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    District Falafel

    4.8 (107 reviews)
    ModerateFalafel, Desserts, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Hummus
    Shaz A.

    We picked up Thai and were walking out and saw District Falafel. I had to pick up some hummus. The staff was friendly and service was fast. I believe they are new in the mall? (I don't recall seeing them before). The hummus was glorious. It has a bit of a kick to it too which was unexpected but I liked it a lot. It's more on the tart side (lemon) but tasty. I'll be back again for more items. This location of pick up in the mall so the ambience casual.

    Falafel Wrap
    Marie Y.

    Delicious food, especially falafel wrap: very tasty, full of fresh ingredients and delicious falafels + sweet & spicy sauce + excellent pita bread. Very good service too with a smile and nice welcome.

    Beef Mashwai ( Beef Kobob )
    Jonas C.

    First time trying this place and the food was super delicious and very friendly staff

    Cindy S.

    Located in a shopping center this was really good Mediterranean food. The portions were amazing and everything was tasty. Everything came quickly and servers were pleasant. It's fast food done well.

    Exterior
    Tianna F.

    Soo I decided to give this place a try because I wanted something different to eat from my norm. I got their Chicken Gyro and It was pretty standard. The chicken was cut up into cubes, with lettuce, tomatoes and their white sauce. A guys suggested that their lamb was good, so I may give that a try the next time I'm near here.

    Flafel wrap
    Fadi R.

    I stumbled upon District Falafel in Bethesda and I'm so glad I did! The food is absolutely delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and you can really taste the herbs and spices. The hummus was smooth and creamy, and the pita bread tasted fresh and warm. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. You can tell they really care about what they serve and about their customers. The place is also very clean and has a nice, cozy vibe -- perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner. If you're craving authentic Mediterranean food that's made right, District Falafel is definitely worth a visit. One of the best falafel spots in the area!

    Margy C.

    Just looking for a place to have dinner last night and happened to stumble upon this little gem. We got the chicken shawarma platter and lamb kabob platter for our entrees. Both dishes came with humus and ample pita bread. Chicken was delicious and tender. Lamb was slightly tough and could be softer. Falafel appetizer was nice and crispy. Loved the baklava for dessert! Service was just wonderful. We were treated like it was a fancy restaurant instead of a pay-at-the-counter-seat-yourself place. I have only one disappointment. They use a lot of little plastic disposable containers for sauces.

    Amy B.

    Quick service; casual, friendly, decorative ambiance; and delicious food with generous portions! Plenty of seating and good prices. Recommended!

    The outdoor entrance. Cute pictures.
    Joy B.

    I have fallen in love with Mediterranean food. District Falafel is Mediterranean food at its finest. We had lunch at District Felafel yesterday. It is located right next to Westlake Montgomery Mall. The design is a nice blend of cool Mediterranean colors. It blends comfort with modern convenience. There is an ordering kiosk right as you enter the restaurant. We had a few questions, so we walked up to the counter. The waitstaff was very kind and helpful. We ordered baba ganoush with pita, as an appetizer. This baba ganoush was the best I have ever tasted. The creamy, roasted eggplant, had just a hint of smokiness and the pomegranates on the top, added a sweet burst of flavor. We both loved it. Next, I ordered the felafel and hummus platter. The portion size was very generous and the felafel were light, perfectly fried, and delicious. The hummus was creamy, full of flavor, and unctuous. I was in heaven. It also came with pita and a Mediterranean salad. It was amazing. My dining companion ordered the Zattar chicken breast platter. It was huge in portion size. The chicken was marinated, tender, tasty, and satisfying. The white sauce on top was full of flavor. It came with a Mediterranean salad and rice too. The salads were packed with fresh vegetables and the dressing was excellent. The warm pita was the perfect choice to soak up the baba ganoush or creamy hummus. The service was great. The food outstanding and I will definitely be adding this to my weekly dining rotation.

    Hummus and Falafel Platter
    Kelly S.

    The perfect addition to my lunch rotation! Food is fresh and flavorful and staff couldn't have been nicer. Looking forward to trying more of the menu.

    Cauliflower and Falafel Wrap

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    Delicious food, wonderful hospitality. A quality place where you can eat healthily and deliciously. Highly recommended.

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    Yum!!! Lentil soup, zucchini fries, falafel, chicken, all delicious. The owner is very friendly and everything tasted fresh.

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    8 months ago

    I had my first meal here today and it was AWESOME. Chicken Shawarma was delicious! 10/10 recommend for a great meal.

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    Ask the Community - District Falafel

    Is the food halal?

    Yes. All our meat HALAL.

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    Wow, Oh Mama Grill sure has gotten an upgrade! Beautiful tiles, love the black-and-white, crisp,…read moreclean look, and new booths -- though I didn't try sitting in one yet, didn't think to as I was on a mission to get to all the Israeli restaurants around for and on Israel Independence Day, ha ha! (And yes! I succeeded!) The benches are a light, bright-looking wood. There are also regular tables for those who prefer that .... It's amazing how much spacious seating is packed into this little place! I wish the outside reflected the new, light beauty but I guess the treasure is only to be found by those who venture in .... As an Israeli-in-America, I appreciate the selection of Israeli drinks in the cooler, and of course the national snack of falafel! Some say they don't put fries in the pitas -- well, yeah! That's true! If you don't ask, you don't receive! I ask! I receive! I do sometimes find the sandwiches to be kind of messy, so I try to sometimes get less various salads and pickles and such so it's not completely overflowing -- because this place is GENEROUS! Of course, if you're not used to kosher food, you'll probably not understand that it does cost more because for one thing (out of many!), there has to always be an 'extra' person called a mashgiach (supervisor in Hebrew) who oversees everything to make sure it's all, well, kosher! Kosher meat is more expensive, too. And yeah, meat doesn't come with dairy! So that is not available. I heard someone asking if they had a cheeseburger and had to work to not crack up about it! 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    Since being sent into the office in Rockville I have driven past Oh Mama Grill every morning and…read moreafternoon and have thought about stopping for a visit. Well the day finally came when hubs was picking me up & we had time to kill before our evening plans. I had mentioned this place several times while driving past it & we decided to make a stop. It's basically a take out place with some fast food restaurant style booths. You place your order, you pay, and you wait for ur food to be prepped. Unfortunately this was a let down. His burger was sad, looked like someone had worked out their aggression on it. Seriously, I've never seen any burger & bun that flattened. It was my mistake, I was excited because of the description (it contained lamb) but wasn't anywhere close to the Greek burger we get in VA, I'm not sure it was even up the fast food level, although it was definitely in competition for flatness. My dish was composed a lot of very dry meat. I'm no longer considering a stop as I drive.

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