525618 Wed Jun 04 07:27:21 -0700 2008 18 17 What's My Craving? 0 3748282 Where can I get a good falafel in the city? Wed Jun 04 07:27:22 -0700 2008 197253 leeanne618 1 3773758 mamouns Thu Jun 12 08:28:18 -0700 2008 3748282 135229 thew 2 3775088 2nd Mamouns. Hands down the best imo. Also, I love the kebab platters. Thu Jun 12 13:51:03 -0700 2008 3773758 133413 offthebeatenpath1 3 4714539 Nah, the Mamoun's on MacDougal has never been great, merely good and cheap. And in recent months, the St Marks branch has sucked so bad that I gave up on them. Dry, tasteless, just really bad. Tue May 26 00:19:30 -0700 2009 3775088 17058 Pan 1 3776217 rainbow falafel 17th st near union square. lunchtime weekdays, look for the line down the block. Thu Jun 12 19:58:31 -0700 2008 3748282 71748 lightbulboven 2 5157123 I think rainbow is the best falafel in the city. i used to get mamouns all the time then a chef i know told me to check out rainbows. the hot sauce is what made me change it all up. if you like spicy but with great flavor not just hot check it out and tell them to put extra hot.. its so worth it and you wont be regretting it the next day if you know what i mean:) Wed Nov 04 20:33:25 -0800 2009 3776217 1121857 bsully78 1 3792854 Believe it or not,I just had the most incredible fallafel today. I got it at a street cart on B'way and 67th Street across from Gracious Home. I had to wait on line for 15 minutes and it was well worth it. Cheap and delicious! Wed Jun 18 19:27:57 -0700 2008 3748282 202023 caesarsally 1 3794787 Mamoun's is good, but Taim is much better. In fact Taim has the best falafel I've ever had in the city. A bit more money, but much more fresh and vibrant flavors. For an obscure falafel mention go to Perilla in the W.Village and get the edamame falafel, fantastic and unique. Thu Jun 19 11:21:44 -0700 2008 3748282 103178 ginsbera 1 3931118 I highly recommend the falafel at Rectangles. They make it with lots of herbs so they're green and fresh! Tue Aug 05 07:26:51 -0700 2008 3748282 20967 Dizzyginger 1 3931143 Taim and Azuri. Tue Aug 05 07:34:19 -0700 2008 3748282 10763 Miss Needle 2 5150586 This is the correct answer. Crisp ain't that bad for something different. Olympic (Baraca now) stands out more for its laffa than falafel balls. Mon Nov 02 16:50:58 -0800 2009 3931143 1121218 Mr Porkchop 1 4706445 In Manhattan- Olympic Pita- 38th and 6th In Brooklyn- Damascus Bakery- Atlantic Aven. bet. Court and Clinton In Bronx- Squeez- 238th and Waldo Ave (Riverdale) Fri May 22 08:48:35 -0700 2009 3748282 117725 jp16 2 5137949 I've been chowing at Mamoun's for over 20 years. Part sentimental, reasonably priced, and infused with west village vibe, Mamoun's is an institution. Get a falafel/babaganoush combo pita sandwich. The alloy of unctuous baba and falafel for I think 5o cents or a dollar extra is yum. Carefully fried food (seafood,latkes,chicken etc) ,health factors notwithstanding, is supremely delicious ,as all the natural ,juicy goodness is sealed in. It's a shame you have to wonder about the 10W30 some carts and restaurants use. Hopefully, Jiffy Lube and KFC don't partner up! Stay safe and buon appetito, phil <------<<< Wed Oct 28 12:38:26 -0700 2009 4706445 1119825 HeatSeekingMissive 3 5139472 I'd recommend not going to Mamoun's St. Marks branch, though. I had several unsatisfactory experiences there (overly dry falafel, etc.) and gave up. Have they gotten any better lately, in anyone's recent experience? Thu Oct 29 00:31:32 -0700 2009 5137949 17058 Pan 2 5137962 Is Taim the place Bobby Flay lost to in a Falafel Throwdown? thx phl Wed Oct 28 12:40:46 -0700 2009 4706445 1119825 HeatSeekingMissive 3 5153899 A really good one could be had at "Push" was on Third around 23rd Street but unfortunately closed. Tue Nov 03 19:28:34 -0800 2009 5137962 1120007 drosstogold 3 5187288 Taim lost, but don't let that sway you!. They serve the best falafel in the city hands down. It may be a bit more $$, but the ingredients are far superior. Make sure you get one of the drinks, like the Ginger Lemonade and I recommend getting the falafel platter and sharing it as it has 3 types of falafel, a few sides and pita bread. Mon Nov 16 19:01:21 -0800 2009 5137962 103178 ginsbera 1 5183204 Had an amazing falafel yesterday at Pita joes near Union Square, W.14th St by 5th Ave. Pickels and fixings reminded me of Jerusalem. Sun Nov 15 10:27:15 -0800 2009 3748282 227494 jinglejangle 2 5195628 Pita Joe...delicious falafel...crispy, tasty Thu Nov 19 21:43:29 -0800 2009 5183204 66726 pbjluver