Tahini

23 3rd Ave, near Saint Marks Place.

It used to be called Chickpea and was so successful they sold their name to a small chain that is now around the city. Don't be fooled: the impostor (new) Chickpea "baked not fried" falafel sandwiches are nasty. Tahini is the new name for the original recipe. Delicious falafel, delicious shawarma, delicious shawafel. And they can put it all in a salad if you'd like! They also make homemade pita and hummus on site.

Enjoy!

Hummus Place

Hummus Place

Decent prices, simple menu.

They have a handful of locations: West Village, Upper West Side & East Village.  Click here for addresses.

Our favorite items off the menu: hummus mushrooms, health salad, & the falafel.  I generally don't like eggplant, but it is quite tasty here.

Perilla

Perilla

9 Jones Street

Especially loved the spicy duck meatballs for an appetizer and risotto side.

Entrees approx. $20