Pilpel Aldgate is a vegetarian falafel restaurant on Alie Street, close to Aldgate East station and within walking distance of Whitechapel. It is part of a small London group focused on fresh, quick and generous food. The branch is especially practical for weekday lunches and early evening meals, offering a straightforward format that lets each guest assemble a pita or container around the same freshly prepared core ingredients.
Falafel is made from a family recipe using chickpeas, fresh vegetables and spices without flour. The fritters are fried to order so the outside remains crisp while the centre stays light, green and full of herbs. Houmous provides a creamy base, and the warm falafel is balanced by fresh salads, pickles and sauces that add crunch, acidity and heat.
Diners can choose a white or wholemeal pita or order the same ingredients in a container with bread on the side. Salad choices include tabouleh, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, chilli and onion, with tahini and red chilli sauces available to finish the meal. Aubergine, feta, guacamole, artichokes, egg and sun dried tomatoes provide optional additions, while the sabich style choice combines houmous, aubergine and egg without falafel.
The Aldgate branch currently opens from Monday to Friday, serving from late morning until evening and closing at weekends. Its fast moving counter format suits office workers, local residents and visitors who want a freshly assembled vegetarian meal without a lengthy wait. The full menu below shows the latest pitas, containers, toppings, drinks and prices available from the Alie Street location.
Address: 60 Alie Street, Aldgate, London, England E1 8PX, United Kingdom
Pilpel Whitechapel Menu
Falafel Pita
Falafel served with houmous, salads, with your choice of sauces and a white or wholemeal pita bread
Falafel Pita
Crispy, golden falafel served with creamy houmous, fresh salad, and your choice of sauce, all wrapped in a soft white or wholemeal pita bread.
Pita and Aubergine
Grilled aubergine slices layered with salad and sauce inside a soft pita for a smoky, satisfying flavour.
Pita and Guacamole
Smooth, creamy guacamole spread inside a warm pita, paired with fresh salad and your choice of sauce.
Pita and Feta
A rich and tangy pita wrap featuring crumbled feta cheese, crisp salad, and a drizzle of dressing for a Mediterranean touch.
Pita and Egg
A deliciously soft pita filled with a perfectly cooked egg, fresh salad, and a choice of sauces for a satisfying bite
Pita and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
A flavourful combination of sweet, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, crisp salad, and dressing inside a fresh pita.
Pita and Artichokes
A Mediterranean-inspired pita stuffed with tender, marinated artichokes, fresh salad, and a light dressing.
Falafel Container
Falafel served in a plate with houmous, salads, with your choice of sauces and a white or wholemeal pita on the side
Falafel Container
A generous serving of six crispy falafel, accompanied by creamy houmous, fresh salad, and your choice of sauce, served with a white or wholemeal pita on the side.
Container and Aubergine
Smoky grilled aubergine slices added to six falafel, houmous, salad, and your choice of sauce, served with pita.
Container and Feta
Six falafel paired with crumbled feta cheese, houmous, fresh salad, and a drizzle of dressing, served with a side of pita.
Container and Guacamole
A smooth and creamy twist on the classic, with six falafel served alongside guacamole, houmous, fresh salad, and a soft pita.
Container and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sweet and tangy sun-dried tomatoes complement six falafel, houmous, fresh salad, and sauce, with a side of pita.
Container and Egg
Six falafel served with a perfectly cooked egg, houmous, fresh salad, and a choice of sauce, with pita on the side.
Container and Artichokes
A Mediterranean delight featuring tender marinated artichokes, six falafel, houmous, fresh salad, and a soft pita.
Saabich
Served with Houmous, Aubergine, hard-boiled Egg and salads, with your choice of sauces and a white or wholemeal pita bread
Saabich Container
Served as a platter, this dish features houmous, aubergine, hard-boiled egg, fresh salad, and a side of your choice of sauce, all accompanied by a soft pita on the side.
Saabich Pita
A delicious combination of houmous, tender aubergine, hard-boiled egg, and fresh salad, served in your choice of white or wholemeal pita, with your favourite sauce.
Houmous Feast
Houmous served in a plate with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice with your choice of sauces and a white or wholemeal pita on the side.
Houmous Feast
A generous serving of creamy houmous, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, served with your choice of sauce and a side of white or wholemeal pita.
Houmous and Falafel (4 Pieces)
Creamy houmous paired with four crispy falafel balls, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and your favourite sauce, served with pita on the side.
Houmous and Aubergine
Creamy houmous served with tender aubergine, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice, and a side of your favourite sauce and pita.
Houmous and Egg
Smooth houmous topped with a hard-boiled egg, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice, served with your choice of sauce and pita on the side.
Houmous and Feta
Creamy houmous paired with crumbled feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice, served with your choice of sauce and pita on the side.
Houmous and Guacamole
A combination of houmous and rich guacamole, enhanced with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and your choice of sauce, served with pita.
Houmous and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Houmous paired with sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, and lemon juice, served with your choice of sauce and pita.
Houmous and Artichokes
A hearty combination of houmous and artichokes, topped with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, and served with pita and your choice of sauce.
Drinks
JARR Kombucha Ginger & Lemon
33cl
Sparkling Water
333ml. Bottle.
Diet Coke
330ml. Can.
Ice tea Peach
33cl
Coke
330ml. Can.
Coke Zero
330ml. Can.
Goodrays 30 Mg Cbd Blood Orange & Grapefruit
25cl
Ice tea Lemon
33cl
Still Water
333ml. Bottle.
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- Falafel wrap Typical in London: £9.90 £9.75
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