Why 3 stars? Because I was just so sad about my flavorless chicken. --- --- --- I was staying at the Courtyard Marriott and was so excited to see a food truck with 4.8 stars less than a mile away. I had just flown in that day from Houston and I wanted dinner, but I was on central time and ready to go to bed early, so I didn't want to sit down in an actual restaurant. A food truck, not to mention a highly rated food truck was the perfect solution for what I needed. I couldn't resist the NYC Chicken Tikka Masala, because I enjoy all four words of that dish, so what could go wrong? The guy made it for me and handed me this thick boy to-go box, which I promptly walked to my rental car and opened up to see a 10/10 visually appealing heaping meal. And then I took a bite and.... where was the flavor? I took another bite. Same thing. And another. And another. Bland tikka masala?? How does this happen? After I had several bites, I came to the conclusion that it tasted like chicken dipped into water. There was literally no taste to the sauce. Was an ingredient forgotten? Did I come to close to closing time (30 minutes)? I really don't know. I enjoyed the pita bread and the salad concoction, but I will forever be bummed thinking about the alternative places I almost visited before choosing to grab dinner here. read more

Falafel and Things - NYC Chicken Tikka Masala Over Rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

3.5 stars overall for customer service and not the food Where do I start, this place has excellent reviews and i don't fully understand that. The food was okay, nothing spectacular and I felt it to be a bit flavorless. I had originally stopped here 5+ years ago and had to try it again and we did and I felt the same way as I originally felt about their food. Their service was excellent and they were super friendly read more

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Small food truck located behind Stanford Health Care in Redwood City. The owner is the only employee of the food truck and all dishes are made fresh so expect there to be a slight wait during peak lunch time. The owner is very nice and accepts payment in card, cash, Apple Pay, and online orders. I tried his stuffed grape leaves which has a pomegranate sauce on top of them making it extra sour. Perfect for those who like their dolmas extra sour. As for the plate, it is a very generous portion given its price. I had to split my plate into two meals. The chicken and beef are not shredded meat but rather like a meatball or patty texture. There is a garlic sauce and hot sauce on top which isn't too spicy initially but does build a little as you go. The flavors are very nice, however, since the sauce is only on top and the bowl is big, there tends to be a lack of flavors the deeper down into the rice you go. The plate also has a side of lettuce and pickled onions that are also extremely sour. The pita bread was delicious and added a nice texture to the plate. read more

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Great food at a very good price, which frankly you don't get anymore. The owner is really nice. And gives you a discount if you pay in cash.

Service was great. I work nearby and am always trying to explore the area. The owner was very nice. Food was made fresh to order, piping hot AND flavorful. Compared to other expensive options nearby this place was a steal for the portions. Will definitely be on my rotation for lunch options. read more

Tried the NYC chicken gyro over rice and was really impressed! The chicken was flavorful and cooked just right, and the rice paired perfectly with it. I especially loved the hot sauce, it had a nice kick. Only small downside for me was the white sauce, there was a bit more than I prefer but that's just a personal taste thing. It didn't take away from how good the plate was overall. Also, shoutout to the staff, service was great, super friendly and quick. read more

Huge fan of the NY style Halal chicken over rice ever since I came to the US in 2016. I used to eat a lot of it in my university in NY (state) and I'd opt to always go for this as my go to meal over anything else if given a choice. I must say I was really excited when I first found this place serving NY style chicken over rice and saw the reviews. I must say I'm glad I found this food truck. The drive from Mountain View is well worth it! The plate comes with SO much chicken. Extremely tender. The rice also has a flavor and is definitely not to the blander side. You can ask for it to be saucy (white/spicy) if you want it but I don't like way too much white sauce. It comes with just enough sauce by default. You can purchase extra sauce and I usually get an extra spicy sauce - I love the kick it has. The plate also does come with a large pita. The whole plate can potentially last a second meal depending on your appetite at the time. I've been here a couple of times and will keep coming. My friends also like their falafel plate and the hummus, they're recommended too. Haven't tried the other stuff yet. Parking can be a challenge - there's some parking right in front just before the In N Out if you want to park there, and quickly pick up the food in a couple of minutes. But technically you may not be allowed to park there. There's no place to sit and eat here. Amir, the owner, is a friendly guy. read more

Falafel and Things - NYC Chicken Gyro Over Rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

I really liked the plates - the hummus and Babaganoush were just alright! The falafels were good but not the best I have had! The best bite in all the food I ordered was the chicken tikka plate - could amp up the spice more ! What I remember of the halal carts outside of the hotels in NYC is the amped up spicy sauce! Will I go back - heck! Yeah !!! Super nice owner read more

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I tried the chicken gyro and the house original falafel, and it was delicious. The chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the falafel was fresh and crispy. Everything tasted homemade and well seasoned. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Outstanding service, outstanding food, and a great chef/owner. So glad I found this place. Will be back soon! read more

Falafel and Things - Shawa Hummus - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

I am a regular for this hidden gem for last three years now. I did tried most of the items on their Menu, I never been disappointed from the taste, quality, prices & service. the falafels, Hummus, Babaganoush, Shakshuka & for sure the Gyros are amazingly flavorful. read more

Falafel and Things - Menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

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I've been meaning to try this food truck for a while, and finally stopped by for takeout to eat at the nearest park. A good halal cart combo platter is probably my favorite comfort food, so I was particularly excited for the NYC CHICKEN AND BEEF/LAMB COMBO OVER RICE PLATE ($17.25). It came with both the white sauce and hot sauce drizzled on top, and unfortunately the latter was too spicy for me, but the meats (particularly the gyros) were tasty and not dry. I was less fond of the rice, which was pretty oily and heavily seasoned with spices that threw me off in this context. That said, portions were generous and while it doesn't compare to my favorite NYC halal carts, it's probably still one of your best options in the Bay. I also shared a FALA BABA GANOUSH ($14.95) plate, which was very solid. The namesake falafels were flavorful and crispy, and went well with the nice smoky baba ganoush. read more

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I was working from home and craving falafel (which happens a lot) when I did a Yelp search and noticed what appeared to be a long-standing food truck on Veterans Blvd; and not more than 5 minutes from my house. Obviously I had not been paying enough attention. I made a beeline. I arrived to see the truck parked right where Yelp said it was. (It's 1/2 block from In-N-Out.). Unfortunately there wasn't any legal parking nearby, but I found an illegal spot in a nearby lot that wasn't monitored. Good enough. The falafel came in only one form; a platter. This consisted of seven falafel balls, shredded veggies (lettuce, onions, pickled cabbage), homemade pita bread (yay!) and two sauces (one yogurty, one spicy). Unfortunately, the falafel itself left me underwhelmed. It was very airy and bready; it had almost no aroma, and it was weirdly lacking in flavor. The typical spice-tinged nuttiness I usually get from fresh falafel just wasn't there. I'd give it 4 out of 10 on the falafel scale. (I eat a lot of falafel.) I actually returned a few weeks later, just to be sure. The falafel was a bit different than before - it was greasier and a little denser, but the flavor was still very bland (apart from a mild taste of oil). Rating: Starting with average = 3 stars (as always): adding 1-star for the great price ($10); but subtracting 1-star for the weak falafel. It turns out Falafel and Things has a pretty large menu, including hummus platters, gyros, and even Indian dishes. Most are meat-based. Being a pescatarian (and not enjoying hummus as a main dish), there isn't really anything else for me to try here. Consequently I don't plan on returning. read more

Falafel and Things - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

Ordered the NYC chicken beef lamb gyro combo over rice for $15 and a side of babaganoush for $5.50 via their website and order was ready within 15 mins. Combo was excellent. Huge portion of meat, rice, fresh salad, and piece of pita bread. Everything was flavorful and delicious. A bit saucy, but ok overall. Babaganoush was decent, smoky and sour/salty tasting. Portion was reasonable. Overall, I'd go back for the delicious combo read more

I had limited time for lunch and needed to find something close by with my coworker. A quick Google search led us to this spot with 4.8 stars, and we decided to give it a try and definitely worth every bit of that rating! The food was amazing fresh, flavorful, and the portions were generous. The owner was very friendly and offered great suggestions on what to try. I told him I'd write a review after tasting the food, and here I am doing it within 30 minutes of picking up and finishing my meal. This place is a must-try. read more

In Redwood City and looking for lunch. I don't usually visit food trucks, but their menu was pretty big and the truck was located close by to the office. As some other reviewers noted, parking might be a bit tough but I was lucky and my order was ready in about 10 minutes. I requested more vegetables and less rice. The vegetables consisted of onions and some dressed lettuce. Quite a bit of onions but it was a good complement to the meat and rice. To me, the texture of the rice is more reminiscent of couscous. I liked it with the meat. Pita was warm and fluffy as well. Would've liked more sauce on the side. I also enjoyed the Hibiscus Lemon tea - cold and just the right amount of sweetness. As mentioned, quite a few menu items that I'd like to return to try. read more

Falafel and Things - Gyro over Rice and Hibiscus Lemon tea - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

Returned to this gem with high expectations after a long drive--and they were exceeded! Delicious food, great service. Feel lucky to get to eat this yumminess. (Ordered New York plates (chicken shawarma and lots of goodies and the hummus and chicken shawarma). All were enjoyed. Thank you! read more

Great location, great ambience, the food tastes like it's good for you which i think it is but it also tastes like a delicious temptation, a desire that you wanna keep coming back for. This food is very addicting. read more

Random food truck I found on the side of the street lol, but it had good reviews so I had to try it. They are generous in their serving size and everything tasted pretty good too be honest. It's not as spiced as a lot of other restaurants, but that's also ok. I think it may have more turmeric than other places though. It's a one man army and the food is good, so 7/10. read more

Falafel and Things - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

I am a regular customer here for three reasons. The food, the chef cooking the food, and the amazing customer service that Ameer provides to everyone that approaches his truck. (Ameer is the owner). He is located street side in front of a Western Medical next to an In N Out. When you come here, be ready to have great food and better company! It's a food truck, so it's a nice spot to eat on the side of the road. Everything is halal too!! read more

I don't get to Redwood City very often, but when I do Falafel and Things is the place. NYC chicken is always cravable.

Yes! Good price for good portions! We came by on a Wednesday afternoon around 3PM, because we were passing by and looking for some good food! My partner chose this place based on Google reviews and it lived up to the expectations. The guy was nice and it seems like he mand the whole food truck by himself(At least on a Wednesday). He took our order and started cooking it. About a 5-10 min wait time, but the food was fresh and delicious. The box was full of rice, chicken and pickled veggies. My partner ordered the gyro combo with chicken. I had no intended to eat any, as I wasn't hungry, but after smelling it, i had to take a bite. I ended up eating half of it. It filled both of us up for $15. We haven't tried anything else yet, but if we came by this side of the bay, we would definitely stop by here again. Can't really beat $15 for such well seasoned and cooked food! What a hidden gem! read more

Falafel and Things - Menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

Had no idea this truck was here and for so long! Defined shout out to the crispy hot falafel and smooth creamy hummus just divine. Also got the Combo platter and the rice is a delicious difference. Spicy sauce is great too. Looking forward to grabbing more treats. read more

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The freshest, most flavorful falafels I've ever had. The babaganoush sublime. Hummus creamy heaven in my mouth. I can tell that the owner takes great pride in delivering an amazing plate to every customer. Not much ambiance at the food truck, and no where to comfortably eat nearby. Being so close to downtown, I easily found a shaded area to virtually inhale my meal. Falafel and Things will be on my regular rotation from here on out. read more

Falafel and Things - Vegetarian combo - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

The food I've gotten has all been amazing. It's fresh, made to order, and delicious. Service is also on point, shoutout to Amir! He's a good person and you can tell her cares about making quality meals. Will definitely be a regular customer. read more

Falafel and Things - NYC Chicken over Rice and side of falafel - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

Super friendly service. The truck is right at the corner, on the street making it easy to find. I parked in front of the truck (street parking). The beef gyro pieces were delicious and not greasy; rice and greens complemented it nicely. The eggplant had a strong smoky black pepper taste that was too strong for my taste. Saw a lot of things on the menu I wanted to try next time. Met a guy standing on line that comes here every time he's in town. read more

Falafel and Things - Eggplant - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

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The bright green truck is hard to miss if you are looking for it on Bay Rd. Parking is hard to find and can be a real pain. When you finally get to the truck, it's a bit overwhelming. Not that there are too many options, but just all the graphics everywhere and pictures. It almost makes it a bit confusing at first because there is food pictures everywhere and you think maybe the price would be on those, but there's a menu off to the left. Trying a new place I often leave myself in the hands of the people working there. I was suggested the NYC chicken with rice plate with the white sauce and hot sauce on it, reminded me a bit of halal guys which I miss. I know they weren't the absolute best, but it was always a solid and consistent option for me. Good portion size and really enjoyed the chicken and the sauces. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the rice. It was short grain and heavily seasoned, which normally isn't a problem, but reminded me of when our family makes couscous. It has a similar texture and flavor, not really sure what gave it that taste, but maybe cumin or cinnamon. It just isn't my preferred grain of rice and flavors. I am more of a fan of the long grain and tumeric flavors that make it a bit more yellow. I feel like that way the chicken is more the star of the show instead of competing with it. I would go back for sure, maybe try the beef or get both beef and chicken to try something new. Possible a wrap. read more

Falafel and Things - NYC chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

VEGAN REVIEW: Falafel galore! If you're a fan of falafel, this spot is for you! I ordered the falafel plate and everything that came on it was vegan. The falafel was good but I think the hummus could have been a little more flavorful. Still delicious, and I would still recommend. read more

Falafel and Things - Two falafel plates and 2 NYC Chicken over Rice plates. Two Lemonade hibiscus drinks. - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Really good food, made on order. Came out piping hot and only waited less than 10 min. Got the NYC style chicken. Portions were huge

COVID-19 TAKEOUT Yelp is my lifeline. The only time I'm in this part of RWC is when I have to bring TT to SAGE Veterinary Center so I'm not familiar with the eateries in the area. TT had to do some testing that would take 90 minutes and waiting in the parking lot is depressing AF. Seeing injured dogs and owners cry in their car... Nope, I'm not ugly kim crying today and needed something to cheer me up...FOOD! I was looking for some place close and not a chain...Falafel and Things popped up on Yelp with a solid 5 star rating. I've found some of the highly rated places in the Peninsula to be grossly overrated so I was leery. BUT, after visiting Falafel and Things, I see why they have a solid 5 star rating. Not only is the food DELICIOUS...it's served by one of the kindest owners I've ever met. You'll find Falafel and Things parked in front of Fullsterkur Barbell Club and across from the RWC Stanford Campus. There's one round table with two chairs if you want to eat outside. C O V I D - 1 9 S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S * Mask worn properly. * Fully wrapped utensils. * Hand sanitizer available. M E N U Middle Eastern and NYC Halal Cart Fare: Falafel, Hummus, Babaganoush, Dolma, Chicken over Rice, Gyro over Rice, CTM, and Curry Chicken. Nothing is over $13. Catering available. F O O D * NYC Chicken & Beef Gyro Combo Over Rice ($13) --Chicken: The chicken thighs chunks were tender, juicy, and richly spiced. --Beef Gyro: Flavorful, tender chunks. Def prefer this cut over thinly sliced gyro which can be dried out. --Basmati rice: The turmeric-hued rice was fluffy and well-seasoned with aromatic spices. --Sauces: The white and red sauce (spicy) tied everything together...can't have a delicious halal-cart style grub without these sauces. --Greek Pita: Warm, toasted, thick, and chewy. --Salads: Cabbage slaw and beets+raw onions. Both were fresh and acidic which cut through the meaty goodness. Delicious, satisfying, and I had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. S E R V I C E The owner is incredibly kind (one man show). He said, if I didn't like the food, I didn't have to pay - whaaa? He also threw in complimentary hibiscus tea. And, he didn't stop there. I was eating in my car and he brought over complimentary housemade baklava (crispy, flaky, and not overly sweet). Looking at the other Yelp pics, he also donates food to frontline workers. Food is cooked to order and took about 15 minutes. If you're on a time-crunch, call in your order ahead of time. Can't help but love Falafel and Things. If it weren't for Yelp, I would have never found this food truck. If you're in the area and looking for delicious grub, please consider supporting this small business owner! read more

Falafel and Things - NYC Chicken & Gyro Over Rice w/ two salads, pita | $13 (BOMB!) - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

It's a decent rendition of the classic NYC halal cart chicken/gyro plate. The gyro texture is fluffy and really reminds me of the NYC version. The chicken tastes good but it's cut so differently than in NYC (large chunks of boneless thigh) that it misses the mark a bit. Still fairly tasty though. read more

One of the top places in the whole peninsula. Tbh the whole Bay Area. Food is great ... prices are reasonable for the area of course. Service is top notch. This a take out place (food truck) so don't count on finding seats. Note: Some of the best Falafel I tried in my life. I highly recommend this place. read more

Vegeterian Falafel Platr is so satisfying, Delicious are very worth any detour driving!!! every bite is my favorite til the stuffed end :) Healthy yet so indulgent. Thank you Falafel & Things!! i'll suggest your truck to my next company's food truck catering. highly recommend Falafel Plate so much. read more

Downright delicious. I recommend ordering ahead on the website since it's just the sole proprietor in the truck but he's super organized and working quickly. read more

it was my first time trying this kind of mediterranean food and it good food with great flavor!! our food was ready at the time they said. thank youu!! read more

Food is great and you get a lot for the $$$. I would highly recommend the lamb plate.

This is a great little truck that I've passed by many many times without really noticing. But a friend gave me a tip to try it out and I was definitely glad I did! It's run by one man who takes all the orders and prepares the food. Everything we tried was great. Falafel, gyro bowls, baba ganoush, pickles, hummus. You really can't go wrong with anything here! read more

Falafel and Things - Food Trucks Near Me - Redwood City, California

I work across the street at Stanford Redwood City Campus. We have enjoyed Falafel and Things many times during our Shelter In Place. Every dish is delicious. Our favorite is the NYC Combo, hummus, babaganous and of course, the best tasting baklava you've ever tasted. Please don't let the food truck façade fool you. This place deliver a flavor pack utterly delicious meal. My husband, who is French and super picky, devoured the food from Falafel and Things. I've never seen him enjoyed a meals so much I'm a little jealous. Give a try and I promise there are no bad meals in this place. Amir takes care of every customer just like family. BTW, Falafel and Things partnered with our fundraiser during starting beginning of April, COVID-19: Meals for Frontliners and Amir has prepared scrumptious meals for our Frontliners many times in April. read more

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Amir is such a wonderful person!!!! I placed an order for pickup and I didn't realize their closing time. I was running late because I was still working and when I called he was waiting for me!!! I ordered the falafel and hummus with pita on side and it doesn't disappoint. It still tastes delicious like the first time I had it! Definitely ordering here from now on :) read more

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Have tried this food truck in redwood city a couple of times now. It is located on a low traffic street. Serves typical Mediterranean / middle eastern food , falafels , shawarma and the likes. They only serve combos or plates which is enough for a meal. The falafels are always fried to order and overall the food is tasty. I would be a regular if this food truck was closer to home. read more

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