Falafel Zaki Zaki
Owner-run falafel specialist on Portobello Road (some seating) with intensely garlicky handmade falafel and pickles; a halloumi side suggests dairy, so likely vegetarian rather than fully vegan.
Why it's listed: vegan_restaurant type; dedicated falafel specialist Portobello, plant-based, 5.0
Profile last updated 15 July 2026.
The business claims it
Structured facts from the listing and website.
- Cuisine style
- Middle Eastern falafel specialist“One of the best falafels I have ever eaten”
— reviews - Kitchen-wide dietary regime
- vegetarian“I ordered a plate with a side of halloumi”
— reviews - Service modes offered
- takeaway · dine in“It's an unassuming restaurant ( they have tables )”
— reviews - Price band
- budget“the price is very reasonable”
— reviews
Customers reveal it
Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.
- Occasions customers use it for
- lunch · takeaway · casual eat-in“This food cart is going to be my new regular lunch”
— reviews - Dishes customers name repeatedly
- handmade falafel · falafel plate with pickles · big wrap · grilled aubergine · halloumi side“I love how intense the garlic flavor is in the falafel mixture ... all the different types of pickles”
— reviews - Service character as customers describe it
- Very friendly; owner Yusuf a caring host and free falafel samples in the queue“Yusuf , the owner and staff really care and is an amazing host”
— reviews - Value for money as customers see it
- Excellent value; large, filling portions from ~£7“extremely affordable compared to other places in London ... I had the big wrap and it filled me up”
— reviews
Only the owner knows it
Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.
We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.