Carmel By Kapara in Hamburg

Super delicious food. The shop is a bit small and more like a snack bar, but the food tastes really great.

Delicious hummus and unfortunately that was it. Cauliflower florets fried almost black, eggplant dripping in fat, wobbly pitas, bland red cabbage - unfortunately it's not appropriate to charge this price for that. Too bad.

The food is delicious, the service and customer friendliness are amazing. We would be offered drinks on the house for a long wait before ordering and then billed afterwards. In response to a complaint, the owner can no longer remember it and denies it and will certainly do the same in response here. This is how you scare away customers.

Went as a group of 12. Great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Recommend!

Delicious food. Generous portions. Crispy tasty falafel and yummy houmous!

Very good Israeli/Levant cuisine (vegi) in a small restaurant without much fuss. Prices are completely reasonable, 15 euros for a plate of various freshly prepared ingredients. Definitely more often!

The food is really delicious and the portions are more than generous. The hummus and falafel in particular are highly recommended. The prices are a bit high but the ambience and general presentation are more snack-like. It would also be great if there was a slightly larger selection of drinks.

I was here for the first time today. The food was delicious, the service was great! I'll definitely be back.

Delicious food at a fair price in a modern snack bar atmosphere. Super! Centrally located and sitting outside is also possible. Tip!

The food is always fresh and prepared in a lovely way. Focus is the food, not to hang around and talk away. For me that is absolutely fine!

Delicious fast food. The falafels were super tasty and the Tel Aviv fries were also very good.

We enjoyed the Catering from Carmel by Kapara for the baptism of our child. A perfect mix of Israeli dishes for 45 people of Pitas - Sabih and Cauliflower - with the most amazing Hummus and fresh Pita. On top vegan meatballs in tomato sauce and Malabi + Chocolate mousse as dessert. So yummy and all of it vegan and super stylish. The owners are so lovely and we will work again with them in the future. Totally recommend <3

Excellent food. The Sabich and Shawarma in Pita were delicious.

Well... according to Google plus the opening times shown on site from 12:00 was closed at 3:00... without notice again, for the third time... without words 😶 clear 0 stars ⭐️

It was simply fantastic, I haven't eaten so well in a very long time. Thank you very much and keep it up 🤍

We were just sent away because they don’t know when they will open… it is written at the door that they open at 5 and when we came they said, I don’t know, maybe at 6… without an explanation.. and no notification in advance was on social media so we traveled for nothing.

Food wasn't bad, it would have tasted better if they didn't rip you off with the drink. 10€/l for sparkling tap water, someone is laughing up their sleeves. It's best not to order a drink or to inquire about the price beforehand

Excellent food (Sabich and Tel Aviv Fries are a must), great service - pita heaven is no exaggeration!

Very friendly service, super delicious food. We would love to come back 😊

Mega delicious vegetarian food and good service. Would recommend everyone to stop by if you are in Hamburg

Great Israeli food, all vegan. The Jaffa sausage didn't blow me away, everything else was great. Hummus actually like in the Middle East. 😊

Drove there for an hour today to see that the store wasn't open today. Google opening times are incorrect, very sad!

The food wasn't tasty, it just wasn't worth it for the price. I also had a small hair in my food and the service was extremely unfriendly. Unfortunately not a good experience.

We tried the sabih pita, and overall, it was a bit disappointing. While all the ingredients are great, it could have been assembled more properly instead of layering each ingredient on top of each other. The portion was way too small for the price, and we had to wait quite a bit, although there was nobody else waiting.

Delicious, authentic food. If you want to eat there in the evening, it's best to make a reservation.

After one more shot, I changed my review…. It just takes tooo long to get your dish

Quite ok - fresh ingredients and preparation, tastes good. 👍 In my opinion the price is a bit excessive, but justified given the central location.

Not your ordinary fast food falafel, but really fresh pita and well balanced

Great small vegan place, delicious food. Minorly on the expensive side, but appropriate servings that keep you filled for a while. Highly recommend it.

Shawarma with pita bread was so gooood! The bread was super soft, ingredients all vegan and super delicious. Cute little restaurant for a quick dinner, staff was super sweet and kind.

Cosy place with super delicious food, the fresh falafel and hummus are highly recommended! Looking forward to another fun chat with staff:)

Really delicious and authentic food!

Great food Great people Great vibe

First time trying Israel food, and what an experience! I had mushroom shawarma and loved how all the flavours combine into the dish. Not a standard falafel place at all, this is something else... Went once and loved it so much I came again on the next day to get something to go for the train. The girl preparing the food was super nice, offered good tips and gave me a snack and her handmade Habibi while I was waiting! Please come here and enjoy 100% vegan, delicious food.

Completely scheduled service. I have no idea where the waitress and chef had their minds, but certainly not in the restaurant. 5 people in the guest room, 4 of them were forgotten. We waited for more than 45 minutes during the lunch break and then left because my question about where our food was was answered with "oh, we forgot that." Unfortunately we couldn't try the food. Quite expensive.

The pommes are addicting! Fun food, have been a few times, always amazing and delicious. Can’t wait to go back!

Amazing food! Best hummus and cauliflower since a long time. Everything is so delicious, will definately come back again.

An inconspicuous shop at first that looks a bit like a fast food restaurant, but then the staff and the excellent food completely knock your socks off! I'd love to come back!

Very nice place, cosy with super friendly staff and the most delicious vegetarian food in the city and I am quite a picky eater.

Were there with Eat the World Tour. Was delicious. Staff super nice.

UPDATE: I have to subsequently deduct two stars because my favorite snack bar has deteriorated massively since the change of ownership (?). On weekends you can no longer come spontaneously in the evening, because reservations are now possible and if you don't have one (you can't get one at short notice), you can forget about it. The other evening we waited for probably half an hour (this is a snack bar, not a restaurant). Then we had to wait another twenty minutes (!) just to place the order, and there were only two people in front of us to order - this unbelievable slowness sounds familiar to me from Israeli supermarkets. And then another almost half hour wait for the shawarma - strangely enough, even the Tel Aviv fries didn't come earlier. These also seem to have a new sauce that is much waterier and less creamy than before. Unfortunately not really recommended at this point, well, maybe during the week during the day. But jumping in spontaneously, especially with several people, can really cause problems. By the way, things went strangely on the penultimate visit, we had to repeat our entire order again and the employee seemed totally overwhelmed. There was nothing warm about the food and when I asked if a pita was included with the hummus, I was initially told yes and then suddenly no. Overall there is just chaos. By the way, tables are no longer wiped down; on our last visit, the glasses and bottles from the previous guests were still on our table throughout our stay. ____ Original 5 Star Review: Best pita in town and very nice staff. Tel Aviv's atmosphere is captured perfectly and is also completely vegan. Can't recommend it enough, I love the store. Definitely try the Tel Aviv Fries :D

My favourite resto in Hamburg by far. The food is authentic, and delicious - really delicious. Todah chaverim! Cannot wait to go back.

€12 for a filled pita, which you have to eat out of a bag. The taste is good, the ambience and service are more like a snack bar.

We have been to Karmel at least 15 times since it opened and were always really excited at first, but unfortunately the quality and organization have declined drastically in the last 12 months. First the wonderful products like the vegan pita burger disappeared from the menu and now the holy Tel Aviv fries have become simple roasted potatoes with cocktail sauce. We had to wait a very long time the last two times and the kitchen was not yet in operation when it opened at 12:00. Only the incredibly friendly lady in service really does everything she can to make it as pleasant as possible for the guests and we're sorry that she has to keep apologizing for the waiting time. We'll be back at the start as soon as the old Karmel is back.

Im Herzen von Hamburg, wo die Lebendigkeit der Stadt auf die Ruhe der Alster trifft, hat sich ein kulinarisches Juwel etabliert, das die Essenz der israelischen Küche einfängt: das [Café-Name]. Dieses charmante Café bringt die unvergleichlichen Aromen und die herzliche Gastfreundschaft Israels direkt an die Ufer der Hansestadt. Die Speisekarte des Carmel by Kapara ist eine liebevolle Hommage mit einer besonderen Auswahl der israelischen Küche. Wir wurden von einer äußerst liebevollen und netten Kellnerin empfangen, die uns hervorragend beraten hat. Auf ihre Empfehlung hin bestellten wir Pizza und Schawarma mit Kartoffeln nach Tel Aviv Art – ein echter Genuss! Wenn Sie also das nächste Mal in Hamburg sind und Sehnsucht nach authentischer israelischer Küche haben, ist das Kapara Ihr Ziel für ein unvergessliches kulinarisches Abenteuer.

The food was very rich and tasty. I like that there are only vegan options. I would highly recommend this place, but only if you like very rich food

Delicious food, everything vegan, good selection of drinks

Hummus was very tasty, falafel was a bit dry and baba ganoush wasn't really smoky. The chairs are very uncomfortable, but it's great for quick meals

The Shawarma Pita is awesome, but at €12 it's not exactly cheap. The portions are good and we will definitely be back!

Wow what a cozy restaurant. Super nice service. Warm welcome and then the vegan meal. The tip in Hamburg

Vegan oyster mushroom shawarma tasted wonderful. I've also eaten good falafel there. The hummus is simply the best in Hamburg. Everything depends on the quality and creaminess of the hummus. Here he is great! Also the drinks and the Hebrew pop music in the background.

Unfortunately there was no food. Like our customers before, our order was forgotten and there were only 5 people in the store with us. The service staff was very slow and absorbed in private conversations. So we left. Not recommended unless you love Waiting for Godot. Great book, by the way.

So ein wahnsinnig leckeres Essen! Ich habe noch nie vorher so eine köstliche Falafel oder Schawarma gegessen wie hier. Keine langen Wartezeiten und frisches, heißes Essen zum dort Essen oder mitnehmen! Ebenfalls sehr liebe Mitarbeiter*innen und ein nettes Ambiente.

Bin sehr gerne hier und komme sehr gerne immer wieder her. Das Carmel (und alles was Kapara davor und daneben macht) enttäuscht nie. Habt eine gute Zeit hier und genießt das wunderbare Essen und die lieben Menschen!

Super lecker, tolles Team, schöne Atmosphäre! Jedes Gericht top! Locker beste Falafel in Hamburg sowie auch der Hummus! Gönnt euch, sucht seines gleichen auf St.Pauli leider noch zu wenig dieser Art! Ach ja und der Donut, alles aus! Arak shots gibt es auch aufs Haus ;)

Wir hatten eine Pita und haben vom Koch noch ein paar Knusprige Kartoffeln mit dazubekommen. Unfassbar lecker! Die besten Kartoffeln und Soße die ich bislang hatte. Das Pilz Shawarma war auch einfach nicht von dieser Welt! Nur zu empfehlen

Das mit Sicherheit beste israelische Essen in Hamburg.

Sehr lecker, leider immer ziemlich dirty und klebrig, aber eben auch sehr lecker

Ich war zum ersten Mal dort und habe ein Sabih bestellt. Geschmeckt hat es sehr gut, auch das Bier dazu war absolut lecker. Leider wusste ich nicht, dass kein Bargeld akzeptiert wird. Das sagte man mir dann beim Bezahlen, als ich meinen Schein auf den Tresen legte. Ich mache da keine Ausnahme und werde nicht wiederkommen, bin absoluter Barzahler. Wenn mir ein Mensch gegenüber steht, erwarte ich, dass Bargeld angenommen wird. Ich kenne die Argumente dieses Imbisses für "Card only" aus einer Antwort auf eine andere Bewertung. Das sind die selben Argumente derjenigen, die schon jetzt die Abschaffung des Bargelds voranbringen. Nicht mit mir, tut mir leid, auch wenn der Imbiss ansonsten echt nett wirkte und es mir auch sehr gut geschmeckt hat! Gutes Gelingen weiterhin, aber ohne mich, ich lasse mich nicht zum mit Karte zahlen nötigen.

Nett gemacht, Baba Ganush und Tel Aviv Fries waren sehr lecker, jedoch war die Pita leider eine Enttäuschung. Ich hatte das Special (nicht auf der regulären Speisekarte) mit einer Art Wurst. Diese war leider nicht sonderlich gewürzt. Zudem war nicht besonders viel von der Wurst in der Pita, wodurch die Pita eher vom Rotkohl dominiert wurde. Beim Essen der Pita tropfte eine beträchtliche Menge an Flüssigkeit von unten aus der Pita, wodurch sie bisschen matschig wurde. Wenn ich schon 12€ für eine nicht ganz so große Pita bezahle, erwarte ich mehr als ein Sandwich, das von kaltem Gemüse dominiert wird. Insgesamt hätten die Zutaten etwas kräftiger gewürzt sein können für meinen Geschmack. Wenn man großen Hunger hat, sollte man sich auf jeden Fall eine Beilage bestellen, weil die Pita nicht so groß ist. Schade finde ich, dass man zum Baba Ganush kostenpflichtig eine Pita dazubestellen muss, obwohl man solche Dips eigentlich immer mit irgendeinem Brot isst. Die Apfel-Minze-Schorle war überraschend lecker. Nicht weiter schlimm, aber trotzdem irritierend fand ich, dass anscheinend alles vegan ist, ohne dass es kenntlich gemacht wird. Wenn man also unwissentlich ein "Fleischgericht" bestellt und wirklich Fleisch erwartet hat, könnte man etwas enttäuscht werden.

One of the best restaurants in Hamburg!! The food is unreal and the staff and service are wonderful and so warm and welcoming. You are always greeted like old friends, and there is an almost communal dining feel. Great atmosphere and fast service too. Great vegan friendly options - you must try the tel-aviv fries!

Ein Ort an den ich gerne wiederkehre. Zeitlose vegane israelische Küche mit hochqualitativen Zutaten und einem angenehmen Ambiente. Die Speisekarte richtet sich nach dem Mix der sephardischen, mizrahischen und yemenitischen Einwandererküche Israels und macht bei jedem Besuch Lust auf mehr. Leichtes Balagan im Service und gleichzeitig sehr liebenswürdig. Auf ganz bald wieder!

Sehr lecker, kleine aber feine Auswahl, kleiner gastraum mit ein paar Sitzplätzen.

Super netter Service.. Essen sehr gut.

Super leckeres Essen! Sehr nett gewürzt und in die Pommes (Kartoffelecken) kann man sich reinlegen. Auf jeden fall weiter zu empfehlen!!!

One of the best (if not the best) street food places in Hamburg! The Mushroom Pita is absolutely incredible 🙌🏼 …and everything is vegan!

Good concept that remains to be improved. Food is delicious but nonetheless quite pricey, I'm not aware of any other place in Hamburg where I've to pay more than 10 euros for a wrap. Service is super friendly albeit the overall organization is a bit chaotic. The fact that we're asked to pay for a tip while only providing self-service is quite debatable. The music was way too loud inside and we went outside. Customers should be able to enjoy a dinner together while not having to shout at each other due to loud techno being played in the background.

Tolles Essen! Ich bin kein riesiger Fan von veganer Küche, aber alles ich probiert habe, war mega. Das Personal war auch sehr nett und höflich. Gerne mal wieder

A true gem in Hamburg. Fresh and delicious Israeli street food served with a genuine smile and a personal touch. Got the sabich, was not disappointed...now I need to go back and try the rest...oy vey

We've never eaten Israeli food before, what a nice experience! We had tasty pitas, and what's more we got delicious wedge potatos for free that had a really yummy sauce.

Hammer Laden. Immer top zufrieden.

Long waiting, a bit unorganized. Food was okay but I wouldn’t pay this price for the pita.

pitas are absolutely delicious and the harissa potatoes are to die for!

Beste Pita in allen Variationen! Rein vegan, geschmacklich super lecker: muss man probiert haben. Und nicht vergessen die Tel Aviv Fries dazu zu bestellen!

Dort Falafel gegessen. Super geschmeckt und Service war sehr nett.

Diese Pitas sind einfach geil! Mehr kann ich dazu nicht sagen, einfach geil! Weiter so 😍

Unglaublich leckeres Essen, Es gibt Pita Taschen mit bekannten Gerichten in veganen Versionen, aber einem Twist, der das Ganze einmalig und besonders macht. Dazu kommen Getränke, die man nicht überall bekommt und wenn es doch ein Getränk sein soll, das nicht im Kühlschrank steht, kann man sich das vom Kiosk nebenan kaufen. Großartiges Catering für Feiern oder Firmenevents ist auch möglich. Super freundliches und herzliches Team, ich freue mich jedes Mal auf den nächsten Besuch 🧡 Mein Tipp: Die Karte einmal von oben nach unten durchprobieren!

Verdient eigentlich noch 5 ⭐mehr. Es ist super lecker und man wird toll bewirtet. Wir waren gern öfter in Hamburg.

Toll! Super nettes Team. Super lecker Burger 👍 von feinsten 😋 Ronny und Familie kommen wieder 🫶

amazing place, delicious food, israeli fries to die for, cool neighborhood vibe and friendly staff. absolute recommendation ❤️‍🔥

Ein sehr kleiner Laden mit einer begrenzten Auswahl an Gerichten, die aber wirklich unfassbar gut waren. Die Tel Aviv Fries sind zum Niederknien. Eine klare Empfehlung für den (veganen) Snack für zwischendurch.

Das Essen war exzellent und wir wurden sehr gut empfangen. Hospitality 10/10 :)

Wir waren hier eigentlich schon mehrmals und es war immer wieder außergewöhnlich leckeres Essen! Meine Erfahrung nach ist es das beste vegan geeignet Location mitten des Kiez und in ganze Hamburg! Also enjoy your meal!