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King Of Falafel & Shawarma

Middle Eastern Restaurant, Falafel Restaurant, and Halal Restaurant$$$$

Astoria, Astoria

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This Middle Eastern restaurant is famous for their falafel. It's one of the most popular in the city!
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Falafel and shwarma combo is the way to go for a quick tasty lunch."(19 Tips)
"finally won the 2010 Vendy Cup!"(3 Tips)
"Hands down the best halal cart in New York."(3 Tips)
"Free falafel sample while waiting"(2 Tips)

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good for a quick meal
lively
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casual
good for a late night
vendy
big portions
free samples
chicken
halal carts
spicy food
good for groups
halal food
great value
lentil soup
good for singles
rice
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jon ferrerAugust 23, 2014
Been here 50+ times
The best falafel I've ever had. Get the freddie junior platter (chicken/kefte) with both sauces. Don't worry. They'll throw in a bonus falafel with your order.
MischaJuly 26, 2015
Been here 10+ times
These guys are kings not just because they picked a cool name, they earned it! Never miss the falafel and mix it with the beef shawarma it's a mix from heaven.
Kayla BarberOctober 24, 2014
It is all amazing! I ordered the chicken shawarma, it was a HUGE portion with great flavors. The guys working were very helpful and had the biggest hearts around.
Kev SkinnyAugust 14, 2014
This food truck is worth driving long distances to. Falafel is great. Get the shwarma on a hero with the works.
Richie StarkAugust 25, 2015
Falafel and shwarma combo is the way to go for a quick tasty lunch.
Zayed KhanJuly 30, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Hands down the best halal cart in New York. Every platter is awesome, so mix it up among the chicken, beef kebab, and shwarma options.
Serious EatsApril 13, 2013
One of the best halal carts in the city, with homemade shawarma and incredible falafel.
Rachel LennonDecember 14, 2014
I legit want to pick up something different here EVERY night. Falafel is hands down the best I've had in New York.
Mark HeyertAugust 21, 2021
The beef swarma sandwich is consistently good. I prefer more white sauce than the 50/50 split hot sauce.
Terry TaylorOctober 29, 2013
Best falafel in NY! It's the little touches that set it apart from the rest.. plus the guys are super fun
Jeremy BDecember 28, 2014
Literally everything is delicious. Try a combo platter to get a sampling of everything
DianaOctober 22, 2014
Can't go wrong with anything you order here, but the chicken shawarma is a favorite!
Gordon ZhengAugust 21, 2013
Huge portions, delicious food, and free falafel as you wait on line. Highly recommend.
César RamírezAugust 24, 2016
Loved the falafel platter, the best I've had in NYC!
Abdulrahman ,,November 6, 2021
“Worst shawarma & very rude behaviour”I have tasted shawarma's in whole NY,but this was the worst I ever had. It was hot from outside but inside was super cold & with less chicken.Very disappointing
Jessica FloresAugust 1, 2012
It doesn't get any better than their chicken and rice - the best in NYC.
Fahad HossainJanuary 15, 2015
Best cart in the city + they take card.
nina arbuaratnaAugust 28, 2014
The best chicken & rice platter and falafel in NY, hands down.
Albert LiJanuary 31, 2015
Never had shawarma or falafel before this place. Turns out they are pretty damn good. :D
Shireen ElnaggarNovember 6, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Best falafel in the city! Anything you order here will be absolutely delicious!
Simran JaisingJanuary 27, 2013
get platter #1. while you wait, if your nice, the king will give your hot falafal balls.
Banu Çoruk AltınaySeptember 18, 2015
They really have a fun group, i did not have better in any place, only Istanbul and Lebanon can come close
Hayley JonesOctober 7, 2014
Yummy chicken platter and the falafels are so tasty!
JJOctober 26, 2015
Nom Nom Nom
Qi Feng HuangOctober 7, 2015
The chicken shawarma platter is a must try
Justin MoyMarch 28, 2015
Got the omar. Good for two delicious meals.
Mike WimsattOctober 31, 2012
Been here 25+ times
If the line's long they might offer you a free falafel while you wait.
Kyle CartierJune 2, 2013
Pick up a plate and eat next day. The spices and flavors marry better!!!
Vincent BorgFebruary 27, 2012
Been here 10+ times
man up. try something that you're unsure of its pronunciation. it's all good.
Melanie W.February 20, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Prices are a little more expensive than the truck, but this location has a bigger menu.
j pazMay 11, 2014
They also have a cart on East 53rd Monday through Friday
Patrick HealyApril 16, 2012
Amazing. Falafel and chicken platters are the move here.
Nicole ShoeNovember 13, 2014
Best falafel I've EVER had.
Evan StaffAugust 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get the chicken platter for $7!
Andrea GDecember 4, 2010
This vendor makes the best shawarmas. He gives away free falafel samples and he finally won the 2010 Vendy Cup!
Andre SmithJanuary 27, 2015
The chucken shwarma is amazing
The Corcoran GroupAugust 15, 2011
Believe us. You've never seen oblong falafels like this before.
Rayhan IslamAugust 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best Falafel's out there! Go try one now!
Gabriel ChungApril 13, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Falafel is the best, crispy on the outside flavorful on the inside. Highly recommend the Pita chicken shawarma and the chicken platter
Jessie ShenFebruary 19, 2016
Chicken & Rice!
Johanny AriasOctober 26, 2012
Been here 10+ times
No matter what you order. You will be back for more.
Benjamin W.January 11, 2012
Been here 100+ times
If you fall in love easily, stay away from the chicken platter. Fair warning.
Ekta DaryananiSeptember 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
They now accept credit cards!!
K BAugust 9, 2014
They now accept credit cards!
Zack DavenportOctober 13, 2014
You're going to leave fat and happy.
Aaron BatchelderApril 8, 2016
Been here 5+ times
All so damn good.
Jess PengMay 4, 2013
Been here 10+ times
awesome cooks in awesome pants
Aaron BatchelderAugust 18, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Love these guys. Easily THE BEST falafels I've had in my life. They are the most perfect blend of spicey, crunchy, and flavorful. 10/10
Stephanie GallisMarch 29, 2015
Best falafel around
JJOctober 26, 2015
Get the TEASER has a lite but of everything over rice. It's HUGE tons of meats and falafel!!

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