LOVE this type of casual Israeli/Mediterranean eatery…the owners are Israeli. The food is kosher and halal. And they try to hire formerly incarcerated people to give them a second chance. I didn’t know all this when I wandered in and placed my order at the kiosk. The prices were high, but it is San Francisco ($19.99 for a pita shawarma sandwich, $19.99 for a falafel plate). My order was ready quickly.

They have pita sandwiches, hummus bowls, combo plates, salads, kababs, falafel, shawarma, and crispy chicken, plus desserts and a grab n’ go dips, sauces, and pickles. The fridge also had cold drinks including Israeli soda.

Hummus Tel Aviv ($17.99): hummus topped with crispy eggplant, overnight egg, tahini, olive oil, cumin, chopped parsley. Comes with one freshly baked, thick Israeli pita bread. Not sure what an overnight egg is but it looked like a sliced hard boiled egg. The eggplant slices were deep fried with an extra crispy batter – so good. They were generous with the silky tahini. The hummus was mostly chickpea and tahini – mild, extra thick and silky. Loved everything but it’s expensive.

Place your order at the kiosk or at the counter. It’s a small place, casual, with indoor and outdoor seating.

4.5 out of 5 stars