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This is a casual spot, but with plenty of charm. The music was delightful, and I had the feeling that you could stay here for hours chatting and they wouldn't ask you to leave. It feels like a spot to savor the moments, and the food.
We ordered big: a falafel plate, tabouleh, roasted eggplant and fool. The menu also features some hard to find Egyptian dishes that you have to order in advance. The waitress told us the falafel were Egyptian-style. I love falafel, but can't say I am expert in the different styles. These seemed a bit more dense with the consistency of a potato pancake? The flavor wasn't quite as zesty as some of my favorite falafels, and the shape was disc-like. The plate came with a big salad. All-in-all a good win, even if it wasn't my absolute favorite falafel. Now, the eggplant was downright delightful! Roasted perfectly. And, I can't resist: You'd be a fool to not order the fool! Mr. T shouldn't pity this fool...The puns are half the fun, but the taste isn't a slacker either.
Everything was reasonably priced, which completes the trifecta of service, tastiness and value. Don't snooze on Filfila!
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