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Everyone loves finding great restaurants in the crevices of the city. Neatly tucked away in Poblacion\u00a0is Hummus Elijah<\/a><\/strong>, a hole in the wall joint that packs a punch with their\u2014you guessed it\u2014hummus.<\/p>\n When you think of Mediterranean food,\u00a0more often than not, it’s shawarma and kebabs that come to mind. In Israel, where the owner of Hummus Elijah<\/a> is from, hummus is like what rice is to Filipinos<\/strong> and there are entire restaurants dedicated to the stuff.<\/p>\n Veering away from fancy, they wanted to be accessible to everyone. Hummus restaurants in Israel are simple, clean, and affordable<\/strong>. That’s exactly the type of restaurant Hummus Elijah<\/a>\u00a0has\u00a0been for Filipinos since they opened in 2015.<\/p>\n Hummus Elijah also happens to be\u00a0a mecca of Mediterranean herbs and spices <\/strong>. They\u00a0sell everything from lemon salt and sweet paprika to more exotic finds like garam masala<\/em> (an Indian spice mix) and raw tahini<\/em> (toasted ground sesame seeds).<\/p>\n With a spice shop inside the restaurant, you\u00a0are guaranteed that Hummus Elijah’s offerings are flavorful and pack a punch.\u00a0“There isn’t too much variety but everything is a wow<\/em>,” says owner Eli Lapid.<\/p>\n Tomatoes, parsley, bulgur, olive oil, lemon, herbs and spices<\/p>\n Tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, lemon, olive oil, herbs and spices<\/p>\n Hummus with sauteed mushrooms and onions<\/p>\n Hummus with tahini, chickpeas, olive oil, and a hard boiled egg<\/p>\n 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<\/em><\/p>\n Two eggs cooked in stewed tomato sauce, served with ciabatta or pita<\/em><\/p>\n All perfect meals end with dessert and Hummus Elijah’s baklava is a must-try!<\/p>\n Don’t let\u00a0the humble fare and\u00a0restaurant\u00a0facade 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\u00a0the Middle Eastern eatery\u00a0was voted the #1 Makati restaurant on TripAdvisor<\/a>!\u00a0 Do you agree? Try it for yourself if you haven’t yet!<\/p>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>Updated<\/strong>: Check out the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Makati this month!<\/pre>\n
Book a table now and get a discount!<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n
<\/div>\nFun Fact<\/strong>:\u00a0The majority of spices for sale are imported all the way from Israel.<\/pre>\n
Fun fact<\/strong>: Eli has been making hummus for over 20 years.<\/pre>\n
Fun fact<\/strong>: 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.<\/pre>\n
Here’s what you can enjoy at Hummus Elijah:<\/h2>\n
Salads
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Mediterranean Salad<\/h3>\n
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Falafel Balls and Falafel Sandwich<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Best enjoyed\u00a0with Hummus Elijah's special house-made\u00a0hot sauce!<\/pre>\n
Spinach Lasagna<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Hummus\u00a0Dishes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Hummus with Mushrooms<\/h3>\n
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Hummus with Egg<\/h3>\n
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Hummus Elijah<\/h3>\n
Shakshuka<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Can't decide? Order Hamshuka! That's Hummus + Shakshuka. Comes with 2 pita breads, spicy sauce and tahini.<\/pre>\n
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\n7850 Makati Ave, Poblacion, Makati (next to Starbucks and Wendy’s)
\n(02) 802-1885<\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i.giphy.com\/l4Ki8J3FuiXUJAt0s.webp\")
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