Hamifgash Glatt Kosher Grill

My search for a place for great shawarma continues.
I was suggested Hamifgash by the infamous C. LeBan as the place to get shawarma in Center City. Perhaps it was an off day but damn this food is kind of average. Maybe it’s because I came later in the day. I ended up getting a mixed platter which had a plethora of meats but unfortunately, everything kind of fell short of expectation. There was nothing that really stood out to me as amazing. It was also pretty expensive, $ 21~ for a full plate which wasn’t even that big. My buddy that came with me voiced the same opinion; average food, high prices. Maybe I’ll come back another day for lunch for a sandwich.

We liked the food. But we felt it’s too costly for the price and food. We had lot of expectation on the shavarma. It was okay okay.

Not that great. Had more expectation. The price is too high compared to the quantity they serve. The taste is not that great too. Have had much better shavarma. Chicken kebab was good.

This place does not deserve any stars. If you have celiac disease, do not go to this restaurant. I called up to see if they were open and the guy who answered the phone said they were open and glatt kosher I forgot to ask whether they had or what was gluten free. We get there, no mashgiach in site, the guy behind the counter wasn’t wearing a kipah. When I asked the waitress what if anything was gluten free she didn’t know what gluten free meant. Then when I asked her what other languages she spoke, so I could translate in her own language what gluten free meant, she said she spoke no other language even though English was not her mother tongue. When I tried asking the guy behind the counter he also didn’t know what gluten free meant. Then I asked for to speak with the man who answered the phone they said he wasn’t there.

OH MY GOODNESS!!! OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! I frequent Unilocal to read of others’ opinions and feedback when I travel but have never felt compelled to write one of my own.
I was SO impressed at the quality of the food that I had to leave a review. Being Kosher and also coming from a somewhat Turkish background, it reminded me of the flavors of my youth. In my experience, no other restaurant on the East Coast has come close to the authenticity, experience and passion needed to create such delicious food. When I make my next trip to Philly I will most certainly be coming back to Hamifgash Glatt Kosher Grill. Until then, all of you out there in Unilocal land, NEED to try Hamifgash. I’m sure the taste of my out-​of-​this-​world lunch experience will be making many dream appearances.
Kol HaKavod, Mazel tov and Teşekkür Ederim! AMAZINGGGGG!!!

If it is Israeli and kosher it is a winner.
Delicious vegetables and meats. Makes me feel that I am in Israel. Land of milk and honey
The land of King David. G-​d bless this restaurant.

Amazing food and vegetarian friendly! Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Combo platter features a variety of different meats, including a beef-​lamb creation that’s über tasty. Shakshuka was terrific, and the stuffed grape leaves were the BEST I have ever had. and I’m a dolma snob. Hebrew spoken here. Thanks for a wonderful dinner within easy strolling distance to Independence Hall! We will be back!

We were not impressed, really. While the food was adequate and fresh, the flavors were rather dull. We asked about swapping salads with our entrée and were told we could, but then received both and were charged for the extra. The entrée serving sizes were as expected, but the appetizers we ordered were very small, especially considering the price.

I’m currently eating the other half of my hummus from Hamifgash Glatt Kosher Grill with some celery — holy crap, I feel like I’m in Tel Aviv (except I’ve never actually been in Tel Aviv)!
I visited the Grill about a year ago and things were good, but I don’t remember them being this good. Both times I have dropped in before getting a massage at H.E.A.L, which has helped me orchestrate a nice, relaxing two hours for myself (and in Jeweler’s Row of all places… if you’re not in the market for some diamonds, there’s not too much else going on around there).
Anyway, back to the hummus: fluffy, good texture, actual tasty stuff added to the top, much like they do at Zahav. I think it was probably chili oil and maybe za’atar? SO GOOD. It’s my third favorite in the city, which is saying a lot!
The pita was okay. It was just okay. I just prefer a lighter pita and this one was a little stiff. I also like it to be warmed, but that’s just me.
I also noticed the pickled bar… see you again soon…

The previous owners would have gotten five stars. Fresh, delicious, reasonably priced food with quick service and great attitude. The new management is not even close to the previous ownership.
It’s nice that the staff all have matching polo shirts and the takeout menus are newer and fancier. This doesn’t compensate for the fact that no one knows how to take an order, gets it wrong when they do, and then overcharge. There’s no reason for a basic shwarma platter to increase from $ 15 to $ 20. You’re talking about four small pieces of chicken, some rice, and salad. Trust me, because I’ve eaten that same platter every week for two years.
People got used to Etty and her warmth, great food, and fair pricing, and that’s what brought them back week after week. Sorry, Hamifgash. I’m taking you out of the lunch rotation.

The food was not good at all I’m not gonna come here again for sure we order shawarma and it’s was not real one from the roll they cock it on the pan

I ordered delivery last week. My food took about 2 hours to be delivered. Their phone number doesn’t work most of the time so I had to call about 20 times until someone picked up and I could ask if my food was being delivered.
I ordered the humus, 1 pita and shwarma platter with rice and vegetables. The rice and vegetables were good. I didn’t like the meat, it was dry. The humus was spicy, I’m not a fan.
Please fix your phone line!

It was late, we were exhausted and hungry — hangry even — when Unilocal found this place for us. As we walked in it was clear that they were closed: the grill was sparkling clean, the waitress was folding her apron, and everything was put away. But they invited us in, made us fresh, delicious food and did all of this with smiles and no sign that we were inconveniencing anyone. While we were there, another family stumbled in and were treated with the same gracious hospitality.
The dolmas are amazing! A touch of sweetness (raisins? cinnamon?) that makes them stand out from the typical fare. And the hummus? The BEST I have ever had. Ever. And that’s not just because I was so hungry! If I ever find myself in Philly again, I will certainly be back.

It was my first time going and I wish I could give it 3.5 stars. The service was quick for lunch; no complaints there. I had the shawarma pita and the chicken shawarma itself was delicious; however, the sandwich as a whole left something to be desired. There was no salad or hummus or tahini inside. Maybe I just didn’t order properly. Next time I will make sure to ask them to put certain items inside the pita. BUT, the hummus was some of the best I’ve had in the city. Creamy and delicious, served with warm pita.
Will definitely go back to try again.

I ate here with my family after a matinée at the Walnut Street Theater. A bit pricey for what they sell, as many others mentioned, but I’d go back and order some of these items again.
Great: meat dishes, falafel, pita (pillowy and hot!), hummus, Israeli salad.
Don’t bother: green salad (from a bag), fries (frozen crinkles), green beans (overdone and brown).
Note: sandwiches are takeout-​only after 4pm, I guess to prevent you ordering a cheap dinner? Seems like a weird policy. My dad wanted a sandwich and dessert, but the platter he had to get instead was so big he ended up skipping the baklava, so in the end they didn’t make any more money than they would have if they’d sold him the sandwich.

When you first walk in it seems a bit pricey. Lunch Special rings in at $ 16.95. But I got two of the cheapest things on the menu; Falafel sandwich and hummus, and they were both awesome. Each was under $ 10 and well worth the price in taste and size.
One way I’ve learned to judge an ethnic restaurant is how many people from that background actually eat there. If its a lot, then the food is probably authentic and done right. I was the only person here at lunch hour not from that background.
Service was prompt and food was ready in minutes, but no follow ups after that.
Good place to get lunch. The sandwiches will fill you up for a modest price.

I went to Israel in December and whenever I go to this restaurant I feel like I am back in Israel. The owner is very nice, the food is great, and the imported Israeli juices are fantastic (especially the strawberry banana). I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to get a great taste of Israel or who wants an incredible meal.

I came here for lunch on a Sunday, excited to get some Glatt Kosher food in Center City. When I was here the words «home cooked meal» kept coming to mind, but I can’t put my finger on exactly why.
I ordered the Shawarma & beef kabaob mixed grill, with a side of salad and green beans, which also came with a complimentary side of pita. The shawarma was tasty, however the beef was a little on the dry side. All-​in-​all, for a kosher meal, I was satisfied :) I look forward to coming back for lunch in the future and trying their sandwiches and business lunch specials (on weekdays).
One other thing to note: I also got an «imported Israeli juice», and when I asked the waitress for it I referred to it as «Prigat» which is a common & popular brand of Israeli juice, since I assumed that this was the brand they had in stock. Surprisingly, this wasn’t the brand of juice they had, and the waitress didn’t seem to know what I was referring to. Not a big deal, since the juice they had on hand was just as tasty as Prigat.

Was in Philly for work and had to find a kosher place to eat.
Honestly, my expectations were not that high as we walked in. The server was nice, but definitely not very fast/​good.
However, the food more than made up for it. It came out quickly, tasted very fresh, and had a lot of good flavors.
I’ll be traveling back to Philly pretty often, and thanks to this place, I won’t be disappointed when I’m limited to kosher!

Like someone else on Unilocal suggested, it’s mediocre. Service was on the slow side, but food did come out rather quickly.
My father said the lentil soup was «not bad» and he didn’t say much about his chicken schwarma sandwich. I had the eggplant sandwich, which I thought was going to come out warm, but it was cold. Tasted good, but there was nothing too special about it.

We ate an early dinner there last night with another couple, at their suggestion. I ordered two cold appetizers — hummus ($ 4.95) & babaganoush ($ 4.95) — and bourekas filled with spinach ($ 4.75). My husband ordered a large combination salad ($ 15.95). The other couple each ordered lentil soup and they shared a large combination salad.
When my food arrived, I didn’t think the portion sizes would be enough (especially the bourekas, which consisted of two small pieces) — but I ended up being sufficiently full. Also; a basket of pita bread was provided for the table — but since two of my three items needed pita bread and since the other three people had some hummus in their salads, I really should have been given a separate order of pita bread (and, in fact, I’d asked our server if that would be the case [“yes”]). I didn’t bother saying anything, but that was certainly an oversight. Otherwise, however, our server was pleasant.
The food was DELICIOUS and the restroom was very clean.