Hidden gem of a place!!! Amazing experience here every time. Food is super fairly priced (my wife and I are both artists and almost always eating out on a budget when we do) and DELICIOUS. Portions are generous but perfect. Staff is extremely friendly and will always make sure your experience is a good one. read more

Falafel Tarboosh - Menu- zoom in for prices. - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Sad to know that this place is closed. I will miss their foods very much. The foods were always delicious when I use to eat it here w/ my husband a few years ago. Love the wraps (esp the sharma chicken one), and the falafels were so always fresh and delicious. I also loved their selection of hummus & eggplants. Great service & the people were friendly! read more

Excellent! I was hesitant about getting my food here, since this place is not fancy by any means. The owner was kind and happy to help me since this was my first visit. He said what the locals like to eat, and what combos are most popular while explaining some of the ingredients. While I was waiting for my food, a regular customer walked in and said he eats there every day, and his brother is coming from London and he will have him eat here as well. I walked home only 2 blocks, with my tray in hand and all happy and proud to try something new. I sat down at my table and took a fork full of amazing flavors. I had rice and gyro chicken with salad, it was really tasty. I ate it all, every rice grain. I will return to try new dishes. read more

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I was late today. But the boss is so nice to let me order. The food is so tasty and good amount of food and thanks to boss to cook for me even after they close. Will come back and recommend it. ^^ read more

Falafel Tarboosh - an open takeout container - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Really amazing food, super well cooked and amazing flavors. Also, really kind service, the people working were very nice and good to talk to. They have a few cute little tables for indoor seating too. read more

Falafel Tarboosh - 3. Hummus - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

The chicken gyro was so good. So flavorful and spicy. It was pricy for a gyro but it was amazing. Also the staff is really nice and sweet. There isn't a lot of space to sit down but you can sit down and eat. read more

Great atmosphere and service! Food was great with a lot of variety in options. Staff was really friendly and also cracked jokes.

Excellent takeout spot in the area. We were in the area and needed a quick bite and we are so happy this was our first choice. The falafels are simply among the best I ever had. We also ordered the shish kebab and the shawarma platter which were delicious. Price, quantity and quality = 5 stars! read more

This place is a hole in the wall! I think most of the orders ate take out cause there's very limited seating, maybe 4 people at most. Dropped in for a quick bite to go, and ordered a falafel wrap, fish wrap, lamb/chicken combo, lentil soup and fava beans. I gotta say my falafel wrap was pretty good! Good enough to go back for another, and my friend really enjoyed her fish wrap. The next day i had the lentil soup and again i was impressed, it's rich deep flavors are on point! The meat combo was gobbled down by my kid with no complaints, still haven't gotten to the fava beans but I'm really impressed with this place. All the food and 3 drinks came out to a happy $35. I'll definitely be coming back. Happy Yelping! read more

Falafel Tarboosh - Menu - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

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The best thing about this place as opposed to a truck?? This feels more authentic and they get more time to dedicate to the creation of each dish or sandwich. I think if you want falafel halal food and anywhere near this area then drop by and try one of their many delicious dishes. I've had their falafel sandwich, their grilled chicken pita, lamb pita, and all were delicious. Definitely returning to try more of the food from their menu. This not the place to come to for decor or fine dining. Also not a place to take a first date as it's warm inside and your clothes will soak up the scent of the spices. You want something cheap and tasty then head on over. read more

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Really happy with the food here, all of the flavors and veggies are fresh. Some of the best babbaganoush I've ever had. Because of lockdown we ordered a few things at once, the lamb kabob and chicken platter in addition to the Tarboosh Platter, but we were so hungry we dug in before I was able to take some pics. Delicious, fresh generous portions, you won't be disappointed. Call and order, and tip generously!!! support local businesses! read more

Falafel Tarboosh - 1. Falafel Tarboosh Combo Platter - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

After living in Hamilton Heights for nearly a year, Ive realized there aren't many Halal places in the area besides the Middle Eastern food stand near City College. So naturally when a friend has a hankering for Halal food, go to Falafel Tarboosh. We ordered the Shwarma over rice platter and a custom order of loaded Greek fries. If you're expecting these guys to sling your order like Halal guys, you're at the wrong place.The cashier seconds as the line cook so our order took nearly 10 minutes. The shwarma was well-seasoned and had yummy, charred, crispy edges. It came with seasoned rice and salad with freshly chopped veggies. The only hiccup was the side-by-side comparison of our meal to the display menu picture. Nearly half the meat was missing. When will restaurants learn they should never have pictures of their food! Still, it's enough food for a meal. Ill def be back to try their fish dishes and $1.99 Baklava. read more

Falafel Tarboosh - Menu wrapped wall. 1/3 part. - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

So tasty! Got an order of the shawarma meat platter and shawarma meat in a pita! And it was delicious.

The falafel is phenomenal and the friendliness of the chef brings me back. A sleeper pick if you will.

This is THE best falafel spot uptown! The food is so delicious and unbelievably affordable, plus the kind and generous staff puts a smile on my face every time. Both me (vegetarian) and my husband (meat lover) are very happy eating here! Please visit next time you're around 145th street, Falafel Tarboosh is a special place. read more

Some of the freshest & tastiest middle eastern food in the neighborhood. Unique twists on salads & delicious falafel. Exceptional spot.

My review is based on Postmates delivery: It was super fast and convenient. I ordered falafel with extra white sauce and Shish kebab platter with salad and rice. The falafels were crunchy, hot and amazing. One of the best falafels I've heard had. The kebab platter was also good but I don't think that's the traditional beef shish kebab. It tasted more like pieces of well done skirt steak. But like I said I liked the food so it was fine. I think it has more of a Indian taste profile than middle eastern which I thought this restaurant was. I'm good with either one so I will order again. read more

THE BEST falafels I've ever had I in NYC. Better than Rainbow Falafel. Excellent Lamb Shawarma, stuffed grape leaves, and babaganoush as well. read more

Food tasted good. Then I decided to make it an early night. I woke up completely covered in sweat.. ok I thought maybe I was just warm, went back to sleep woke up again covered in sweat. At 3am my tummy was hurting... I mean hurting. I got up to go poop and guess what... I've been up all night shitting myself! Didn't just stop in the night.. it's 11:10am and I'm still shitting myself. Thanks chicken plate! read more

Had lunch here based on a recommendation from the paper. The place does have a huge selection of meat and veggie dishes but I though it was just average. I got the Chicken Shawarma wrap and Grape Leaves as the appetizer. The leaves were good and the ingredients of the wrap were fine. I was just not a huge fan of the meat, spices used for the meat, and how greasy it was. Side notes, only 3 small tables insides. So be prepared to get your food to go. read more

Explosion of flavors. I ordered the grilled chicken kebab platter with salad and rice, good for two. Everything was spot on. Food was seasoned perfectly, not too much spices and not too little. The cook was very friendly, which I didn't expect. Can you believe I've never tried a falafel? I plan on trying it here first. Until next time. read more

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This place is really, really good. It's clean, fast, and cheap. It's not what we would expect from other places but the sandwiches we got were delicious and the sides were as well. We got a gyro that didn't look like what a gyro typically looks like and they cook all their meat in a red sauce that's kind of spicy but isn't so hot it takes away from the food. The spicy red sauce with the white sauce is a perfect combination and because the meat isn't dry, it all works well together. The reason it gets 4 stars instead of five is the baklava is a little bland and we wish we knew the sandwiches were spicy because we got some for the kids and they couldn't eat it. But we will definitely be back. read more

I just moved into the neighborhood and this is now my go-to place. There are times where I literally cannot decide between the chicken shawarma or the felafel. I've had lots of felafel and shawarma in my life and this is HANDS DOWN the best. Even better, these guys deliver delicious with kindness and a smile. I left my keys on the table and they called my phone to retrieve it before I got to far. So nice! read more

Ordered the falafel sandwich and fries for delivery. One word: MAGNIFICENT. Thank you Falafel Tarboosh read more

This place is wack. I'll start with the positive. It's cheap and they have falafel. Ok. Negative It's dirty. Guy who wakes your order is rude and in no hurry to do nothing. Took forever to take my order of a salad and hummus. Then I wait 10min and no good. Granted there's no cooking in a salad and hummus. Just put it in a container! Then 2 other guys come in and order some greasy looking meat combo that's been sitting out there all day. Dude makes their order right away. Finally I get to my senses and think. Guys are rude and ignored me, food looks grooss and been sitting there all day,I don't want a stomach ache, and there's plenty of good places around. I just left. read more

Awesome middle eastern falafal and shwarma bar with huge portions, and you'll want to eat every last bite... I've always gotten one of the platters (recommend the mixed which comes with chicken and lamb). I always get the works. Meat is flavorful as is the rice. Comes with falalal as well which is well made, crispy and has a minty refreshing center. Platter comes with salad and I mean a legit salad with many of the same ingredient to pick from a fancy gourmet salad bar. All the ingredients look very fresh and taste just as fresh. White sauce/hot sauce please! And no this hot sauce will not burn your taste buds like THE chicken and rice does. OVERALL: I'm tempted for give this 5 stars but will leave it at 4.5 for now. read more

Two thumbs up. Pretty solid spot. A step up from halal cart-food. I've been here twice already and would definitely return. I ate their chicken shwarma with rice and salad on both visits, and enjoyed it. Tender, juicy chicken accompanied by a heaping portion of spiced rice and a regular iceberg salad with "Tarboosh" dressing (their house dressing). The cook graciously offered me several choices of salad dressing and vegetables to garnish the lettuce. Good move. Flavorful and worth checking out if you like middle-eastern fare and you're in the area. read more

OMG a mom & pop type spot at the corner of Amsterdam. The decor does not match the flavorful falafels. My boyfriend said "you have to try this spot". Being connoisseurs of falafel trucks we really like this location. This place puts food trucks to shame. A dollar or so more than the average food truck prices but the options and menu has many more options. Did I mention the flavor? Sorry for the pic, we couldn't contain ourselves. We ordered two pita Combo Falafel and fries. As for ambiance you'd just be coming for the food. Although we ate in on some rustic chairs and a stable lopsided table. We enjoyed the Latin music that played in the background of this seemingly very authentic middle eastern cuisine more reminiscent of the neighborhood than obviously the cuisine,but then again I haven't been to that part of the world yet. read more

Falafel Tarboosh - Half Eaten pita falafel combo - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered a Ceasar Salad and this is not a Ceaser salad, I called them about it but they've confirmed that a Ceasar salad has chickpeas, pickles, carrots and a bunch of other stuff. They need to look up what a Ceasar salad is before delivering it to people who believe that they're getting a Ceasar Salad, what a waste of money. This looks nothing like a Ceasar Salad. You just lost another costumer. read more

Falafel Tarboosh - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Geesh, I wasn't expecting to have such a poor experience. First time ordering from this restaurant, and definitely the last time as well. I read the other Yelp reviews first and thought that it would be okay, but no. 1st I ordered for 8:15 delivery, GrubHub confirmed it would be delivered 8:20-8:30, but delivery came at 8:00. I was barely home and not really ready yet. Price is VERY high. I got a shawarma with hummus, micro-sized salad and 2 pitas for over $30 with tax, delivery charge and tip. I can get more food on Wall Street for $8 and better quality hummus. The shawarma was dry, old, sticky didn't taste good. Hummus was okay, but I wanted more and the 4 sides to choose were basically a tablespoon each. Biggest problem was that I ordered baklava and it wasn't in the package. I had to call GrubHub to see if they would re-deliver, but I just got a refund on the amount, but I would also have like a refund on the tip. The 'driver' certainly saw the order and it was missing the baklava and the tip was based on the total sale, but I didn't get an item. Lesson learned; never pre-tip and make the 'driver' stand there as you open each item and confirm that it is correct. Maybe they take better care of their dine-in customers who can watch what they are doing more closely. NEVER AGAIN. read more

This spot is amazing , I come from Long Island to eat this food , it is open and has not closed down , must try !!!! read more

Falafel Tarboosh - Chicken shawarma platter - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Stopping here for lunch because I got tired of unanswered curiosities (Amsterdam is one of the better routes between CU's Morningside and Medical Center campuses). Anyway, the reviews seemed promising and I was feining for some Halal lamb over rice (with seating) so I stopped in. TBH, it doesn't seem so inviting from the outside. There is no entry point for the counter and the guys behind it seemed a bit on the grumpy side. But that changed quickly. They guided me right through the menu and took the time to prep my meal. I got the lamb schwarma over rice, which came with salad on the side. (The preparation can be a little slower, especially because the line cook seems to also double as the delivery guy). Yes, that cute veggie bar at the counter, for the most part, is yours to pick and choose from. And, yes, don't be afraid to ask the guy what he recommends. He will have no problem telling you, and you'll like it. Next time I'm around, I'll check out the other things on the menu here. read more

Wow! Food is fresh and delicious. Prices are super reasonable. This is legit , really good falafel and loved the fava beans. Check this place out. read more

What I love about Falafel Tarboosh: + Amazing food + Freshly made to order falafels + Hummus and veggie buffet bar is fresh and endless + Service is astounding + Prices are cray-cheap + One block from my new house If I've reeled you in, allow me to continue... Falafel Tarboosh is located on the corner of my new apartment, and walking by I thought I would give them a try. It wasn't until after I ordered and was waiting for my fresh falafel to be made by the smiling gent in the back who emanated "I love my job" and "I love my customers" that I finally checked in and noticed the great reviews. Excited, I waited on pins and needles painstakingly for my food which was wafting it's way into my nose and activating my senses (is falafel a sixth sense or seventh!?) Grabbing my food to go, I headed to the nearby ABCD train station at 145th and eagerly bore into my falafel and hummus platter with whole wheat pita. Diving into the pool of hummus was a symphony of earthy flavors meeting with tart citrus and garlic in a beautiful mash-up. When in the area, of all your options, Falafel Tarboosh should not be one of them; it should be a given. read more

If the words Damascus. Tel-Aviv, Cairo and Marakesh make your mouth water, you'd be well advised to make your way over to Falafel Tarboosh. This place is really a (clean) hole in the wall - absolutely nothing fancy about it. But if fresh trumps fancy on your culinary quests, point your compass towards the Middle East, by way of Hamilton Heights and wander on in. The owners of this place used to run the slightly more upscale (all is relative here) Kasbah - further north on Amsterdam and I was sad to see them go. But all is well, because this newer joint is everything a falafel joint should be - chock full of delicious and FRESH salads, wraps, platters and sandwiches that are sure to delight. The prices are almost ridiculously low - when was the last time you had a tasty spinach pie for $2? Or a lovely Baklava for $1.75? The meals you cam put together here for less than $10 (including beverage and tip, by the way) are comparable to the best street food you might find in any north african city. What was lost in the tagines and cows cows of Kasbah is more than compensated for here with amazingly fresh and moist falafel and really delicious baba ganoush and hummus. You should expect a slightly longer than normal want for the falafel - because they do not fry it in advance. Every batch is made to order - so instead of small rock like hockey pucks - you get steamy moist balls of flavorful chickpea delight. There are many sauces (hot, white, tahini, "special Tarboosh!" and others are on offer to compliment the fresh salads and falafels. All are included in the low prices. They have a A rating from the Health Department and to me that is a sign of meticulous care in a restaurant. Other evidence of this caring attitude is clear in the special offerings - like a Ramadan Cream Custard dessert in the cold case, freshly made Mint tea - iced or hot and well seasoned seafood and meat stews. So, if you like your food fresh and full of flavor - but are not looking for atmosphere or a fine dining experience - Tarboosh is really your only choice in Hamilton Heights. Thanks goodness, (or Allah) it's DELICIOUS! Heaven for vegetarians - with many options - Vegetarian Lentil Soup $3! read more

I go to church right around the corner from this place. If I knew it has such great veggie options, I would come a lot sooner. I usually do the standard steamed veggies over brown rice at the Chinese place. This the typical middle eastern food. I usually order falafel, but I went with the lentil platter, which comes with rice and salad. The salad is more than the standard lettuce and tomato. They have carrot, onions, chickpeas, radish, olives. The lentils were very well seasoned and super tastey. there is some seating, but it appears to be mostly a take-out. read more

This place is such a gem here in Harlem! I've ordered/been here numerous times already and the chicken shawarma is so good that I can't get myself to try anything else. Yep, it's that good. The chicken is extremely flavorful and can be made as spicy as you'd like. Plus it's cheap! ~6/7 bucks. My coworker tried their falafels and raved about those.. Maybe soon if my taste buds allow, I'll try it. Lastly, service is great. All the workers are very nice and informative! read more

Oh my gosh!!! this place is the best and super reasonably priced! For the best $6 you'll spend, try the Falafel Hummus Sandwhich! Yum!

Visiting from San Francisco, looking for the little place at good price and good food . Find this place tonight , my son and I took the mix kebab with rice and my daughter a salad . And the food was very very good great taste . Will go back ! read more

Best (and only) falafel in the area. Huge and vast menu of fast-food middle-eastern dishes. I come here a lot and the folks that work here are very nice, the food is always prepared quickly and with attention to detail. The food itself has been consistently good and they've never mixed up an order of mine - considering how often I stop in, I think that's the mark of an above-average eatery. Thoroughly recommended if you're in the area and have a hankering for a quick falafel. read more