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What to order at Yafo Kitchen
- Must order
- A falafel pita with all the toppings and a side of hummus with warm laffa.
- Signature dishes
- Falafel, Lamb shawarma, Hummus
- Editor tip
- Counter-order, sit anywhere. Two more Yafo locations on Gov Morrison and East Boulevard.
CuisineIsraeli
Price$$
Neighborhoodplaza-midwood
HoursDaily 11:00-21:00
Phone+1 704 365 7130
Last verified
Signature dishes: Falafel, Lamb shawarma, Hummus
Must order: A falafel pita with all the toppings and a side of hummus with warm laffa.
Tip: Counter-order, sit anywhere. Two more Yafo locations on Gov Morrison and East Boulevard.
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Location
Address: 1331 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
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