One of the few Palestinian restaurants in town, this cafeteria-style restaurant features fare from several Middle Eastern regions. They’re experts in classics like shawarma, falafel, baba ganoush, and more, but the coriander potatoes (fried and mixed with cilantro, garlic, sriracha, and lemon) are a can’t-miss. And the bakery? So many baklava choices, you’ll need to make several trips.

This article appears in First Plates 2021 (Supplement) and First Plates 2021.

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