We ate dinner here yesterday and we really liked this place. The food was *delicious* (my husband had the charbroiled salmon, and I had the hummus plate with a side order of falafels). First we were given some pita bread & three dips, and the pita bread was nicely warmed up. The only negative is that no (pita) bread came with my order and obviously I needed it for the hummus, so I had to order the bread (admittedly the charge was very small, but it should have been included). Our server was pleasant, and the restaurant's interior is attractive & clean. Also, the prices were very reasonable. It's a VERY popular place, so I recommend making reservations for dinner. read more

Absolutely amazing Israeli food. Love their appetizers and overall all the meals are very genuine and tasty. Great for takeaway as well

Took a friend visiting from LA (Californians love hummus) to this place where we had hummus, a chicken kebab plate, and a beef kebab plate. Downright amazing. Hummus here is so smooth and fatty, it sits on your tongue and could almost melt. If there was any more fat in it, it would separate out! Even the small dabble of parsley and tomato paste/sauce on top was strikingly fierce in freshness. I love it when the details are done well. The pita was warm and fluffy too. As for the meat: quality was above average clearly, although not the absolute best. Well spiced and topped with more of the delicious parsley (not quite tabbouleh) paste/sauce. The beef kebab texture was unique to Berlin, a good-grainy mix of mince that crumbled well somehow. The side salads on the main were also very fresh, and the smoky goodness of the grilled vegetable toppings were delightful without being too strong. A perfect balance of smoke and flavor. Service was excellent as well (we came around 9:30 and the place wasn't so busy): friendly, attentive, and helpful, but not in-your-face. Very professional with a smile. Price value was average for Mitte, a bit higher than all of Berlin (13-16 for entrees, 3-6 for appetizers). Portions normal. read more

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I had the hummus plate with beef. The hummus was a big serve, I was unprepared for how much hummus the serving was and regrettably only managed to finish half of it. The tahini with chilli and spinach pesto style topping was absolutely delicious with the bread. Ordering a side plate of salad to go with the hummus would be ideal just to add some freshness to heaviness of the hummus. The only downside to the experience for me was that the place was smokey with the grill smoke that you could see it in the air. I'm not sure if the extractor fans were on or whether they were just ineffective. They could have opened a window at least. We walked out of there smelling of the grill smoke, not ideal if you intended to go out afterwards to an event. read more

DJIMALAYA - Israeli Near Me - Berlin, BE

You want to love this place. It's clean, it has a nice decor, the waitstaff is pleasant, and it's right on a busy street where you can people watch. The food menu in theory works. But it's execution is inconsistent. Depending on who is working; sometimes you get tomatoes and tahini with your bread. Sometimes you don't. Sometimes you get olives on your table, sometimes you don't. The food preparation is also inconsistent. My first time here a wonderful experience. Juicy strips of Chicken with a plate of lovely grilled vegetables. On my second visit, it seems as if, they forgot to marinade the chicken entirely. And on my third, today, it felt like my strips were deep fried. Tough, and unappealing. Still, the vegetable remained fresh, and the presentation was far healthier than it's surrounding options. That doesn't mean, however, that food should be prepared or served inconsistently; unless that inconsistency lent to better food. read more

I visited this small quirky restaurant with my boyfriend whilst in Berlin for 5 days. Both being pescatarians, fussy healthy eaters, and with nut allergies it was difficult to find restaurants which served fresh fish as most were meat based (I searched online for restaurant menus for hours!). Djimalaya ticked ALL the boxes. We ate here 4 nights out of 5 we enjoyed the food THAT much - plain hummus, pitta bread, falafel, sweet potato fries and salmon with a fresh salad for the main. Amazing and so tasty!! All food was made to order and the serving staff were ever so helpful and pleasant - something which we found to be rare during our stay at other restaurants! Especially the Polish server, she was great and really attentive - I wish I caught her name! This restaurant really doesn't get the credit it deserves on Yelp which is a shame because we would have over looked this restaurant with such low ratings. I'd highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. 10 out of 10! read more

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The service was good. The food arrived quick to the table and was really tasty. If you can't decide between hummus or meat, it's the perfect match because both stuff are good. Pricing is ok, and the wine was ok as well. I'll come back for sure :) portions are more than ok as well. read more

Probably put to harsh test by other reviewers claiming that to be the best hummus in town! Like what?! Yes, great texture but where is my lemon juice and my garlic and the good flood of olive oil. Texture wise, yes, spot on. Flavor, they can do much better, and the hype should get on a chill pill :) I am a hummus native (born & raised in one of the countries that historically has hummus as a native dish), so yes my standards are very high. Also being a vegetarian, I am more of a hummus fanatic. If people think this is the best hummus in town, there is good news to that. The real bang still awaits you once you try the real thing, now you have something forward to as you haven't seen a thing yet. Having had an Israeli partner and lots of Israeli friends I know that hospitality and friendliness are not a cultural virtue, yet this is not Tel Aviv. A minimum attention to your clients, to details, a smile, or simply deliver what is on the menu (I didn't get onions, olives ..etc). When I asked for it I got a sad small plate of three olives (literally), with a shrug from the waitress. On a side note, if you want to run a hummus place, bread is not a side dish, it is an integral part of the plate. You keep an eye on the bread basket and keep it filled with no extra charge (especially that your hummus plate is over priced already). read more

djimalya ... discovered a few months ago - looking for some more Healthy and lowhistamine Restaurants I could Go to for Dinner with Friends (or lunch). since then it became a good Dinner Choice and hummus is really nice there. so is the chicken! (maishänchen) and the Sweet potatoe fries. tbh it's not cheap but it's Mitte .. so what can you expect. it's a 5,90€ for Fries but they do come healthy and crispy:) plus you always get a free starter. it's really nice israelian authentic Kitchen and you Should defo try it! plus they have a Great Choice of wine and fresh juices too!! sadly the service hasnt always been the best. Sometimes it Takes Quite a bit until a waiter comes (again)... but well... i still like it;) read more

DJIMALAYA - hummus Hähnchen, gegrillter Kürbis, falafel und halloumi -- Mega lecker! - Israeli Near Me - Berlin, BE

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We went here to have dinner on a weekday, thankfully we got a seat because the place was pretty packed, so maybe book a table in advance. The menu is pretty small but that's not a bad thing it all, since the restaurant's signature dish is their hummus, they even have a small hummus menu, where you can choose between hummus with raw veg/chicken/beef etc. They also offer non-hummus dishes, so if you're not a fan of the chickpea dish, they got you covered. I went for the hummus with grilled chicken and pepper. I got served a rather small portion (but they do say on their menu that it's all rather small, since you're supposed to order a few dishes and share them, so that was to be expected). The hummus was amazing, one of the best I've ever had and the chicken was super tender and well-seasoned, although it could have been a little more cooked through for my taste. All the dishes come with pita-bread and some other "antipasti" like olives and some kind of tomato salsa. Eventhough my portion was small I was stuffed when I finished. Service was a little slow, interior is nice and cosy and prices are moderate (you can definitely get cheaper hummus in Berlin but the quality was great and the atmosphere as well). Thumbs up for Djimalaya! read more

DJIMALAYA - Hummus with grilled chicken - Israeli Near Me - Berlin, BE

Great lunch hummus plates with halloumi, kebap and others. Also the Shakshuka is great here.

Context: lunch time in Berlin, only one hour available to be back in time at the office We sit at 13.10 and order 4 beef kebabs with fries. After 55 minutes the food is not yet on the table. Inside the tables are not full. On the contrary there are only about 60% of the spots occupied. The problem is that this restaurant receives a huge amount of Deliveroo orders, which have the priority over the clients. I suggest to the owner and the kitchen to restructure the order management and randomize the priority between online and offline customers. Otherwise the morale of the restaurant is going to take a hit. Didn't taste the food yet because it's 14.10 and I'm heading to the office with the lunch packaged to take away. Food might be good. Or not read more

Really decent. Unique take on hummus. Pickles are homemade and delicious. Falafel is spiced exquisitely. Fresh juice in the alcoholic drinks are a really nice touch. Not sure where all of the texture and flavor issues are coming from. Maybe you "super tasters" need to get a palette check. read more

I've eaten here 4 or 5 times by now, and here's the deal: The falafel is good but the hummus plate is really, really bland. If you don't eat it with a pickel or an olive in your mouth, it's tasteless and just kind of weird. Also, the hummus gets watery, which is strange. I had the chicken kebab here once but was a bit ill thereafter so now I stick to the vegetarian stuff only. And now, I know to stick to the falafel wrap only. But to be honest, I'd probably head a few minutes in the other direction, to Rosenthaler Platz, and get a doner or a falafel there. The prices are a bit too steep for the food on offer. read more

Relaxing space that works for a quiet dinner for two or for a group. As vegetarians, we found lots of combinations to satisfy. And the wine was quite good. Service was consistently attentive but not intrusive. read more

The hummus and pita bread were fantastic! I had the mushroom hummus. It was also my first taste of Israeli wine, which I really liked! Unfortunately, didn't get a chance to try anything else but I'm looking forward to going back and trying some of their other dishes. read more

Lovingly furnished and styled, very tasty small dishes. I suggest combining three different dishes, youll be good with two people. My absolute favorite: the homemade lemonade with fresh squeezed apple. read more

This was opened by a former partner at Zula, which explains why the menu and food seemed identical when I went there. Like Zula, the food is a bit overpriced and inconsistent. The only good thing is that Djimayala is now the second place in town which does an authentic Israeli pita. read more

The best hummus in town! Very authentic Middle-Eastern / Israeli cuisine. Maybe work a bit on the lighting and add some music in the background to boost the atmosphere. I'll be back. read more

The cook keeps changing every alternate month , quality has degraded a lot as compared to last year. Earlier I gave 5 star for this one , but now must avoid to save money Regards, Vikram read more

Went by a recommendation, the hummus was very average and a small overpriced portion. My boyfriend remained hungry. We're not coming back.

The food itself is very nice as is the ambience but the portions are so small and so expensive I feel like I've just been robbed. Even two stars feels generous at these prices! read more

It's a bit hard to understand the concept of this place. Is it a low-end place or wannabe-high-end-place? The hummus is good, the pitas too (though they were a bit burnt and not fresh) - a bit less than at Zula (which I think belongs to the same owner), but I think it's because they just opened. I took also extra pine-nuts (1 euro), which were the tiny ones, of the cheapest quality. The other stuff (grill) is so-so and somehow a bit overpriced for what you get, but what I really find terribly overpriced is the beer 4.5 euro for a bottle of beer (0.5l)?! Guys, you've got to look around. In such places usually they charge 3.00-3.50 euro. Even at quite high-class restaurant (sorry, much higher than this one) they would maybe charge 4 euro. Not more The atmosphere is not amazing, I hope it's also because it's the second week they're running. The long, naked tables give a non-romantic feeling and the acoustic is terrible. There were hardly any people at the place and it was still loud. I could hear every word the couple at the other end was saying. There is still close to no decor at all. Service was nice (ginger guy, though he spoke only English). Sababa hummus is 5 minute walk from here. The hummus is on-par, the pitas at sababa are far below, but it's much welcoming, warm and personal and the beer there (same type of beer!) costs 2.80 euro. I think I'll stick to Sababa. read more

This restaurant serves good food but they are NEVER open late. Says open Monday to Sunday 12:00 to 23:00 but I've arrived on 3 separate occasions on different days of the week- to grab a quick bite just before 22:00 and the kitchen has been closed already. I mean, how difficult is it to put hummus on a plate with some bread? If they not going to stay open until 23:00 they need to change their closing time on the door and on the website! read more

The quality is amazing. Hummus together with their grilled veggies and meat (i loved the lamb!) explodes in your mouth with great flavours. It felt like nothing before (especially with this wine, Hermon and Gamla from the Golan highs winery that they recommended me). Cool vibe, its often very busy but the girls who work there keep on smiling and being helpful - even if they have to rush all the time. I saw that they reserve a big table for about 14people, so i want to come back there for my bday and i may even make a company dinner there too. I also liked that they let people with the dog to take a table in the corner, very friendly attitude. thumbs up! read more

My husband and I loved the food when it first opened. Fresh ingredients, truly fantastic hummus and pita, meat was grilled beautifully. We live near and visited the restaurant quite a few times, the last couple of times really disappointed and we will not return. The prices went up, which is fine for the location and after settling in the area, it would not bother me as much as the fact that the portions became meager and I believe the quality of food has suffered as well. Two under spiced, under salted tiny meatballs and a side of hummus do not a main course make. What a horrible rip off. My husband remained hungry after an appetizer and a tiny skewer of meat which was a main. We did complain and were told that we are not the first ones to do so and the owner will be relaid the information, however for us it's too late, we won't be coming back to check if anything has changed. I have been numerous times to Israel and I love the cuisine and I truly hoped this would be our go to place. Sad. read more

The food tasted good but the servings were on the small side and it wasn't very good value for money compared to other israeli and middle eastern restaurants in Berlin. The service was nice. read more

Absolutely terrible. The chicken was dry and smelled and tasted of fish. Overpriced for the offer and very small menu. I have tried Israeli food before but this was nothing like it. I would not recommend this place unless you want to have bad food for a high price. read more

used to be be much better food. no israeli salad anymore and hummus was very dry this time. chicken was unfortunately burned from the outside and not cooked well from the inside. i will miss going to the place as atmosphere and staff were always friendly. read more