Want to eat delicious hummus in Berlin? Nothing could be easier: there are countless good restaurants and snack bars here where you'll want to spoon the creamy chickpea puree straight from the bowl. But precisely because there is so much choice, we asked ourselves the question: Where can you actually find the best hummus? Here are our top 11 recommendations.
Tip 1: Kanaan
"Best hummus in town " - that's what the founders of Kanaan say about themselves. And you certainly won't disagree once you've tried the delicious hummus. What's more, the vegan-vegetarian deli contributes to international understanding, as it is run by an Israeli and a Palestinian. Hummus, falafel and shakshuka are the favourites on the menu, but a special tip is the Israeli-Palestinian brunch with hummus massbacha and mallawach sabich.
Where: Schliemannstraße 15, Prenzlauer Berg
When: Monday to Thursday 12 to 5 pm and 6 to 10 pm, Friday 12 to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm brunch, 12 to 5 pm lunch, 6 to 10 pm dinner
Tip 2: Azzam
Azzam in Sonnenallee serves fresh hummus, falafel & co. every day. If you don't think Kanaan is the best hummus restaurant, you should definitely go to Azzam, which has been famous for its creamy hummus for many years. Here, hummus is served for breakfast. The owner, Hussam Azzam, is Palestinian and comes from Lebanon - and hummus means home to him.
Where: Sonnenallee 54, Neukölln
When: daily from 8.30 am to midnight
Tip 3: Hummus & Friends
"Make hummus, not walls." This is how Hummus & Friends in Mitte welcomes you. The restaurant is particularly famous for its multi-tiered tray with three different types of hummus: natural, with avocado and with beetroot - it's hard to decide which one is best.
Where: Oranienburger Straße 27, Mitte
When: Monday to Thursday 12pm to 11pm, Friday to Sunday 12pm to midnight
Tip 4: Neni Berlin
Hummus with a view: you can enjoy this at Neni, where you can dine with a panoramic view over the zoo and City West. It's best to order the hummus and the other delicious dishes together and then share them. It tastes particularly delicious that way.
Where: Budapester Straße 40, Charlottenburg
When: Monday to Friday Monday to Friday 12pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday 12.30pm to midnight
Tip 5: Zula Hummus Café
Zula in Prenzlauer Berg is a long-standing classic. The hummus is very good and is accompanied by various toppings: tomatoes, veggies, mushrooms, meat or shakshuka. The falafel is particularly tasty - with spinach and incredibly crispy.
Where: Husemannstraße 10, Prenzlauer Berg
When: daily from 12 to 9 pm
Tip 6: Yarok
The Syrian snack bar Yarok in Mitte may have the charm of a snack bar, but you can also sit outside on beer benches and watch the hustle and bustle on Torstraße. Yarok serves Syrian-Arabic cuisine. The term Yarok comes from Hebrew and means green - it is intended to symbolise solidarity between people. Accordingly, the waiters are also from a wide variety of countries. Our tip for your first visit: be sure to order the mixed plate with hummus, vegetables from the oven, falafel, halloumi, tabouleh salad and more.
Where: Torstraße 195, Mitte
When: daily from 12 to 11 pm
Tip 7: Masel Topf
If you are walking along Rykestraße in Prenzlauer Berg, you may be approached by the friendly staff at Masel Topf, who will offer you a pomegranate liqueur to try. Take it and maybe even try the Israeli restaurant. The Masel Topf has a rustic interior and a slightly more unusual menu. The hummus is definitely worth ordering. There is even live music on the piano on Fridays and Saturdays.
Where: Rykestraße 2, Prenzlauer Berg
When: Monday to Friday 12pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday 9am to midnight
Tip 8: The Hummusapiens
The Hummusapiens is a small restaurant in the Wrangelkiez neighbourhood of Kreuzberg. You can expect freshly prepared hummus dishes and delicious falafel in a relaxed atmosphere. It's not easy to choose between the many varieties of hummus. It's best to go with several people and try your way through the menu. The hummus is served with various toppings and bread, depending on what you order. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian or meat lover - everyone will get their money's worth here.
As the restaurant is not far from the banks of the Spree, it's a great place to order takeaway on nice days and enjoy your meal by the water.
When: daily 11.30 am to 11.30 pm
Where: Oppelner Straße 45, Kreuzberg
Tip 9: Al Pasha
Neukölln's Al Pasha spoils you with Syrian and Lebanese cuisine - and some say it serves the best hummus in Berlin. There is a small menu with Lebanese specialities, but that doesn't make the choice any easier. Everything is fresh and delicious, so feel free to try several dishes.
Where: Sonnenallee 77, Neukölln
When: Daily 8.30 am to midnight
Tip 10: Restaurant Feinberg's
Delicious and creamy hummus with chickpeas, mushrooms or minced lamb and beef - that's what the Israeli restaurant Feinberg's in Schöneberg serves you. In addition to hummus, the menu also includes falafel, shakshuka, sabich and mezze platters. They also serve fresh pita bread. The restaurant has a large outdoor area - perfect for the summer.
Where: Fuggerstraße 35, Schöneberg
When: Tuesday to Sunday 12pm to 11pm, closed on Monday
Tip 11: Balabait Eatery & Deli
Balabait in Prenzlauer Berg is still relatively new in Berlin. The restaurant opened in Prenzlauer Berg about a year and a half ago. Since then, Balabait has been delighting visitors with its homemade silky-soft hummus, fluffy pita and fantastic pickled vegetables. All dishes are prepared without dairy products or meat. Some dishes contain egg, but can be prepared without on request. A real dream for vegans and vegetarians. There is seating both inside and outside. Please note, however, that you cannot make a reservation here.
When: Sunday to Friday 11am to 2pm
Where: Gleimstraße 42, Prenzlauer Berg
