El Amir in Potsdam

So delicious, Falafel Makkali Sandwich 10/10 so good, not even Berlin can be so good

A very good kebab in Potsdam. We found it on the map and couldn't be happier. The owners were very friendly, the food was incredible, and it was also cheap. What more could you ask for? They have some very pleasant tables outside. I highly recommend their hummus and durum wrap. If I return to Potsdam, this will be a must-try.

The schwarma tastes incredibly delicious; the meat is tender and juicy, and the spices are perfectly balanced. Simply a delight! I'd happily order it again.

Very crispy, freshly made falafel, baba ghanoush, vegetables, and hummus. Everything was truly delicious. The sauces were also delicious, although I found the red sauce quite spicy. Overall, highly recommended.

All sandwhiches and dishes are really super tasty! Thank you for all of stuff making this nice food and kind service!

Super delicious Lebanese snack, top quality, very friendly staff (owner). Highly recommended! They even serve Club Mate. 👍

The best makali and falafel sandwiches in Potsdam! Everything is freshly prepared, and there are plenty of options for vegans too. The mango sauce is a highlight—super delicious 🤤

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ El Amir at Zeppelinstraße 27 in Potsdam is hands down the best Lebanese and Middle Eastern food we’ve had in Germany/Europa so far. The flavors are authentic, fresh, and absolutely delicious. We were so hungry and the food looked so good that we completely forgot to take pictures before digging in – that says it all! It’s not a big-scale restaurant, but service is warm, friendly. The dishes are prepared with real care, and the portions are generous at very reasonable prices. If you’re in Potsdam and want to experience authentic Lebanese flavors, El Amir is a must-visit. A true hidden gem that we’ll definitely be coming back again if/when we visit the area.

A small snack bar with good food. I tried it for the first time and would happily eat there again. The price-performance ratio and quality are excellent.

Everything was spectacular. The falafel and tabbouleh sandwich was a 10. We came at 4:30 pm and the service was fantastic. He cooked the falafels right on the spot. Everything was incredible. Highly recommended.

Simple yet delicious! Falafel sandwich 🙌🏾 Staff super friendly and great tasting food

Small. That is literally the only critique. Best tabouleh ever. Best hummus ever. Nicest owner ever.

Always delicious, in my opinion the best of its kind you can get in Potsdam.

Great shop, the skewers are made fresh every day, and the food tastes amazing. Highly recommended 👍

Since I enjoy Lebanese food and El Amir has such great reviews, I've been wanting to eat here for a while. Since I'm so rarely in Potsdam West, I haven't had the chance for a while, but this week I finally made it happen with my wife. I have to say, it was really worth it. From the outside, the place might look a bit unassuming, and the outdoor seating isn't exactly cozy on the main street. On top of that, there were smokers at the table next to us, which was a bit uncomfortable, but it was okay. On the other hand, it didn't look all that uncomfortable inside, and there was hardly any smell of a takeaway. Plus, the place was pretty clean overall. The menu includes the usual dishes you'd get at a Lebanese restaurant. I had a halloumi plate, and my wife opted for shawarma. They only had chicken shawarma, which my wife, who prefers lamb, found a bit disappointing. You could have individual ingredients added to your plate for a small surcharge, which I thought was really cool, as I could try the falafel right away. The service was very, very friendly, and the food arrived quickly. And the quality ultimately didn't disappoint. The halloumi was incredibly delicious—there's really nothing to complain about. The falafel was also really good and crispy. Not the best I've had in Potsdam, but still above average. The salad was very fresh. I like pickled cucumbers, which was the case here. Tabbouleh and hummus were so delicious as side dishes that I would buy them individually someday. My wife also enjoyed the shawarma. The sauces were also a real highlight. The toum was very good, but the hot sauce was divine—finally, the spice level was just right. The price was about average. However, the portions were huge, which made the meal almost cheap overall. When you consider the quality you get, El Amir absolutely lives up to the hype. It really tastes almost as good here as it does in Berlin.

Delicious food, high cleanliness and excellent service!! Always progressing ❤️❤️

Delicious and varied food Very nice staff I hope you continue to improve

Very poor cold cuts, little of them, and expensive. I won't be visiting this place again.

Outstanding place for a budget lunch. It’s located not so far from Potsdam central station (20-25 minutes on foot), the portion is huge and costs just slightly above 10€. Everything is super fresh and packed with flavor, the chicken plate is served with a tasty flatbread and it has a large variety of side salads / sauces (like a bit of hummus / tabbouleh / spicy sauce …), so you can try multiple dishes in one go. There are a couple of tables outside with a nice view on a big street, yet it’s not noisy at all and you can easily talk to your friends

Delicious, fresh food and extremely friendly and attentive service. Always happy to return.

Good snack, good food, fast service.

Incredibly good food. Simply tasteful in every detail.

Very, very tasty! And Amir's is just so nice; you feel very welcome and right at home!

The falafel is always delicious, freshly prepared, and perfectly seasoned. The owner is always super friendly, making you feel immediately welcome. I love coming here—I highly recommend it!

Absolutely Outstanding!🎉🎉 This is hands down the best Lebanese food we’ve ever had. Every bite was full of flavor and prepared with love. What made the experience even more special was the incredibly kindhearted and welcoming staff, you truly feel like a guest, not just a customer. Can’t wait to come back! Highly recommended.

Delicious food with good portions. Enjoyed eating at the best halal restaurant in Potsdam. Highly recommended

Best Halal food in Potsdam. It is very close to the tourist areas. Large portions and very delicious. The owner was incredibly nice as well. Loved eating here during our vacation!

Had 8 shawermas it was delicous. Will come back. On The way.

Everything is freshly prepared and tastes excellent. The falafel plate and also the eggplant puree are highly recommended. The portions are sufficient and the service is excellent.

Really nice guy, I had very tasty falafel in bread, the real hit: the mango sauce!

Biggest and most delicious shawarma 🤌

Very tasty food, large portions and pleasant service! We highly recommend!

Very good food. I ordered a shawarma plate and it was very good.

Just moved to Potsdam from Berlin.. I have to say, best Makali plate I have ever eaten.

It was really tasty, I'll come back again :)

Good falafel sandwich and shawarma sandwich, small narrow snack bar where you can't expect any ambience. The good man could exude a little more calm and confidence when there are a lot of customers. but all in all always a good, tasty solution for a small lunch. Addendum, I've been there several times now and I have to say it's very, very, tasty. The boss at the back of the counter is also absolutely friendly, there is home-made chai when you eat there. top

Very friendly and super tasty 🤩

So delicious. I had a shawarma plate. Just good fresh food. A little bit of everything. Very nice staff. Fast and friendly. Prices are fair. I'd love to come back.

Super tasty, top service. They would need more space, which they could do in a large kitchen...👍

Relaxed atmosphere and great price.

I've always loved El Amir, but after the renovation a week ago it's gone up a notch! The atmosphere is now more modern yet cozy, and the service is, as usual, first class. The food continues to be of the highest standard – fresh, authentic and simply delicious. You can tell that the attention to detail is worked here. Thank you very much for this great experience – I will definitely come back and can only recommend it to everyone!

Super delicious Lebanese food. Whether it's shawarma, makali, or halloumi. S all good. Price-performance top. Always nice service. The Lebanese I trust 💯👌🏻

I eat here regularly and it's always delicious! The falafel is a dream, everything else tastes good and is very fresh. The service is very nice - always has a smile and a kind word and the prices are fair!

Nice people, great food, affordable prices.

Really tasty...nice service. I'd love to come back! Thumbs up!👍

Very tasty food, very friendly service, simple atmosphere to sit inside or outside. We had 4 different dishes, some with meat, some vegan, everything was very tasty! Short waiting time - ideal if you come in really hungry... We'll be happy to come back!

Great food, everything fresh 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Very friendly. Very delicious. Simply recommended!

Super tasty and super friendly. We had hummus plates and shishtaouk - simply delicious. We'd love to come back

It was excellent, I had the El Amir plate, it was pretty full, you can have that as a starter plate for two people. The Kibbeh is a recommendation, you rarely get something so original. Master of the trade, keep it up.

Was just there for the first time and it won't be the last time. The shop is rather inconspicuous, but the food was really great. The price is perfectly reasonable (shawarma wrap €6) and very friendly service.

I have never eaten such good Lebanese food! Very, very tasty. El Amir Teller is highly recommended! Large portion with lots of variety. Top price-performance ratio.

If you fancy authentic and extremely delicious Lebanese cuisine, you should eat here. I had the El Amir plate. There was a little bit of everything on this one. Every single component was on point. And for just €14.50 you can feed 2 people with the amount of food.

The food is super fresh and delicious. The skewer is stacked anew every day. The sauces are super tasty and homemade too. And the price is super fair. It's just not perfect for sitting. But that's manageable.

Club-Mate Granat together with the shawarma and shishtauk sandwiches are very tasty and recommended!

delicious food, friendly service

Small snack bar with benches in front of the door and rather inconspicuous, but… The food is absolutely delicious. I had a shawarma plate for 10 euros and was not disappointed. Fresh, tasty and friendly prepared. Service very good.

Food really good. also large selection of ingredients. Plate is a good portion to fill you up. Furnishings are very simple - but you can sit outside when the weather is nice.

Rarely eaten so deliciously in a snack bar😍. Very tasty hummus.

This is the real deal in Potsdam! Great and friendly workers, not to mention the amazing Lebanese food. My wife and I come here often. All the sauces they make themselves and they are very delicious. The shawarma and El amir teller are an absolute recommend! The rice is some of the best rice you can get in Potsdam! I highly, highly recommend this place.

Super tasty and great price-performance ratio And friendly service Always my pleasure

Amazing food with amazing service! The owner was so kind and the food was delicious. Best chicken sandwich ever!

Super tasty and always friendly. Accidentally got hot sauce and got a second one without it. Always fresh and fast.

I was in Lebanon myself for several weeks and you can't get more authentic food anywhere. The operator is the best anyway and I'm always happy to chat with him about experiences from his homeland, so sometimes the food is ready almost too quickly for me <3

Authentic food, we had the El Amir in "original" and vegetarian. Really diverse and sufficient. Clear recommendation! New: card payment possible!

One of the best falafel in town. Super fresh. Extremely delicious. Very nice operator, you can tell that he has put a lot of heart and work into the store. If you want to open a third shop, come to Waldstadt, there are only two really bad kebabs in the area. The restaurant “zur Luise” has been empty for several months and should have enough space and has been recently renovated.

Food mediocre, thought since the movements were good that the food would also be good, but that's not the case here. I ordered a swarm plate for 13€ where very little meat was used, but a lot of meat was used. Once and never again.

Best shawarma, tastiest home-made falafel, friendly and uncomplicated people at the counter - a "MUST!" in Potsdam when it comes to street food.

Delicious food (falafel) for little money

Very nice doner and big portion.

Best shawarma in Potsdam, everyone was nice and friendly, today I got dessert and bread as a gift, best man ✌️

Wow, that's delicious! Ordered for the first time and what can I say - it couldn't be better!!!! Thank you very much and definitely again and soon on site!!!!

Super tasty 😋 😋 😋 I had a shawarma and a kibbeh sandwich

Super tasty homemade falafel, highly recommended.

Very very tasty. Unfortunately there are only a few places to sit and eat right there.

Mega delicious food prepared and served by a very friendly owner. We like to come back again and again.

It's easy for me to write a 5/5 review for this amazing shawarma shop. The generous gesture of free falafel exceeded our expectations and shows the team's true generosity. The service was simply perfect – friendly and attentive from start to finish. The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff made our visit an unforgettable experience. We value commitment to excellent quality and customer satisfaction. This store has definitely gained a repeat customer!

We ordered for pickup today via Lieferando. Super quick and uncomplicated. El Amir plate was rich and very tasty. That's why it didn't bother us that a little thing (1 individual kibbeh) was forgotten. It was noticed some time later in the store itself, whereupon we were contacted, apologized and arranging for Lieferando to reimburse the cost of the missing part. Thumbs up for this service. All in all, clear recommendation, gladly again!

Delicious!!! An absolute recommendation for Lebanese food lovers. It's not a restaurant, but there is space to sit and the staff is very nice. The El Amir plate was also enough for the two of us - everything was great! Baba ganoush, tabule, hummus and ailo to lick your fingers. And: I have NEVER eaten such juicy falafel. Delicious 🫶🏽

In short and clear, everything tastes delicious (the mango sauce with hallumi sandwich tastes very tasty) The boss is very friendly.

The food is good. Delivering is not recommended because only something flat is delivered and you make a loss.

Sehr freundliche Mann🤍 und sehr sehr leckere essen!

Super Imbiss mit leckerem Essen und fairem Preis. Zum vor Ort essen gibt es nur wenig Platz aber die Möglichkeit besteht.

Bestes Essen in Potsdam, schön traditionell und toller Service!

Bester Falafel 🥙 der Stadt und freundlichster Zubereiter aka Chef der Stadt!

Bester Makaliteller, den ich seit vielen Jahren gegessen habe. Sehr lecker!

Habe hier zum ersten mal Schawarma gegessen und fand es sehr lecker. Bin noch ca. 2 Jahre beruflich in der Gegend und werde des Öfteren hier mein Mittagessen holen.

Ein bisschen wie in Berlin. Bezahlbares super leckeres Essen und ein kleiner Imbiss von der Familie. Schawarma, Makali, Halloimi, alles super! Und Mate gibt’s auch. Na perfekt

Essen und Service souverän, die Stadt ist nicht die beste aber der Laden ist richtig gut. (Mit der halben Manschaft da gewesen).

super friendly! delicious and good portion. love the sauces 🩷

Bestes & leckerstes Fast Food im Kiez! Danke❤️

Gesundes und leckeres Essen bei ordentlichen Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Guter Service! Mehr kann man nicht erwarten. Absoluter Tipp

Meine Freundin und ich waren heute das erste Mal im El Amir essen und waren begeistert. Sowohl das Falafel-Sandwich (5,50 €) als auch das Shishtaouk-Sandwich (6,00 €) waren sehr lecker und auch preislich angemessen. Der Inhaber war sehr freundlich und hat uns gut beraten. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder! :)

It's a small place, but you have indoor and outdoor tables. The food was excellent, very tasty!

Die Falafel an sich war sehr lecker, das beste die scharfe Sauce. Die Tische waren jedoch nicht sauber und es gab keinen Teller für das Sandwich zum Essen. Service geht anders. Geschmacklich absolut empfehlenswert. Vor Ort Verzehr definitiv nicht.

Nachdem ich ca 40 mal dran vorbeigefahren bin habe ich heute den Laden aufgesucht. Was soll ich sagen, super sympathische Bedienung, einfache Einrichtung aber völlig ausreichend, es geht ja ums Essen. Und das war Weltklasse! Super frisch, super lecker. Ich komm wieder.

Sind im Urlaub hier und haben uns gestern zum Test 3 verschiedene Sachen gegönnt. Es war alles unglaublich lecker, wirklich unfassbar gut. Und das zum mehr als fairen Preis. Kann ich nur empfehlen!!!

Wir hatten grad das Vergnügen mit dem Betreiber ins Gespräch zu kommen echt nette Leute alles sehr entspannt. Gerne wieder

Nett und lecker, was will man mehr

It was amazing experience wasn’t expecting much but really enjoyed their Teller will recommend those visiting city