Falafel Fracas: Haji-Baba vs. Al-Hana at Baiz Market
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| Heather Hoch |
| Al-Hana's falafel is bursting with parsley. |
The Setup: Just like Haji, Al-Hana is the dine-in section inside a Middle Eastern grocery store and deli. Unlike Haji, there aren't a lot of windows or natural light, so it's pretty dark inside. Don't let that scare you off, though!
The Good: Al-Hana has some of the freshest falafel in town. It's crispy on the outside and bursting with herby flavor inside. You can tell each falafel was made to order, rather than in big batches. Al-Hana's use of pickled turnip and parsley really pop as sandwich condiments, and the wrap stays tucked in through every bite.
The Bad: Al-Hana's super-thin pita is definitely less filling than Haji-Baba's fluffy, pillowy pita. If you're looking to get full, maybe order two of these bad boys. Since it's also under $4, it's not really going to break the bank to order more than one.
Heather Hoch
And the winner is... Al-Hana. This falafel is so good that we always wonder why we stop at Haji-Baba instead. Although the ambiance is a little dark, the freshness of their food brightens it all up. We could eat this falafel sandwich every day.
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Haji Baba Middle Eastern Food
1513 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ
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