King Of Falafel & Shawarma
Middle Eastern Restaurant, Falafel Restaurant, and Halal Restaurant$$$$
Astoria, Astoria
The folks at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?- Go here. Experience the falafel. It's worth it.
"Falafel and shwarma combo is the way to go for a quick tasty lunch."(19 Tips)
"finally won the 2010 Vendy Cup!"(3 Tips)
"Hands down the best halal cart in New York."(3 Tips)
"Free falafel sample while waiting"(2 Tips)
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The best falafel I've ever had. Get the freddie junior platter (chicken/kefte) with both sauces. Don't worry. They'll throw in a bonus falafel with your order.
These guys are kings not just because they picked a cool name, they earned it! Never miss the falafel and mix it with the beef shawarma it's a mix from heaven.
Kayla BarberOctober 24, 2014It is all amazing! I ordered the chicken shawarma, it was a HUGE portion with great flavors. The guys working were very helpful and had the biggest hearts around.
Kev SkinnyAugust 14, 2014This food truck is worth driving long distances to. Falafel is great. Get the shwarma on a hero with the works.- Hands down the best halal cart in New York. Every platter is awesome, so mix it up among the chicken, beef kebab, and shwarma options.
Serious EatsApril 13, 2013One of the best halal carts in the city, with homemade shawarma and incredible falafel.
Mark HeyertAugust 21, 2021The beef swarma sandwich is consistently good. I prefer more white sauce than the 50/50 split hot sauce.
Rachel LennonDecember 14, 2014I legit want to pick up something different here EVERY night. Falafel is hands down the best I've had in New York.
Terry TaylorOctober 29, 2013Best falafel in NY! It's the little touches that set it apart from the rest.. plus the guys are super fun
Jeremy BDecember 28, 2014Literally everything is delicious. Try a combo platter to get a sampling of everything
DianaOctober 22, 2014Can't go wrong with anything you order here, but the chicken shawarma is a favorite!
Abdulrahman ,,November 6, 2021“Worst shawarma & very rude behaviour”I have tasted shawarma's in whole NY,but this was the worst I ever had. It was hot from outside but inside was super cold & with less chicken.Very disappointing
Gordon ZhengAugust 21, 2013Huge portions, delicious food, and free falafel as you wait on line. Highly recommend.
Jessica FloresAugust 1, 2012It doesn't get any better than their chicken and rice - the best in NYC.
Albert LiJanuary 31, 2015Never had shawarma or falafel before this place. Turns out they are pretty damn good. :D
Best falafel in the city! Anything you order here will be absolutely delicious!- Simran JaisingJanuary 27, 2013get platter #1. while you wait, if your nice, the king will give your hot falafal balls.
Banu Çoruk AltınaySeptember 18, 2015They really have a fun group, i did not have better in any place, only Istanbul and Lebanon can come close
Prices are a little more expensive than the truck, but this location has a bigger menu.
If the line's long they might offer you a free falafel while you wait.
man up. try something that you're unsure of its pronunciation. it's all good.
- Andrea GDecember 4, 2010This vendor makes the best shawarmas. He gives away free falafel samples and he finally won the 2010 Vendy Cup!
Falafel is the best, crispy on the outside flavorful on the inside. Highly recommend the Pita chicken shawarma and the chicken platter
No matter what you order. You will be back for more.
If you fall in love easily, stay away from the chicken platter. Fair warning.
- Love these guys. Easily THE BEST falafels I've had in my life. They are the most perfect blend of spicey, crunchy, and flavorful. 10/10
- JJOctober 26, 2015Get the TEASER has a lite but of everything over rice. It's HUGE tons of meats and falafel!!
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Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(718) 340-8068
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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- 7.1
"The giant falafel platter is epic. The beef and lamb combo is a great feed. Music is usually hard rock or classic. Best selection of pellegrino sodas I've ever seen. Place is a little slice of heaven"
Patrick Healy - 7.5
"Food is very affordable & portions are huge! Get sandwiches on their homemade bread. Get their platters with yellow rice / Spanish saffron rice & get a side of crispy fries! Get their house specials!"
Kimmie Ohh - 8.8
"The Chicken shawarma is my favorite sandwich followed by the kofte kebab (type of mild, fine textured sausage). Most sandwiches are $3.50(!!)"
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