Hijazi’s Falafel

The Hijazi family don’t give their felafel top billing for nothing. Fried to order, they’re dark brown and crunchy outside, bright green and soft inside. The felafel roll, at a mere $3, has to be one of Sydney’s biggest bargains. The place is rudimentary: gleaming white tiles, lots of tables ready for big groups, and takeaway shop-like counters at the back. Service is casual, and regulars get bonus serves of affectionate all-in-jest jibes. Hummus might be on the salty side, and majadra (rice and lentils) a little fridge-cold, but fresh, zingy tabbouleh and various skewered meats are almost as good as the headliner felafel.