Falafel is too boring for me, just to be honest. However, this small shop at Herod’s Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem offered me a great experience! I had a falafel that I actually liked for the first time!
I came across this shop when I noticed the place was packed with elementary kids. And wow! Yes, I’d recommend this place for lunch if you are around. A hearty falafel for 15NIS, why not!
By the way, why was this shop called Uncle Moustache Restaurant? Hmmmm….. but I came across a beautiful story, which I’d share at the end of this article.
Location
When you are at Herod’s gate, go into the Old City. The first shop that offers food is this place! (on your right)
This is not the exact location. But well, you have the idea. It’s in this area. Follow your nose and instinct. Or ask a local boy.
Menu？
There’s no menu…. but there’s falafel! Add everything, it’s all good! And what’s so special about this place is
He added eggplants! And that was the game-changing factor. It made the falafel so tasty! Somehow eating eggplant feels like eating meat, so it was super satisfying!
As a Taiwanese, I don’t like boring food. When I eat falafel or hummus, I have to train myself eating it with a heart of gratitude (no kidding!). So when I found out eggplants were added to my falafel, I was so happy!
Here’s the falafel! It feeds 2 Asians 😉
Look at it! It’s delicious! There’s falafel, french fries, eggplants and lots of vegetables! So what else can you expect from a falafel? It is
Oh! And there’s a toilet here too, though the lock doesn’t work.
Now, here’s the story.
While we were waiting there, a tourist (from the UK I think) talked to the owner. He was talking so sincerely, with tears bursting from his eyes. Why was he so moved?
I came here 50 years ago.
Your grandfather was a good man. He helped many backpackers who didn’t have money. He fed us.
I watched all of this. And I was stunned. Later I learned that the shop was opened for 50 years. It means from the beginning, the shop had a good reputation. And surely it would pass down
I was very happy to find out this shop.
Final Verdict
A falafel for 15NIS at Herod’s Gate. Yes, I recommend it!
