Hummus check this place out!
Everyone loves finding great restaurants in the crevices of the city. Neatly tucked away in Poblacion is Hummus Elijah, a hole in the wall joint that packs a punch with their—you guessed it—hummus.
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When you think of Mediterranean food, more often than not, it’s shawarma and kebabs that come to mind. In Israel, where the owner of Hummus Elijah is from, hummus is like what rice is to Filipinos and there are entire restaurants dedicated to the stuff.
Veering away from fancy, they wanted to be accessible to everyone. Hummus restaurants in Israel are simple, clean, and affordable. That’s exactly the type of restaurant Hummus Elijah has been for Filipinos since they opened in 2015.
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Hummus Elijah also happens to be a mecca of Mediterranean herbs and spices . They sell everything from lemon salt and sweet paprika to more exotic finds like garam masala (an Indian spice mix) and raw tahini (toasted ground sesame seeds).
Fun Fact: The majority of spices for sale are imported all the way from Israel.
With a spice shop inside the restaurant, you are guaranteed that Hummus Elijah’s offerings are flavorful and pack a punch. “There isn’t too much variety but everything is a wow,” says owner Eli Lapid.
Fun fact: Eli has been making hummus for over 20 years.
Fun fact: The primary chef at Hummus Elijah used to be the maid for Eli's kids. He taught her how to make hummus himself and she's worked her magic in the kitchen ever since.
Here’s what you can enjoy at Hummus Elijah:
Salads
Tabbouleh Salad
Tomatoes, parsley, bulgur, olive oil, lemon, herbs and spices
Mediterranean Salad
Tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, lemon, olive oil, herbs and spices
Falafel Balls and Falafel Sandwich
Best enjoyed with Hummus Elijah's special house-made hot sauce!
Spinach Lasagna
Hummus Dishes
Hummus with Mushrooms
Hummus with sauteed mushrooms and onions
Hummus with Egg
Hummus with tahini, chickpeas, olive oil, and a hard boiled egg
Hummus Elijah
The place is called hummus Elijah for a reason. Don’t miss their original spiced hummus with tahini, chickpeas, olive oil and two pita breads
Shakshuka
Two eggs cooked in stewed tomato sauce, served with ciabatta or pita
Can't decide? Order Hamshuka! That's Hummus + Shakshuka. Comes with 2 pita breads, spicy sauce and tahini.
All perfect meals end with dessert and Hummus Elijah’s baklava is a must-try!
Don’t let the humble fare and restaurant facade fool you, Hummus Elijah is world-class. You’ll often find people of varying ethnicities dining here and they all say that Hummus Elijah is the best. In fact, for a time the Middle Eastern eatery was voted the #1 Makati restaurant on TripAdvisor! Do you agree? Try it for yourself if you haven’t yet!
Reservations are accepted
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7850 Makati Ave, Poblacion, Makati (next to Starbucks and Wendy’s)
(02) 802-1885
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