Chickpeas whipped smooth with tahini, fresh lemon and garlic, spread wide and finished with a pour of olive oil. Our hummus is the dish that starts almost every meal at our Ancaster restaurant, and it is made in house rather than scooped from a tub.
Good hummus needs only four things done properly: chickpeas cooked soft, real tahini, enough lemon to keep it bright and just enough garlic to give it a bite. We blend ours until it is silky rather than grainy, then season it by taste. The result is a dip that is rich without feeling heavy, which is exactly how it is eaten across Lebanon, Greece and the wider Mediterranean.
We serve it with warm pita for scooping, and it doubles as a sauce for grilled meats — spread it under chicken shawarma or kafta and the whole plate improves. Order a single portion as a starter or a large tray for catering; it keeps beautifully in the fridge for a day or two, though it rarely lasts that long.
It is fresh, plant-based and endlessly useful — a starter, a side and a sauce all at once. Families in Ancaster, Meadowlands and Mohawk Meadows order it with falafel for a full vegetarian meal, while others add it to a shawarma or souvlaki platter. Whatever else is on the table, hummus makes it better.
Order hummus online for pickup or delivery across Ancaster, Meadowlands, Ancaster Heights, Mohawk Meadows, Maywood and the surrounding Hamilton neighbourhoods, or eat in with us at 35 Stone Church Road West. Catering trays are available for office lunches, family gatherings and parties. Round out the order with falafel, baba ganoush or chicken shawarma, browse the full menu, or read more about how we cook before you order.
Ancaster guest
"WONDERFUL OWNERS AND EXCELLENT FOOD!! The food is excellent!! Dalla and Sam, the owners, are wonderful people, who care very much that your dining experience is a positive experience! The service is great and the prices are good!!"
Lunch regular
"Amazing service and food. Love to lunch here, Montfort chicken is my favorite, great salad with homemade dressing, very nice people, clean and lots of parking."
Local diner
"Very good Mediterranean food, fresh ingredients, and fast service."