Falafel Sandwich from Sultan's Market
Item Purchased: Falafel Sandwich from Sultan's Market
Location Purchased: Sultan's Market / 2057 W. North Ave. / Chicago, IL
Price: $3.00 + tax
Review: After living in this city for five years, I finally venture into Sultan's Market! Why has it taken me so long? Despite all of their train and bus stop ads that cover the city, I have never felt like falafel that the signs so loudly announce when I have been in Wicker Park. I'm a fool for waiting so long.
Though still not as good as the falafel at Old Jerusalem, these chickpea balls come close. For only $3.00, you get a large pita bread, stuffed until it is about to burst at the seams with chopped falafel, hummus, tahini, veggies and chili sauce (upon request). The employees behind the deli-style counter at Sultan's Market even put the thin strip of bread that they cut off of your pita (to open up the bread) back into your sandwich. At just the right consistency, the slightly crunchy falafel holds its own among the strong flavors of the hummus and tahini. The hummus itself is just the right amalgam of bitter and slightly sweet and the tahini has a bite to it.
You'll be impressed by the large crowds, long lines and quick service at Sultan's Market. With a corner-store salad bar feel, no one hangs around too long, but you are welcome to do so. On your way out, be sure to stock up on Middle Eastern grocery essentials that are sold by the front counter.
Rating: 4.5 / 5
Location Purchased: Sultan's Market / 2057 W. North Ave. / Chicago, IL
Price: $3.00 + tax
Review: After living in this city for five years, I finally venture into Sultan's Market! Why has it taken me so long? Despite all of their train and bus stop ads that cover the city, I have never felt like falafel that the signs so loudly announce when I have been in Wicker Park. I'm a fool for waiting so long.
Though still not as good as the falafel at Old Jerusalem, these chickpea balls come close. For only $3.00, you get a large pita bread, stuffed until it is about to burst at the seams with chopped falafel, hummus, tahini, veggies and chili sauce (upon request). The employees behind the deli-style counter at Sultan's Market even put the thin strip of bread that they cut off of your pita (to open up the bread) back into your sandwich. At just the right consistency, the slightly crunchy falafel holds its own among the strong flavors of the hummus and tahini. The hummus itself is just the right amalgam of bitter and slightly sweet and the tahini has a bite to it.
You'll be impressed by the large crowds, long lines and quick service at Sultan's Market. With a corner-store salad bar feel, no one hangs around too long, but you are welcome to do so. On your way out, be sure to stock up on Middle Eastern grocery essentials that are sold by the front counter.
Rating: 4.5 / 5
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