Little Sesame: Discover Exquisite Mediterranean Flavors in Washington, DC

I walk past this place EVERy SINGlE day so I had to try it out when I had an extra long lunch break. Very solid lunch option! I got the chicken shawarma bowl that comes with a pita bread. Ordered online and picked it up within 15 minutes. It’s very filling and I was full about 1/3 way through. The hummus is amazing, very smooth. Definitely will visit again.

Heard from several people being the best pitta in Washington, so I decided to make a stop. The interior of the restaurant is decorated in a very nice way and really makes you want to stay there. For the sandwich I must say that it was really of a very good quality and quickly served. The price is a bit high but it is still an experience to have.

I absolutely love this place! The food is so delicious - the pita is warm and fluffy and quite possibly the best I’ve had; the chicken shawarma bowl had wonderful flavor and I loved the addition of the creamy tahini; and of course their tahini soft serve is delectable, it’s got a lovely nutty finish and is really high quality, I see vanilla bean specks in it! The service service team is also top notch, so kind and wonderful. They recognized us when we came back two days later craving this meal again for our last meal in town. This place is absolutely worth trying and also fantastic value.

Decently priced and tasty Mediterranean lunch. Very simple menu (some may consider too minimal) with ok vegetarian options as well.The pita is very good (earned it a 4th star) and the stuffing is relatively generous. I wasn’t blown away but great for a quick lunch.

Good comfort food on a rainy day. I am so glad I work near a location again. I had a standard chicken hummus bowl. If you are new to Little Sesame, the hummus bowls seem very limited in portion but they are filling. The food is fresh and you get it quickly for a midday break.

We had been wanting to try Little Sesame since we saw it featured in the Washington Post’s “25 best casual restaurants in the D.C. area” this past June. Beautiful, beautiful decor inside. Loved the tile work and the functionality of everything. Seating was a bit difficult as we arrived towards the end of the lunch rush. It’s a fast casual spot that focuses on hummus bowls, pita sandwiches, seasonal salatim, and mezze. Our group of three all opted for bowls over sandwiches and it came in right around the ~$10-11 mark pre-tax. The menu is definitely pretty seasonal so most of what we ordered is no longer included in the winter offerings. One bowl was the chicken shawarma, one featured beets, and the third (I believe) was zucchini. Regardless, all three came served over a bed of outrageously smooth, creamy hummus. Best hummus I’ve had in DC and just might be the best I’ve had outside of Israel. Each main also comes with a delicious, warm pita. We additionally ordered a seasonal fattoush salad and the dairy free, vanilla tahini soft serve for dessert. Unfortunately both were forgettable, fattoush was overly soggy and the ice cream pretty flavorless. Would love to give LS a 4.5 but it’s at a 4 right now with the caveats being that if you love hummus, it’s your spot and if you’re particularly sensitive to veggie, vegan, or dairy free lunch options it seems like a fantastic alternative to other fast casual spots in the city.

Ordered delivery from this restaurant today. I’ve been wanting to try there dishes after buying their hummus from Whole Foods (I recommend all three of their flavors). The online ordering was simple and easy. About 30-45mins later, my lunch meal approached. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Bowl and a side of Cucumber Salad. Everything was packed well and still warm. I immediately dig in. It was all really tasty. Can’t wait to head in-store next time when I get the opportunity

Little Sesame has a basic menu of mostly vegetarian pita sandwiches and hummus bowls mixed with grilled vegetables. They have grilled chicken options for both the pita and bowls. Simple menu but good, filling dishes. Worth a stop for lunch if you’re craving hummus.