In the alleys of old Jerusalem, the smell of pita fresh from the oven mingles with the fragrance of spices displayed in colorful piles: cumin, cardamom, beshbesh, paprika… The sound of bells ringing on the tops of the beautiful churches mixes with the voices of the muezzins calling Muslims to prayer as Jewish families celebrate their sons’ Bar Mitzvahs in front of the Wailingwall.
In Jerusalem culinary traditions from all over the world have blended together with the local cuisine, For many generations Arabs, jews and other Mediterranean immigrants have brought the culinary traditions of their homelands to Jerusalem, blending them into a cuisine basesd on local ingredients like chickpeas, olive oil, lemons, sesame, vegetables, and lamb. This richness has created a new kind of eatery in Israel: the “Mizrahi” restaurant, which combines the best of various Middle Eastern dishes.
We at Falafels bring this unique combination of flavors from Jerusalem to Bloomington. We are committed to using only the best, freshest ingredients and we make all our dishes from scratch. It is our hope that you will feel at home, and enjoy your food as much as we enjoy cooking it.
B’teyavon (Bon appetite)
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