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- 161 E. Houston St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-933-4587
Mezetto
Mediterranean tapas-style fare. Vibrant corner space, with a mosaic floor and pop art behind the bar. Young chef Schlomi Biton did time at Spoon in Paris before setting up shop across the Atlantic.... read more
- 45 Spring St., Nolita 10012
- 212-219-0600
Taïm
Taim is the Hebrew word for delicious, and nobody but its competitors would claim that this spinoff of the Waverly Place institution is misnamed. Signature falafel comes in three styles: green, r... read more
- 50 Greenwich Ave, West Village 10011
- (212) 242-3451
Za' atar
Za' atar is one of those rare culinary breeds you only hear about during your grandpa's lectures on ye good ol' days: $5 sandwiches and fresh banana shakes, generous meat and vegetable platters you... read more
- 214 Mulberry St., Nolita 10012
- 1-646-480-1967
Balaboosta
Mom and pop falafel spot Taïm upgrades to broad Nolita storefront. Homey vibe carries over, with whitewashed brick walls, wood-plank ceilings, and a bookshelf that looks plucked straight from ... read more
- 140 Charles St., West Village 10014
- 212-505-0005
Casa la Femme
Downtown gone uptown comes back down to the cobblestoned streets of the West Village. Serena's tent city flaunts belly dancing beauties and Middle Eastern mixed with Medi eats. High glam factor and... read more
- 236 Fifth Ave., Flatiron 10001
- 212-683-2929
Ilili
Palatial exception to the downmarketing of tabbouleh. Modern, involved interior, with alternating wood frames like an enigmatic gameboard. Side nooks for more intimate moments. Both lush and casual... read more
- 90 Bedford St., West Village 10014
- 212-229-2220
Moustache
Tiny storefront space gets enormous praise, proves size doesn't always matter. We'll brave the long lunchtime lines to savor the zippy zattar bread and garlicky baba ganoush. Simple things well-mad... read more
- 100 Kenmare St., Nolita
- 212-966-0022
Hoomoos Asli
Cheapo, refreshingly unslick Israeli joint favored by expats, budget eaters, and NYU dorm rats. Fat falafels, crack-like Turkish coffee, and the Jerusalem Grill. Our Israeli judo champion friend (j... read more
- 119 MacDougal St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 212-674-8685
Mamoun's Falafel
What Caffé Reggio is to Village coffeehouses, Mamoun's is to falafel joints. Though basically located in a walk-in closet on a block teeming with food options, Mamoun's resides in a class by itself... read more
- 222 Waverly Pl., West Village 10014
- 646-863-4410
Taim Falafel & Smoothie Bar
Taim is the Hebrew word for delicious, and nobody but its competitors would claim that this spinoff of the Waverly Place institution is misnamed. Signature falafel comes in three styles: green, red... read more
- 41 St. Mark's Place, East Village 10003
- 212-777-1447
Cafe Orlin
Local favorite does everything right. Mostly known for brunch, regulars scarf down dishes like Tunisian eggs and pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon yogurt. Other meals are worth hitting, though, especi... read more
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