Updating my review to five stars because I am now totally a fan! Every time I'm in White Plains, I…read morewant their hummus and it's so creamy, such a generous portion, lots of olive oil, so darn good (photos below). I crave it all the time with their fluffy pita. Have to give them five stars for their delicious hummus and Israel love on the walls! 5 stars!!!

The warm doughy pita is the highlight. Falafel and hummus are excellent. Small and cozy. Just a…read morecouple of tiny tables, but partial seating in the front windows makes for interesting people and dog watching. Outdoor seating as well. Nice area. Lots of culture and it's interesting.

This halal spot never disappoints. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I…read moreespecially love the grilled chicken and lamb combo over rice -- the meat is tender, juicy, and pairs perfectly with their sauces. You can tell they take pride in serving quality food every single time. It's one of those reliable places you can count on when you're craving something hearty and satisfying. The woman who takes the orders is always warm, attentive, and truly makes every visit feel personal. She remembers regular customers and takes the time to make sure everything is just right. It's that combination of great food and even better service that keeps me coming back again and again.

Good food, great service at the front register! But the chicken portions are certainly getting…read moresmaller. Going to have to call this place NY Rice and Chicken soon.

Everything that Allan's makes is fantastic. I would love to meet Allan but he is never there…read more However his food is beyond delicious and superbly good. It's expensive but it is worth every penny.

This place came highly recommended during my trip. I went with a group of 8 and had a lovely time…read more I loved the atmosphere and decor. Our server Brandon was phenomenal. I got the Golden Chai (hot), the Israeli Cigars and the Shawarma Bowl. With tax and tip my bill alone was close to $45. 20% Gratuity is added to groups over 4. The Israeli Cigars were tasty with the sauce but not sure if the 5 piece app is worth $12. The Shawarma bowl was good but definitely could have used more sauce. The Golden Chai was so creamy and full of spice. So delicious on a cold day. There were no complaints from anyone at our table. Allan's Falafel 115 Main St Chester, NY 10918 (Review 33 in 2024 and 833 overall)

They are 50x better than the white plains location. They actually make the white plains falafel…read moreplace look like a joke. My server was Tamara and it was perfect.

My hubby used to work in Yonkers and was bragging about this place. Fast forward to last week when…read morewe happened to be driving through Yonkers and were hungry. This place does not disappoint! We ordered the falafel sandwiches and they were outta this world. Pitas stuffed full of moist fresh falafel and delicious sauces. If I wasn't so full I'd order more stuff. The staff is friendly and warm. They have a few tables for a quick meal and it's clean.

Delicious and fresh ingredients! Every bite takes you back to a place you have never been to but…read morefeel at home for. Service was quick and accommodating. They are very helpfully with their menu. If you are ever in Whitestone and are dying for something vegan, don't think twice to come here. You won't regret it!

Constantly seeking shawarma options nearby and haven't been so successful thus far, but this place…read morehit the spot! We got two platters: chicken shawarma and beef kebab. I felt like the chicken was superior but I was really seeking shawarma in general. The price is a little more than I would want ($25 each) but it comes with a LOT. Each platter came with 4 sides each and there are a ton of options so we got: hummus salad (must), turmeric cauliflower (wish there were more of this but it was delicious), chickpea salad, babaganoush, Katan Katan salad, fried eggplants, spicy tomato salad (would have skipped this one). Tahina sauce was standard and Nana sauce was interesting. Can come on rice, salad, or couscous. .The couscous was my favorite. The pitas were a little small but did the job. Would definitely order again.

Consistently great food. I've tried nearly everything on the menu and keep coming backread more

This place was really good! It wasn't on my radar at all somehow but came to my attention when I…read moreoffered to buy lunch for the team at work. The main benefit of that being I didn't have to decide what I was having for lunch. This was the choice. I like mediterranean because it tends to be slightly healthier than some other options. This place is right up my alley because of the vegetarian leaning options on the menu, which is another benefit of this particular cuisine. Having said that, there were quite a few choices for me. They have bowls, salads, soup, sandwiches, platters, I mean, it's endless. I was planning on taco bell for dinner so had to compensate somewhat with lunch and decided to build a salad. I did greens, their mix of rice and lentils, cauliflower, cabbage, pickles, hummus, hot sauce. I am not a big fan of spring mix and I wonder if maybe something hot caused the greens to wilt but they were way too wilty for me. That was not particularly appetizing but everything else was really tasty. The hummus, especially, holy shit. I could eat that with a spoon. Two of my colleagues got the jersualem falafel sandwich and raved about it. I tried some of their fries and that seasoning is a game changer. I also got the garlic dip (to eat at home, later, don't worry). I couldn't tell you what that substance is and idk if I even want to know but it is whipped lusciousness. I am also genuinely curious to know how much garlic they put in there because it literally BURNS. No concern for vampires for quite a while. Very tasty, would definitely order again.

Soom Soom is genuinely a perfect restaurant. I am amazed at their offerings, especially the…read moreeggplant and cauliflower shawarma. Service is always great, and the entrees are reasonably priced. I adore the cauliflower pita, and it gets loaded with every yummy topping you can think of! The perfect mix of flavors, including a little spice. The space itself is small, with just a few tables inside to each (and a couple outside as well). I highly recommended Soom Soom for everyone - there will be something for you! My new go-to lunch spot on the UES!

WOW! WOW! WOW! I was…read morewalking from East 93rd & Lexington to Grand Central Terminal Sunday around lunch. I could not decide what I wanted to eat until I saw Soom Soom - and they had 3 items - Falafel Sandwich, Sabbich (Eggplant) Sandwich, and Chicken Schwarma Sandwich. I ordered the Sabbich - as it's been years, and a side of falafel to try. I sat down in a park about 15 blocks away and ate the Sabbich - I was going to eat half but it was so good! Spike my blood sugar but not horribly at all! Had 1 falafel ball - amazing! Without question, in a city full of Sabbich and Falafel, I will be back here! Highly recommended - the falafel was unbelievable and the sabbich is a sandwich I will dream about (yeah top 5 right now - and 2 are Eggplant).

This place is now my favorite falafel spot in all of nyc thate first and I just got back form…read moreIsrael and they can match any and most of those as well. The shwarma was not the best I ever had but was one of the good ones for sure. So this will be my spot from now on for sure !! Shame i never seen or heard of them as all passed this block for the last 20 years .

Happy to be back always. Interior changed ( I like the old style) but taste is still the same…read moredelicious :) I put one star off price went up lol :p

Classic for a reason. I've been coming here since high…read moreschool and now I'm... (decades older). But it's still a little storefront with a few inside tables. The service is still quick and friendly even though I no longer see the original to me owners. The falafel sandwich is loaded and the falafel balls are still crisp on the outside, warm, and herby on the inside. Perfect. Solid meal for a reasonable price.

Ughh what happened to Mamoun's?!?! I haven't been here in years but I remember this place being my…read morefave place for falafel sandwiches! This was a Must Go-To while in Greenwich Village. They've been around for decades, and were renowned for their falafel sandwiches. Fast forward to 2026, and sadly, the Mamoun's I used to love no longer exists. Same location but now terrible falafels! Just awful!! My Falafel sandwich was made with what seemed like a hard supermarket pita pocket, loaded with a ridiculous amount of iceburge lettuce, with 3 half falafel balls which I could barely see or taste. It only cost $6.50 but you're basically paying for a lettuce pita sandwich! I wish I had remembered to take a photo to show you all, but I was so distracted & disturbed by my lettuce sandwich, that I forgot! What a disappointment.

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.