Al Badawi

Scale is everything at this bustling Palestinian charmer, which stands out on Atlantic Avenue because of the colorful faux floral display that graces the front entrance. These flowers again make a statement inside, hanging above the kitchen and on the wall. Such vibrancy and boldness also extends to the cooking. Start with all of the dips by ordering the enormous mezze platter, served with thin, unleavened saj bread that arrives hot out of the domed oven by the door. Mounds of rice piled on with the likes of shredded chicken, garlic tahini and pita chips or bone-in lamb with fermented yogurt sauce arrive ready to feed an army. The best of the kitchen might also be its simplest dish: thin flatbread covered in melted cheese and ground pistachios.