Sesame Seed Restaurant

We stopped in here for lunch and I just don't get it - this place is FILTHY. There was a Betty Boop lamp on our table COVERED in crust and old food. When I asked the waitress to remove it she looked at me like I was out of my mind then yelled across the restraurant to someone else, " They want me to remove the lamp!" - so much for being discreet! They moved us to another table with a dirty hole encrusted lamp. Everything is covered in layers of dust EVERYTHING. If this is the attention they pay to the front that people see I can't even imagine what the kitchen looks like. Service was mediocre at best - I honestly can't believe we even ate here. Bleech. Maybe all these people going at night don't see the filth? I took pictures of the lamps and posted to Yelp because I couldn't believe how dirty they were. Ironically right afterward stock pictures from their website were posted. Someone jokingly said they have their friends post good reviews over cleaning the place - wouldn't that be easier? more

If you are looking for good middle eastern food... this is the place. It is a nice little place and the food is very good. The falafel and the tabouli was awesome. The hummus was very tasty and the service was quick. Their menu rotates on a nightly basis. They carry great vegetarian food and have many meatless options from appetizers to entrée..The restaurant is in a old house that looks run down ... but the food is super. more

It's hard for vegetarians to eat at meat-serving restaurants without worry. Is the soup made with a chicken base? Did the spatula that flipped the Angus burger also flip the veggie burger? Eating at Sesame Seed doesn't stir up thoughts like those above. The guest can be rather certain that the hummus wasn't cooked with a pork bone. The guest can also be certain that the hummus is rather tasty. Due to the nature of dinner specials, it's difficult to recommend a particular dish. Just know that neither I nor any of my guests have been disappointed with the fare. The kitschy feel of the restaurant itself, with all the antique shop finds as decoration, can be at once cozy and eccentric. The intimate nature of the setting leads to great conversation. Don't take a guest with whom you can't chat for hours because that is usually what ends up happening at Sesame Seed. Be sure not to skimp on the dessert; they usually have some great choices - especially the chocolate peanut butter pie. more