Hummus & Honey owner Dyana Iskandarani works in the kitchen preparing a to-go order for a customer.
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Chicken Shawarma wrap platter with housemade tahini sauce, served with fries and pickled vegetables.
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Hummus 7 Honey is now located at 311 Market St. Kingston.
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A lot has changed at Hummus & Honey over the course of a single year.
The restaurant, known for its traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, originally opened its doors at 285 Wyoming Avenue in Kingston on June 28, 2025, but quickly outgrew the space.
In May 2026, Hummus & Honey moved some blocks away to 311 Market St., where owner Dyana Iskandarani has been excitedly expanding operations, while learning the ropes of an entirely new building.
“It’s like being brand new all over again, but it’s been amazing. We’ve met so many new people, so many amazing new people, and we’ve been seeing a lot of our old customers as well. So, it’s just a really nice blend,” she said.
But one thing that has remained constant for Hummus & Honey is the community support it has had ever since first opening. The restaurant won Best New Restaurant last year in the Times Leader’s Best of the West Side reader’s choice awards, and this year, it was honored with Best Ethnic Restaurant.
“I was excited to see that we won again. It makes me feel like our customers love us as much as we love them,” Iskandarani said, noting that the honor was “beyond appreciated.”
“It’s actually been one of the nicer surprises, honestly. It tells me that I did the right thing by opening up and providing ethnic food to the community and just seeing the response and having people really like it,” she added.
After spending much of her professional career in the corporate tech world, the West Pittston mom of two created Hummus & Honey as a way to pursue her passion for the food industry and share the sweet and savory flavors of the Mediterranean dishes she grew up with.
What started as a side hustle making hot chocolate bombs and Dubai chocolate bars quickly turned into quite the operation.
At the new location, Hummus & Honey has expanded its menu to include things like kebab platters, chicken Shawarma over rice dishes, and a much bigger drink selection.
This is in addition to staples like Shawarma wraps, Iskandarani’s Mom’s renowned Falafel recipe, daily food platters, vegetarian options, and a rotating dessert selection.
Iskandarani described her food as “home-style” and has strived to create an environment for customers that feels comfortable and laid back. She loves interacting with guests and loves the building’s open floor plan, which gives people the opportunity to see food being prepared.
“It kind of feels like you’re visiting our home,” she said. “I want to keep that vibe. I want people to feel like you’re part of our family now.”
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