Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Mediterranean
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Falafel restaurant with several locations. Offers vegan and vegetarian falafel, Middle Eastern mezze, and salad dishes. Open Mon-Wed 11:00-21:00, Thu-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00.
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11/12 Academy St (at The English Market), Cork, Ireland, T12 T381
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 27 Nov 2025 by ApolloKepler
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Added by SebastienLambert on 03 Apr 2017
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56 Reviews
First Review by ViGan
memilili
Points +28
Leckeres Falafel-Menü für zwei - Edit
Leckeres frisches Menü für 2 Personen 👍👍👍
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Cork1990
Points +57
Great shawarma - Edit
Umi has a range of vegan options, but the plant-based shawarma is delicious. Well worth trying.
Read morePros: Plenty of options , Authentic food, Friendly staff
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molsipher
Points +483
Yummy mezze food - Edit
Really enjoyed this. We ordered half fattoush half tabbouleh with 3 falafels and vine leaves on the side. All really enjoyable but next time we would order something a bit more substantial as our choice wasn’t very filling, really yummy though!!
Read moreEdit: we went back the next day and ordered the Palestinian with extra falafel, spinach filo rolls and tahini dip. The lovely girl at the counter gave us pitta breads on the side and 3 extra dips for free😄The Palestinian was incredible and definitely our fave!
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-10
Pros: Healthy , Lots of choice
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cianr
Points +25
Great selection - Edit
Very good selection of tasty vegan and vegetarian food
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TBVG2019
Points +752
Best Wedges - Edit
The plant based meat vegan pocket was fantastic, especially the sauce - but, unexpectedly, the show stealer here was their wedges - something I ordinarily couldn't care about for toffee but my goodness their wedges were a thing of wonder. Easily the best Wedges I've ever had and one of the best sides in general, I'll be coming back again for those at least!
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Brycew
Points +2306
Nice falafels!! - Edit
A great place in Cork which unfortunately has a limited number of vegan places. People are very nice and the falafels are top notch! It’s not unique or life changing, but a solid choice
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Karen82
Points +493
Tasty - Edit
Great variety of vegan options. Tasty food, prepared well. Quick service. Very happy.
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jessicalovescows
Points +626
Perfectly cooked falafel - Edit
Loads of vegan options. I had the cauliflower pita and my husband had the shwarma pita (plant based meat). Both were very yum! We also shared the falafel sides and these were perfectly cooked (crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside). The sides came with tahini sauce, hummus and pita bread. Very filling.
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matthew.Waller
Points +68
Excellent Vegan Options - Edit
Great, healthy, fast, vegan, good value. Plus great range of juices and teas.
Read morePros: Taste, Selection, Juices
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stefanier
Points +291
Pretty good - Edit
The cauliflower pita was amazing.
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kathylee
Points +211
Solid falafel experience - Edit
I had fatoush with a falafel side order. The fatoush was huge and I couldn’t eat it all. The falafel were really good but could have done with some tahini sauce.
Read morePros: Relaxed staff and restaurant, Good value
Cons: Undressed falafel!
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davidrab
Points +79
Very good but messy - Edit
Delicious filling and inexpensive. Especially the Jerusalem falafel.Only issue is that the falafel pocket (thinner than a pita bread) leaks so one’s hands get very messy
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JsonH
Points +376
Palestinian falafel was really good - Edit
Friendly staff and delicious vegan food. What more could you want?
Read moreFalafel can be messy but oh yum it's really good. Their baklava is also vegan friendly
Pros: Staff , Price, Food
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GenueDean
Points +13
Tasty and good quality - Edit
We go there often and we like that there are many vegan and vegetarian options. Food is super tasty!
Read morePros: Tasty
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BlaceBumblebee
Points +138
Love the Falafel Wrap - Edit
We went unplanned there. I had the Lebanese Falafel Wrap and it was so so good. I loved it, I would come again.
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Vegan-ista
Points +874
Affordable and tasty middle eastern food in ❤️of Cork - Edit
Fresh and tasty, I usually get the Palestinian, it's always good. Nice location, inside and outside seating. 100% vegetarian, many vegan options. Visited again recently and had the beautiful Baklawa for dessert - 4 different taster bites - gorgeous!
Read moreUmi has consistently delicious, fresh and healthy vegan food with many options to choose from. The place is lovely and clean and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-30
Pros: Beautiful Baklawa
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livinlavidavegan
Points +2270
Great value filling vegetarian/vegan food - Edit
I come here a lot and always get the Palestinian falafel meal deal which comes with a soft drink of choice and batata hara (spiced potato wedges), and always leaves me stuffed! Delicious and great value.
Read moreUpdated 2022: returned here for the first time since the pandemic, great to see that they still have outside seating even with the current reduced restrictions. It felt like the falafel tasted slightly different than previously, perhaps the recipe has been changed, but the wedges were as tasty as ever.
Updated 2023: I'm glad to say that they kept the outside seating, and the falafel is back to tasting as good as ever - I feel like there were fluctuations based on changing staff perhaps? My go-to spot in Cork for many years now. Meal deal has risen in price over the years but still very good value.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-25
Pros: Delicious vegan and vegetarian food, Great meal deal, Outside seating
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SarahMays
Points +1407
Fantastic vegan options! - Edit
We loved our dinner at Umi Falafel! The Cauliflower Pita, fries, and soup were especially delicious! The service was quick and friendly. We appreciated that the vegan options were clearly labeled.
Read morePros: Delicious and quick food , Lots of vegan options
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CharlieMills
Points +6300
Amazing platter! - Edit
Loved the platter for two here. The falafels were super crispy, hummus super creamy and the quinoa salad was tasty. We added wedges but there was plenty of food without them. Highly recommend.
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ID#
Points +492
Tasty Falafel Sandwich - Edit
Very tasty Falafel Sandwich, only a short wait to get it, live music from around the corner when sitting outside.
Read morePros: Palestinian Falafel Sandwich , Short wait
Cons: Busy place over lunch time
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CamilleCaffarel
Points +114
Great food - Edit
Great food. We had some mezzes to share, it was very good, tasty and not very expensive.
Read morePros: very good food, tasty
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Spicycauliflower182
Points +2655
Umi is always good - Edit
Umi has great falafel, soups and salads. The Palestinian sandwich is a classic, and the lentil soup is always delicious. If you're vegetarian, the breaded halloumi sticks with mango sauce are worth a try too.
Read morePros: Good price, Good falafel, Good location
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mtbren
Points +410
So good - Edit
Too much to choose from. Loved it here, nice atmosphere and very helpful staff.
Read morePros: Easy to find, Free garlic and chilli table sauces, Nice staff
Cons: None
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saturn_yeah
Points +22
✅ - Edit
very good menu,cheap, and very tasty
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TravelingThroughLife1
Points +3502
So good! - Edit
Lots of vegan options on a clearly labeled menu. Everything we ate was delicious and would give 5 stars if they’d go fully vegan😄
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Serves dairy
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Amalie
Points +332
OMG! - Edit
This is so delicious, reasonably priced and filling. This is a must have! Came 3 days in a row. Both times it was amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-14
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LeonV
Points +1359
Pretty good for a fair price - Edit
We ordered a plate for two. Filling and delicious. The place is more of a bistro than a restaurant. Perfect if you wanna grab a snack while on the the way to a bar. Also, friendly staff and fair prices. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-29
Pros: Many vegan options, Fair prices , Friendly personnel
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