Spice level warning — Hummus is not what I expected

I underestimated Hummus. The fresh and citrusy description didn't prepare me for the reality. za'atar brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

the cuisine shares roots with the broader Levantine tradition. The a family Sunday lunch setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. arak cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.