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
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
Forget that dry, flavorless falafel ubiquitous in Manhattan, everything at this landmark corner of Astoria's "Little Egypt" enclave is fresh and richly spiced. No menus, no sign outside, but the or... read more
Mini-chain of Middle Easterns serves up homestyle cooking. Fresh ingredients, big flavors. We're loving on shawarma, packed with pickles, kabobs and merguez, culture-clashing pitzas. Starters are w... read more
Friendly Muslim-owned spot lacks booze, but no worries, you'll be so slap-happy about the food it won't matter. (You'll also overlook the over-lit interior—not a good choice for a morning-after bre... read more
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
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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