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Taïm Falafel and Smoothie Bar

Falafel Restaurant, Middle Eastern Restaurant, and Israeli Restaurant$$$$

NoLita, New York

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Ranked #2 for falafel restaurants in New York
This place is famous for their falafel. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"The falafel sandwich with the Amba & S'rug topping is to die for."(43 Tips)
"Go with the classic green falafel with Israeli pickles and s'rug."(13 Tips)
"One of the best sabich sandwich in town."(10 Tips)
"Mixed falafel platter is excellent value."(8 Tips)

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Emi SuzukiMay 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
this is probably the place I frequent most in all of New York City aside from my bed. the baba ganoush is just smoky enough and the pear mint lemon smoothie is worth fighting wars over.
ThrillistNovember 14, 2014
There are 3 things you need to remember about the chickpea fritters. Green = parsley and mint; red = red pepper; and yellow = spicy harissa. Go balls to the wall with a three-in-one pita pocket. Read more
EaterAugust 5, 2014
The best thing on the menu is the often overlooked Sabich. It squeezes fried eggplant, hardboiled egg, hummus, cucumber & tomato salad, & cabbage slaw into a fluffy pita. Read more
Noah WeissNovember 5, 2014
Been here 25+ times
The mixed falafel platter for two, with baba ganoush added, easily and very happily feeds two people for under $15 with the best falafels in NYC.
Eamonn CareyOctober 18, 2018
Get the sabich. Incredibly good. You probably don’t need those fries though - the sabich is plenty. The date, life and banana smoothie is also excellent.
Eamonn CareyOctober 18, 2018
Get the sabich. Incredibly good. You probably don’t need those fries though - the sabich is plenty. The date, life and banana smoothie is also excellent.
BommySeptember 19, 2016
Busy spot with only ~10 seats inside. Traditional green falafel sandwich "with everything" is filling and only $7. Delicious and quite spicy!
NoufJuly 22, 2018
The mezze platter is so good. I go for the tabouleh both regular & quinoa tabouleh, hummus & baba ghanouj. All so good! And just a few falafel on the side for a lighter meal
Ray LinFebruary 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
In a neighborhood where lunches under $10 are hard to come by, a $6.25 breath of fresh air in the form of the excellent, surprisingly-filling falafel sandwich.
Chris CooksonJanuary 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic falafel and hummus, just be warned, there is a TON of garlic in everything here. So, if you are a vampire, this is probably a place to skip, for everyone else, it is AMAZING!!
Bond StreetMarch 7, 2017
"Taïm serves the best falafels in all of NYC. Their smoothies and array of veggie sides make for the perfect lunch that is equally healthy and satisfying." - Laura Jung, founder - @cityfoodie
Gabor KoltaiMarch 30, 2018
Nice, but doesn’t stand the ground with falafel in Paris, Marais Quarter, ‘n forget comparing it to the ones in Haifa and Jerusalem that I had the privilege of trying. Maybe there are better in NY too
Emily WilsonMay 23, 2016
Been here 10+ times
They just added bowls & salads to their menu! The first one with quinoa, kale, spinach, toasted almonds, & crispy shallots is delicious. Add hummus for some extra protein.
Selina AngMay 6, 2015
Green falafel sandwich with "everything" is solid. Hummus is spot on and authentic. Ask for extra napkins because you'll need it.
Halstead PropertyJuly 10, 2013
Taim in Hebrew means tasty and delicious, and let us tell you that it’s not a lie.This has one of the tastiest gluten free falafels with all of its vegetarian ingredients melting in your mouth at once
Lu SilversteinNovember 12, 2013
Most of the dishes are gluten-free. The Mixed falafel platter is delish and they will let you sub out the sides if the ones listed aren't for you! The moroccan carrots are also awesome.
Joshua RohrlachJanuary 2, 2014
Had dinner from here last night. Definitely a great alternative from the regular pizza and other NYC takeaway. Recommend for something different - make sure you get a serving of the French fries.
Stephanie PereiraJuly 27, 2014
There aren't many things that can lure me to SoHo on a Sunday afternoon. A Sabich sandwich and date lime smoothie from Taim is at the top of the list.
Matt BMarch 25, 2014
Go for the harissa falafel sandwich (it's my favorite). I recommend adding the carrots they have...even though that costs a bit more. Pair it with a smoothie and you're good to go.
Serious EatsMarch 15, 2013
Our pick for the best falafel sandwich in New York. Clean, crisp, and grease-free, with great hummus, salads, and smoothies.
Sajid MehmoodOctober 22, 2012
Been here 25+ times
After you've had a few different flavors of the falafel sandwich (green and harissa are my favorites), go for the sabich (sa-beech) sandwich. Fried eggplant, with a sliced boiled egg. Delicious.
Bin YangJanuary 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Any falafel sandwich should fill you up, but if you're really starving, go for the platter. Red's my favorite and I love getting a banana dates smoothie to go.
Mike SmithOctober 31, 2013
I didn't think a $6 falafel sandwich could fill me up but I was wrong. Everything is made fresh and they stuff the pita with a bunch of toppings (most of which are free). Great for people watching!
Courtney LennerMay 9, 2013
Amazing choice for a Saturday lunch when walking into SoHo.. The place is trendy and the falafel is amazing and so green. Would highly recommend, nice size portion for the pita sandwich
Ben MackeyApril 25, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Bring a friend and get the Mixed Falafel Platter, fries with saffron aioli and a ginger mint lemonade.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantFebruary 10, 2017
they are doing a guest chef series with one new chef creating a falafel sandwich of the month. i had the jessica kaslow (sqirl LA) version - delicious. and what a great concept!!
J CrowleyMay 28, 2014
Great lunch. Even better value. Falafel sandwich with the date-lime-banana smoothie is a winning combo.
Kayla GibsonFebruary 13, 2014
Order mixed falafel platter if it's your first time. Only come with a couple of friends, or expect to do take away, seating is limited.
Nils RudqvistFebruary 20, 2016
The mixed falafel plate was extremely good. Amazing place. This cost 18 usd each (with drink).
Jessica LiNovember 10, 2012
Spicy Harissa falafel with spicy peppers & spicy chili sauce. & pickles. (The best combo if you're into spicy foods!) #betterthanMaoz
Luis OchoaDecember 16, 2014
Falafel sampler is good if you just want a taste of what they have to ofer. Small and very crowded but still a nice place to visit for a very quick bite
Leslie DuggerNovember 14, 2017
The harissa falafel in a pita is amazing. Perfect food. Yummy and filling but not heavy.
Nico V.September 17, 2014
ALWAYS delicious and fresh falafel sandwiches. The Harissa spicy falafel is my new fave, though the traditional cilantro is still yum.
Jorge OrtizNovember 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The date, lime, and banana smoothie is out of this world. Get it with soy milk.
Zach MaierMarch 11, 2013
If you're not getting a smoothie alongside your harissa falafel sandwich (with everything!), you best re-evaluate your life priorities. The date-lime-banana smoothie is the best.
BuzzFeedMay 30, 2018
Taim's Sabich sandwich. Forget the falafel. It should be as popular as the falafel because it's better. Read more
Andrew CerdaNovember 26, 2012
You can substitute the israeli salad and pickled cabbage on the falafel sandwiches for eggplant at no extra charge! falafel + eggplant + tahini sauce = winning.
Jazmyn TubervilleJanuary 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Seriously can never go wrong with the falafel sandwich here. It's consistently delicious. Roasted red pepper and green falafel are the best!
Basheer BergusApril 2, 2018
Been here 5+ times
the cauliflower shawarma is amazing - falafel is always on point, too
AliciaDecember 2, 2014
Taim is known for falafels but their smoothies are great too! Get a banana date and lime smoothie with soy to pair with your sandwich!
Lauren SmithDecember 17, 2014
Great neighborhood option for lunch -- tasty, filling, quick and relatively healthy.
Emily WilsonJanuary 15, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The mixed falafel platter is a delicious, filling, and somewhat healthy-feeling lunch.
Kay TeoJanuary 5, 2018
The tahini Hannukah donuts sound good in principle but are a letdown. Donuts are not airy and properly risen, very little tahini cream filling. Cold, doughy sufganiyot
Nicholas DiazDecember 7, 2012
I walked in not knowing it was a vegetarian joint. I got the Harissa Falafel Sandwich. Great fresh ingredients, fair prices and fast friendly service.
jake furstMarch 17, 2014
Been here 10+ times
the platter is a ripoff compared to the sandwich. get your sandwich "with everything" for all the Israeli pickly/spicy goodness in there.
Geoffroy BablonApril 28, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Check out the sabich sandwich. It's a nice change from the falafel - juicier, with a little kick to it. My new go to at Taïm.
Lionel AlvesMarch 18, 2018
The tradition green falafel pita et delicious and pretty cheap!
MoiraAugust 8, 2013
Delicious falafel, great customer service. Get the thyme mushroom special if you can!
Vika KNovember 20, 2012
Harissa falafel sandwich "with everything," plus extra pickles is my go-to. If you're not into spicy, then opt for the green falafel flavor.
Ash PondersAugust 22, 2015
On a sweltering day, they're blasting the Air Conditioner. Too bad there isn't much in the way of seating. Get spicy falafel take out and eat in the park instead.

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