"Owned by Manna Samuel, this congenial little restaurant on East Ponce is painted in the colors of the Eritrean flag. Pull up for spit-grilled meats, shawarma platters, beef and chicken gyros, and comforting bowls of ful (fava bean stew). Make sure to order the falafel and, for dessert, the baklava. Note: Meats served at Merhaba Shawarma are halal." - Beth McKibben