Where can I get me some good falafel in NYC?
Chickpea in New York, my go-to falafel place, went corporate and is franchising -- now they're baking their falafel instead of frying. Frankly, it was pretty bad. Any suggestions for new places to hit?
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14 Comments:
The place I hear most consistently lauded is Taim--
222 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-1287
Christina at 1:37PM on 07/30/07
I like Rainbow Falafel, right next to the Union Square Greenmarket on 17th Street. I also like a trio of falafel carts on and around sixth avenue between 45th and 46th Streets: Kwik Meal, Moishe's, and Miriam's.
Ed Levine at 3:13PM on 07/30/07
Rectangles:
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jperlow at 3:50PM on 07/30/07
Maoz near Union Square is pretty goo and there's a great stand in the little open park near Fulton And Brodway called Sammy's where they great ones for $3
Mheusler at 3:55PM on 07/30/07
I love Maoz. Also, there's a schwarma/falafel place on Thomson, just north of Bleecker St, which I remember being pretty good. And its not a chain, so no worries about them going corporate!
Annmarie at 4:13PM on 07/30/07
Mamoun's. It's more of a take out place but so worth it if you're in the 'hood.
ceforrester at 4:15PM on 07/30/07
haven't had it but everyone seems to like chickpea. they also stopped frying the falafel recently. can anyone comment?
jaf at 4:22PM on 07/30/07
Maoz is great, I just had it last month and was impressed by it.
I'm not a fan of Mamoun's - I prefer Israeli-style falafel and Mamoun's is decidedly Middle Eastern. (I used to frequent the Mamoun's in New Haven because there was no where else to get it there).
My absolute FAVORITE is Naomi's Kosher Pizza & Falafel in Flushing - I grew up eating at that place at least once a month and it is my idea of falafel perfection. You must try it!
charm city cupcake at 6:05PM on 07/30/07
I'm not a fan of Mamoun's either, it's cheap (which has its place), but unimpressive and lazily prepared. A friend of mine recommended Hummus Place - does anyone know it?
Raphael at 6:36PM on 07/30/07
Hummus Place is great for hummus platters but they only do falafels as a side, not in sandwich form. They also have some of the best schug in the city. For all manners of falafel, Azuri Cafe is great and it's kosher.
465 W 51st St, Btwn 9th & 10th Ave
212-262-2920
curdnerd at 8:58PM on 07/30/07
Hoomoos Asli, on Kenmare and Lafayette, is the best falafel I've had in the city. The place isn't much by way of atmosphere, but the food is terrific. And for a cheap takeout falafel sandwich lunch, Rainbow Falafel on 17th Street between 5th Ave. and Union Square rivals Mamoun's.
producestories at 9:03PM on 07/30/07
sido on the upper west side is good.
jaf at 9:16AM on 07/31/07
Somewhat related (just not geographically): Recommendations for Falafel in Los Angeles at Ask MetaFilter.
Raphael at 10:06PM on 08/02/07
hey if u are in Queens try the king of Falafel in Astoria he is great the pest so far
FERFER at 12:42AM on 09/23/07