Falafel Atlas

Hello and Welcome to the Falafel Atlas This is my diary of all the Falafel Restaurants I visit. Many of them are in Berlin, but every now and then I get to eat Falafel elsewhere in the world. In the domain of Falafel, my main expertise lies in critiquing Falafel sandwiches and wraps, but I also enjoy eating falafel plates. Of course, other dishes that are often available at Falafel Places are also very dear to me, but I don't want this to turn into a food blog. If there is a Falafel place you think I should visit, please send me an email to friedrich.wicke@protonmail.com. This Website is run by Frido, my personal website is frido.ai

Falafel Places in Berlin

Aiva, Berlin Charlottenburg

Aiva was the place I had great falafel for the first time in my life (almost four years ago) and it is still my favorite. It is and probably forever will be the place, where I had the most falafel sandwiches. Throughout the first three years that I lived in Berlin, I would often go weeks eating three or more sandwiches from Aiva every day.

I feel like I could write books about the qualities of this place, but let me save myself the embarrassment and you the trouble of reading and just tell you this: This place is perfect. Super kind people, incredible food, great prices, the best around-the-corner falafel place one could possibly wish for. Also, ask for extra pickles if you're into that kind of stuff.

The picture on the left shows the two most lovely falafel-makers in Berlin. The picture in the middle shows Marie enjoying the best falafel she ever had. The picture on the right shows Frido being at his happiest, eating his favorite falafel sandwich, enjoying the moment while also feeling a deep connection to his own past.

Za'atar, Berlin Schöneberg

There are three reasons I love this place, two of which you will be able to relate to. First, they make good falafel. Really good falafel. Also, they have a huge variety of sandwiches to choose from and everything involving eggplant or pomegranate will make you cry tears of joy. Secondly, they have a rooftop terrace with a super pretty view, as you can see in the image below.

Third and most importantly, this place is right across the street from Pauli's apartment, so I am typically with her when i go there, which makes it much better. As a bonus, I will share Pauli's trick for drinking Ayran out of the Ayran cups: use your fingernails or a fork to make a small hole at two opposing ends of the cup instead of opening the lid. Best Ayran experience you'll ever have.

The picture on the left shows pauli using her own Ayran trick. The picture on the right shows Frido congratulating Pauli to her well deserved falafel sandwich.