Harden's says
The food at this Temple Fortune cafe is all made in-house by two Israeli brothers.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Outstanding delicious falafels” – “some of the best in London” – are the star turn at this Jewish-Moroccan veggie spot in Temple Fortune. “Don’t be put off by the strip lighting aesthetic, although there’s possibly better ambience in the street outside”. In the last couple of years the three Sabbo brothers have opened follow-ups in High Barnet (selling meat) and Clerkenwell’s Leather Lane (and also in Lakewood, New Jersey!)
Summary
“Reliably good falafels and hummus” top the bill at this kosher joint in Temple Fortune. The interior is “stark and fluorescent-lit, with an excess of Formica – but the falafels are worth it”. Top Tip: “go for the wraps over the pitta”.
Summary
“Israeli street food with attitude” – in particular the “lovely falafels” – win nothing but praise for this top “cheap ’n’ cheerful” kosher bar in Temple Fortune (where most surfaces are wipe clean). It’s no criticism of the place to say that Giles Coren awarding it 9/10 this year may have been over-egging the shakshuka a little.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £9.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am‑4:30 pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 11 am‑9 pm |
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