[cgpublic]

Hoomoos Asli

100 Kenmare St., New York, NY 10012 (at Centre St.)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-10pm; Sat-Sun, 9am-11pm

"Nestled among the faux bistros and precious bars of Nolita, Hoomoos Asli is a welcome, no-fuss spot offering quick and cheap Israeli cuisine. Ceiling fans whirl above small wooden tables and cheesy '90s trance music plays over the speakers. Lunch draws a large international crowd of 20-somethings and NYU students, who come to feast on falafel, which arrive tucked in homemade, ridiculously fluffy pitas overflowing with chopped tomatoes and cucumbers. Dinner boasts an equally laid-back scene as couples enjoy entrees like schnitzel, pan-fried chicken covered in breadcrumbs and spices, and the Jerusalem mixed grill, a succulent combination of lamb, chicken and beef served with caramelized onions over rice. Lingering over cups of Turkish coffee and talking politics is encouraged. And although Hoomoos Asli doesn't serve liquor, the bring-your-own-wine-and-beer policy adds to this hole-in-the-wall's casual charm."

If you arrive late (after midnight), check out La Esquina (http://www.esquinanyc.com/) across the street for authentic Mexican and a scene that will give a true taste of NYC nightlife, provided that you arrive on a weeknight and after the tourists and squares have gone to bed.

Enjoy!

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by 1985mb

LOL. ok if you like Turkish among the different types of M.E. food, I would suggest skipping Moustache and Zerza and going to either:

Maia Meyhane (sp?) (Ave A or B on 6th or 7th st)
Turkish _____ (9th Ave on either 44th or 45th)

got it!

yah turkish isnt bad... i like persian least, syrian/lebanese/Moroccan best. turkish is kinda close to greek/syrian/lebanese...

[F87LUV]

People stll go to duvet? lol try mansion or pink elephant.. duvet is meh

[F87LUV]

ps if you wanna go to a nice m/e restaurant... go to al diwan... its close to soho... if you need the number, let me know... my dad did work for them prior to opening... food is good, a belly dancer comes on and they have hookahs... but make reservations

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by cgpublic

Hoomoos Asli

100 Kenmare St., New York, NY 10012 (at Centre St.)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-10pm; Sat-Sun, 9am-11pm

"Nestled among the faux bistros and precious bars of Nolita, Hoomoos Asli is a welcome, no-fuss spot offering quick and cheap Israeli cuisine. Ceiling fans whirl above small wooden tables and cheesy '90s trance music plays over the speakers. Lunch draws a large international crowd of 20-somethings and NYU students, who come to feast on falafel, which arrive tucked in homemade, ridiculously fluffy pitas overflowing with chopped tomatoes and cucumbers. Dinner boasts an equally laid-back scene as couples enjoy entrees like schnitzel, pan-fried chicken covered in breadcrumbs and spices, and the Jerusalem mixed grill, a succulent combination of lamb, chicken and beef served with caramelized onions over rice. Lingering over cups of Turkish coffee and talking politics is encouraged. And although Hoomoos Asli doesn't serve liquor, the bring-your-own-wine-and-beer policy adds to this hole-in-the-wall's casual charm."

If you arrive late (after midnight), check out La Esquina (http://www.esquinanyc.com/) across the street for authentic Mexican and a scene that will give a true taste of NYC nightlife, provided that you arrive on a weeknight and after the tourists and squares have gone to bed.

Enjoy!

thats hilarious, theyre calling it israeli food... because the 340903940935 middle eastern countries with the same cuisine are fake... ps "Hoomoos Asli" is directly translated as "Original/genuine Hummus" in arabic.. Oh man..

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by ZGirl07

ps if you wanna go to a nice m/e restaurant... go to al diwan... its close to soho... if you need the number, let me know... my dad did work for them prior to opening... food is good, a belly dancer comes on and they have hookahs... but make reservations

coolio... i'll look it up

Originally Posted by ZGirl07

thats hilarious, theyre calling it israeli food... because the 340903940935 middle eastern countries with the same cuisine are fake... ps "Hoomoos Asli" is directly translated as "Original/genuine Hummus" in arabic.. Oh man..

yah i was just wiki'ing israeli cuisine after i read that post.

[cgpublic]

Originally Posted by ZGirl07

thats hilarious, theyre calling it israeli food... because the 340903940935 middle eastern countries with the same cuisine are fake... ps "Hoomoos Asli" is directly translated as "Original/genuine Hummus" in arabic.. Oh man..

The food is prepared the same way as it is in Israel, and not as it is elsewhere in the Middle East, so it's called Israeli food. The simple fact is 'Middle Eastern' is a very broad term which does not account for the many differences, i.e., if you specifically want Turkish or Syrian, don't go to Hoomoos Asli. In my book, it's the best hoomoos in Manhattan, regardless of a specific regional style, and a great Middle Eastern experience in NYC.

Or you could just hang out at La Esquina!

[!Xoible]

im down to try anything man... anything that we dont have in socal

edit: oh except mexican food.. sucks in NY compared to socal lol

[cgpublic]

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

im down to try anything man... anything that we dont have in socal

edit: oh except mexican food.. sucks in NY compared to socal lol

There's no place like La Esquina in Socal, and I'm not talkin 'bout food (although the food is quite good).

While you're here (if you've got a car and the time), you should drive Route 7 in CT to Lime Rock http://www.limerock.com/

[MyE92]

Since you live in Cali, you definitely need to stop by a White Castle...lol

[MyE92]

Here are pics of the Chicken and Rice cart on 53rd and 6th.

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by cgpublic

There's no place like La Esquina in Socal, and I'm not talkin 'bout food (although the food is quite good).

While you're here (if you've got a car and the time), you should drive Route 7 in CT to Lime Rock http://www.limerock.com/

gotcha coolio

Originally Posted by MyE92

Since you live in Cali, you definitely need to stop by a White Castle...lol

haha yah for sure man... harold and mantis

Originally Posted by MyE92

Here are pics of the Chicken and Rice cart on 53rd and 6th.

wow

[PAKMAN]

beeeeg pimpin

[TiAg335i]

I dunno...at least IMO falafels just aren't that great tasting, compared to other Middle Eastern foods.

[!Xoible]

depends where u get them. if they're dry they're horrible... if they're fresh, crispy they're awesome.. i havent had falafels in like 10 years man

i just want to eat things that i cant find in socal, u know?

[TiAg335i]

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

depends where u get them. if they're dry they're horrible... if they're fresh, crispy they're awesome.. i havent had falafels in like 10 years man

i just want to eat things that i cant find in socal, u know?

True..well in NY a lot of the places that serve falafels are Greek/Mediterranean restaurants. Not middle eastern.

[!Xoible]

mid eastern people are ashamed of themselves they call themselves mediterranean (any easier way to spell this freaking word??)

[karliejai]

went to slate again tonightttt.... even tho it was pouring, it was fun!!!

[!Xoible]

what's slate? club?

[F87LUV]

Went to cielo last night. Made it in before it poured! Going to pacha tonight.

Don't forget to try white castle. It pwns in & out.

[madman23]

53rd an 6th. Halal Chicken is the best. Always a line but moes fast. Pacha is agood club, also LQs if your spanish or like spanish women. Thats all i do in nyc. eat and party. If yourmore into the bar seen though meat packing district is chill and packed with people most thurs and sat.

[!Xoible]

u guys know of a good super funny broadway show?? excluding Avenue Q, already saw that