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    4.6 (171 reviews)
    InexpensiveVegetarian, Falafel
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Hummus
    Lauren C.

    Incredibly good, fresh, healthy, vegan-friendly Israeli food in a fun relaxed ambience. They also have a great kombucha selection! During my first visit, they had canned BKE (from around the block!) and Yesfolk.

    Seitan Shawarma
    Kylie B.

    Arguably some of the best vegan middle eastern food I've had in NYC. The menu is all vegetarian and a lot of the items are vegan! They can make a lot of things spicy and the store is so cute! They have indoor and outdoor seating plus a very New York vibe restroom. Their sandwiches are also only $11 and a good amount of food so it's budget friendly for NYC!

    One below is mushroom hummus plate
    Leane C.

    This place is soooooo gooooood. A generous amount of food for the price. I hope the prices stay the way they are! Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Customer service was great. Food came out fast. Seating space might be a bit tight, depending on how crowded it is. There wasn't many ppl there when I went during a week day afternoon though. Will definitely be back!

    Vegan Majadra Mixed Greens Salad
    MasterSchif J.

    I'm only two bites into this vegan shawarma but I had to come write this review cuz all my senses are climaxing as I eat this divine dish. Maybe I'm tired, maybe I'm procrastinating but I had to shout it from the rooftops. Somebody in the kitchen has their third eye peeled cuz they KNOW. Okay now this salad vinaigrette hits different too. I'm honestly afraid of spinach but this sh** is rocking my buds. mad sweet delivery person too:) And hella quick!! Um okay lemme get back to my date. Just playing it's just me here. Way to make my day guys, I was so down before this shawarma. Thank you. the carrots thooo

    Ryan R.

    Went here with a friend to grab a bite to eat before a show that we were seeing nearby. After perusing the menu, I decided to go with the majadra plate which was pretty good--and filling. I wish that the rice had a little bit more flavor, but everything else was very tasty. We also tried their peanut butter cupcake and chocolate chip cookie (both vegan) and they were decent as well. Overall, this is a great little spot in an area with limited food options. Staff was super friendly and vibe is cool--and prices are very reasonable for the area.

    Falafel sandwich and hummus and pita!
    Meggie S.

    Absolutely amazing. Not one thing that is missing. I have eaten at this place three days in a row, and I am already thinking about my lunch today :). When you walk in, you see a cash register with the kitchen in the back, pastry displayed filled with yummy looking pastries! They have a table in the first room as well, but the main dining are is in the room next to it. Long communal tables make it easy to make friends if you come alone! They have a coat hanger along the walls which is a big plus. The menu is simple. They mark all the vegan dishes for you (you dont have to be the annoying customer asking if it's vegan), separate menu for beer and wine and a small specials sign on the table. We have tried the hummus and pita, and oh my god! It was unbelievably good. The pita bread was warm, puffy, crunchy on the outside and super soft on the inside. Their hummus comes seasoned with paprika, parsley, olive oil on top, we even had left over hummus for our sandwiches. Oh, and it comes with Harissa hot sauce. I always get a falafel sandwich-can't go wrong with that. It is served with a mixed greens salad and two pickles! The sandwich is cut in half, each side is topped with onion, tomato, cucumber and tahini on top. On the bottom of the sandwich is hummus, then falafel. It is out of this world. Definitely one of the best falafel sandwiches I have ever had. My boyfriend tried the last sandwich on the menu, She-something :P. It was served with two pickles and a pepperoncini. The sandwich had onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, soft boiled egg and tahini. Soooo good, especially once the yolk mixed with all the veggies. We also tried the shawarma sandwich with seitan, delicious, but probably wouldn't get again. Their beers go from $3-$6, I had Pilsner and it was $5. They offer bottled drinks- Pilot kombuchas $6, San Pellegrino $2, and I saw they had cream soda, coke, etc. Our bill came down to $33 with the drinks + tip. Very cheap. Right off the Morgan stop on the L, very easy to find. The bathroom was clean. Staff was friendly, and I really enjoyed the calming music! I ordered a delivery which came on time, everything was correct, and they added a side of hot sauce in the bag! Just a heads up- the delivery c charge is high, $4 I believe. I highly highly highly recommend this place. It looks like they actually care about the food they serve, I wasn't worried that my food touched any dairy(I am allergic) and everything seemed very clean.

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    I had the vegan shawarma and it was to die for. I got it spicy, and they weren't kidding- it was pretty hot. Decent prices and amazing food.

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    Falafel Tanami - Super soft and savory falafel I have ate! Delishh sandwich

    Falafel Tanami

    4.7(102 reviews)
    6.4 miMidwood

    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.

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    Order and pay here, then step down to have your order customized!

    Falafel Tanami - Thank Mango soda was delicious. Made in Israel

    Thank Mango soda was delicious. Made in Israel

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    Darna Falafel

    Darna Falafel

    4.3(297 reviews)
    3.3 miCobble Hill
    $

    Food: freshly made with fresh ingredients, flavorful and well spiced…read more Service: friendly and competent. Ambiance: lovely little spot, cozy and inviting.

    Everything we've tried on this menu has been absolutely delicious! The place is super tiny, and…read morethere may or may not be seating available for you, but they also do takeout so you can take your food to-go if they don't have seating. The team here is so friendly and they're good at giving you a heads up of how long orders will take. The food is a fantastic deal as you get a lot of it for the price, and it's always perfectly seasoned. What I've tried so far: - the falafel platter - the lamb platter - the steak sandwich - a number of juices and smoothies The falafel platter - INCREDIBLE deal for the amount of food. Only $11 for falafel, a salad, hummus, and pita. The falafel aren't dry and overall they're well seasoned. The only thing this is missing is their rice (which is amazing on its own). The lamb platter - I like this included super flavorful rice. Generous portion of meat. Definitely heavier than the falafel platter. Steak sandwich - SO good. They have some kind of secret sauce that ties everything together. Portion was smaller than the platters (easier to get through in one sitting) and this was probably the best thing I tried on the menu. It does say it comes with a side salad but we never got one. Would be better with a salad to balance out the steak+bread. Smoothies and juices - very fresh and tasty. Overall, we're very happy we found this cute neighborhood falafel spot :)

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    Inside looking out.

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    Falafel platter

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    Queen - Schnitzel Plate

    Queen

    4.3(263 reviews)
    0.8 miBushwick
    $$

    I've been back here a few times since my review in June 2024. The service and the food has…read moredeclined over time since then. This time I had the mushroom and onion hummus, which was a little watery and only came with one small piece of pita for a large bowl. I also got the fries, which are still actually pretty good. The reason for the steep downgrade aside from the dwindling food quality and the so-so drinks, is the service this time was just ATROCIOUS. Bushwick service has gotten kinda cruddy overall these days because so many places have this transplant hipster vibe where they just can't be bothered, but this guy acted annoyed and put out to even be there. It was not great last time, but this time was astonishingly bad. He took my order and as soon as my food came out, he disappeared behind a screen and didn't come back out unless someone came in the door (which was only a couple times). Never checked on me. Never asked if I wanted another drink (my mint julep was awful, so moot point I guess). I had to wait for him to emerge when a to go order came in for me to flag him down for the check. Probably the last time I come back here.

    Restaurant was decorated and music was kinda loud so it was hard to hear someone across from me…read more They later dimmed the lights and had candles which was nice. Staff were nice and attentive. The hummus and falafel plate was good. I really liked the rice and veggies - the flavors paired well. Maybe too much hummus for the portion ratio? Decent price for what you're getting, maybe $40 including tax/tip(?) for two of these plates.

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    By the bar

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    Chicken Shawarma Plate

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    Miriam Street Food

    Miriam Street Food

    4.4(33 reviews)
    2.9 miPark Slope

    Please bring back the old sides, the new carrot heavy options aren't a great replacement and we…read morewere disappointed with our last order. Otherwise big fans.

    I was in this neighborhood a couple of months ago with one other person. We initially planned to go…read moreto Miriam next door, since the other person had been to the Upper West Side location and enjoyed it. Still, they were working on it, so we decided to go to their sister, more casual spot instead, with me, in hindsight, being happy because I liked this more than Miriam (at least the UWS location.) The place is casual, with a warm and inviting atmosphere, and I can see it being very popular for lunch or brunch. The service was friendly as well. We both decided to get the Israeli Experience for $32 each, though they warned us it was a lot of food and we could split it. We did indeed take home some leftovers, and it was a terrific deal. Said experience is a comprehensive sampling of their menu, featuring two skewers, five salads, hummus, tahini, and two pitas, served with a choice of yellow rice or French fries, with the salads and skewers being our choice from the menu. Since we were going to share a few cold mezzes/salads, we decided to get fries and rice. The fries were well portioned, with a light crisp, while some were a bit soft. I found the rice, as expected, to be a better accompaniment, as it's lighter and goes well with the sauces. The pita bread was warm but standard and presumably store-bought. For the salads, our favorite of the bunch was probably the Spanish Eggplant, listed as fried eggplant tossed in tomato & pepper sauce. This was very similar (if not the same) as Turkish Soslu patlıcan, so I'm not sure why it's listed as Spanish unless they're Spanish eggplants or something. All naming aside, this was very tasty, with the eggplant both very garlicky and soft, but not too much that it lacked texture. I also liked the Moroccan Carrot, listed as thinly sliced carrots cooked & marinated in Moroccan spices. I have seen this in a few Moroccan places, such as in Astoria, and this was good. The carrots were soft, and the spice blend had a slight tang among other flavors. I would also recommend this. I am not usually the biggest fan of Israeli Salad, which is made here with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, and za'atar lemon vinaigrette, but this was good. I believe there was a bit of tahini or something similar in the dressing, which made it a bit more flavorful than the usual version, and all the vegetables are very fresh. This was better than expected and good. The Hummus was pretty good. I like some other spots with thicker hummus or a bit more kick, but it was still tasty. The same can be applied to the Tahini, which was standard but good. More standard and tasty was the Purple Cabbage. Nothing particularly special, but it was good, and they appear to have updated since I had it last, adding beets and roasted sesame seeds, which sounds like a pleasant addition. The Kale and Dried Apricot Salad with winter kale, dried apricots, and roasted almonds dressed with house vinaigrette was fine. I'm a bit biased here as I don't like kale, but there were plenty of crunchy almonds. However, I wish there were more apricots, and the dressing didn't mask the kale as much as I'd like. I wasn't a fan of the Corn Salad with grilled corn, red pepper, and jalapenos. The dish should probably be served warm, since the cold grilled corn had an unappetizing texture and flavor when mixed with the pepper. It reminded me a bit of a dip gone wrong. This was easily my least favorite, and neither of us finished it. The skewers were pretty good but more standard. In terms of options, each of us got a Harissa Salmon, he chose a Chicken Thigh, and I got a Ground Beef & Lamb Kofta. The fish was surprisingly tender, but I found the harissa to be only very mild, which was a bit surprising given how red the dish looked. He seemed to enjoy his chicken skewer, while the kofta was alright. I have had much more flavorful kofta before, but at least it wasn't dry, with the meat being pretty juicy. The "experience" reminded me of a much better version of Kashkaval Garden in Hell's Kitchen, minus the fondue, of course. It's essentially the same price point as getting the salmon from there, but it has many pluses. The side dishes are much better and more varied, the skewers are smaller but much more tender and less overcooked, and the portion size is much larger. This doesn't even include the large portion of rice or salad, which isn't included there. I didn't love everything here, but it's hard to deny this deal, especially in this fancy neighborhood.

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    Miriam Street Food
    Miriam Street Food

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    Pita Palace - Shawarma Pita Sandwich

    Pita Palace

    4.7(335 reviews)
    0.7 miWilliamsburg - North Side
    $

    I came across this place by accident while being hungry and walking around the neighborhood, turns…read moreout it was a delightful coincidence. Apparently the place allegedly won bunch of Yelp recognition for 5 years. Service: The guy was truly a gem, you will probably never find a similar person with such Charisma, patience and vibe around BK. He is the type of people that will become your best friend once you become a regular. They Also take Venmo in case you dont have your Wallet with you. Food: I had the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich alongside some truly hand made fries, seasoned and fried on the spot. The Sandwich was also very filling with a mix of hummus, tomato and lettuce and spice. It is certain that having a mix of flavors in every bite is something certain. I will definitely be coming back to this place when Im in the neighborhood.

    I walked into every bodega on my way to this spot trying to get cash back because I noticed it said…read more"cash only" on yelp, I decided to try to buy without cash anyways and luckily they accept venmo! so glad I didn't turn back because it was soooo good, I got a mixed plate and rice pudding, but I think next time I'm going to get a plate with just the kebab bc it was better than the chicken in my opinion. The owner was super kind and funny too, highly recommend! he said i'd be back the next day to sing him praises and he would be correct if I didn't have plans already

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    Pita Palace - Chicken Shawarma Pita Sandwich

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    Batata - Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich

    Batata

    4.2(237 reviews)
    4.7 miKensington, Windsor Terrace, Flatbush
    $$

    I finally made it here for lunch and wow I was impressed!…read more They have a Mediterranean influenced menu and we ordered a few items which we loved. I ordered the chicken schwarma plate and falafel salad which were excellent - the fries were terrific and the overall atmosphere was to die for - it's a nice cozy space and the service was excellent The owner cares deeply about serving quality food at a reasonable price - they make challah bread over the weekends which sells out fast Definitely try this place you won't be disappointed

    I was craving falafel and this is one of the few places that popped up in the neighborhood…read more I ordered a falafel sandwich and it was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely order again. Israeli style with pickles, which I love. The chickpea soup was a standout. So flavorful and nourishing; definitely a nod to the sopa de garbanzos that I grew up with. The generous portion of labane is rich and complimented by herbs and an excellent olive oil. But it only comes with one pita! Personally, I'd prefer a smaller portion with more bread. Ok, first, let's be accurate about a few things. Etymologically, "batata" comes from the Spanish for "potato." This is a nod to "Sephardic" Jews, from the Hebrew word for the Iberian Peninsula (by definition, Spain and Portugal; after "expulsion," this came to include a diaspora more broadly northern African. In order words, western and southern European, not Eastern like Ashkenazi Jews.)

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    Batata - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

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