I am a foodie, a food junkie — or even more, a strange-food junkie — who is not scared of trying new things as often as I can.
Read on and find out why you should aim for this restaurant, in a totally unexpected zone, to become your new favourite.
First impressions
The hidden gem
It is not, by any means, a big and fancy restaurant; it is hidden in the corner of a busy street.
The outside, like the inside, is nothing to write home about. It looks like one of those hipster places where you eat on your feet, the menu is written on a blackboard, and they serve mostly draft beer and a few selected dishes.
But it definitely is more than that. As you walk in, you can smell the strange ingredients that make up all the falafel varieties on offer.
The first time I went there, we took a seat next to the window and went to order our food almost immediately.
The falafel ingredients are all in sight, in a big counter behind transparent glass that definitely activates your taste buds. Imagine if Subway restaurants were truly delicious — well, then they would come close.
The menu
The vegan way
Everything in this restaurant is strictly vegan. I was taken there by a friend of mine who not only doesn't eat meat but is a militant about it — and if she says the place is certified 100% vegan, there is no doubt about it at all.
She ordered hers quickly; I took forever to choose. I had never eaten texturized vegetables that are meat-flavoured, and I'd always been skeptical about them.
I finally decided to go for the General Tao Chicken — and it was very tasty!
We were talking about some problems she was having with her current boyfriend (soon to be ex, if you ask me), and I just couldn't concentrate on what she was saying — because the meal and the lemonade were just so good!
Order like a local
- Pitta bread — comes generously filled with falafel, plus black beans, salad and hummus
- General Tao Chicken — texturized vegetables, surprisingly tasty
- The lemonade — good enough to derail a conversation
- Not too hungry? — portions share easily, making the price even more convenient
The price of the food is very reasonable, since the portions are rather generous. If you order pitta bread, it comes generously filled with falafel and accompanied by black beans, salad and hummus. If you are not very hungry, the dishes could easily be shared — which makes the price even more convenient.
The verdict
Conclusion
The reason this place is spectacular for me is that it is cheap, delicious, and the food is not at all heavy on your stomach. It is a great place with an awesome variety of light food.
Another thing I love about it is being able to surprise my friends by taking them somewhere they haven't heard of and had no idea existed. Why not try it yourself?