$ - inexpensive
Middle Eastern/Persian
Middle Eastern restaurant
A middle eastern restaurant with many vegetarian options (and several of them vegan). Great falafel.
North side of Speedway Boulevard, just east of Tucson Boulevard.
- Buffet
Added by Gerry Morgan on Jun 28 04 (updated Jul 3 05)
Reviews
I had the falafel plate and while the falafel was fine, I didn't enjoy the hummus or the tabouli. The salad was pretty good (came with the entree) and seemed larger and fresher than most restaurant side salads. The waitress knew about my restrictions and told me what I could and couldn't eat.
There's a lot to choose from on the menu; next time I'll try something else because I am going to give it another shot.
The Ali Baba veggie pita sandwich is, in my opinion, the best meal in Tucson under $10. Cauliflower, eggplant & garlic potato with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce. It's fantastic.
Even with a market and to-go orders happening, the place is quiet and clean. The employees are consistently friendly, reserved and professional. There is never any obnoxious music playing; only the occasional chirp of a little songbird hopping around happily in a cage in the corner. Excellent.
Walking through the door, it didn't look too promising as a vegan eatery, but I found myself pleased with my order. I had a grilled veggie sandwich, which was very good but a little too greasy for my tastes. I sampled my companion's falafel, which was even better.
The waiter was incredibly friendly, and seemed very knowledgeable when I asked him questions about ingredients.
The hummus was pretty good but I'm still on my search for the Best Hummus In Tucson.
There is a neat little market in the back where you can get specialty items such as pomegranate molasses, rose water, and vegetable ghee.
NB: The lentil soup is made with chicken broth!