Hummus v’Hummus is about to open two locations! Well-known Jewish restaurateur Avi Shemtov (The Chubby Chickpea, Simcha) will introduce his first branch at the Speedway in Brighton (525 Western Ave.) on April 1 and at The Street at Chestnut Hill (3 Boylston St.) on April 15.

Not surprisingly, the quick-serve spots focus on hummus (neither are kosher). (Shemtov classifies his as “creamy.”) The menus are compact, affordable and kid-friendly, especially the Newton one, which has a mac-and-cheese option. See below:

Brighton

Hummus bowls:

  • Plain (hummus, tahini): $8
  • Braised lamb (hummus, braised lamb, caramelized onion): $12
  • Chickpea & kale (hummus, braised chickpeas, pickled kale): $10

Available toppings (free): Pickled onions, Turkish eggplant salad, feta, tabouleh, Arabic salad, olives, banana peppers

Sauces (free): Tahini, red zhoug, green zhoug, tzatziki, Buffalo, barbecue, mango

All bowls served with warm pita.

Chestnut Hill

Bowls:

Choose a base: hummus/rice/greens/couscous mac & cheese)

  • Plain: $9
  • Braised lamb: $14
  • Chicken shawarma: $12
  • Chickpea & kale: $10
  • Smoked brisket: $14
  • Smoked salmon (smoked in-house): $14

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Available toppings (free): Pickled onions, Turkish eggplant salad, feta, tabouleh, Arabic salad, olives, banana peppers

Sauces (free): Tahini, red zhoug, green zhoug, tzatziki, Buffalo, barbecue, mango

All bowls served with warm pita.

Both locations will also sell homemade halvah: cayenne dark chocolate; cinnamon bun; black lime apricot; mocha; banana pudding and Madagascar vanilla.