Hummus & Habibis Restaurant and Catering

Hummus & Habibis grew from a home kitchen in 2020, when founder Bader Dabbagh began sharing Syrian recipes as a way to rebuild connection after arriving in the Netherlands as a refugee. Five years later, the family opened their first restaurant and bar on Spaarndammerstraat in Amsterdam West.

The dining room is dressed with golden hanging lights, colourful vases and mosaic boxes, setting the scene for meals built around shared plates. Most dishes are designed for communal eating, reflecting the spirit of Syrian hospitality.

Every member of staff is a Syrian refugee, and the kitchen doubles as a platform for cultural exchange, from cooking workshops in refugee centres to thousands of community meals served across the country.