Hummus
Tal's Hummus
$14The dish the place is named for. Chickpeas cooked down until it's silky, then tahini, lemon, olive oil and a spoonful of zhug for heat. Warm pita to scoop with.
What people order
Five dishes that carry the menu. Everything is made in house, every day.
Pita sandwich
Green Falafel
$14Ground fresh every morning — chickpeas, parsley, herbs — and fried to order so it cracks when you bite it. In a pita with hummus, tomato, cucumber and tahini.
Pita sandwich
Chicken Shawarma
$19Seasoned and slow-roasted on the spit all day, carved when you order it. Stuffed into pita with hummus, cucumber, tomato, tahini and as much spicy sauce as you want.
Platter
Lamb Kebab
$23Ground in house and grilled over charcoal until the edges char. Comes with creamy hummus, salad, hand-cut fries and warm pita — a full plate, and then some.
To start
Salatim to Share
$18Three little dishes, chosen by you — Moroccan carrots, babaganoush, beet salad, tabbouleh, matbuha — with falafel and pita alongside. The way to start a table.
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Starters
- Salatim to Share — three$18Three salatim plus two falafel balls and pita. Moroccan carrots, babaganoush, beet salad, hummus, tabbouleh, matbuha.
- Salatim to Share — six$27The same, six dishes deep.
- Israeli Chopped Salad$14Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, herbs, olive oil, lemon, kalamata olives.
- Avocado Salad$14Labneh topped with hard-boiled egg, avocado and fresh tomato puree, with pita chips.
- Labneh Goat Cheese$14Creamy goat cheese spread, za'atar, zhug, fresh tomato puree, za'atar pita.
- Stuffed Bell Pepper$11Filled with rice and fresh herbs, simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
- Crispy Fried Cauliflower$12On a bed of tahini, grated tomatoes and zhug.
- Lentil Soup$9Garnished with dried mint and olive oil.
Hummus
- Tal's Hummus$14Tahini, lemon, olive oil and zhug for a spicy kick.
- Mushroom Hummus$16Caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms and a drizzle of tahini.
- Lamb Ragu Hummus$19Topped with a Mediterranean-style lamb stew.
Homemade drinks
- Pomegranate Lemonade$5
- Frozen Mint Lemonade$7
- Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie$7
- Lemon & Mint Iced Tea$4
- Iced Coffee$5
- Soda$3.50
- Glass Bottles$5
Pita sandwiches
- Green Falafel$14Falafel balls, hummus, fresh tomato, cucumber, tahini and spicy sauces.
- Eggplant Sabich$14Fried eggplant, egg, salad, tahini, amba and zhug.
- Crispy Cauliflower$15Salad, tomato salsa, olives.
- Red Shakshuka$18Poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce.
- Vegan Shawarma$19Caramelized onions, hummus, salad.
- Chicken Shawarma$19Slow-roasted and freshly sliced, with cucumber, tomato, hummus, tahini and spicy sauces.
- Veal Shawarma$19Slow-roasted and freshly sliced, tomato, cucumber, hummus, spicy sauces.
- Lamb Kebab$19Ground in-house lamb kebabs, fresh tomato, cucumber, hummus and tahini.
- Arayes$19Pita stuffed with ground meat, grilled, served with tabbouleh.
- Chicken Schnitzel$19Tender fried chicken breast, fresh tomato, cucumber, hummus and tahini.
- Mediterranean Grilled Chicken$19Harissa-marinated chicken, fresh tomato, cucumber, hummus and sauces.
Platters
- Green Falafel$19Ground chickpeas and herbs, fried; hummus, salad, pita and fries.
- Vegan Shawarma$22Pan-fried seitan and caramelized onions, salad, hummus and fries.
- Red Shakshuka$22Poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce; hummus, salad and pita.
- Chicken Shawarma$23Hummus, salad, fries and pita bread.
- Lamb Shawarma$23Hummus, salad, rice and pita bread.
- Lamb Kebab$23Ground lamb grilled to order; creamy hummus, salad, hand-cut fries and warm pita.
- Chicken Schnitzel$23Breaded and fried to order; couscous, hummus, salad and pita.
- Mediterranean Grilled Chicken$24Harissa blend; hummus, salad, grilled veggies, fries and pita.
- Mixed Grill$27Mediterranean chicken, lamb kebab, chicken shawarma and grilled veggies, with fries.
Prices as printed on the current menu — the order page is always the live one.
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