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Message: [QUOTE="8893, post: 4404768, member: 93"] Just tried Emesa for lunch thanks to these reviews. It was excellent, thanks! I went with my two Middle Eastern staples: falafel and ful mudammas. The falafel was great, just about perfect for my tastes, with really good hummus, tahini and and a touch of mint I believe. The ful mudammas was very good, almost identical to the style they used to serve at Bab al Salam in Orange, which has since closed. Also very similar to the one at Aladdin Crown Pizza. I still think Mediterranea's is the best, but I think it's because theirs is Syrian, which is a slightly different style, with the beans heated and cracked, and the addition of some garlic and a touch of tahini. Emesa is also very similar to Bab al Salam in serving it with a hot, crisp, puffed pita, which I love. Another Bab al Salam similarity is the use of pickled radishes and other pickled veggies, which I also love. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. [/QUOTE]