A Family Story in Three Chapters
From Jerusalem to Lund
On May 12, 2014, Sweden's first hummus bar opened its doors. Ilan Shofer, with extensive experience in the industry, drew his inspiration from Jerusalem where he has his roots. Sweden was ready for something new and fresh while people were conscious enough about the environment and their health.
Ilan wanted to create a new trend of fast food that was delicious, fresh, and healthy at a realistic price adapted for the student city of Lund.
Ilan's goal was also that everyone should be able to eat the food, which is why Hummus Bar became vegan/ovo-vegetarian. The food is completely lactose- and gluten-free (gluten-free bread available).
Everything is made from scratch on-site with fresh ingredients for the best possible result.
Hummus is not just a dish — it is a thousand-year-old food culture from the Middle East. From simple chickpeas and tahini, a dish is created that unites an entire region. It is this tradition that Ilan Shofer wanted to bring to Sweden.
The university city of Lund, with its open and curious food culture, was the perfect home for Sweden's first hummus bar. Near the university, in the heart of Skåne, with guests from all over the world.
Ilan Shofer, founder
About Ilan
Ilan Shofer has a long line of restaurants behind him. Among other things, he introduced pita bread (1984) and falafel (1985) to Sweden. After that, he opened and ran several major restaurants in Lund including Falafelkungen, Mediterranean, Gräddhyllan, Bagel Express, and Ilan's Restaurant.
With a love for the nutritious chickpea and a passion for hummus, the idea of Hummus Bar was a natural choice.
Our Ingredients
Everything is made from scratch on-site every day. No additives, no shortcuts — just real food with fresh ingredients.
Made from Scratch
Our hummus is prepared daily on-site from dried chickpeas. Nothing comes pre-made — every sauce, every dish is made from the beginning.
Dried Chickpeas
We use dried chickpeas that are soaked and cooked on-site every day. This gives a creamy texture and rich flavor that canned chickpeas can never match.
Premium Tahini
Stone-ground sesame seeds give our tahini a smooth, nutty flavor. Tahini is the backbone of every hummus dish — that's why we only choose the best.
"The hummus is wonderfully porous with a perfectly balanced nutty aftertaste from the tahini. The marinated eggplants have a fresh lemon finish. We're happiest about the Shakshuka."
— Metro, 2016
"And we're not lying when we say this is the best hummus we've ever tasted."
— Sydsvenskan, 2014
"In 1985 he started Sweden's first falafel bar, and in 2014 it was time for hummus to get its own restaurant."
— Sydsvenskan, 2016
Our Journey
Pita Bread Comes to Sweden
Ilan Shofer introduces pita bread to Sweden — a whole new food culture begins to take shape.
Skåne's First Falafel Restaurant
Ilan opens southern Sweden's first falafel restaurant, paving the way for Mediterranean cuisine in Lund.
The Recipe Is Perfected
Over the years, Ilan experiments with dried chickpeas, tahini, and spice combinations. He develops the signature recipes that would become the Hummus Bar menu.
Sweden's First Hummus Bar Opens
On May 12, 2014, Hummus Bar opens at Bangatan 8 in Lund — Sweden's first restaurant entirely dedicated to hummus.
Over 10 Years of Experience
Hummus Bar Lund continues to serve handmade hummus from scratch. Guests from Lund, Malmö, Helsingborg, and all of Skåne come for the authentic taste.
What We Stand For
Genuine
No shortcuts, no additives. Every recipe comes from generations of family tradition and Ilan's roots in Israel.
For Everyone
100% vegan and ovo-vegetarian. Lactose- and gluten-free. We can adapt for most allergies.
Carefully Selected Ingredients
We choose chickpeas, tahini, and spices of the highest quality. Vegetables and herbs are bought fresh for flavor and nutrition.
Our Restaurant
