25 BEST HUMMUS restaurants IN THE WORLD (ACCORDING TO AI (CHATGPT))

As we live in the age of AI - I thought I should ask ChatGPT what are the 25 Best Hummus Restaurants in the world... and here's the answers I got... ( See below)

What is interesting is that when one analyzes where are these restaurants located here's an interesting stattistic:

ISRAEL is the leader with 11 of the top 25 hummus restaurants in the world.

USA is second with 7 of the top 25

LEBANON has 4 of the top 25

EGYPT has 3 of the top 25

What does it say that Israel has almost half of the top 25 Hummus restaurants in the world? 

Moreover - what does it say about AI and especially about CHAT GPT's hummus choices?

Please share your opinions about:

1. Did ChatGPT give you the same list or did the list they share with you have different top 25 restaurants?

2. How come Europe, Asia and Africa don't even have one restaurant in the list of top 25 Best Hummus restaurants ? What about Turkey? What about Iraq, Saudia Arabia, Gulf Emirates?  Could it be possible that these countries with their A++ level restaurants and chefs don't have one restaurant in the list?

What is your best Hummus restaurant in the world?

Is there a new conspiracy theory brewing here amid the Hummus connosseurs worldswide?

Looking forward to hear your thoughts so the community can all share?

Are these the best hummus restaurants in 2025 - IS AI right?

Pinning down the “top 25 hummus places in the world” is inherently subjective, but I can share a strong, well–researched list of hummus / hummusiya (hummus-specialty) joints that are widely celebrated by food critics, locals, travel guides and hummus aficionados. If you tell me a region (e.g. Europe, USA, Middle East) I can narrow the list further.

Here are 25 outstanding places known for their hummus (in no strict rank order, but grouped somewhat by region):

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🌍 Middle East / Levant / Eastern Mediterranean

1. Abu Hassan (Ali Karavan) — Jaffa / Tel Aviv, Israel
   Perhaps the most legendary hummus spot in Israel. Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3TasteAtlas+3

2. Azura — Jerusalem, Israel
   A classic “old-city style” Jerusalem hummus spot. TasteAtlas+2TasteAtlas+2

3. Lina Hummus — Jerusalem, Israel
   Frequently cited in lists of top Hummus in Jerusalem / Israel. TasteAtlas+2Two Paper Boats+2

4. Abu Shukri — Jerusalem, Israel
   Known for hand-prepared hummus in the Old City area. Wikipedia+1

5. Hummus Said — Acre (Akko), Israel
   A much-praised “hummusiya” in the northern coastal town. Tripadvisor+2ISRAEL21c+2

6. Hummus Haviv — Jerusalem, Israel
   Known for its “sweet hummus” variant with date honey. Two Paper Boats

7. Tahini’s Hummus — Jerusalem, Israel
   Known for offering free hummus refills, interesting toppings (green/red sauces). Two Paper Boats

8. Al Halabi — Beirut / Lebanon
   Lebanese sources often name Al Halabi’s hummus among Lebanon’s best. NoGarlicNoOnions+1

9. Fouad Massaad — Zahle, Lebanon
   A longtime traditional breakfast spot known for excellent hummus + ful. NoGarlicNoOnions

10. Baroud / Mazraani — Tyre, Lebanon
    Street / local style hummus & foul places that get high praise. NoGarlicNoOnions

11. Bayrut Street Food — Beirut, Lebanon
    Modern concept with a well-loved hummus offering. NoGarlicNoOnions

12. Abu Ghosh (Jawdat Ibrahim’s restaurant) — near Jerusalem, Israel
    The village of Abu Ghosh is famed as a “hummus capital” and the local hummus restaurant is deeply respected. Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4katherinemartinelli.com+4

13. Hummus & Go — Cairo, Egypt
    A newer Palestinian-style hummus concept in the Cairo area. CairoScene

14. Fayruz Lebanese Restaurant — Cairo, Egypt
    One of the top ranked hummus places in Cairo per traveler reviews. Tripadvisor

15. AL Dabke — Cairo, Egypt
    Also among the top rated for hummus/Levantine fare in Cairo. Tripadvisor

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🌐 Global / Fusion & Modern

16. Bavel — Los Angeles, USA
    A modern Middle Eastern restaurant strongly praised for its hummus & mezzes. Wikipedia+1

17. Dizengoff — Philadelphia, USA
    A counter-service hummus concept by Michael Solomonov, offering several styles of hummus daily. Bon Appétit+1

18. Hummus Place — New York City, USA
    A dedicated hummus / Lebanese spot in NYC. Tripadvisor

19. Taboonette — New York City, USA
    A Mediterranean / hummus / Middle Eastern spot recommended by locals. Yelp+1

20. Ayat — New York / East Village, USA
    A beloved East Village Middle Eastern spot known for solid hummus among other dishes. Reddit

21. Tamam — New York, USA
    Another Middle Eastern / Levantine restaurant favored for hummus in NYC. Yelp

22. Taim Mediterranean Kitchen — New York, USA
    Known for bright, fresh Mediterranean / hummus offerings. Yelp

23. Onza — Tel Aviv, Israel
    Among the top picks in Tel Aviv for hummus per travel guides. Tripadvisor

24. Shlomo & Doron — Tel Aviv, Israel
    A multi-generation hummus shop serving both classic and creative styles. The Sweet Wanderlust

25. Ben Sira Hummus — Jerusalem, Israel
    Often named in TasteAtlas “best places to eat hummus” lists. TasteAtlas

Gegional breakdown of top hummus spots (or hummus-centric restaurants) from the the “top 25” and others, plus “must-visit” picks by area. Use this to plan your travels or pick which region to focus on next.

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📍 Regional Highlights & Must-Visits

Below is a breakdown by region with key hummus spots and recommendations for which ones to prioritize.

🇮🇱 Israel / Palestine / Levant

This region is the hummus heartland, so many of the “top” spots cluster here.

City / Area	Hummus Spot(s)	Notes / Why Go	Must-Visit?
Tel Aviv / Jaffa	Abu Hassan (Ali Karavan)	Often cited as the benchmark for hummus in Israel, with long lines. TasteAtlas+1	Yes, if you’re in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv	Shlomo & Doron	Multi-generation hummus tradition	Yes
Jerusalem	Azura, Lina, Abu Shukri, Ben Sira Hummus	Classic “old city” style offerings, with loyal local followings TasteAtlas+1	Yes
West Bank / Jericho	“THE BEST Hummus” (TripAdvisor listing)	For offbeat, local finds Tripadvisor	If you’re exploring the area
Abu Ghosh (village)	Local hummus restaurant by Jawdat Ibrahim	Hummus destination village	Yes, especially if exploring Jerusalem-area
Acre (Akko)	Hummus Said	Well regarded for its hummus in northern Israel	Good if you’re up north

🇱🇧 Lebanon & Surrounding Levant

Lebanese hummus is also highly regarded; many of these are in Beirut or nearby.

• Al Halabi (Beirut) — considered one of Lebanon’s top venues for hummus. NoGarlicNoOnions

• Fouad Massaad (Zahle) — traditional, longtime spot. NoGarlicNoOnions

• Bayrut Street Food — modern concept in Beirut with a focus on hummus & mezze. NoGarlicNoOnions

• Semsom, Abou Rami / Tik Tak, Al Soussi — other Lebanese names often recommended in hummus food guides. NoGarlicNoOnions

🇪🇬 Egypt & North Africa

While less dominant in the “top” lists, there are strong spots in Cairo and area.

• Hummus & Go — a Palestinian-style hummus concept in Cairo.

• Fayruz Lebanese Restaurant — praised in Cairo.

• AL Dabke — among top hummus / Levantine eateries in Cairo.

🇺🇸 North America & the Diaspora

Hummus has gained popularity worldwide, so here are standout diaspora / modern picks.

• Bavel (Los Angeles, CA, USA) — one of the most celebrated Middle Eastern restaurants in the U.S., with hummus as one of its marquee dishes. Wikipedia

• Dizengoff (Philadelphia, PA, USA) — a counter-service hummus concept (by Michael Solomonov) noted for serving multiple styles.

• Hummus Place (New York, USA)

• Taboonette, Ayat, Tamam, Taim Mediterranean Kitchen — all noted in NYC for strong hummus / Levantine offerings.

• Shaya (New Orleans, USA) — listed as a top hummus spot in New Orleans. Tripadvisor

🇬🇧 / 🇪🇺 Europe & UK

• In London, notable hummus / Levantine restaurants include Bubala and others (Eater London’s hummus map) Eater London

• L’As du Fallafel (Paris, France) — while more known for falafel, its hummus accompaniment is well regarded. Wikipedia

• Various Middle Eastern / Levantine restaurants across European cities may have standout hummus even if not “top global” names.

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📌 Must-Visit Picks by Region

If you’re planning a trip, here are “must-visit” hummus spots for each region:

• Tel Aviv, Israel: Abu Hassan (Ali Karavan)

• Jerusalem, Israel: Azura & Lina & Ben Sira Hummus

• Beirut, Lebanon: Al Halabi

• Los Angeles, USA: Bavel

• New Orleans, USA: Shaya

• Paris, France: L’As du Fallafel (for its hummus side)

• London, UK: any top Levantine / Middle Eastern hummus spot (e.g. Bubala)

BEST HUMMUS IN NEW YORK CITY ( NYC) 2012, Based on Village Voice

BEST HUMMUS IN NYC 2012

The Village Voice a publication that's always ahead of the pack published it's list of 10 best Middle Eastern Restaurants for 2012. 

The Village voice - is one voice I always listen to so I wondered what all of you think also of their taste buds not just their voice?  Their article got only 10 comments which might mean that their readers might love hearing a strong voice - but sadly aren't strong on their love of Hummus.
 I didn't want this voice forgotten - so I decided to help and share their conclusions:

Here's the link to the full article:

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2012/03/our_10_best_mid.php

Here's their top 10 and the reason they'v chosen it:"

1. Kabab Café -- Not only does this Egyptian café in Astoria offer an outstanding meze platter, it's one of the most intimate, relaxing spaces in the entire city. If you come during the day, there will be no written menu to choose from, the owner and chef of the restaurant's minuscule kitchen, Ali El Sayed, will simply ask you what you'd like to eat. Your order must absolutely include baba ghanoush, made with intensely smoked eggplant and lime, stuffed eggplant (if available), and the place's truly distinct fava falafel -- the daintiest, crispiest fritters you could ever hope to find outside the region. 25-12 Steinway Street, Queens, 718-728-9858

2. Cedars Meat House -- The juicy meat skewers at Cedars will make every other kebab you've had in this city pale in comparison. Order the platter so you can really taste the deep seasoning and perfect char of the lamb shish kebab and the spicy beef kufta kebab. They come with plenty of accoutrements: two dipping sauces -- a potent garlic sauce, and one with hot pepper flakes; a fresh chopped cucumber, tomato, and onion salad; hummus; and baba ghanoush. Then cool down your palate with some ayran, a sour yogurt drink often consumed with meat for digestive purposes in the Middle East. 41-08 30th Avenue, 718-606-1244

3. Tanoreen -- You can find some fantastic meze -- snacks meant for nibbling on while lounging for hours at an outdoor café -- at this Bay Ridge restaurant. Try some Arab classics: kibbeh -- raw, if available (fear not, it's like steak tartare), baked, or fried -- crispy lamb-filled sambousek, and tabbouleh salad. 7704 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-748-5600

4. Taïm -- This Israeli vegetarian carryout gets some serious points for boldness -- it serves three different flavors of falafel, a move that would be considered heresy in some purist circles. My favorite one features house-made harissa, a chili pepper paste common in North African cooking, which turns the balls' interior a vibrant orange color. The great thing is that when you bite into the harissa falafel you're not inundated with heat; instead you taste the flavoring's zest playing off the low, earthy notes of the chickpeas. 222 Waverly Place, 212-691-1287

5. Ilili -- A little more pricey and swanky than most other Middle Eastern restaurants in the city, Ilili serves some outstanding lamb -- made into makanek, a typical Lebanese sausage, or simply seared as chops and served with a sauce made with za'atar -- which makes putting up with the loud music and weird décor worth it. 236 Fifth Avenue, 212-683-2929

6. Taboon -- The kitchen of this spacious Hell's Kitchen restaurant riffs on classic Middle Eastern dishes using Mediterranean -- often Greek -- flavors. It's a great place to go for brunch, especially for its freshly baked, crusty bread stuffed with feta cheese and soft-boiled eggs, or ground lamb and tahini. 773 Tenth Avenue, 212-713-0271

7. Alfanoose -- This restaurant got its start as a food truck that quickly won over the lunchtime crowd in the Financial District, where the street food competition is fierce. Here the falafel, which is not always super crispy but has a lively cumin-coriander flavor, is at its best when bundled up tight in a large pita (for tidy eating) with beets, tahini, lettuce, and tomato. 8 Maiden Lane, 212-528-4669

8. Tripoli/Damascus Breads & Pastry -- Located on an Arab restaurant-dense strip of Atlantic Avenue, Tripoli has an endearingly old-school feel -- the walls are covered in dark wood, the ceiling is painted to look like the sky, and the menu specializes in Lebanese home cooking. Make sure to try the wara'anib, tight cigars of grape leaves stuffed with ground lamb and rice served warm with a bit of lemony broth. Then for dessert, head across the street to Damascus Breads & Pastry, a Syrian bakery, and pick up some first-rate walnut or pistachio baklava for the road. Tripoli (156 Atlantic Avenue, 718-596-5800), Damascus Breads & Pastry (195 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-625-7070)

9. Moustache -- Much has been written about this West Village restaurant's flatbreads, but the best dish on the menu is also the most ordinary sounding -- grilled chicken over lentil puree. These are no ordinary lentils: They're softened and mashed until velvety and spiced with plenty of garlic and a drizzle of potent olive oil. Though it might be hard to resist the lamb sandwiches and fancy pitzas, this plate won't let you down. 90 Bedford Street, 212-229-2220

10. Gazala's -- At this Druze Israeli restaurant, located on the Upper West Side, you'll find the kitchen staff hand-rolling kibbeh at tables hidden in the back of the dining room, and freshly made bread that's stretchy, thin, and more like South Asian roti than the pita found in most Middle Eastern restaurants. Use it to scoop up lemony tahini and thinly sliced grilled lamb -- one of the best entrées on the menu. 380 Columbus Avenue, 212-873-8880"

HUMMUS WARS - NOW THE MOVIE!

Awhile back we reported to all of you about the Hummus Wars between Israel and Lebanon.
We even followed up on that funny story that kept developing like a true Middle Eastern Soap opera.
(For all those who forgot -

Click here for the AP story reported by the NYPOST

Well, like all real life soap operas - Hollywood eventually comes knocking - and this story is now being made into a film by gifted Los Angeles director - Avital Levy.

The project already has a trailer that can be seen and they're raising money for it on Jewcer.com - A Jewish kickstarter.
And for those who have been living under a rock for the last six month and have never heard the name Kickstarter -
Kickstarter.com has become the premiere destination for many filmmakers and all other visionaries to raise funding for their various projects.
But while Kickstarter has endless projects and thus it's easy for fund seekers to get lost in the shuffle -
Jewcer aims at catering to a more specific crowd and for more focused projets and hopes that will make it easier for those interested in Jewish themes to find the right project they'd like to fund.
Here's what I found on them online:

"Jewcer is a crowdfunding platform for projects, ideas and causes benefiting the global Jewish community and Israel. Jewcer innovators and funders make a positive impact on the world by sparking innovations and turning ideas into reality."

Here's the link to the Hummus War's Jewcer page
Their goal is to raise $8000 and they've already raised $345

Here's what they write about the project:

"Hummus Wars is a documentary about national pride through food and by breaking a world record. Each country has the intention of winning and remaining steadfast about their superiority, ownership and historical connections to hummus. The goal of the documentary is to shoot the battle from the perspective of each country - Israel and Lebanon while capturing the events and points of view from within these countries which have been neck to neck to win since 2007. Ultimately, this is the story of people, community and two little countries attempting to reach a form of self-determination through their status with hummus."

Directed by Avital Levy
Cinematography by Aner Moss + Avital Levy
Edited by Orly Shuber + Avital Levy

So for all you Hummus lovers - I hope you help them out, cause I think the world needs more Hummus themed films.

Good luck to the filmmakers and we can't wait to see your Hummus film.

If you want more info here are the links both to Jewcer and to the Hummus War's page:


And for those wanting to pursue their own project on Jewcer, Click here for Jewcer