1. Seed + Mill
8.5
Chelsea Market, New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Chelsea · 24 tips and reviews
Chad Horner: an astounding variety of flavored halvah on display at this Chelsea Market newcomer - cinnamon, pistachio, cranberry, etc. try the tahini soft serve topped with a mix of different halvah!
Anna NYC: Incredible tahini and halva. Lovely service.
Jennifer Ho: Goat milk ice cream with the halva toppings and tahini is to die for. Can get quite pricey though...
4. Dumpling Man
7.4
100 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · East Village · 175 tips and reviews
Rebecca Sutter: get the tahini sauce and mix in a little sriracha. you'll want to keep eating the sauce by itself once you finish your dumplings.
Fatima: The Veggie dumplings and Tahini sauce keep me coming back, (and I eat chicken & seafood now..)
Jake Fochetta: Get the cold noodles with tahini sauce or quinoa soup with your dumplings if you are hungry. Great additions.
5. Naya Express
8.1
686 3rd Ave (btwn 43rd & 44th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 63 tips and reviews
Shannon *: Naya roll with falafal, Hummos, pickled veggies and hot sauce with tahini is awesome. Wheat wrap is light and tasty.
Avin Narasimhan: Excellent, fairly healthy lunch option if you work in the area. Lamb kofte is fantastic. Whatever you get, make sure you top it with the spicy green sauce + tahini.
Ryan: Amazing lunch spot. Get a bowl, pick a meat, and ask for everything in it.
6. Mamoun's Falafel
8.4
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 336 tips and reviews
Village Voice: We love the Vegetarian Platter – 3 dishes with tahini dressed salad is the perfect lunch time treat.
Celena Chan: The chicken kebab was a bit dry-- a great cheap eat though, get the platter! The tahini sauce is a must.
Eater: With its luxuriance of fried chickpea fritters, nutty tasting tahini, and fresh greens, onions, and tomatoes, Mamoun's falafel redefined a quick bite for New Yorkers. Read more.
7. Zou Zou’s
8.9
385 9th Ave Suite 85 (31st St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Chelsea · 10 tips and reviews
Missy Mackey: One of my favorite new restaurants in the city! Get the spicy tahini, chickpea, and whipped ricotta dips, our manti and the Moroccan fried chicken. Large portions, good for groups!
Paula Buzzo: Amazing!! The food is to die for. Make sure to order the Zou Zou's Dip Tower. Everything is super tasty. The burger is delicious, too. Nice atmosphere and decor. Very good attendance.
James Kiernan: Everything on the menu was amazing - duck borek, crispy latkes, hot cheese, dips. Props on the vibe and phenomenal service. Enjoy!
8. Au Za'atar
8.2
188 Avenue A (at 12th St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
Cassidy: Don't miss the cauliflower (the one without tahini!), the makanek (gorgeously fatty and meaty lamb sausages), or the lamb tartar. the mujadara is also great if you have any vegs in tow.
Alex Hunter: I walk by everyday and am glad I finally gave it a shot. Table favorites: falafel, hummus, fattoush salad, cauliflower w/ yogurt tahini, grilled halloum, and filet mignon. Fun for a group!
Eater: Brunch here spans from classic French to classic Middle Easter cuisine. Menu includes shakshuka, kafta benedict, and an "Au Za'atar Breakfast," served with eggs, pita, & a selection of mezze. Read more.
9. Nish Nush
8.3
41 John St (btwn Nassau & Dutch St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Financial District · 45 tips and reviews
Kay Teo: Hummus is surprisingly good- can taste the tahini. Kale salad is too dry and needs to be massaged more although the flavor profiles are interesting. Iron hummus with spinach and pecans is unique.
Polina Weitz: Had the sabich and it was great! Loved the soft eggplants, the pickles and the tahini. Also, the pita handled the heavy load very well. Highly recommended!
Russell Hirschorn: Falafel trio platter was really nice. Couldnt taste the diff btwn the types of falafel but still very good. Salads and hummus were excellent. Fries were also VERY good. Hot green sauce is super spicy.
10. The Little Beet
8.4
1140 Broadway (at W 26th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 21 tips and reviews
Isa: Created my own bowl (salmon, broccolini, sautéed kale, maple roasted squash, and lemon tahini), which was very tasty. The atmosphere wasn't too great, though.
Andrew Cerda: A faster option than sister restaurant "the little beet table" a few blocks away, the spring menu offers deliciously light rolls, bowl, and make your own plate options.
Jenna Hahn: Great brownie and healthy vegan salads
11. Barbounia
8.3
250 Park Ave S (at E 20th St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Flatiron District · 218 tips and reviews
Katie Flynn: You MUST start with the falafel and the trio of hummus, spicy feta, and tahini and finish with the silan for dessert!
PureWow: If your brunch doesn’t include ground lamb, chickpeas, tahini and spinach (aka Turkish eggs), you’re doing it wrong. Read more.
Paula Buzzo: We start w/ Hummus, Labaneh and Green Tahini which is amazing appetizer options. Then I order Shakshuka Merguez, divine, and husband order BLT Khachapuri. Excellent attendance.
12. Koku
7.5
62 Spring St, New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · SoHo · 4 tips and reviews
Rose: Plant-based ice cream. Try the toasted coconut butter with coconut chips and salted honey tahini drizzle.
Marianaa Worrall: Absolute love. Chocolate, mint, and toasted coconut are the best. Topped it with honey tahini and cacao nibs. Im addicted.
Kimmie Ohh: This is a plant-based ice cream shop. Note that they’re not completely vegan because they do have some honey items.
13. Natureworks
7.4
113 E 31st St (btwn Park Ave & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Rose Hill · 44 tips and reviews
Christian Borges: Get the protein omlette with bison burger or chicken and spinach, side of tahini.
Omar Haroun: Get the farmers market + ask for it spicy (w/ their homemade hot sauce). The bowl consists of 5 egg whites, chicken, cucumber, tomato, onion, tahini. Protein paradise and super tasty.
Tyler Englund: You need to know that the spicy chicken coop is the bomb.com. Chicken, rice, baked tahini, soy sauce and some veggies. Fly the coop!
15. Bustan
7.8
487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper West Side · 48 tips and reviews
Susan Winkeler: Love the mazettim plate esp the green tahini. and the ice cream sundae dessert was amazing!!
Ms Helene: Chopped salad with tahini $11, added falafel $5. Most expensive falafel and Israeli salad at $16. Good service and modern and spacious seating. Reservations for brunch available.
Danielle Landau: Lovely outdoor garden. Make sure you make reservations and request the backyard! Gets really busy.