just to be clear, we’re not talking about the tub you picked up from the supermarket, we’re talking about real hummus made with love. It will transport your senses to a bustling Middle Eastern marketplace with a kaleidoscope of flavours and spices. If you have an appetite for adventure, make a pit stop at Falafels a priority. The new neighbourhood noshery is the handiwork of Noam Katzir and Ariel Kedar, who have delved deep into their childhood memories to curate a menu that delivers a modern take on traditional Middle Eastern street food. One thing you need to know about Noam, is that he doesn’t do things half-hearted. To ensure their signature falafels were the real deal, Noam spent three years in Israel learning the art of falafel making from a well-known local chef and, at long last, he’s ready to share this culinary gift with us. The falafels here are packed with natural protein, herbs and spices rather than bulked out with flour, making them gluten-free and utterly delicious.

Falafels is geared primarily to a takeaway format for time-poor folk who are looking to grab something nourishing on the run however there are a handful of tables for those who want to sit and savour the experience. Do yourself a favour and start with a serving of hummus falafels before you even begin to contemplate your next step. The salad bowls have proved popular, served on a bed of turmeric rice with a mix of fresh salads, tahini and hummus. Those with a hearty appetite can wrap their mitts around a pita pocket loaded with falafels, hummus, tahini, cabbage, tabouli and pickles, traditional Sabich or a felafel burger. Side it with a serving of labneh cheese with a drizzle of olive oil and zaatar and roasted eggplant and you have yourself quite the spread.

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