Hungry for hummus in Toronto
Dip, spread, eat and repeat. Hummus is a delicious and filling chickpea-based dish that can be enjoyed by the plateful or used as a condiment on just about anything. Here are seven Toronto restaurants where you can dip in to creamy, garlicky goodness.
Fat Pasha Inc
414 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M5R 1V9Chef Anthony Rose has built a mini empire along the Dupont Street strip and his Middle Eastern endeavour is definitely worth repeat visits. You’ll find a few hummus variations on the menu: the signature Fat Pasha hummus is made in house with mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon, smoked chipotle and extra virgin olive oil. If you’re looking for something a little different, try the haute truffle hummus prepared with poached duck egg and fragrant black truffle oil.
Tabülè Middle Eastern Cuisine
2009 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z8This Middle Eastern dining room (with locations in Leslieville and at Yonge and Eglinton) turns out authentic creamy hummus made with chickpea puree, Lebanese tahini sauce, fresh lemon juice and a touch of garlic. Diners can also opt to add toasted pine nuts for an extra crunch. If you’re visiting at lunchtime, hummus can be added to any of the savoury pita sandwiches, which are stuffed with your choice of falafel, eggplant, halloumi cheese and a range of meats.
Me Va Me Kitchen Express
240 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z7his Queen West take out join is known for its unique selection of dips and fresh hummus. The classic version features chickpeas and tahini sauce seasoned with lemon juice and garlic, while the mushroom hummus is made with Julian onion and fresh herbs. The creamy spread is served with laffa flat bread (baked fresh in a taboon clay oven), meaty shawarma or straight up in plastic containers (8 oz, 16 oz or 32 oz) to take home.
Armenian Kitchen
1646 Victoria Park Ave, Toronto, ON M1R 1P7It’s worth the trip to Scarborough to sample the authentic fare at this Lebanese eatery on Victoria Park. Despite it’s unassuming exterior, this casual kitchen turns out some of the city’s best Middle Eastern specialties, including kabobs, shawarma, falafel. The hummus (available in large or regular plates) is made with mashed chickpeas mixed with garlic, lemon and tahini (ask for some house-made hot sauce to add a little spice). The décor is modest but the service is friendly, the portions are generous and prices are incredibly affordable.
Mezzetta Restaurant and Tapas Bar
681 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1A7This Mediterranean tapas bar on St. Clair West serves enticing Middle Eastern small plates that are designed for sharing. The menu features 40 appetizer-sized mezze dishes and diners are encouraged to order a wide variety of meat and vegetarian dishes and explore all of the different flavours. The houmous is a must-try chickpea dish made with tahini and lemon and a secret blend of spices. Get more bang for your buck on Tuesdays when every mezze dish is just $2.75.
Rose City Kitchen
406 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A6House-made hummus pairs well with the hand-held sandwiches at this Queen West snack bar. Bite-sized pita pockets are stuffed with chicken, falafel, steak or Halloumi and dressed with unique ingredients inspired by different regions. The Greek features tzatziki, cucumber and red onion while the Egyptian arrives with eggplant, dates, cabbage and lemon juice. If you’re just looking for a quick bite – grab a 4 oz container of humus and a couple pieces of pita bread for under $5.
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