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    Darna Falafel

    4.3 (298 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    DARNA FALAFEL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Rina D.

    Not many tables to sit down, but so yummy here!! The portion sizes here are huge as I was not able to finish my plate. They were giving out samples of their house made tea which was really yummy and I just had to order one to drink more. They knew what they were doing with that tactic ;D T Good for a quick bite! There was always a line/people waiting to get seated while dining. When the weather is nice, it would be good for dining outdoor as well!

    Kiara P.

    So excited I got to stop by- hands down one of the best gyros I've had in awhile. If you're in the mood for Middle Eastern dishes then I highly recommend checking them out. They have a mixture of indoor and outdoor. Their menu is a mix of Middle Eastern and American classics. They have vegan options in addition to a nice selection of smoothies and juices. Excited to explore more of their menu.

    Chicken Platter
    Joanna M.

    My friend and I stopped by for a quick lunch. The food was good for the price but nothing to write home about. The storefront is modest and the interior has only two tables. There is also four more tables outside but there aren't any heaters. Since it was a little warm inside, we opted to sit outside and the cashier brought the food to us when it was ready. There wasn't much of a service experience and kinda felt more like a grab and go kind of place. The Falafel Salad was decent and the falafel in the salad was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The chicken platter was hearty and came with chicken, rice, side salad, hummus, and pita. It was a pretty size-able portion and can definitely be shared by two people. The hummus on the plate was really good and smooth. Not a bad place to pick up a lunch platter or a salad if you're in the area. But not memorable enough for me to trek back to the neighborhood for more.

    Lamb Gyro and Green Clean Juice.
    Cindy Z.

    I pass by this spot all the time in the neighborhood and always loved all the cute tables setup outside, so decided to finally check it out for lunch. You order first inside and then your food will be brought out to you. I ordered the Lamb Gyro ($10.95) and Clean Green Juice ($6.50) while the boyfriend got the Chicken Platter ($14.95) and Mint Tea. There are only 5 tables outside, mostly only for 2 people which are seated very closely to each other. We waited a bit until a table opened up for us. The lamb gyro was good, but very messy to eat. I wish there was a sauce for this, so I had to steal some of the boyfriend's tzatziki sauce that was a bit watered down. I wasn't really into the salad either, but managed to finish it. The meal is a good healthy option that is pretty affordable overall. The one thing that really threw me off with the green juice. Oh my god, it was super tart and sour. I was struggling to drink this and ended up taking it home to water it down and add sweetness. It was practically undrinkable, so fair warning if you choose that juice.

    Inherit Carrot
    Dana L.

    Cute cafe for sandwiches and fresh made juices and smoothies. My sandwich came with a side salad. I love that there was enough tahini in the sandwich and didn't need to ask for extra. The service was really good. I'd definitely come back!

    Kifta wrap sandwich. So good! 4.24.21
    Annei B.

    We come here whenever we crave for an authentic and healthy sandwich, and yummy smoothies. No matter what you order, it always tastes good. Staff are very welcoming. Highly recommended and wishing that they would branch out to other neighborhoods.

    Eric C.

    Man what an incredible place. It is nondescript and yet it's one of the best falafel's in the city. The menu is vast and has cool offerings like catfish on a wrap. The star of this show is obviously the falafel. The spicing and the seasonings are exactly what they should be. Even nicer is that they give you a huge amount of falafel with it less filler than other places do. No wonder why the lines here are constantly flowing. I'd go back.

    Falafull Wrap Sandwich
    Helen T.

    Cute local venue that freshly makes your order! They also have a few dine in table inside and in front of the store. I wouldn't recommend planning a big together, as there are only three -2 people tables inside and similar outside. Flavours were spot on! Would highly recommend take out!

    falafel wrap
    Sophie S.

    cute little spot in Cobble Hill to grab a quick bite to eat. I got the falafel wrap, and it was honestly very unique. As a vegetarian I usually get falafel wraps at middle eastern spots, and I haven't had one quite like the one at Darna! They had mushrooms, and caramelized onions and red peppers in the wrap as well, which I thought was a great touch. They also used a whole wheat wrap rather than a pita, and the sauce they put in it was slightly different than the usual tzatziki. Overall, it was a great lunch and a welcome change up to the falafel wrap.

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    9 months ago

    The kifta wrap is absolutely bomb, I've had the shawarma as well but not nearly as good in comparison. Gotta be that chipotle mayo

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    8 months ago

    Actually the best lamb I have ever had. Huge portions and very good food. Will be making this a frequent takeout spot

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    2 years ago

    Love darna! Lamb platter is my go to! Sometimes lambs is a little to crispy though, but I'll always go back.

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    2 years ago

    What a nice find! Shafiq very hospitable. And very accommodating! Food was delicious and reasonable

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    2 years ago

    Small neighborhood spot with great food. Perfect lunch spot. Love the lentil soup and stuffed grape-leaves.

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    3 years ago

    My favorite place in Brooklyn for falafel! This review is supposed to reach 85 words.

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    DECENT ! The food was decent I will come back maybe some time soon maybe summer time since the lines were long

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    2 years ago

    Best Mediterranean food in the neighbourhood, hands down. Falafel and beef sandwich were amazing.

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    Great food and reasonably priced. Have ordered from there many times and consistently great quality.

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    I've lived next to this place for 5 years now and although it always smelled delicious never made…read moreit out til today. The smell was just too enticing Menu is simple and affordable. I got few whole pitas plus humus. Food was cheap but tasted delicious Whole pita is stuffed with 5 falafel balls fries, salad, cabbage, pickles and more. Tahini sauce is flavorful and a pita leaves you stuffed for $10 The humus is creamy and with a hint of lemon. Highly recommend and will definitely be back Plus the place is vegetarian which is great when entertaining a friend of ours who is vegan.

    After my doctor's visit, I was craving some falafel and decided to visit this place since it's…read morepinned on my google map. The restaurant is certainly clean and I like how it's in the open so you can see all the action and cleanliness. I ordered their falafel whole pita sandwich and was told I can add whatever choosing I wanted. I also ordered two sides of their falafel balls to enjoy. They were 3 balls for $1. As for the sandwich, I thought it only tasted okay. I was very hungry at that point so if I thought my sandwich was okay then I know I'm not a fan of it. The flavoring was bland, I asked for spicy sauce but didn't taste any. I also asked for the fried eggplants to find out as I'm biting into it that there was none. Make sure you watch them when asking for your choosing. They might now hear you and you'll just end up feeling disappointed like me because I love the taste of eggplants. Regarding the falafel ball, I thought it was too doughy. I usually like them a little more loose and garlicy.

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    I've been back here a few times since my review in June 2024. The service and the food has…read moredeclined over time since then. This time I had the mushroom and onion hummus, which was a little watery and only came with one small piece of pita for a large bowl. I also got the fries, which are still actually pretty good. The reason for the steep downgrade aside from the dwindling food quality and the so-so drinks, is the service this time was just ATROCIOUS. Bushwick service has gotten kinda cruddy overall these days because so many places have this transplant hipster vibe where they just can't be bothered, but this guy acted annoyed and put out to even be there. It was not great last time, but this time was astonishingly bad. He took my order and as soon as my food came out, he disappeared behind a screen and didn't come back out unless someone came in the door (which was only a couple times). Never checked on me. Never asked if I wanted another drink (my mint julep was awful, so moot point I guess). I had to wait for him to emerge when a to go order came in for me to flag him down for the check. Probably the last time I come back here.

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    1.0 miPark Slope

    Please bring back the old sides, the new carrot heavy options aren't a great replacement and we…read morewere disappointed with our last order. Otherwise big fans.

    I was in this neighborhood a couple of months ago with one other person. We initially planned to go…read moreto Miriam next door, since the other person had been to the Upper West Side location and enjoyed it. Still, they were working on it, so we decided to go to their sister, more casual spot instead, with me, in hindsight, being happy because I liked this more than Miriam (at least the UWS location.) The place is casual, with a warm and inviting atmosphere, and I can see it being very popular for lunch or brunch. The service was friendly as well. We both decided to get the Israeli Experience for $32 each, though they warned us it was a lot of food and we could split it. We did indeed take home some leftovers, and it was a terrific deal. Said experience is a comprehensive sampling of their menu, featuring two skewers, five salads, hummus, tahini, and two pitas, served with a choice of yellow rice or French fries, with the salads and skewers being our choice from the menu. Since we were going to share a few cold mezzes/salads, we decided to get fries and rice. The fries were well portioned, with a light crisp, while some were a bit soft. I found the rice, as expected, to be a better accompaniment, as it's lighter and goes well with the sauces. The pita bread was warm but standard and presumably store-bought. For the salads, our favorite of the bunch was probably the Spanish Eggplant, listed as fried eggplant tossed in tomato & pepper sauce. This was very similar (if not the same) as Turkish Soslu patlıcan, so I'm not sure why it's listed as Spanish unless they're Spanish eggplants or something. All naming aside, this was very tasty, with the eggplant both very garlicky and soft, but not too much that it lacked texture. I also liked the Moroccan Carrot, listed as thinly sliced carrots cooked & marinated in Moroccan spices. I have seen this in a few Moroccan places, such as in Astoria, and this was good. The carrots were soft, and the spice blend had a slight tang among other flavors. I would also recommend this. I am not usually the biggest fan of Israeli Salad, which is made here with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, and za'atar lemon vinaigrette, but this was good. I believe there was a bit of tahini or something similar in the dressing, which made it a bit more flavorful than the usual version, and all the vegetables are very fresh. This was better than expected and good. The Hummus was pretty good. I like some other spots with thicker hummus or a bit more kick, but it was still tasty. The same can be applied to the Tahini, which was standard but good. More standard and tasty was the Purple Cabbage. Nothing particularly special, but it was good, and they appear to have updated since I had it last, adding beets and roasted sesame seeds, which sounds like a pleasant addition. The Kale and Dried Apricot Salad with winter kale, dried apricots, and roasted almonds dressed with house vinaigrette was fine. I'm a bit biased here as I don't like kale, but there were plenty of crunchy almonds. However, I wish there were more apricots, and the dressing didn't mask the kale as much as I'd like. I wasn't a fan of the Corn Salad with grilled corn, red pepper, and jalapenos. The dish should probably be served warm, since the cold grilled corn had an unappetizing texture and flavor when mixed with the pepper. It reminded me a bit of a dip gone wrong. This was easily my least favorite, and neither of us finished it. The skewers were pretty good but more standard. In terms of options, each of us got a Harissa Salmon, he chose a Chicken Thigh, and I got a Ground Beef & Lamb Kofta. The fish was surprisingly tender, but I found the harissa to be only very mild, which was a bit surprising given how red the dish looked. He seemed to enjoy his chicken skewer, while the kofta was alright. I have had much more flavorful kofta before, but at least it wasn't dry, with the meat being pretty juicy. The "experience" reminded me of a much better version of Kashkaval Garden in Hell's Kitchen, minus the fondue, of course. It's essentially the same price point as getting the salmon from there, but it has many pluses. The side dishes are much better and more varied, the skewers are smaller but much more tender and less overcooked, and the portion size is much larger. This doesn't even include the large portion of rice or salad, which isn't included there. I didn't love everything here, but it's hard to deny this deal, especially in this fancy neighborhood.

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    I finally made it here for lunch and wow I was impressed!…read more They have a Mediterranean influenced menu and we ordered a few items which we loved. I ordered the chicken schwarma plate and falafel salad which were excellent - the fries were terrific and the overall atmosphere was to die for - it's a nice cozy space and the service was excellent The owner cares deeply about serving quality food at a reasonable price - they make challah bread over the weekends which sells out fast Definitely try this place you won't be disappointed

    I was craving falafel and this is one of the few places that popped up in the neighborhood…read more I ordered a falafel sandwich and it was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely order again. Israeli style with pickles, which I love. The chickpea soup was a standout. So flavorful and nourishing; definitely a nod to the sopa de garbanzos that I grew up with. The generous portion of labane is rich and complimented by herbs and an excellent olive oil. But it only comes with one pita! Personally, I'd prefer a smaller portion with more bread. Ok, first, let's be accurate about a few things. Etymologically, "batata" comes from the Spanish for "potato." This is a nod to "Sephardic" Jews, from the Hebrew word for the Iberian Peninsula (by definition, Spain and Portugal; after "expulsion," this came to include a diaspora more broadly northern African. In order words, western and southern European, not Eastern like Ashkenazi Jews.)

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