Umi Falafel, as its name suggests, specializes in Middle-Eastern cuisine. “Umi” means “mother” in Arabic and the falafels are prepared by hand using age-old recipes. The elaborate process of cooking results in patties that are fresh, crisp and flavored with spices. Try the Palestinian Falafel with hummus, fried eggplant, cucumber and tomatoes. Other selections include Spinach Filo Rolls, Moroccan Quinoa Salad, Lentil Soup and Baklava for dessert. Your meal is complemented by a choice of coffees and fruit juices.
The Cedar Tree is a low-key basement restaurant which is conducive to late nights and bottles of red wine. This is one of the few Lebanese restaurants in the city and is probably the most successful: the atmosphere is perfect and the menu is delicious, with plenty of choices for vegetarians. Dig into Shish Taouk or Kibbe Saynieh and end the meal with a traditional Baklawa, or call for a glass of Lebanese wine. If you decide to try out this spot, certainly check out their schedule to see when the next belly dancing performance will take place.
If you thought it was difficult to find Persian flavors in the heart of Dublin, Zaytoon is here to prove you wrong. The delicious aromas emanting from this quaint eatery are bound to beckon you inside, where a heaven of kebabs, Shawarmas and delicious hummus awaits you. The restaurant is very warm and welcoming with exposed-brick walls and modest furnishings which make the place look quite old school. They have self-service and food is presented in massive portions here. Zaytoon is open till 4:00a everyday, thereby standing as a savior to those with late night cravings for Shish.