Falafel in New York, NY

“This continues to be the most authentic tasting Egyptian street food restaurant I have ever eaten at. Nowhere outside of Egypt have I tasted the authentic flavor of true tameya made with the proper ingredients. When I had the first bite of my first sandwich from here in May of 2022, I instantly cried happy tears of nostalgia for the memories and flavors of my childhood from growing up in Cairo for most of my formative years. I recently had their koshari and it was also truly fantastic and delicious. Additionally, I have not been anywhere else in the city where they have authentic baladi bread cooked like the way it is made in Egypt. My girlfriend’s parents, who had never tried Egyptian food previously, were also pleased with the food. Thank you Zooba for giving me a little slice of home. Five stars.“

“If you grew up eating chicken over rice at halal carts in the city only to go vegan later in life you've experienced the extreme disappointment that comes with ordering falafel over rice without white sauce. It's a tragedy and a reason never to visit a halal cart again. Not at Sam's. Here the falafel is king and the platter is a shrine to the balls of chickpea. The sides and sauces all pack a punch of flavor and keep you coming back for more. The guys who work the cart are really sweet too. These falafels occupy a place in my heart.“

“Good hole-in-the-wall falafel place. Simple, no frills, good food. Macdougal street is really cool, a few other nice spots for cheap food......used to be look better before they added the outdoor tents, they really break up the vibe. Maybe if they disappear once the weather improves. Falafel was solid, but a little too messy and the hummus was a bit too runny.Overall: 3.5/5“

“Best food option in the area by a long shot. Great falafel, vegan & nut free friendly, generous portions, nice and saucy, and extremely reasonably priced. The owner is super friendly as well. 5/5Vegetarian options: VeganDietary restrictions: Nut free“

“Love the food“

“thank you so much for feeding us at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital . love the authenticity, it's like being back home in my native land of Israel!“