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What to Order at
Bavel

At Bavel ($$$), our food critics consistently recommend: Hummus, Lamb Neck Shawarma, Duck Basteeya. Hummus scores 97.0/100 on our credibility scale — based on expert assessments from chefs, sommeliers, and food critics.

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Top Dishes — Ranked by Expert Credibility

#1

Hummus

97.0/100

Ultra-silky hummus with warm laffa bread, sumac onion, and olive oil

"The hummus at Bavel is the most talked-about dish in LA. Ultra-silky, warm, finished with olive oil and sumac-pickled onion. The laffa bread arrives blistered from the oven. This is the dish that just…"

#2

Lamb Neck Shawarma

94.0/100

Slow-roasted lamb neck sliced tableside with tahini and herbs

"The lamb neck is slow-roasted until it collapses, then carved tableside into thin slices. The tahini catches the juices. The herbs add brightness. This is the platonic ideal of a shawarma served in a …"

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#3

Duck Basteeya

91.0/100

Moroccan-style duck pastry with almonds, cinnamon, and powdered sugar

"Bavel's duck basteeya is the Moroccan pigeon pie updated for a modern restaurant context — and one of the most interesting dishes in Los Angeles. Shredded duck confit inside layered phyllo with almond…"

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