HaKosem

Falafel restaurant · Ṣummeil

HaKosem

Falafel restaurant · Ṣummeil

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Shlomo HaMelekh St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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Flavorful falafel, shawarma, and sabich with fresh pita  

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+972 3 525 2033
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₪40–60

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@afar

"Enjoy Traditional Israeli Dishes One can find falafel on just about every street corner in Tel Aviv, but Hakosem, which means "the magician," is considered to be the best purveyor of the delicious fried chickpea balls. Opened in 2001, Hakosem is clean, colorful, and fun while still being authentic. No matter the time of day, the eatery is bustling with locals and tourists ready to try its trademark green falafel. Another of itssignature dishes is homemade hummus, which is made fresh throughout the day.Each plate is served with a fresh pita, onions, pickles, spicy hot pepper, garlic, and lemon sauce. Other staple Israeli dishes are also served, including shawarma, shakshuka (eggs cooked in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and seasoning), sabich (pita filled with eggplant), salad, and chicken schnitzel."

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@cntraveler

This Stretch of Tel Aviv’s King George Street Has It All, from Falafel to Footwear

"Even with a branch of Eyal Shani's famed street-food restaurant Miznon down the street, the patio benches of Falafel HaKosem are always packed."

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The 38 Best Restaurants in Tel Aviv | Eater

"Falafel can be found on just about every street corner in Tel Aviv, but Hakosem is in a league of its own, offering perfectly plump pita and deep­-fried balls of chickpea mash studded with fresh herbs, alongside impeccably fresh salads. Also try the hearty shawarma or the Iraqi breakfast known as sabich — wedges of fried potato, golden eggplant slices, hard­boiled eggs, and amba, a sunshine-yellow pickled mango sauce that seals the deal. [$]" - Keren Brown

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Jean Du

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There’s always a queue and that’s what my gett driver said. The name means “Magic,” Even he knows of its notoriety even though he’s never tried the food himself. Alright I got there and the queue was soso waited maybe 8-10 minutes. It’s a fast food/casual joint with outside seating. I ordered the shawarma mix plate containing chicken shawarma and falafel and various dips. I had no idea of the size but I kind of wish the server would’ve told me. I got my plate and it’s definitely for 2 people. I was hungry but I knew I wouldn’t be able to finish. Falafel was probably the best I’ve ever had. Hands down paired with the hummus and dips just perfection. However, the chicken shawarma was just soso. I would come here for falafels but for meat probably not. All in all plate+drink it’s a little over 120 shekels

Kiariladyboss

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OMGGG🤤🤤🤤 Hands down to one of the best place for falafel pita and hummus in Tel Aviv. There was a short line when we got there around 2pm on a Tuesday. They were passing free falafel as we were waiting. For a plate of hummus, 2 half pita and a coke we only spent 80 ILS, really good prices in my opinion. I recommend it to anyone

Olga Parshukova

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HaKosem truly lives up to its name — everything was amazing! The food was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the portions were generous. What really stood out was the service: super friendly, fast, and attentive without being overbearing. You can feel the passion in both the food and the atmosphere. A must-visit spot in Tel Aviv!

bitmetvt

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People take note, I extremely recommend paying attention who's this place best suited for and who's not. This is my general take on the place, and after that what I actually recommend to do. 1. Shawarma - the meat is soft and tender but very seasoned, far beyond whats needed, and presonally my stomach didnt react well to it, only cause of the seasoning. 2. The owner is extremely cheap, no salad on the side even if you ask. The amount of meat he puts inside the laffa is also very cheap. Whats customary in Israel is to have fries on the side when you order shawarma, and in a 'all you can eat' salad bar to have pickles, cabage, onion, and other vegs, all those not included in his cheap stand. 3. Over priced due to all of the above. 4. This place recieves good reviews but all in all it is not justified due to other places giving you a better return for your money. For example, if you're looking to have shawarma in Israel a better choice would be - Hertzel 2 shawarma, located in Rishon Letziyyon. You're get all you can eat salad bar, fries, dressings, eggplant and more, and The amount of meat in the pita/laffa will be much more genereous. Who's this place is for: if you got no choice and only able to sit in tel aviv area, and seasoning doesnt bother you, then by all means dine in, but if you can drive else where, do so.

Zach Kazaz

Google
Some of the best falafel and sabich I had during my time across Israel over the last 6 weeks! I found the shawarma under-seasoned and the hummus was good but not exceptional.

Nina Verzhbolovich

Google
Not a big fan of falafel, but that’s probably the best one in Tel Aviv. Simple yet delicious menu with all-times Israeli favorites- hummus, falafel, Israeli salad. Both plate and pita serving options are available. Lunch dishes are huge, so it’s ok to share it for two. Pretty busy during lunch hours

Bogdan Dumitrescu

Google
Best possible falafel and humus: delicious, super tasty and always a good sign: lot of locals eat here. You can even feel the taste only from good it smells staying in the queue - yes, usually jt will be a small queue, but it moves fast and you even get some falafel samples on the way. Portions are huge, so I recommend getting the pita one ( which is smaller ) if you’re not really really hungry. I got falafel and humus - being hungry ( only meal of the day ) and I could finish only half. You order at the counter and everything is made in front of you, fresh. Humus will come after 1-2 minutes and you get a ringer to inform you it’s time to check the counter Can also get sauces and pickles salad free of charge from the right side. Definitely recommend, I had the most amazing arabic food ( falafel or humus ) so you must check it out.

Yaron Yarden

Google
I've been reading about this place online for a while, and on my previous visit to Israel I wanted to try it, but the line was long and I was in a hurry. Yesterday I finally got to try HaKosem, and it did not disappoint. One of the best Falafel I've ever had. The falafel itself is fluffy and airy and it just melted in my mouth with each bite. You can add a fried eggplant as well, and all the sides are delicious (hummus, tahini, salad, etc.) The pita was super fresh and service was exquisite and super friendly. Highly recommend and I can barely wait to come back!