HUMMUS BEN SIRA, Jerusalem - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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CUISINES

Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Kosher, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Late Night

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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4.5

696 reviews

Excellent

435

Very good

189

Average

41

Poor

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Terrible

17

Scohn

254 contributions

Smoothest Hummus around!

Feb 2020 • none

I am not a big hummus fan as I often find them to be a bit grainy and not smooth. Not here! The hummus is incredibly smooth and rich, and they serve it with several kinds of toppings. We tried the chickpea topping, Java bean toping, and mushroom topping. All were great. I especially liked the mushroom topping - great flavor, almost like a mushroom stew with onions. The felafel were very good, but not quite as outstanding as the hummus. The pita were fresh and soft, but nothing special. Everyone on the staff here was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the meal was quite reasonable (about $10 for each kind of hummus, that came with felafel and veggies and pita). They definitely helped me order just the right amount for take-out for a family lunch. Great place, would definitely go there again.

Written February 19, 2020

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You Trippin’ Girl

37 contributions

Pros & Cons - Still Worth a Visit!

Dec 2019 • solo

Pros: Very good hummus - I had the one topped with meat and one with mushrooms. Good side veggies, falafel, and pita. Very affordable and filling (excellent portion size). I also went for breakfast one morning as they have an affordable omelet plate. Great for a budget traveler. This place is super busy but I found it really fun to sit at the bar and watch the chaos! Cons: they didn’t fill half my order (I also wanted a salad on my 1st visit), they didn’t give me my falafel (comes with the hummus plates) till I was done with my meal and about to pay (and I was in no rush so they had time even being busy), and it’s a little on the gross side. I watched one of the staff pick something dirty off the floor and then immediately grab a pita with their bare hands and put it out to serve (didn’t bother me much but I know some people would freak). Even with some cons this is worth a visit!

Written January 4, 2020

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ketchuprequired

Calgary347 contributions

Great hummus platter

Jun 2022 • none

We decided to search out the "best" hummus spots throughout our trip to Israel and Jordan and, in the end, 3/4 of us agreed that this was the best we had (and the fourth could not actually decide between this and one in Jaffa - it was a tie). Try the hummus with the roasted cauliflower on top - so yummy. The falafel was excellent as well and my daughter who eats chicken everywhere we go said this was her favourite grilled chicken of the trip!

Written June 22, 2022

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576marck

8 contributions

Amazing Hummus in Jerusalem

Jan 2023 • family

Very generous portions and amazing flavors makes this one of the best kept secrets in Jerusalem. Located a short walk from the Ben Yehuda shopping area this cafe boasts some of the best hummus around. Generously topped with chickpeas and olive oil, served with hot fresh pita this is an experience. Enjoy the falafel or sabich as well!

Written January 8, 2023

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dbol205

Melbourne8 contributions

Good food awful service ruined experience

Feb 2020 • couples

Sometimes you can forgive bad service this was not bad but rude. I wish I walked out but was with wife and stayed. Food was good but you can get good hummus anywhere. Wife asked question waitress did not understand the waitress gave a mean face and said WHAT so rude. The just through good on table then was moving a chair and hit our table that it needed to be fixed all without saying sorry. Also never came back to ask how was everything or if we wanted anything else. Not sure how they stay in business they are friendly to there friends as they were always talking to friend and never us.

Written February 20, 2020

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Offer A

4 contributions

Great place to explore the Hummus-et-al experience.

Aug 2023 • couples

Located at the heart of Jerusalem active center, Hummus ben-sira offers everything from Hummus to light lunch options. The stuff is very friendly and the atmosphere is warm as a hot Jerusalem summer. Great place for your first Hummus ever, and for your next one as well...

Written August 20, 2023

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Huong

The Hague13 contributions

Lovely hummus and best falafel

Jan 2020 • family

Restaurant is really home style. We had the best falafel and the toppings (one with beef and one with mushrooms) on the hummus were a nice addition. Really would recommend this restaurant if you are looking for an authentic Israeli diner.

Written January 30, 2020

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Russ R

Port Saint Lucie206 contributions

King of Hummus

May 2022 • none

Let me preface this by saying we have eaten some great hummus all over the Middle East. This trip to Jerusalem we finally made it to Ben Sira. Without question and by unanimous consensus of our group this was the best hummus we have ever tasted. It was smooth as silk and flat out delicious, delectable, and divine. The pita and falafel that accompanied the golden bowls of deliciousness were perfect foils. There were a few challengers later in the trip, but Ben Sira reigned king.

Written June 1, 2022

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Barry S

Jerusalem72 contributions

One of the World's Best

Mar 2022 • none

Without a doubt, Ben Sira's Hummus. and variety to choose from is one of the best worldwide and right here in Jerusalem. I especially love the hummus with cauliflower and grilled onions combined but all of it is good, whether sitting inside or for take away.

Written March 31, 2022

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Paul Tour Guide in Israel

Jerusalem38 contributions

Hummus and falafel in western Jerusalem

May 2023 • none

If you want to taste unique Middle Eastern food while in West Jerusalem close to the old city of Jerusalem, then you should definitely visit this place. Wonderful hummus, falafel, all kinds of pickles can be tasted right in the restaurant or take away. Everything is very simple, homemade and delicious.

Written May 22, 2023

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Martha S

Boston40 contributions

Great Food, Poor Ambiance

Feb 2020 • none

This place serves wonderful hummus- I recommend the mushroom one! Their portions are generous and the pita and falafel is also excellent. If you are looking for a nice ambiance, this really isn't the place-- it is very loud, and a bit filthy. But it was definitely worth it for the amazing food!

Written February 19, 2020

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Christian B

Neu-Isenburg130 contributions

Really good humus

Apr 2022 • couples

Very nice humus bar in Jerusalem. Friendly service. We had plates with beef humus and the faba beans humus. The plates come with salat and falafel, which haven been excellent. The humus was really good too. Nice place for a really good humus.

Written April 8, 2022

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emil87

Braunschweig10 contributions

Lemonade served in plastic cups :(

Jan 2020 • none

The hummus is very good, the shakauhka less so. Our lemonade was served in plastic cups, this is far from sustainable especially in a country with such a high plastic waste problem. They serve only one type of tea.

Written January 14, 2020

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young4life

Santa Cruz12 contributions

The hummus of your dreams.

Apr 2022 • friends

The creamiest most delicious hummus in Jerusalem, maybe all Israel. Casual dining at its best. All made fresh with quality ingredients. We had the fava hummus and the meat hummus. Easily enough for four.

Written March 31, 2022

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catalin s

Craiova271 contributions

Must give it a try

May 2024 • family

Excellent spot for traditional dishes. Recommended by our guide and she was right. Had a falafel in pita and a beer, a match made in heaven :) Also, thinking about the prices in Jerusalem, very affordable. My only regret is that I only ate once there.

Written June 5, 2024

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