Delicious!! I ordered the small pita w/falafel and it was everything I expected it to be. Authentic taste and fresh. They have a condiment bar (toppings) that you can help yourself to. Along with sauces; Garlic, tahini... After building the sandwich how i wanted it was wrapped to go and I enjoyed it in my room which was a 10 min walk. Still fresh and not soggy. Definitely recommend and will be back! read more

Maoz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I love falafel. It's not so easy to get good falafel, and among many places stateside I have found a stubborn resistance to putting the hurt on it. Not so at Maoz. This conveniently-located (just a stone's throw from Centraal Station) eatery boasts many options (all vegan, too!), but there really is no contest--the falafel is awesome. It's hot and fresh and perfectly seasoned. It comes in a warm and pillowy pita. You get access to an incredibly inviting salad bar with which to top your masterpiece. There are sauces galore. (Try the ones that are labeled hot chili if you like a pleasant bit of tongue-tingling goodness.) Prices are reasonable, and though the place was hopping, it was easy to find seating, which is available inside and out and is clean and comfortable. I went for an early dinner (I have no idea how long I have been awake), but this would be a perfect lunch spot. They also have freshly-squeezed orange juice. While I didn't try it, there's a giant juice press in one corner of the space--it really adds to the "fresh vibes" of this place. read more

Maoz - So fresh! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Good spot for vegan falafel and related items. I was hungry on a late night stumble through the Red Light district, so I stopped in for a salad bowl (€7.50) -- you pick your own "main" between falafel, eggplant, mushroom shoarma, and hummus. They were out of the shoarma, so I got the falafel. After the guy put 4 pieces in my bowl, it's self-serve from their salad bar. Be careful about the spiciness -- I put too much on and made my salad almost inedible! Good spot for cheap, casual, junky vegan eats in Amsterdam. read more

Maoz - Salad bowl with falafel underneath - Middle Eastern Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

If you are a vegetarian or enjoy eating veggie, then Maoz is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat. The concept of Maoz is simple in Netherland: It is either mushroom or falafel in mini or large pita with lettuce and mayo (If you opt for mayo). I recommend you skipping the mayo and chose your own variety of topping and sauces that are provided at the bar. The condiments are pickled cabbage, cucumber, onion and few other things and variety of sauces such as wasabi sauce, yogurt sauce, garlic sauce and handful of others (that is why you need to skip the mayo). The sandwich by itself is simple but if you pick the right sauce and topping to your liking, it is tasty. This is a great food for quick bite to eat without getting to heavy while you are exploring the city. It is fairly cheap also: $5.25 for mini and $6.96 for full pita. Word of caution: When eating in eatery like this in Europe, you have to be careful in regard to health standard. While the sandwich itself is good, I hated the fact that the my food was being prepared and the person who was preparing it, was not wearing a glove but I ate it anyway. I figured that I deal with sickness later on. read more

Maoz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Came in late at night after having a horrible experience at a nearby restaurant. I wasn't expecting much since it is a chain and it was almost 1AM (they close at 2.) But... I was hungry (starving actually) after travelling 5000 miles and I wanted to eat something, anything, at this point. I was very nicely surprised. I ordered falafel and fries. The falafel was great. I mean stellar. They were tender and soft inside but also nice and crunchy on the outside. The flavor was great and the pita they came in was even good. Warm and fluffy. There are some basic toppings inside but there is bar where you can add other items. Some of them are freaking insanely delicious. Not only do the items look fresh but the taste it as well. There are also a lot of sauces to choose from. I will say I had a lot of fries in this trip and the ones here are pretty much in a tie for 1st place. My only compliant is that we don't have a Maoz in Las Vegas. read more

Maoz - Falafel on brown bread and fries with spicy mayo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Every time I come to Amsterdam, I come here to get my Maoz Falafel. Amsterdam is the birthplace of Maoz, and I was lucky enough to stumble by chance on this Quick Service Maoz Falafel back in 2006. I've been to Amsterdam three times, and each time I always come back. The delicious crunchiness of the crispy, golden-brown falafel accompanied by unlimited salad-bar with different delightful sauces like Tsitziki and garlic mayo really accompany well with the crunchy brown balls of pure vegetarian nirvana. I'm normally a meat-eater, but I'd probably turn vegetarian if I could have Maoz every day. It's just that DELICIOUS. Who ever knew that garbanzo beans would just be that tasty? Maoz makes their falafel freshly + deep fried as you wait, unlike many establishments in America where their falafel are made earlier in the day and they just heat it up in the microwave. They are about 5 Euros--which is quite pricey for the American budget, but it was well worth it. The first time I had falafel was at Maoz back in 2006, and when I got my falafel sandwich and took my first bite, I thought I was in heaven. The mixture of textures--from the salad, the crunchy falafel, and the sauce was an interesting and pleasurable experience--that made me want to devour more and more of the sandwich. My experience made me love this place so much, that every time I went to Amsterdam (I went twice in 2006 and once in 2009), I ate falafel here! In 2006, I was pretty sad to know that Maoz wasn't readily available in the United States, but recently (and fortunately!) they have opened establishments in New York and San Francisco--so I've been able to get my Maoz fix back in the USA. Every time I go to a Maoz here in the U.S., I always reminisce back when I had my first Maoz falafel sandwich, and think to myself--it was all because of this little Quick Service stand that got me hooked. Many falafel sandwiches later, here I am...and I'm always going to be a fan. I love you Maoz! I love falafel! Mmmm!! read more

We had ordered 3 falafel meals and 2 salad boxes for the family. Although the meal was good but the man behind the register was not at all welcoming. We were standing in the queue and had ordered the food, while we were collecting our fries- the man started shouting please take your falafel sandwich "its ready" and our hands were full with fries and could not accommodate other things. He was very rude and unhygienic. Go to other Mao's branches- if you want to try this but do not try this one because of this guy's unpleasant behavior. Being an indian, I hate to write this but can't bluff with my reviews. read more

I always pass by Maoz but never go in until the other day because one of the guys in the group has a habit of not eating meet. The concept is good but the food is average and there is a health concern in my mind when I ate here: -The place is in the open with one bench as communal dining, pigeons go in as you sit there -The guy handling the food used his bare hands to handle raw food (prepare your pita) -The food is just left out in the open with no cover Other than that, this place serves vegetables in bins and falafels that go in a pita. The restaurant is ideal for those who do not eat meat for a very reasonable price, say 4 Euros, close to 5 Euros. The falafels are good but I certainly have had better. Like I said the vegetables are just plainly chopped or thrown in bins, nothing fancy. -No restroom for customers read more

Maoz - What it is - Middle Eastern Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

It's admittedly a bit difficult to complain about a €2,50 order of french fries that I had dished up at 0300 on a Sunday morning while of questionable sobriety, but I'm going to do so anyway. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Judging by the atmosphere and the other reviews, it would appear as though Maoz is likely a respectable establishment during the day, with what look like fresh ingredients and good vegetarian products across the board. Having said that, they market their fries prominently, and I was pleased with what was rapid service and a friendly face at such an hour. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Again, €2,50 is a bargain even compared to the kebabs close by that will run you nearly twice that, and it's worth noting that my portion of fries wasn't insignificant. This wasn't enough to fill me up, and I did ended up getting a kebab later, but there was some good value here. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Good value, but a poor product. The fries? often limp in nature, greasy in taste, and inconsistently covered in a spicy mayo that would have been better utilized served on the side. It's not overly difficult to dish up decent fries, but it was clear that this was the bottom of the barrel to be served up before closing time. Yes, that's partially my own fault, but it's not an excuse for mediocrity. No Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? You're better off getting a kebab nearby, or likely even here at Maoz. No Star Granted. read more

Maoz - Small Fries with Spicy Mayo: €2,50 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Dirty place. Indian guy behind the register took our money and give us change back. Then walked over with dirty hands and no gloves started making our sandwich. He's too stupid to know he can get people sick... Stay away. They have no common sense. read more

Great food, fresh you can choose and put your own topping on. Plenty of food for the price. Good fries, just like the ones that people rave about next door. Fresh O.J. and other drinks... Great place to eat and people watch We ate a couple of times here while on vacation. read more

The picketed vegetables were fantastic. I don't know what vegetable it is... I asked and the guy behind the counter said eggplant... Kinda seemed like something between and eggplant and a tomato. Whatever it is, it's delicious. Falafel was average. I got it in salad. It was decent; some good flavors, but too oily. I ordered an orange juice, which was very refreshing, as orange juice is. I finished it quickly, then asked for tap water. They refused to give me tap water... That annoyed me. The food is decently salty, so it kind of got difficult during the end. All I could think about was water. And I didn't want to pay €2 for a second drink. I'd suggest getting a pita, rather than a salad, and taking advantage of the endless refillable toppings. read more

Quick service and very good fries. Get the Spicy Mayonnaise, it's really good. Very affordable when compared to the other fry shops on the street. read more

Maoz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Very nice place, how ever too small to Set The idea is good and the Place is clean My flafel was fresh but not cocked enough from the inside Not original middle EAST flafel but tasty read more

If I were to rate just the food, this place would get 4 stars, but the slowness of the people working there and the tininess of the place this loads of people all trying to eat at the same time does not make for the best eating experience. That being said, I am a fan of the place. The falafel is pretty good and like other falafel places there is a "free" salad bar with a bunch of different things to pile on to your sandwich or salad. Although I got the last falafel in the bowl on the counter it was still hot and tasted quite fresh. That is the good part about it being crowded, you know the food is freshly made. The guy in the back was making more as we were standing there. I did see a sign that PINing was possible so that is good if you need to do that. read more

Refreshing vegetarian food right in the heart of Amsterdam. They had really good, freshly-made falafel. The price includes self-secrive access to the salad bar with a wide array of fillings to put in your pita. It's a great place to stop by when sightseeing or after a night out, on the main street (Damrak) near the central train station. read more

Maoz is a chain that serves falafel and fries and is pretty much a sure bet for healthy, and yummy food in Amsterdam. The falafel can be ordered with "white" or "brown" (whole wheat) bread, and comes with the "salad bar" which is a trip. You pile stuff on your falafel and then as you eat, go dump more sauces (garlic is amazing) and stuff on the falafel. They also sell french fries here that are better than those next door (the place has giant lines, but Maoz does not). So, you can get a vegetarian treat, and some classic Amsterdam french fries with mayo or curry sauce. Right on the main drag as you walk south from the train station. read more

Great falafel with terrific veggies (on the salad bar -- all you want!); the fries weren't worth the calories and I should have saved room for more falafel and veggies. Seating is cramped because the place is busy. read more

Never heard of Maoz? Ten years from now everyone will know it. A healthy middle-eastern/vegetarian quick-service chain that is the best food value we found in Amsterdam. The falafel was great, first of all. You can get it in a pita OR in a to-go salad container... and then you hit the salad bar for toppings. This was the largest, freshest and overall BEST salad/toppings bar I've ever seen. Spiced carrots. Several sauces. Pickled this-and-that. Fantastic. And the best part is that you can load up as much of this fresh & healthy goodness as you want... all for around 5 Euro. Maoz has a winning formula. I will definitely be back, possibly when they open up in Everytown, USA. read more

I stayed at the Flying Pig around the corner from here and ended up coming back to this place every day of my visit for an entire week, it was so good! Priced relatively inexpensive for the area, the falafel is cooked to order and piping hot fresh. The taste is out of this world! The toppings bar is somewhat small but everything is really fresh and the selection is good. I found it a little strange that they charge extra for hummus (practically a necessity with falafel) but have a tahini sauce or something similar for free. The only thing keeping this place from 5 stars is that it's such a tiny location that it can be hard to eat comfortably when it's busy, which is pretty much always as it's in a pretty bustling area on Dam central. There's only seating for about 8-9 people but there is a tiny area near the register where you can also stand and eat. It was always pretty cramped every time I went but I wasn't going to let such a small inconvenience keep me from coming back for more tasty falafel! read more

I salivate when en route to AMS craving a falafel from this place... consistent. Kinda like a McDonald's meal you haven't had in ages. But not really if u know what I'm saying. read more

great vegetarian falafel fare. We stopped in for a quick easy dinner one night. Since my sis is vegetarian (vegan sometimes) I often end up eating veggie too and was not disappointed in this little shop. The staff weren't very chatty but that was fine b/c the food was excellent. They had a variety of sauces to try. clean dining area with some bar stools and a few small tables. good prices for a lot of food. read more

Fantastic falafel. Even better than the ones I had in Israel. Seriously. Great selection of add ons and sauces for falafel. Good price @ 5.5 euro. Not much else here. read more

The falafel here is better than what I ate when I lived in Jerusalem. The main selling point is the unlimited toppings and the fries. I really love the cilantro sauce and garlic sauce on my falafel, and my favorite sauce for the fries is spicy mayo, since that's the same stuff they put on spicy tuna sushi. I lurves it so much! read more

My husband is one of the pickiest humans alive, but he agreed to try falafel while we were in Amsterdam. He liked that he could add his own toppings, so he wasn't stuck with anything 'weird'. He actually enjoyed it so much we went back a second time. I definitely recommend it for a quick meal if you are strolling around. read more

This particular location was especially packed because it's so close to the station, but you'll see several of these chains throughout the city. It's fairly quick and easy, simple menu and it's pretty healthy so you don't feel guilty about eating so much cheese while you're visiting! Just wish thy had a bit more variety read more

The food was ok but not worth getting yelled at over fries. The customer service was atrocious (I never use this word but damn those guys are in the wrong business). How horrendous was the service? Well the cashier, a 30-something year old with thinning hair and a giant bald spot was so rude. He looked miserable like he really hated his job. I would get annoyed too if I worked in a area with heavy traffic full of tourists and families. Anyways, he was being asked a million questions from a family in front of us and was multitasking as well. When he took our order (after the family), he was not paying attention to us or being friendly, just plain rude. Most unpleasent demeanor ive ever encountered in the service industry. To fair, he was being overworked and probably had a moment, but still, you don't take it out on customers. We ordered fries too with our 2 pitas but he didn't hear us (apparently he never heard the order) after we only said that we wanted no mayo or ketchup repeatedly. When we asked him about the fries, he yells at us saying "you only paid 9.95 and you got no fries." When we said we did order fries, he got confrontational and started arguing with us. We left not wanting him to kill our vibe. Advice: SKIP THIS OVERCROWDED PLACE AND THE RUDE SERVICE THAT CAN POTENTIALLY RUIN YOUR DAY/TRIP. I hope you sir (rude cashier) find what you're looking for because the restaurant business ain't it. read more

Very good food for a fantastic price. The falafel balls themselves were not the best I ever had but the selection of toppings (which you could refill with) was first rate. Five Euros buys you a quick, delicious meal. read more

I love this place. Falafel sandwich with unlimited salad bar for 5 euros? Yes! The lady helping us was really nice and explained to us the concept. The salad toppings were fresh and tasty and the garlic yogurt sauce was delicious. If I had $3.5 million I would definitely open a franchise. read more

Decent an inexpensive falafel place in downtown Amsterdam. Fresh orange juice is available. Best feature: It's open until 2 am.

Great food, fresh, fast, healthy. Very central location, good service. Nice to make your own pita or salad as you wish with unlimited toppings. Good prices too! 4.90€ for a pita or salad. Lots of seating and the only down side is the topping/salad bar is small and therefore cramped. Otherwise great little shop read more

The Falafel itself is not the best, but still good. The interesting part, which was new to me, was the open salad bar. When you order a falafel (5 euros for normal size), they will give you a pita filled with falafel balls, then you can choose other salads and sauces to fill the rest. You can re-fill it with salad again. Different options, flavors, sauces are available. Every thing is vegetarian. The place is not totally clean, but still okay, as it is literally a fast food. You can go there, and 10 min later you'll be done with your meal. I even consider it as a tourist attraction, as you usually don't see open salad bars for sandwiches. It's worth to try at least once. read more

Mediocre falafel for lunch on my way to the train station back in January 2013. Maoz is a chain so at least you know what you are getting.

Food was ok but unfortunately the customer service and organisation of the place totally ruined it for me. They have no 'system' and just serve out whatever the hell they like. About 5 people got their meals before us even though they ordered AFTER us, because the dude couldn't be bothered remembering to add hummus (which we had to pay extra for). Oh and we waited forever for our fries and got yelled at after asking for them because they apparently "told us 5 times" it was ready. Yeah sure, where are they then? Yep gone to another customer! First night in Amsterdam and not impressed! read more

NEVER VISIT THIS PLACE! We were racially abused and insulted by the staff. Can't comment on the food because we trashed what we bought. On seeing this, the guy at the counter abused us and said "It's your loss". Losing customers is the chain's loss is what the staff needs to be trained I guess. WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE. read more

NEVER VISIT THIS PLACE! We were racially abused and insulted by the staff. We trashed the food, so cannot comment on the food. But the customer service was horrific! read more