With a strong Jewish community and a flow of international visitors and residents, Berlin’s become a lot easier for those looking for Israeli food in the capital. From a younger, affluent generation’s obsession with hummus through to more established staples that have served the local community well, here’s a couple of our picks.
Beth Café
Located around the corner from the Oranienburger Str. Synagogue, Beth Café is a non-profit organisation from the Jewish Congregation Adass Yisroel. Open since 1991, it’s opening was to make it easier for Berlin’s Jewish population to eat kosher. Israeli and Jewish heavy hitters are on offer – with humus, falafel, bagels, gefilte fish, matzoh balls and knishes all on the menu. You’ll also find a great selection of tea and coffee, and kosher wine.
Tucholskystr. 40–Mitte
Sun-Thus: Do. 11.00am – 8pm
Café Oren
Just a few minutes away from Beth Café and next door to the New Synagogue on Oranienburger Str, Café Oren is another stop off for the local community – and visitors alike. With veggie food and a Middle Eastern emphasis, Oren is also a great place to stop offer for Israeli beer and wine, and there’s a courtyard to enjoy Berlin’s summer.
Oranienburger Str 28–Mitte
Times: Mon-Fri noon-1am; Sat & Sun 10am-1am.
Zula Hummus Café
Shakshuka and hummus lovers will find plenty of fodder for their tastebuds at Zula, in Prenzlauer Berg. There, the hummus comes with various options, ranging from brown beans, to vegetables and chicken and even Gulasch. Highly recommended is Zula’s Sabich – a fresh pita stuffed with hummus, eggplant, pickles, parsley and egg.
Zula Hummus Café
Husemannstraße 10 - Prenzlauer Berg
Sababa Imbiss
Another great bet for hummus, Sababa is a light and airy imbiss on Kastanienallee in Mitte. The chickpea is the star of the show here, although they also do a rather delicious Shakshuka as well, with plenty of pitta and pickles on the side.
Sababa
Kastanienallee 50/51 - Mitte
Mon–Sun 12:00–21:00
Photos: Copyright Zula Hummus Café
