Needa’ Pita - Fort Lauderdale

Authentic hummus should be made fresh in a reputable Israeli restaurant—warm and creamy without any preservatives. Unfortunately, the hummus here tasted like it came straight from a package; it was cold, grainy, and not smooth at all. As for the falafel, it was simply two falafel balls cut into four pieces, sitting atop a bed of salad. The pita wasn't fresh either; it appeared to be store-bought and had a disappointing texture. A true Israeli restaurant would serve pita that had just come out of the oven, but here, you won’t find that freshness. While the cafeteria-style concept of the place is intriguing, I genuinely hope they can transform it into a proper Israeli restaurant, rather than this subpar experience. Remember, a picture may be worth a thousand words, but the hummus here certainly didn’t live up to its visual appeal.

I just had the worst shawarma of my life. The meat, the bread, and everything else in it were cold, and the tzatziki had a terrible taste. We paid $25 and ended up ordering from somewhere else. I truly regret leaving such a negative review, but I cannot recommend eating here.

What a disappointment. I visited this restaurant when it first opened and was impressed, but now it has changed hands to staff who don’t seem to understand Israeli cuisine. The beef was tough, and the hummus was served cold. If they can't manage the restaurant properly, they probably shouldn't be in the restaurant business at all. What a shame.

Wow, the best shawarma I had. a hidden gem in the did

I always enjoy good Mediterranean food, and the food at Needs Pita is solid. I've eaten here a couple of times and always enjoy it. This time I ordered the shawarma bowl. It was delicious. It was a blend of flavors including pickles, hummus, tzatziki, falafel, etc. over lettuce. Once I ordered, it took less than ten minutes to get my order. The waiter cook was helpful and nice. I would definitely eat here again.