Recently reopened in it’s new home of Golden Triangle, Little Sesame offers an excellent, fast casual take on hummus bowls and pita sandwiches. The long-awaited move has been met with out-the-door lines, but there is now an app for advance ordering.

The focus at Little Sesame is hummus bowls, many of which change seasonally. My favorite is the #6, Keep It Classic, which in addition to hummus, includes chickpeas, tahini, schug (zhug/zhoug/zoug), dried herbs and spices. Served with a warm, fluffy pita, this bowl of rich hummus is pure comfort food. If you want something heartier, try the #5, which features their flavorful chicken shawarma. You can enjoy add-ons such as amba, feta, or extra pita. In addition to the bowls and sandwiches (which I have not yet tried), Little Sesame offers a variety of vegetable salatim to round out your meal.

However, my absolutely favorite item on the menu is their Vanilla Tahini Soft Serve. It is dairy-free and unbelievably creamy and delicious. I recommend adding on the Halva or Soom Soom crumble for an additional treat.

While I hope to try their pitas one day, I’m so obsessed with their hummus bowls that may not happen. Little Sesame provides delicious Israeli cuisine in the heart of downtown DC and it is worth visiting.

-LEM (Lia)