4 stars is mainly for value given the downtown location, and the nice friendly and fast service. Actual food quality was so-so, mainly due to the use of store bought pita bread that was dry and tasteless compared to softer fluffy fresh made bread that you get at better placs like The Fat Greek. Meat was a bit too lean/dry which they try to make up for with nice fresh veggies and hummus. Will come back to explore more of the menu... and avoid the bread next time! read more

I was visiting Boston and the food here was so good, I went twice! This is kind of a hole in the wall, with a few small tables but a nice view of the foot traffic outside for people watching. The service was fast and the portions were generous! read more

Falafel King - Washington Street - Chicken Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was in the city and I had to go to Falafel King. It was just as good as it always is. My husband could identify this just by the bag. I ordered two falafel roll ups and added chicken to them. I got one spicy and one non-spicy. It was incredible. The staff were super quick and I was in and out. Do yourself a favor and give them a try! read more

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The people behind the counter were friendly and cheerful. The while place had a relaxed inviting atmosphere. Food was fresh and served promptly. I got a chicken shawarma roll up with falafel+humus on the side. It was delicious, every last bite. Portion was very generous! Loved it. read more

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I've been eating at falafel king for over ten years. Consistently hot delicious food and friendly staff. Very busy street and no outdoor dining. The food is a bit heavy on the salt and vinegar but man does it taste delicious. read more

Falafel King - Washington Street - Chicken kabob salad plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I used to go to the Falafel King all the time many years ago and LOVED it! I went recently and something seems off with the chicken shawarma. It used to be cut from a spit. Now the chicken just seems to be cut up cubes of chicken, not cut from the spit.. It definitely was not the same, and it made me not want to go back. read more

I didnt know Mediterranean food can be this good. Place has limited seating. No parking space available. No high chair. Most people do takeout here. Crew were nice but clearly they are in a hurry to catch up with the orders. Accepts credit/debit read more

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Best Arab food in town! This was my first time in Boston and after being disappointed at a few other local halal restaurants, I stumbled upon Falafel King where the cashier treated me so kindly and recommended the chicken kabob platter. I finished the entire box in one sitting and was left craving more. Everything was seasoned to perfection and the portion size was huge. May God bless you and your team! read more

Falafel King - Washington Street - Chicken Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food is excellent for the price and the location is very convenient. Falafel wrap spicy is my usual order but i also enjoy the chicken kabob plate with rice. read more

I dislike leaving bad reviews but I found my chicken shawarma wrap to be flavorless. The chicken was dry and the overall taste left me wishing we ate elsewhere. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. read more

Great Falafel and Baba Ghanoush rollups. Their falafel is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and their Baba Ghanoush is delicious

Unbelievable food for unbelievable prices in downtown Boston... You can't beat this! This is my go to place when I'm in downtown Boston for a quick bite which is better than five guys or any fast food restaurant in my opinion! You need to make your way to this place off of Summer Street and Kingston Street read more

Falafel King - Washington Street - Chicken falafel combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Always trying out new dishes. Was definitely worth giving it a try good service fast. And good food. read more

Wow that was good. I hadn't gone to FK for years but after a vacation of too much meat, a falafel wrap sounded good. And it was, crispy falafel and lots of salad to make it feel more healthy. I get garlic sauce instead of tahini and it's yummy. It feels like it could have been wrapped a little better but not a big deal, food is ready in a minute and hits the spot. read more

One of my favorite lunches in Boston. Not fancy or expensive, just affordable, healthy and large portions. My go to is the chicken kabob plate, with falafels, rice, cucumber/tomato and a really good pita bread. It's 4-5 nice chunks of grilled white meat, nice yellow rice, and strangely delicious veggies. I always ask for extra hot sauce, it's not hot and just adds flavor. It's almost too much food honestly. I also get the side of falafels which is only 5$. You get 4-5 falafels, a nice scoop of humus, and pita bread. It's more than enough food and such a good deal. They guys working there are always pretty nice and efficient. read more

best grilled lamb tips - always fresh and tender. staff is always pleasant. I like this location on washington street downtown the best.

One of my favorite takeout spots in downtown Boston. Falafel is in the name and falafel really is the game! The servers will hand you a crispy, steaming hot, fried falafel dipped in hummus as you go through the order line- way to keep their customers happy! The kofte kebab is delicious here- I love the roll-up, but sometimes get the plate (which comes with rice, hummus, salad, another falafel) which makes for easier leftovers. But you can't go wrong with the chicken and lamb shish kebab- big hearty servings and very satisfying. read more

This place truly lives up to its name. Today I'm at their Washington Street location and everyone is super friendly, like good friends. In the past, I've enjoyed plates, roll ups and today salad and they get it right every time! read more

Falafel King - Washington Street - Greek Salad no feta. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The price here for the food quality and quantity was great, especially for Boston. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned and the owner was friendly. There is limited seating but since most people takeout anyway it's not a problem. The restaurant is very quiet. The only downside is that the meat was a little tough and not well flavored. However, even thing else on the plate more than made up for it. read more

I've said it many times, if you go to a restaurant that has the name of a food in their name, you should order that food. Since I was already looking for a falafel, going to Falafel King was a no brainer. When I arrived, I only had falafel on my mind. It's located just across the street from other competing (meat) restaurants. Now, FK has meat options available, but again you should refer to my original statement. I ordered the falafel roll (essentially a falafel pita wrap). It was a good 10" long and had a diameter of about 4 in (10cm). It has a hummus base, pickled veggies, tomato and cucumber salad addition, and of course some great sauces. I highly recommend getting it spicy. It was not spicy in any real sense. It was essentially Northeast spicy which means plain. This was an excellent falafel. It filled me up for the rest of the day. Chiming in at $9, this is a bargain. If you're not a big eater, then two people can share the single wrap. If you're looking for a non-meat option, this is your top choice. Give FK a try. You'll be happy that you did. read more

No particular complaints, the falafel had great crispy texture. Decent lunch option for downtown crossing

Quick and easy lunch in a small restaurant. They move the queue through here quite quickly and most of them are takeaway. There is seating inside for maybe 25 or so. Simple enough for Middle Eastern food. Grilled chicken or beef shawarma, falafel and sides. I chose the "veggie sampler platter" and was handed a fresh falafel to nibble on while I went through the line. Everyone got one, which is a nice feature. Unwrapping my styrofoam box, we have a salad base in a light dressing, tabouli, hummus, baba ganoush and all of it drizzled with a light sauce. Very tasty, very filling and very high in carbs. It was naptime at around 3:00 pm. lol High satisfaction meal, it stayed with me all day and I chose a light dinner late in the evening. [Review 9940 overall, 1519 of 2018.] read more

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I first visited falafel King back in 2001 when I first moved to Boston. 20 years Has passed, and I'm happy to say nothing has changed. The food is still excellent. I got the chicken wrap today and it's a lot of food for not a lot of money. It's hard to find lunch in Boston for less than $15 but you can get that at falafel King. I highly recommend. read more

Good food and good people and good service Right at the T stop and out door seating and good price. read more

My favorite place to eat lunch daily! The staff is always friendly and nice. They know my order by heart and always taste amazing! Chicken King Special hotsauce and tahini. No other falafel place compares. read more

Best falafel in town. Super quick service, no big frills, just great food. If you're lucky, you'll get what I call "one for the road" where they give you a falafel with a little hummus to snack on while you walk back with your lunch. Highly recommend this spot in DTX area. read more

Falafel King - Washington Street - Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Quick stop to pick up sandwiches for the long Amtrak journey (South Station is just a 2 minute walk away). Was pleasantly surprised with the speed of production and the cheerful staff dancing and humming to music while they worked. The falafel wrap itself was sheer heaven!! Juicy and flavorful and tasted perfect! Definitely making this a regular lunch stop! read more

I love the falafel I love the location & the fact that they give you a falafel while waiting in line! The salad plates are awesome the syrian bread aka pita is wrapped. Not enough seating but you can go anywhere & sit @ downtown crossing or po sq. Or govt ctr or fannyek hall. Getcthe picture? read more

The food is good. I like the rice, the tomatoes and cucumbers salad, the chicken kabobs, and the falafel of course. Very nice for lunch or take out. The service is depending on the mood of the employees. It's informal dining, fast food style. read more

Visited on a weekday afternoon for lunch in December 2018. Pretty decent sized restaurant for a typical take out spot but I decided to take my order and sit in. It was really busy during lunch time but despite of that people at the counter were polite in preparing and serving my order. Food was served hot and tasted really good especially their hummus and falafel. Beef and Lamb Shawarma Meat plate with Rice, Hummus, Falafel and Salad read more

Falafel King - Washington Street - Beef-Lamb Shawarma Meat Plate with Hummus, Rice, Falafel and Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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They sure are king of falafels! The falafels are crispy yet soft and fresh while the inside is bursting with flavor and so perfectly put together. This quick lunch or dinner spot gets you through the line quickly while offering free falafels dipped in hummus as you wait and order. The menu is simple to order from with platters created for you. I'm a big fan of hummus and this place makes their own delicious hummus with a nice thicker consistency and just the right blend of spices so you don't taste one over another (not too garlicky at all!) You can taste the freshness here. Come check out the king read more

Decided to pop in and get some food ten minutes before closing time. There were two ladies behind the counter, and one politely informed me that I could only get my food to go as they were closing for the evening. No problem at all since I had come for takeout anyway. I ordered a kafta kabob platter and the lady who served me made sure I left thoroughly eatisfied, by throwing in an additional box of falafel (7 pieces!!!) and hummus for free. My order cost all of $10.85. I brought the food home and promptly devoured it -- no complaints whatsoever, it was still hot and fresh. Everything in the platter was delicious - the kafta kabobs were flavorful, the rice was nicely spiced, and the cucumber and tomato salad was surprisingly delicious (I may have enjoyed that the most out of everything). As for the side of falafel and hummus - the falafel were crisp on the outside and went really well with the creamy hummus. Kudos to Falafel King for affordable and tasty food, with great service! So glad this place is just a stone's throw from my place. read more

Falafel King - Washington Street - Kafta Kabob Plate with a (free!) side of Falafel and Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Yes, I was a Falafel King newbie. I knew they gave their customers a falafel to eat as they waited in line, but that's basically it. Two men were handling orders the time of my lunch visit. The fellow further in the line, closer to the door, waved me over, so I told him my order, he handed me a falafel, and worked on putting together my dish. I got the chicken kebab plate (with rice and salad) $8.50. There was one falafel tucked in with the single de-skewered line of meat, humus, salad, and rice. Was I gyped with just the one falafel? Some of the photos on Yelp show two... The falafel was nice, with a good crispy crust. The cucumber fresh and crisp, though a bit sour. The humus had too much lemon. The rice was good. The chicken tender. The pita bread which accompanied it was a bit small a portion. read more

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Been a while since I've updated my review for Falafel King. I still think this place has the best chicken kebab for lunch time. I love getting the chicken kebab Greek salad for lunch. The live moves quickly. My only thing, and pet peeve, is when you order a standard menu item, and they ask you to build-your-own, and direct which ingredients you want in the salad. I don't know!? I ordered a Greek salad, just put what's supposed to go in there! I don't like leaving there feeling like I screwed it up, and the past few times, basic things (like feta) have been left out. Wish they would improve that. read more

Quick note: This is a five-star in context. This area is surrounded by the dead-eyed redwoods of office lunch cuisine (Clover, Dig In, Cosi), which all charge $10+ for bowls of rice and chicken grease, so Falafel King is basically the skinny kid at downtown's fat camp. With that ringing endorsement, I'll just say Falafel King is fast, cheap and tasty. It's not a Tesla mounted on a rocket, but it's the '08 Corolla that'll get you there. It's also a super nice touch that they give you a free falafel just for standing there. It's hilarious how much of a difference that makes. If I'm hungry and there's the possibility of a fried ball of taste in my mouth in the next two seconds, there's some kind of primal instinct that takes over. So if you're looking for a quick, satisfying bite and you don't want to deal with the hyper-manic order-takers at the chains, Falafel King's got a falafel ball waiting for you. read more

There are so many falafel restaurants now within a few blocks of this place that it no longer stands out. However, it is still a solid quick meal option. The prices have risen a lot from their old days on Winter St., but I still enjoy their falafel salads with chicken or their lamb Kafka kabobs. The tabouli has a refreshing amount of lemon to cut the grease with the falafel, and the hummus is consistently good. The freshness of the tomatoes in the salad varies, and the falafel salad would be pretty small if you don't add the chicken. The king may not be royalty anymore, but it's still worthy of an occasional stop for lunch. read more

Falafel King - Washington Street - Falafel salad w/ chicken + pickles - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ok - if you're reading this, call yourself an uber to falafel king now, because your decision has been made. The best combo plate this side of the Atlantic and you'll be in and out in 3 minutes. Sauce is next level - chicken superb - and even the rice and salad earn their spot on the combo plate. The falafel itself and the humus it comes dressed in, leave no question as to why they had to open a second location. read more

The food was great and delicious. Delivery was on time. The delivery driver was very nice. No complaints from me.

This is my go-to lunch place while at work.Its totally packed during lunch hours but the service is usually quick. Having tried most of the Mediterranean and Greek places around the Downtown area,I would say this place has the best falafel, both in terms of taste and consistently keeping it good. The falafel and chicken wraps are good and I personally feel they serve the perfect lunch portions.The plates are usually huge in portions. One thing I personally would avoid are the pickles,I found them not-so-crisp and less appealing when compared to other items served. read more

Best falafel I've ever had!! They give you a sample while you are waiting. Super friendly staff. Great spices and sauces - you won't be disappointed! read more