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