Ever since enjoying a late night hummus meal with Gabriela a few weeks ago, I’ve been craving the chickpea mush like it’s nobody’s business. So when I took notice of Nanoosh – a Mediterranean hummus counter – the other day, I knew I’d have to give it a try.
(…I was also slightly drawn to the awkward name that happens to rhyme with mush. Just saying.)
Side note: I kind of get a kick out of the fact that there are restaurants/eateries based entirely around a dip. But, considering how delicious and versatile hummus is, I certainly can’t complain.
Nanoosh’s menu includes all of the lunchtime favorites – soup, salads, and wraps. Since I was hoping to consume as much hummus as humanly possible in one sitting, though, I went with one of their hummus plates.
That would be the “Hummus Chicken” – hummus topped with all natural chicken, organic onions, and tahini. Served with a warm pita.
The short version: phenom.
The long(er) version: perfectly creamy hummus, tender pulled chicken, and a meal that was easily the highlight of my afternoon.
Nanoosh has four NYC locations: West Side, East Side, Village, and Midtown. Their prices are pretty decent too, with every dish clocking in under $9. A new favorite of mine, for sure.
xoxo G
Do you like hummus? What’s your favorite way to eat it?
I LOVE that there are restaurants based off of hummus. I could eat it all day long. Sometimes just with a spoon. But my favorite way would be with pita chips
I LOVE hummus.. I like to eat it with carrots mostly.. but sometimes I mix it up with other veggies.. or stone wheat crackers. I actually made my own tonight!
mixed in with rice!!
Um, that sounds like THE BEST restaurant ever!
I had hummus once and thought it was gross. But it was from my school’s little convenient store and it wasn’t fresh. I love chickpeas though. I need to try it again soon!
Oh WOW! I hope they expand this chain all across the country… whats not to love about a hummus bar! MMMMmmm!!
oh.my.gah. my mouth is watering…literally. Do you think you could send me that exact meal in the mail? Grrrreat, thanks
I love Mediterranean dishes! We have a restaurant here that serves really great Med meals…and a ton of food for cheap, too!
ashleigh says
Hummus is one of my faves! My favorite way to eat it is with veggies… or pitas… or a spoon 😉 Jealous of all of your NYC eats!
Lauren says
I LOVE Nanoosh - I haven’t been to the union square one, but I went to the UES one all the time before it closed. try the pomegranate iced tea, it’s delicious!
I went to a restaurant like this in London when I studied abroad there a few years ago and fell in love with it. You can’t beat a big bowl ‘o hummus!
Angelica says
Try hummus with Food Should Be Good Multigrain chips! It’s the perfect snack when I crave something salty without feeling too guilty after.
I’ve tried making hummus twice. Once a traditional hummus, the other a pumpkin hummus. Both I thought were awful. Either I can’t make hummus or my taste buds just aren’t feeling (tasting?) the hummus.
Ahhh I ate here when I was visiting my friend in NYC! SO GOOD.
I love hummus!!! I need to give this place a try when I am back in NYC! You always seem to go to the best restaurants!!!
Oh my gosh, a restaurant entirely devoted to hummus?! I think that alone is worth a trip to NYC! I looove hummus! Especially on sandwiches with veggies and avocado or on top of salads. Or just by itself. 😛
Oh, hummus is so good! I love eating it with fresh pita or dipping my chicken shawarma sandwich in it. So delicious!
When I was in NYC a few weeks ago I went to Maoz Vegetarian and had a pita pocket filled with steaming hot falafel balls, eggplant and hummus and OH. MY. GOSH. Gracie if you like falafel you will love it with hummus. It was one of the best quick meals I’ve ever had and they are all over the city!
I love hummus but didn’t really like Nanoosh. The one time I ordered from there the hummus was kind of bland. The pita however was amazingly fluffy and to die for! I agree with Caitlin’s comment above about Maoz. They make a mean falafel!
I always pass by and have been dying to try! That hummus looks amazing!
Ashley says
I eat far too much hummus - I eat it on everything. Currently, I am enjoying one large scoop of tomato basil on my lunch salads.
I have been to the Nanoosh in Union Square a few times. The bf loves the Hummus Nanoosh with ground beef and mushrooms. Also, the tabouleh salad with apple, pomegranate, and mint is really good. I agree with Michelle above - that fluff in the pita is incredible!
That sounds incredible - definitely simple enough that I could recreate it at home. I LOVE hummus. One of my fav’s is Trader Joe’s triple layer.
Mmmm…I LOVE hummus. I like it with eggs, with Food Should Taste Good chips, on a spoon…
Arianna @ Laughter + Linguini says
This looks sooo good. I love hummus with anything! On sandwiches, wraps, with chicken, chips, veggies, it’s even good with fruit!
Um, I LOVE hummus. My favorite way to eat it is as a dipper for a meal with vegetables, pita, and WINE.
I love hummus! My fav way to eat it is with some plan ol’ pita chips!
Vicky (eat live spin) says
I have walked by Nanoosh on University so many times and wondered if I should try it…. I guess I will now!