Hummus Yummy, 12514 Burbank Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607
I remember hearing about Hummus Yummy years ago. Before they opened their brick & mortar, they had a food truck. The owner’s passion is hummus, also a favorite of Mr. Froyo’s. I like hummus a lot but not as much as he does.
Hummus Yummy is a small, casual eatery in a Jewish neighborhood – good signs. Order at the counter. The menu is includes breakfast items served with hummus, salads, sandwiches, appetizers (dips, fries, dolmas, falafel), plates, and a kids menu. The hummus plates come with pita bread, raw white onion, olives, pickles, and pepperoncini. There’s one kind of hummus (plain) but you can get it with different toppings like mushrooms, falafel, bell pepper, shawarma, etc.
Hummus baba ganoush ($12): The baba ganoush was good but not smoky. I like mine smoky. Mr. Froyo doesn’t care for the smoky flavor. The hummus was smooth, thick, and spiced just right (not too salty). It was sprinkled with paprika and fresh parsley and drizzled with olive oil. The spicy green sauce added the bright flavor of cilantro – delicious. The pita was soft and extra thick (Israeli pita). The sweet raw onions and sour pickles went well with the hummus. The food was so filling that I had enough for two meals.
Plain hummus plate ($10): Mr. Froyo approved. He said the hummus wasn’t runny but thick and full of bean flavor.
Falafel (4 balls, tahini, $3): Tiniest falafel that I’ve ever seen but they were crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, fried to a golden brown. They tasted nutty and didn’t have parsley or other herbs. I recommend getting falafel to add to your hummus.
The interior décor was simple. It looked clean. The cashier’s face mask did not cover his nose but the chef wore his mask properly. I had some communication issues that were somewhat strange. First, I called and asked whether they closed at 4 PM. He did not seem to understand my question. Then when I reached the shop and tried to order, I had to repeat my order many times. He suggested that I tell him the item number. I pointed out that there were no numbers next to the items on the menu board. We really enjoyed the food though. I believe that their food is Kosher.
4.5 out of 5 stars.
By Lolia S.