Falafel in Berlin

Falafel in Berlin is located on Skalitzer Straße directly at Görlitzer Bahnhof and operates according to Iraqi family recipes that have remained unchanged since its opening in 2007. Each dish in bread costs 7.00 Euros, each plate 13.00 Euros, plus tahini and mango amba sauce. For falafel in Kreuzberg, this is the most consistent address.

Falafel in Berlin on Skalitzer Straße: Iraqi family recipes in Kreuzberg

Skalitzer Straße 102 is located directly at Görlitzer Bahnhof subway station, under the elevated train tracks, making it one of Kreuzberg’s busiest spots. Falafel in Berlin is situated there in a row of shops between Spätis, bars, and kebab stands. There’s constant activity under the elevated train, yet the shop itself remains surprisingly untouched by it. Inside there are seats, in summer you can also eat outside, and those in a hurry can take their food to go or have it delivered home. Behind the shop lies a family history: The father of today’s operator came to Berlin from Iraq in 1998, bringing his family’s recipes with him. In 2007, he opened his first own shop, and according to him, the recipe has remained unchanged ever since. Today, the founder’s child runs the business, which now includes three locations: besides Skalitzer Straße, there’s one at Görlitzer Straße 46 and another at Krossener Straße 11a in Friedrichshain.

Beirut Plate, Mango-Amba Sauce and a Uniform Pricing Structure

The falafel is freshly prepared every day from chickpeas and a homemade spice blend, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It comes with tahini and a mango amba sauce that sets it apart from most other falafel shops in the city. All sauces are homemade. The pricing structure at Falafel in Berlin is remarkably clear: every dish in bread costs 7.00 Euros, every plate 13.00 Euros. The signature dish is the Beirut Plate with falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, and grilled vegetables. Also worth trying are the puff pastry rolls with spinach, feta cheese, and mint, as well as the zucchini fritters in chickpea batter, which are rarely found elsewhere. Those who want meat can get lamb kofte or chicken breast shawarma. According to the establishment, almost all dishes can be prepared completely vegan, including the sauces. Delivery is also available, and those eating on site get a spot right in the action. The shop is accessible via the U1 and U3 at Görlitzer Bahnhof.