Malabi exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Malabi made with real commitment to tahini and technique. The warmly spiced result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Shabbat and holiday meals follow religious traditions that shape the food served. The a Tel Aviv hummusiya was exactly right for this kind of eating. Israeli wine was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.