Gaza Grill's signature — slices of Danish organic halloumi are griddled until the edges char and the inside softens (but doesn't melt completely). It arrives on a bed of house-made hummus, alongside fresh tabbouleh (parsley salad with bulghur, lemon, and olive oil) and warm pita. Multiple reviews call this 'the best halloumi in Copenhagen.' The Brunn sisters source the halloumi from a specific Danish producer they trust.
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This is the must-order for vegetarians — the halloumi is cooked perfectly with a charred edge and soft inside. One of Copenhagen's best vegetarian bowls.
The hummus is made fresh in-house — watch them blend it if you're curious. Ask for extra pita, it runs out fast.
House-made fresh lemonade with mango puree stirred in and fresh mint. It's sweet but balanced by mint and fresh lemon juice. No artificial anything. It's the perfect companion to spiced shawarma and fried falafel.
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Order this instead of soda — it's the same price and actually refreshing. The mint cools the spice from the shawarma.
House-made baba ghanoush — eggplants are charred over flame until the skin blackens, scooped out and pureed with tahini, lemon juice, and quality olive oil. The result is silky and subtly smoky. It's served as a starter or side with warm pita. No dairy, deeply flavored.
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Order as a group starter alongside hummus and falafel — share and graze. Three dips and pita feeds 4 people and costs under 200 kr.
House-made falafel (chickpea base, spiced with cumin and coriander) is deep-fried to golden crispness just before service. The bowl is generous — 5-6 pieces per order, plenty for a full meal. Served with tahini drizzle, hummus, tabbouleh, and roasted seasonal vegetables. It's vegan and deeply flavored.
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The falafel is completely vegan — no egg in the mix. Ask them to hold any dairy toppings if you want to be certain. One bowl is a full meal.
Organic chicken (from certified welfare farms) is marinated in spices, stacked with onions on a vertical spit, and carved thin. Gaza Grill's version is charred on the outside, tender inside. The bowl comes with tahini drizzle, roasted vegetables (carrots, zucchini), house hummus, and a fresh green salad. The portions are generous — reviewers consistently mention 'huge bowl.' One review called it 'the most generous portions for the price.'
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This is filling — 85 kr for a huge bowl. Pair with a bottle of house lemonade (fresh mint) and you're set for 120 kr.
Sit at the counter and watch the shawarma rotate on the spit — hypnotic and the chicken is always hot.
Gaza Grill was started by sisters Karina and Maria Brunn as a mission to share authentic Palestinian and Middle Eastern food. Both locations (Nørrebro and Kødbyen) operate on the principle that everything is organic and sourced from Danish producers with guaranteed animal welfare. The halloumi is Danish-made, the chicken for shawarma is from certified organic farms, and the hummus recipe comes from their family in Palestine. The restaurant serves bowls of grilled halloumi, charred chicken shawarma, fried falafel, and fresh salads. Google rates them 4.5 stars — reviewers consistently praise the freshness and the generosity of portions.
No reservations — walk-in only. Lines form at peak hours (12-2 PM lunch, 6-8 PM dinner) but move quickly. Off-peak times (2-5 PM, after 9 PM) are easier.
Portions are huge for the price. A main (75-95 kr) and drink (35 kr) totals around 130 kr. It's one of Copenhagen's best values.
Takeaway is fast — order at the counter, get your bowl in 5 minutes. Packaging is sturdy, holds up to transport. Delivery available via Wolt and other apps.
Everything is organic and sourced from certified Danish producers. The chicken, halloumi, vegetables, and even the beans are all verified organic with guaranteed animal welfare. It's the philosophy behind the restaurant.
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