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Al Khayam

Middle Eastern Falafel, Vegan Choices

Worth ordering: #3 Falafel in Rio De Janeiro

Try the falafel and fried cauliflower with tahini sauce, highlighted as favorites by multiple reviewers.

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Top tips

  • Visit on Saturdays to enjoy outdoor dining with live music in a vibrant street setting.
  • Good option for fast delivery if unable to dine in.

People mention

Fried cauliflower with tahini sauce and rice with lentils.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service, fast service and good value.

All 4 things people praiseShow fewer

Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout

About

Al Khayam specializes in traditional Syrian and Arabic dishes like falafel, rice with lentils, and fried cauliflower with tahini sauce. The restaurant provides a casual atmosphere enhanced by live music events on Saturdays when the street outside is closed for outdoor dining. It is well-known for attentive service and reasonable portion sizes, making it popular among locals and visitors in Rio's city center.

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Rua do Ouvidor, 16, Centro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 20040-924

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
lentils, falafel, cauliflower + 2 more
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