Really great place. Friendly and accommodating service. Falafel: 5/5 Hummus: 5/5 Fries and garlic sauce: 5/5 shawarma: 4/5 Service: 5/5 I do wish their pita was served hot and toasted. Would 100% recommend and looking forward to eating here again read more

The falafel was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside -- exactly how it should be. The hummus was smooth and rich, the veggies were super fresh, and the portions were generous. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food came out quickly even though the place was busy. You can really tell they care about quality. read more

Shakalafel - Menu - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

For what this is, a food truck, it is fantastic. The falafel is some of the best I've had (I used to work in a Lebanese deli making falafel, so my standards are high). You can get sandwiches or platters. After trying a free sample, we were hooked. We got the chicken sandwich with falafel. I thought the falafels would be inside, but they were on the side. No problem. We just added them. It was a huge sandwich, next time I'd get the falafel alone. And they have very good mint lemonade. read more

Shakalafel - Chicken platter with falafel - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Quick and friendly service, good portions, and always tasty and fresh. Get the spicy sauce! read more

Shakalafel - Falafel pita, strawberry mint lemonade, falafel platter and french fries - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

This place is amazing! You have a middle eastern food craving this place is it! The guys at this shop are so sweet and the food was amazing. We will be back! read more

Shakalafel - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We had Falafel wrap and my husband had Chicken shawarma sandwich they are one of the food best truck at Kauai island. Must try Highly recommend read more

I had wanted to try this place based on the great reviews and it was literally right around the corner from where we were staying. They can be seen offering out samples of their falafel from the food truck window throughout the day. When we were passing by once I took them up on it and tried a falafel. It was amazing! For dinner one night, we decided to try this place. My oldest and I both got the chicken shawarma plate. She got extra salad because she didn't want hummus. I also got us a side of fries. Service was friendly and quick. There's a couple of tables in the vicinity but it's mostly a grab and go spot. Cute little whiteboard to write on and tell them where you're from. They also have some merchandise for sale. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with my order. The hummus was runny, the salad, pickles and rice were okay, but the chicken was bland, dry and kind of burned. I didn't really feel like there was much chicken either. Everything had a sort of yellow hue to it so I think they use a lot of turmeric as well. But overall, I was disappointed. If you try this place, stick with the falafel. I should have. read more

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After not finding that many great vegetarian/vegan options in Kauai beside awesome Acai bowls we loved the falafel wraps here. Service was quick, we called them ahead of time and picked up the food in about 15 minutes. Falafel was nice and crispy and there was great spices and we asked for them to make it spicy and they delivered. We were pretty happy with the food here :) read more

Delicious Middle Eastern flavors Super fresh ingredients Nice Aloha friendly service Great food truck court with other options nearby. Chill local vibe and ambiance. Playing cool music. Highly recommend for great quality, value and satisfied tummy. read more

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Excellent falafel and friendly service. After living in Israel for 2 years, I feel I know authentic falafel and this place has it. Some of the other menu items seemed too expensive for the portion (fried eggplant). Communal tables available for dining outside. read more

After we finished our bike ride up the beach, we dropped our bikes off at the bike shop. Right next door is the Shakalafel food truck. The guy in the truck beckoned us with free sample of the falafel balls and we were hooked. I had the chicken shawarma plate with falafel. It was all amazing. Chicken was full of flavor. Hummus was delicious and the fluffy pita was just terrific. Next time we are back, we will definitely be enjoying more deliciousness. read more

Shakalafel - Chicken Schwarma Plate with Falafel Balls - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We walked by this EXCELLENT food truck without knowing anything about it. The guy in the truck was very welcoming and gave us a taste of falafels for free. They tasted great. So we ordered a falafel plate and it was delicious! We also got his mint & strawberry lemonades which were refreshing. Do not sleep on this food truck. So yummy. Highly recommend! read more

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Our favorite meal we had after 5 days on Kauai by far! Located in a cute food court area in Kapaa, we were so excited to find some good, vegetarian options! We ordered the falafel pita and had it spicy. Everything was absolutely delicious and fresh. Please note you will wait for your food because nothing is frozen! Loved it and will definitely be back next time on island! They even offer falafel samples for you to try! read more

Just like my review last year, you want good food that's amazing from a food truck, this is your place. Once again I ordered the shawarma plate, and it was just as great as it was the last time my family and I were here. Food came out quick and delicious. Definitely a go to for foodies in Kauai. read more

Shakalafel - Shawarma plate with humus, salad, rice and pickles ( and some hot sauce on the side) - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Amazing food and super friendly service! They even welcomed us with a free falafel sample. The falafel is perfectly crispy and light, and the falafel sandwich with their special sauce is just perfect. The baklava is incredible, flaky and crunchy since the syrup comes on the side, not soggy. The kids' meal (half falafel sandwich, fries, and lemonade) was spot on. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend! read more

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Falafel is one of those things that you either love or simply don't. This place executes it well. Solid taste profile, fresh veggie ingredients and little kick of spice. The pitas are full of flavor and bring that taste of Israel to the beauty of Hawaii. The folks are friendly and the size of the portion is enough to keep one going for a few days. read more

Shakalafel - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Tasty, authentic Israeli food. The falafel tasted just like it does on the streets of Tel Aviv. The chicken shawarma was seasoned perfectly and tasted delicious. My son, who's allergic to sesame, was able to safely eat the chicken, salad, and pita. Wait was quite long at 7:30pm (an hour for 2 entrees), but worth it in the end. read more

$3 for 3 falafels, you can't best this price! We ordered 6 falafels (I could have eaten more) and a chicken shawarma pita sandwich, which I didn't like because it came with too much shredded cabbage. The chicken was good. I'd try the fried eggplant one next time. The guy at the window was super nice. He offered us to free falafel sample. read more

Shakalafel - Chicken shawarma pita sandwich - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Best falafel I have ever tasted, perfectly cooked with crispy outside, soft fluffy inside, and just the right amount of seasoning. Chicken schwarma was amazing, perfectly cooked and seasoned as well! The hummus was not my favorite though, and the pita bread was too fluffy for my taste. read more

One of the best Felafel's I've ever had. Authentic taste and texture. Don't let the small size of the food truck intimidate you. Once you taste it you'll go back for more. read more

I've lived in areas of California that feature many restaurants that serve falafel. I thought, "How can a falafel food truck on Kauai compete with my favorite Lebanese restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd? Or that lovely place in Temecuala? Well it can...and in some repects passes those two. After getting a free sample of Shakalafel's falafel, I knew I had to get lunch there. After Patty atr her Leong's poke bowl, we headed to Shakalafel. What sets then apart is the remarkable pita bread! Plus, the falafels were cooked to perfection...not greasy at all! I ordered the hot sauce; it was hot. One note, I'd like it if the sandwich came with a slicy green pepper...you know, thise pickled ones. One more note, friendly service! read more

Shakalafel - The sign on the food truck called Shakalafel. - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

The best falafel and shawarma I've ever had!! I'm sad I didn't find this place earlier read more

Shakalafel - Falafel Balls and shawarma - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Got the falafel pita and it was so good! Falafel was perfectly crispy. Food came out super quick. Great outdoor seating for a casual vibe. Def recommend! read more

Shakalafel - Falafel sandwich - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Food was very greasy and not tasty. They had a lot of good reviews, but I was not happy with the quality of my food for the price.

Amazing falafel sandwich. Just enough spice. The employee at the counter is very kind as well! Highly recommend if you are near by or passing through. read more

Shakalafel - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We shared the falafel sandwich and made it SPICY ! It was delicious and the next time I'm not sharing...ha ha! We ordered it at the window and it came out in a few minutes and we ate it in even less time! It was just so so good! Chew and swallowed until poof...ALL DONE! We ate our sandwich on the picnic tables by the other food trucks! We will be back and bring our kiddos! read more

Shakalafel - Falafel sandwich...only a few more bites and it will be all done! - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Amazing place! I'm so glad we decided to stop by while on our trip to Kauai! Their service, TOP NOTCH! Their food, AMAZING! I ordered the chicken shawarma and she even added extra falafels for my order which was so nice! Definitely will be on my List of place to eat again and will recommend to anyone visiting the island! read more

Shakalafel - Falafel Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

The chicken shawarma sandwich tasted ono and so did the garlic fries. The portion was just right. We tried the falafel and they tasted delicious too, not dry at all. This is a hidden gem in Kauai. The staff is super friendly. read more

Best falafel fresh and delicious Great service and will for sure go back Thank you! Shawarma was good too

I got the Shawarma platter with pita bread! Filling and I ate the whole thing. Tahini was alright not a fan, the hummus was smooth and delicious. Not bland at all. Service was good and enthusiastic. Ambiance, quiet place went around a less busy time. read more

This is one of the best food trucks! They are always so very nice to everyone who walks by (free sample w/o any pressure to buy), it's always a pleasure to get my food from them! All the food is amazing and their mint lemonade is da bomb!! read more

Best food ever. Came 3 years ago. So glad to come back and see they are still here. So fresh. Friendly and gives samples.

The owners are very hard working young brothers with excellent business skills (free samples and friendly greetings) and excellent products. All coming from their neat little food trailer In an outdoor a food court. read more

Best falafel ever, from any country I've ever been to, hands down. Crispy on the outside, hot and flavorful on the inside. Nice creamy hummus. Fresh soft bread. Lovely. read more

Of all the meals I enjoyed during my recent trip to Kauai, none were as memorable as Shakalafel in Kapaʻa. Tucked conveniently in a food truck right in downtown Kapaʻa, this spot could have easily blended into the lively food scene, had it not been for their brilliant marketing strategy of offering passersby a complimentary falafel sample. That single bite stopped me in my tracks and led to one of the best meals of my trip. Conveniently located across the street from the dispensary that helped build my appetite. Shakalafel serves exceptional shawarmas and falafel, some of the best I've had since my last visit to Jerusalem. The flavors are vibrant, authentic, and thoughtfully balanced, and the ingredients taste incredibly fresh. Every item we ordered was prepared with care and bursting with the kind of flavor you don't forget. I visited with my adult son, and he's still talking about the food days later, which says everything you need to know. The team working the truck was friendly, efficient, and clearly passionate about what they do, adding to the overall experience. One of them is former Army, so a must visit for veterans. If you find yourself anywhere near Kapaʻa, do not miss this gem. Shakalafel is the kind of place that turns a simple meal into a highlight of your trip. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Kauai, and another visit to this outstanding food truck. read more

Great Middle Eastern food for a reasonable price. Try the unique garlic sauce on the food, yummy.

Oh No! They changed the recipe! Now the pita is thin and gets soggy before we can finish our falafel sandwiches. It was so soft and thick before! The veggies seem to be mostly cabbage and hardly any pickles. May switch to the platter and hope my favorite lunch is salvageable. Told someone working there I didn't like the new recipe and they said "You'll get used to it". I don't think I will since I won't be getting them anymore. read more

Though I'm not saying that one has to stick to a traditional way of making a particular dish, but if you're going to change it, it should be for the better. Our falafel sandwiches at Shakalafel were the poor cousins to the real deal. The actual falafel balls were tasty, but the "fluffy" pita was a doughy affair that makes up 50% of the falafel sandwich. It takes up space that should be used for chopped cucumber , parsley and tomato. The ratio is all off. Also not enough tahini. Service was friendly. Fries were tasty. read more

the chicken shawarma wrap I ordered was a let-down from first bite to last. The menu boasts "juicy, hand-stacked shawarma carved to order," yet my wrap contained maybe four paper-thin shards of chicken--more onion and limp lettuce than protein. The pita had clearly been microwaved (or left under a heat-lamp): it steamed itself into a flabby, gum-sticking wad before I'd walked halfway back to the office. At $16.50 with tax and a tiny cup of tahini that tastes straight from a bulk tub, it's priced like a gourmet entrée but delivered like a convenience-store afterthought. The staff were friendly, but for now this shawarma wrap lands squarely in "skip it" territory. read more

One of my favorite places to eat on the island. I come here often, and everything I have had is excellent; and the staff is always friendly. I definitely give a strong recommendation for Shakalafel. read more