I expected this hummus to be like other hummuses but omg… the garlicky, smoky, dynamic flavors blew my mind. Aba deserves a place on your bucketlist for this and a million other reasons.
Anyone else a fan of Aba that can send me restaurant recs with a similar vibe that you love (good for date night, showing out of town friends, great food AND atmosphere)?
by PeachieBiscuit
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Good try Aba… you’re a mid food restaurant with a nice setup
This is how city’s food scenes die… ppl get complacent but go off
The bread is outstanding. It doesn’t make any sense.
We loved Aba. We ordered all vegetarian.
Awesome!! I’ve heard really great things about their kitchen, a lot of talent there.
Wouldn’t call it a date night place but Avec also has nice vibes and excellent hummus.
Love Aba! Girl and the Goat is another fave of mine for what you described. Also Amaru, Ella Elli, Armitage Alehouse, Kama, Basant, Figo Wine Bar. Different cuisines, but great food and atmosphere and I think they always impress a date or out of town friend.
Love Aba
You need to try their short rib hummus, charred eggplant, and muhammara
This is great reminder for myself to visit Aba again!
Not to sound picky or too crucial, just attention to detail. Those herbs could have been picked better. …. lol just being honest If I got that I’d be like what the hell man …. lol
Is that a salsa Macha on top?
Aba is fantastic! glad you enjoyed it!
The whipped feta spread and the charred eggplant spread are even better than the hummus
Does it though? I felt their food is mediocre at best and service is just obnoxious. We have a dozen better “mediterranean” restaurants in Chicago. No, thanks.
I have to go back to Aba, forget about it sometimes
Ema in River North is also nice. Good vibes and you should try their Bhel hummus and beetroot Tzatziki!
Service was horrible last time we went. Our server ignored us all night, did not clear any plates, and brought us drinks we did not ask for and charged us for them. Will not be back.
Thanks for posting! I haven’t had great homemade hummus since visiting LA
The short rib hummus is to die for
Easily a top three hummus dish in the city.
I love hearing this since I have a reservation there next week.
i’m not a fan of mediterranean food generally (sorry guys) but aba is one of my favorite restaurants in chicago! i used to doordash their short rib hummus and then pick up some fast food fries (extra crispy) and have the best dinner