CHICAGO -- They are round, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are called falafel and are a traditional Middle Eastern street food made of deep-fried fava beans or chickpeas and typically served with pita.
Ji, went in search of some of the best falafel in the city, coming up with two variations.
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The first was a traditional take on Falafel at Salam, where a friend showed Ji his favorite spot for the food.
The second was at Ema in the River North neighborhood, where Chef CJ Jacobson uses his Californian roots to put a twist on the Mediterranean dishes he serves.
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For more information on Salam please visit salamchicago.com.
For more information on Ema please visit emachicago.com.