Falafel in Temple Bar, where you'll find a calm and hospitable taste of Iraq, with no drama. All of which is only to explain why Falafel on Essex Street in Temple Bar has become a quiet favourite. The Palestinian falafel (€13.90) arrives as a generous spread: five crisp, golden orbs with a thin drift of tahina across the top, steaming hot. Mezze Plate, Falafel and Halloumi, and Shawarma Arabia at Falafel. For all the colour and noise of Temple Bar, this small room keeps a different pace.

Source: The Irish Times January 01, 2026 06:31 UTC