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    Shakalafel

    4.7 (273 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Falafel pita, strawberry mint lemonade, falafel platter and french fries
    Sara M.

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

    Sareet A.

    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!

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    Danielle P.

    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.

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    Nick W.

    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.

    Chicken Schwarma Plate with Falafel Balls
    Brian M.

    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.

    Meg W.

    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!

    Shawarma plate with humus, salad, rice and pickles ( and some hot sauce on the side)
    Ronit C.

    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.

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    Lanchana S.

    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!

    Optimus R.

    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.

    Chicken shawarma pita sandwich
    Maggie L.

    $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.

    The sign on the food truck called Shakalafel.
    Joe L.

    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!

    Falafel Balls and shawarma
    Alba G.

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

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    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.

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    6 months ago

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

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

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

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