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    Falafel Inc

    4.4 (34 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chelsea C.

    Always happy to see a Falafel Inc location newly opened. This location is great to target the DC based universities since they are so accessible when it comes to price point. Falafel sandwich we received was super full with falafel and the fries were generously seasoned with za'tar. Took full advantage of their yummy sauce bar, and I love that their selection of drinks are not from a major soda corporation and you get to support Palestinian aid by way of purchase.

    Chelsea A.

    With lettering saying "HELLO GW UNIVERSITY" and such low prices, I thought that the low menu item prices were only for college students. I was pleasantly surprised that the low prices were for all customers! We opted for a falafel pack ($3) and a falafel salad bowl ($5). I was in disbelief that a small meal here in DC could be under/around $10 even with tax and tip. The falafels were small but mighty in terms of flavor and heartiness. The salad bowl was fresh and had a good amount of spinach, pickled cabbage, and pickles. They also had pita chips with zaatar seasoning. There's a variety of sauces you can top your food with. We went with the habibi sauce which was a little spicy and the white sauce which adds a nice touch of flavor and smoothness to your meal. We also added invisible sauce - the spiciness will creep up on you! Highly recommend Falafel Inc at Western Market for "cheap eats". Your palate and your wallet will wish you've found this place earlier!

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    Zohaib H.

    Super dry food no taste, could've been unfrozen or tastier but no, chicken had no flavor whatsoever . but their ordering experience was okay, picking up the other. It seems like everybody's in a rush.

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    David S.

    A delicious bargain (surprising for DC); a bit chaotic in the mall environment with electronic-only ordering, but falafels (and more) quickly served with plenty of savory sauces available and tables nearby. It's a GW hangout but also for World Bank/IMF locals, too. Mall is orderly with plenty of watchful security and bathrooms facilities nearby.

    Sangho K.

    Enjoyed this quick bite at the Western market to escape the cold wintery weather! The fries are crisp and goes well with the spicy red sauce or the garlic sauce! Get yours~

    Margy C.

    Oh wow, all this for $5.50. I had no idea how to order but the person at the counter was so helpful. I just said I wanted a salad with some falafels and she asked about other toppings and showed me what they were. This is so yummy and healthy! I may have lathered this in the garlic sauce but it's so good. I have no regrets for putting all this sauce on. Please open a location in Maryland! Please!

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    Yvette 'Divie' E.

    Ever get a falafel sandwich or bowl that's nothing special but hits the spot at a late hour? This is not that!! The falafel bowl was fresh, flavorful, and delicious! The spinach wasn't wilted, even though we ordered near the end of the day. The falafel were bite size with a lovely crunch. The veggies were crisp and the pickled accompaniment brought a nice acidity. Tip: Make it gluten free by omitting the tabouli and stuffed pita chips. This joint is inside of Western Market so ambiance is upscale food court. My only complaint is that they forgot to include the fries we ordered. We're going to see if we can get refunded for the item not provided, but I'd bring them down further if it's an issue.

    Rumit P.

    Great little counter in Western Market (2000 Pennsylvanian Ave NW) for delicious falafel with hummus and amazing fries. The location is awkward with a giant pole in the way of where you'd stand to order. The service was good but slow and the cashier was a low talker and had a communication barrier. I ordered a falafel bowl and fries and for $11 what a great value! I really enjoy how fresh the ingredients were. Sauces are self-serve and aplenty. They don't offer water cups or two water but have sodas and bottled Deer Park water.

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    John B.

    I reviewed the original Falafel Inc in 2017. They've expanded globally and much time has passed, but there has barely been any change in my observation, including to their low prices. For what it cost me to get a salad bowl with nine falafels in it and a side of fries smothered in delicious za'atar spices, I could barely get a side dish elsewhere in this neighborhood. One could see them chopping fresh greens to start the day off, and they have this cool-looking automated falafel dispenser that drops standardized balls in for fresh frying. Their menu is small, and you're basically choosing a sandwich or a salad bowl and whether or not you want fries, but they are very good at executing it. Whatever money they send to people in need, as their mission promises, is worth considering as well.

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    Very fresh fries, tasty sauce, and amazing falafel. Great staff and service. Amazing!

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    It's been in the neighborhood a while now and I finally had an opportunity to give it a try. Must…read moresay I was underwhelmed. I'll say the nice thing first, though, which is that they have a nice water dispenser with little cups between the register (where you order) and the food display (where you pick out your fixings and receive your order). So you can have a sip of water while you're waiting the two or three minutes it takes to get your food. I had the "schnitzel," which turned out to be just chunks of breaded/fried chicken breast. Real schnitzel (which this is NOT) is flattened and tenderized by pounding it thin and flat. These were just big, tough chunks, which of course have to be a little overcooked to be cooked through to the center. So that was, to this schnitzel devotee, a disappointment. I guess if you know you're just getting chicken "tenders," it might seem better. The laffa flatbread it was wrapped in had a leathery texture that I did not enjoy, and did not finish. The various fixings I tried--vegetable salads and dips--were good, though. So it was not a complete fail. But for the price there are a lot of places--even some on the very same block--that make a far better meal, and offer a real dining experience to boot. For the full experience, I ate in. And really, the place is a dump. The tabletop was sticky; I had to put down napkins to keep my elbows clean. The sound of a fan dominated the space. They don't seem to have changed the furniture since the Astor days (the service counter is the same, too), though it seems dirtier and more dilapidated and less decorated than it was then. The self-busing stand sort of makes the point that it's really not trying to be more than a takeout joint. At this price point, I expect more. It really made me miss Astor.

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