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. Reported closed September 2025.
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Last update on 24 Oct 2025 by flip55flip
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Added by betty bourke on 13 Oct 2013
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141 Reviews
First Review by jamesdeburca
Cloud070
Points +176
We loved it - Edit
Really a great place! The food was delicious, the place is cosy and the staff was really nice and attentive. All options are vegetarian with a wide choice for vegans. It tends to be quite busy, but we had to wait just a few minutes to get seated. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great food, Nice staff
Cons: Can be a bit busy
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roboto
Points +56
Great place - Edit
Love going here for some amazing falafel. Meal Deals before 17:00. We ask for the Palastinion falafel with red onion and extra chill. Delicious.
Read morePros: Tastes amazing.
Cons: Can get really busy and a bit crowded but not real
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lauragangemi
Points +70
Perfect lunch place - Edit
Food was delicious! Would definitely recommend, lots of vegan options specified on the menu and everything looked very good, it was hard to decide what to get!
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starlyse
Points +357
oops - wrong place posted to - Edit
Rated wrong place. Sorry :(
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zarra
Points +28
delicious and cheap - Edit
really nice food
Read moreCons: staff could be a little bit more smiley.
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YaseminYavari
Points +16
BEST EVER - Edit
It was such a nice experience trying out Umi Falafel! We went there twice during our really short weekend trip - very good prices, very fast to serve you the food on your table and VERY TASTY!!!!
Read morePros: Cheap, Tasty, Fast
Cons: Small, Busy
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sunshineMUC
Points +475
just amazing food - Edit
If you love falafels, hummus, tabuleh etc. this place is absolutely a must visit! The food is just amazingly yummy!
Read morePros: amazing food, absolutely yummy, centrally located
Cons: crowded
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Wani
Points +32
really authentic and fresh - Edit
The food here is so reasonably priced and the restaurant is situated right in the centre of Dublin. The food tastes so fresh and the falafel here is the best I have tasted in Dublin. I had the falafel, aubergine and tabouleh, beautifully presented and the Taste was divine. Really recommend going here! Great vegan options too.
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Venusr84
Points +135
Nice - Edit
Nice food and I liked the staff but the food is not 100% fresh/hand made as the wedges are from frozen, and some of the soft drinks are not veggie.
Read moreThe prices are good, and the portion sizes are nice and filling.
Can get very packed though and I wish there was more than one bathroom so I could wash my hands more easily.
Pros: Filling food, Good prices
Cons: Very packed
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craigmc
Points +41879
Great lunch - Edit
Really busy lunchtime eatery, offering middle Eastern fast food.
Read moreVegan option were clearly marked and although busy, service was quick and pleasant. Although fast food there were plenty of salad options if you want heathy food.
My Palestinian falafel came with plenty of salad and veg and was mighty tasty, wedges were well spiced and hot.
The food was great, and the meal deal at euro 7.50 was a bargain.
Pros: great value, Tasty as......, location
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Niknakaroo
Points +882
Legends!!! - Edit
These guys rock!!
Read moreNot only is the food and falafels amazing, but as humans they're pretty awesome as well.
We were on a night out at Temple Bar, it was getting late, and they made me a DIY take home pack so my bread wouldn't get soggy!!
PS: they asked me not to say that, so don't mention it to them!!
Pros: location, quality, friendly
Cons: they're not in my home town
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Mieke
Points +31
Tasty and cheap vegan food in the heart of Dublin City - Edit
A wonderful spot for cheap lunch or casual dinner in the very centre of Dublin city. Located on Dame St, Umi falafel is super easy to get to. Everything on the menu is less than €10 and all the food is made fresh in store each day. I ordered a sharing plate for 2, along with spicy potato wedges for €9 each. We were stuffed! The falafel was amazing, very fresh, as was the salad. Lots of vegan options, and no meat/dairy/eggs in store. The staff were very friendly too.
Read morePros: Fresh and good quality food, Cheap as chips, Excellent location
Cons: Popular place to eat - you may have to wait for a
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Simone81
Points +27
very tasty - Edit
Had the palastin sandwich and coffee super tasty and lovley staff. Will be back for sure
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izzytheveggie
Points +22
Umi is just so yummy! - Edit
I have been here more than once and the food has always been to die for.
Read moreI went recently and shared their platter for two with my boyfriend.
We received a salad of our choice (Tabouleh), hummus, falafel, stuffed vine leaves,
spinach rolls and pita bread. It was more than enough for the two of us and we left fully satisfied.
The falafel is the best in Dublin. The tabouleh was so good even my boyfriend who is not a salad lover eat most of it! The stuffed vine leaves were not to my liking as I've had nicer elsewhere.
I will have togo back again and again. It's just so good!
Pros: Great food, Good value, Generous portions
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HyugaNil
Points +22
Umi is love Umi is life - Edit
Best Fastfood place in town. Everytime I go there I get confused on what to get. Their Palestinian falafel sandwich and lentil soup are my favourite. That's why I take them everytime and I cannot try any thing else :( Totally recommend. Also, very nice and smiley saff :)
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arohskothen
Points +62
Highly recommend!!! - Edit
We got here late so we weren't able to eat in so we took it to go but all of the falafel wraps are amazing! I also recommend the chips they have an amazing seasoning salt on them & this place is pretty cheap, filling, and fast!!
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Lauralei
Points +601
Really, really good! - Edit
We stopped for a quick dinner at Umi while visiting Dublin and we were very glad we did. The Palestinian falafel is not to be missed. I'm from NYC where there are a million falafel places. I've eaten a LOT of falafel in my life and I thought Umi's Palestinian was some of the best I've ever had! The Baba Ganoush was fantastic as well. The staff was friendly and knowledgable about what is vegan and what is not. Everything was fresh and delicious and we left very satisfied.
Read morePros: Quick, Delicious, Lots of vegan options
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ho2problemi
Points +104
Best Falafel in dublin - Edit
Hands down the best falafel in Dublin. The Palestinian is great, I also enjoy the lentil soup as well. Hummus is very tasty. Potato Hara are basically wedges with a twist. Relaxed atmosphere with extremely nice staff.
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HeyJudeOregon
Points +126
Classic Middle Eastern Fare - Edit
Another surprise in Dublin where the staff were very knowledgeable about vegan food. Many choices, large portions. Great soups. Small place so lunch time is crowded as far as seating.
Read morePros: Easy to eat vegan, Large Selection, Knowledgeable staff
Cons: Lots of backless low stools
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Emsee
Points +286
opens at noon - Edit
Looks fantastic, but doesn't open until noon
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selator
Points +82
Best falafel in Dublin - Edit
I've tried several of their falafel and hummus wraps and one of their soups (which was vegan), all of them were really good.
Read moreSometimes you have to wait to get a seat, but you can also get your food to take away, so it's not a big problem.
The location is great for tourists, people going out in the center or changing buses on Dame street.
Pros: good quality, friendly staff
Cons: limited menu, small portions, sometimes too busy
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gstanescu
Points +58
Umi Falafel - Edit
Well I travelled along with my Vegetarian meetup group. We had been here in the past. I enjoyed my time. Food was exquisite. heheehe. The waiter knew his stuff and his dishes dietary. I was most impressed. He knew what was vegan and wasn't. Although the majority of the dishes on offer is Vegan, some are vegetarian. So I just wanted to make sure. Considering the place was bouncing, he was speculator. Ever since Delhi O' Delhi(Review here), closed down(RIP), I have been naming Umi Falafel as my FAV vegan/vegetarian restaurant. Umi is Arabic for "Mother".
Read moreFollowing is what I had
The Lebanese Falafel
Batata Hara/Wedges
Lentil Soup
Basbousa
The Lentil Soup, mmmmmmmm was heaven. Totally enjoyed it. Creamey(VEGAN) creamey soup.
I had asked the waiter what was the soup of the day and he reploied Brocoli Soup of which was I wasn't the best of. SO I chose a nicer soup of which I was glad. hahahah
The Lebanese Falafel was filled in a wrap style or as they call it a Falafel. Filled with styuffiny type, Tomato, Cucumber, pickles, parsely and tahini sauce. It was scrumptious. IT would be suitable as a lunch. It was heaven. mmmmm.
I asked for a side order of Wedges or in Arabic BAtata Hara. They were a bit dry, spicyness was "Just Right". Not too hot, and not too bland(opposite of spicy), it was JUST RIGHT.
I asked for a dessert menu. I quickly looked and chose Basbousa
Pros: Presentation of Food fantastic, Veganism Very knwoeldgabel, Great for groups
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Necia11
Points +264
Great falafel in good location - Edit
We popped into Umi Falafel on a rainy afternoon to find it super busy, we waited for 15 minutes for a table and very glad we did. The falafels were some of the best I've tasted and the quinoa salad was delicious. The sauces were a little bland but the falafel made up for it! Would be a great take away spot for a quick bit whilst walking around on a clear day. Good prices and central location also big ticks! Check it out for a good fresh lunch
Read morePros: Falafels are fantastic, Atmosphere , Location
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JonJon
Points +20904
Convenient location and good falafel - Edit
I've tried this restaurant twice with sandwiches to take away: the Lebanese falafel and the Palestinian falafel. The Palestinian was really good, in a pita bread with a chili sauce very tasty. The Lebanese one was a little bit dry in comparison since they do not put hummus in there. However, the falafel are really good and prices are fair (5 euros for a sandwich to take away). The staff is really friendly, the food is quickly served and the place is very central and convenient for a quick bite. However, if I had to choose between Umi or Falafel Lounge and Veg Bar just in the other side of the street, I would have chosen the latter since I've found its sandwiches a bit more tasty.
Read morePros: good food, vegan choices, central location, friendly staff, affordable
Cons: no vegan dessert, non-vegan items not clearly marked
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vegamite
Points +34
Great food, great price, great atmosphere - Edit
Had very good falafel and wedges here. They do takeaway but the seating area is really pleasant - not like a typical takeaway or diner. Great place for either a quick, cheap bite but equally good if you're not in a complete hurry but still on a budget.
Read morePros: Cheap, Tasty, Comfortable atmosphere
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christopherjboyce
Points +1006
A fine place for a falafel - Edit
Maybe one of the finest falafels I've eaten accompanied by a super tasty fresh juice. Very quick service and a nice atmosphere to eat in too. Very pleased I stopped here.
Read morePros: Superb falafel
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food lover
Points +126
Best of the Best for Vegan Dining in Dublin - Edit
We were at the Dublin Convention Centre recently for a conference, and due to minimal vegetarian options around that area, we headed into Dublin city centre (about 20min via tram + short walk).
Read moreWe were so impressed with the quality of food at Umi Falafel, ample portion sizes, the cleanliness of restaurant, and friendliness of staff, we ate there everyday for 5 days, and also had take-aways for the next morning's breakfast!
Highly recommend the Palestinian Falafel, Lentil Soup, Hummus sandwich, and any of their mixed juices (esp zingy booster and jazar surprise).
They are open from 12.00pm to 10.00pm - see Umi's website for exact location.
Pros: Quality of food excellent, portion sizes very generous, clean restaurant + friendly staff
Cons: Opens lunch-time onward only
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