What to order at HaKosem

The dish to know
Falafel with hummus and salad in pita
Editor tip
Ariel Rosenthal opened it as a small stall in 2001; expect a queue at lunch and eat standing if the tables are full.
CuisineFalafel
Price$
NeighborhoodLev Hair
HoursSun-Thu 10:00-22:00, Fri 10:00-15:30, closed Saturday
The dishFalafel with hummus and salad in pita
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