Fava Pot

1817 M St NW, Washington
(202) 492-6919

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Falafel Bowl over Roasted Potatoes
Kofta Sandwich and Hibiscus Tea
Fava Bean Breakfast Sandwich
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Chicken Kabob Bowl
Kunafa with Nutella
Macaroni Bechamel
Pistachio Baklava
Chicken Kebab
Baba Ghanoush

Featured items
Koshary Bowl
A hearty dish starring lentils, rice, pasta, and a rich tomato sauce topped with chickpeas and sweet caramelized onions.
Chicken Kabob Bowl
Grilled chicken marinated in yogurt, sumac, and garlic served over rice with a side of hummus and garlic sauce.
Egyptian-Style Liver Bowl
Veal liver flavored with garlic, pomegranate molasses, jalapenos, lime, and spices; pan-seared in ghee, atop a bed of Egyptian rice. Served with red onions and parsley, pickled turnips, tahini, and harissa.
Kofta Bowl
Grilled ground beef and lamb patties seasoned with parsley, sumac, and spices, served over rice with a side of hummus and tahini.
Chicken Kabob Sandwich
Grilled chicken marinated in yogurt, olive oil, sumac, and garlic topped with organic spring mix, parsley, onions, and garlic sauce.
Kofta Sandwich
Grilled ground beef and lamb patties seasoned with parsley, sumac, and spices topped with organic spring mix, parsley, onions, and tahini.
Macaroni Bechamel
Pasta baked with a house-made creamy bechamel sauce and stuffed with ground beef.
Falafel Bowl Over Roasted Potatoes
6 fava bean patties me. Topped with tomatoes, red onions, and tahini sauce served with our signature roasted potatoes.
Hawashei
Spicy seasoned ground beef and lamb baked in Egyptian pita bread.
Fava Beans
Slow-cooked fava beans topped with olive oil, tahini sauce, lime, and spices served with bread.
Classic Falafal Sandwich
Fava bean patties topped with tomatoes, red onions, organic spring mix, and tahini sauce.
Gollash
Egyptian-style beef pie made with phyllo buttery layers of flaky phyllo dough and stuffed with ground beef, onions, and spices.
Kunafa with Cheese
Pastry made of buttery shredded wheat, stuffed with white cheese, and covered in honey syrup topped with pistachios.
Tzatziki
Yogurt with cucumbers, mint, garlic, olive oil, and spices.
Baba Ghanoush
Tahini sauce and charred eggplant spread flavored with olive oil, garlic, pomegranate molasses, lime, and spices.
Hummus
Chickpea-tahini spread with olive oil, garlic, lime, and spices.
Kunafa Nutella
Pastry made of buttery shredded wheat, stuffed with Nutella, and covered in honey syrup topped with pistachios.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Traditionally-made grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, ground beef, onions, and spices cooked in broth.
Egyptian-Style Liver Sandwich
Beef liver flavored with garlic, pomegranate molasses, jalapenos, lime, and spices pan-seared in ghee.
Fetter Meshaltet
Served with honey and Egyptian feta cheese. Egyptian pastry made with ghee baked in a stone oven

Mezze Starters & Sides
Fava Beans
Slow-cooked fava beans topped with olive oil, tahini sauce, lime, and spices served with bread.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Traditionally-made grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, ground beef, onions, and spices cooked in broth.
Baba Ghanoush
Tahini sauce and charred eggplant spread flavored with olive oil, garlic, pomegranate molasses, lime, and spices.
Tzatziki
Yogurt with cucumbers, mint, garlic, olive oil, and spices.
Gollash
Egyptian-style beef pie made with phyllo buttery layers of flaky phyllo dough and stuffed with ground beef, onions, and spices.
Hummus
Chickpea-tahini spread with olive oil, garlic, lime, and spices.
Spicy Feta Cheese
Creamy feta cheese spread spiced with jalapenos, lime, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, and olive oil.
Macaroni Bechamel
Pasta baked with a house-made creamy bechamel sauce and stuffed with ground beef.
Fetter Meshaltet
Served with honey and Egyptian feta cheese. Egyptian pastry made with ghee baked in a stone oven

Sandwiches
Chicken Kabob Sandwich
Grilled chicken marinated in yogurt, olive oil, sumac, and garlic topped with organic spring mix, parsley, onions, and garlic sauce.
Hawashei
Spicy seasoned ground beef and lamb baked in Egyptian pita bread.
Kofta Sandwich
Grilled ground beef and lamb patties seasoned with parsley, sumac, and spices topped with organic spring mix, parsley, onions, and tahini.
Classic Falafal Sandwich
Fava bean patties topped with tomatoes, red onions, organic spring mix, and tahini sauce.
Egyptian-Style Liver Sandwich
Beef liver flavored with garlic, pomegranate molasses, jalapenos, lime, and spices pan-seared in ghee.
Fava Beans Sandwich
Slow-cooked fava beans served in an Egyptian pita topped with tomatoes, pickles, tahini, and hummus.

Bowls
Chicken Kabob Bowl
Grilled chicken marinated in yogurt, sumac, and garlic served over rice with a side of hummus and garlic sauce.
Kofta Bowl
Grilled ground beef and lamb patties seasoned with parsley, sumac, and spices, served over rice with a side of hummus and tahini.
Egyptian-Style Liver Bowl
Veal liver flavored with garlic, pomegranate molasses, jalapenos, lime, and spices; pan-seared in ghee, atop a bed of Egyptian rice. Served with red onions and parsley, pickled turnips, tahini, and harissa.
Falafel Bowl Over Roasted Potatoes
6 fava bean patties me. Topped with tomatoes, red onions, and tahini sauce served with our signature roasted potatoes.
Koshary Bowl
A hearty dish starring lentils, rice, pasta, and a rich tomato sauce topped with chickpeas and sweet caramelized onions.
Spicy Chicken with Zaatar Bowl
Spicy Chicken with Zaatar served with rice, hummus, parsley and onions.

Desserts
Kunafa with Cheese
Pastry made of buttery shredded wheat, stuffed with white cheese, and covered in honey syrup topped with pistachios.
Kunafa Nutella
Pastry made of buttery shredded wheat, stuffed with Nutella, and covered in honey syrup topped with pistachios.
Om Ali Pudding
Bread pudding made with organic milk cream, raisins, pistachios, and coconut.
Pistachio Baklava
Flaky phyllo dough layers stuffed with chopped pistachios and honey syrup.
Rice Pudding
Organic milk, rice, eshta, and sugar topped with pistachios and raisins.

Drinks
Iced Mint Limeade
Egyptian Mango Juice
Iced Hibscus Tea
Egyptian Guava Juice
Water
San Pellegrino

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Recent Reviews

I placed online order for our friends that were coming from Chile, the food was outstanding. The food was ready in less than 15 minutes, excellent service as well. Highly recommend.
August 2025
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A Hidden Gem in D.C. with a Soulful Twist

Fava Pot Restaurant is more than just a dining spot—it’s a warm and unique experience that blends cultures beautifully. As soon as you step in, you feel a charming “East meets West” atmosphere. The cozy Middle Eastern vibes paired with a stylish Western touch create a space that feels both inviting and intriguing. Arabic songs playing softly in the background add a soulful...
August 2025
Went to Egypt a couple months ago and came back with an appreciation for the National Egyptian Dish Koshary. Fava Pot’s Koshary was great as well as their Hawashwi. The apricot juice is also great. Expect DC prices but overall great food.
July 2025

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Fava Pot

1817 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 492-6919