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Dienstag, 31. Mai 2011

Speedy lunch at Dada Falafel



I've heard and read many times about Dada Falafel but given my high reluctance against reading and going to fancy popular places, I avoided a first hand contact with this place. But as today I was a bit without inspiration and fighting the hot hot weather - a situation available two hours ago as now a not-so-nice rain it's about to start - and in the area, I decided to give a try to this resto. The name is referring to two places: the falafel, fast-food location and the bar/gallery. Both are available with places outside. 


As I was hungry, I tried the Falafel option. The decorum is the usually creative at the limit of kitsch, with some classical elements kept probably from the old building and some colourful hype details. The service is nice although you made the order in between two cell conversations and you should ask them four times after if they understood your wishes.


The prices are good to very good - meaning that for 7 Euro you can eat and drink. If you don't want a sandwich, for the plate options, you are served with a lipia. 

My choice: a halumi plate, with cucumber and salad (although the problem with the Spanish cucumber I took the risk), mustard (very spicey), hummus (not enough, only a trace of). The halumi was a bit too fried, but in combination with the various dips, was tasty and soft enough for such a Tuesday. They have also some sweets - baklava, for example - and I saw on the bar side some mint-based drinks. 

The final decision: the next time when I'm in the area I will try other restaurants, or I will have a look at the funny French place - Nord-Sud

Dienstag, 17. Mai 2011

Veggie falafel @Schöneberg

Boussi Falafel is almost five minutes away from Nollendorfplatz. If you are lucky enough to arrive there in a sunny day, outside tables are a good choice, as you could look extensively at the people coming and going around this busy area of Schöneberg. I was there around 2pm, and there were many people chilling around, not all of them looking as tourists.
The place looks clean and shiny-white and the food is tasty, healthy, veggie. The preparation doesn't take too much time and everything looks very colourful and natural. Apparently, the place is Lebanese, as the vendor explained me when I tried - loudly against the loud Oriental music - to find out about the preparation method of the hummus. For instance, I have a big problem with the Turkish hummus, too solid for my taste. This one was good, not too spicy and oily, but again, nothing to complain against.
I ordered a falafel plate and I was satisfied with the proportions, the taste and the combination. As for the price...I paid 5 Euro for all.

Today it's a bit rainy and cold and I don't think I dare to go too much out of the house, although I'm craving for some falafel and hummus. But, the next warm day, I'll be there. Hope the music is not so loud this time.