I'm weaning myself off of red meat and chicken and contemplating going vegan. Thus far, I found a few great authentic vegetarian restaurants with delicious tasting, full of flavor dishes; with a conscious healthy menu. LoL The staffer's were well informed, and helped me make great choices for being a novice. The atmosphere was great as well with a calming backdrop. I'm looking forward to making ZAAD a regular visit. read more

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The food was amazing for a spot we just randomly found. The owner was so sweet as well and you can tell they prepare everything with love. It's a tiny gem but with so much culture. I got the loaded fries with beef and lamb and it did it disappoint! Check it out for a quick meal and a yapp session! read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Loaded Fries - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

They list one price on the menu but charge something different at checkout. It's only a few dollars, but if you don't pay attention, an $8 meal turns into $11. The food isn't bad though I have to admit, the chicken kebab is pretty good. read more

I ordered delivery and the store delivers themselves. Delivery was one hour late. I tried to contact the store three times, no response. I ordered a fatoush salad and lemonade. No utensils were provided so I had to eat it with my hand. The salad itself was flavorless, not the usual fatoush salad, which when made correctly, is one of the great dishes read more

Zaad had some solid food but the reason I gave it three starts versus four/five stars is because their TGTG bag is inaccurate in their value. You're actually better off sticking to the regular menu, more bang for your buck. Anyways, again the food here is solid but they need to be honest with their pricing on TGTG, that's all. I would order again but from their regular menu. read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Chicken Shawarma Salad Bowl- do not get it from TGTG it's valued incorrectly - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Small restaurant with very little seating. It is quite cramped. Staff is very busy but they're nice and patient. We ordered the mixed platter and falafels and it ended up being $30 which is a little outrageous considering the portion. The meat hard to chew because some pieces had tendons and the rice was whatever. The hummus was not great but not bad. The falafels were crispy but did not have much flavor. Overall I do not recommend as the price to portion size does not add up. read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Falafel - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

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Zaad might have my favorite falafel pita in all of NYC; definitely has my favorite in Manhattan. Fluffy pita, crispy falafel, and the flavorful toppings make for something that's so simple but honestly perfect. They're cooking throughout the day so everything has always been super fresh. Prices are super reasonable and the service is excellent, the folks working here are always so friendly. Sometimes there's a wait, but you can order online on their website ahead of time to avoid that. I've also had the baklava a couple times and that's great if you want something sweet, there's a walnut and pistachio one. Can't recommend enough if you're in the area, one of the best values for lunch/dinner on the UWS. read more

We were really hoping to like Zaad. But the order was incomplete (no sauces; no pita) and worse than that, the chicken in my chicken kabob was so dried out it was hard to cut. Overcooked or just cooked yesterday and left to harden? Probably a bit of both. I left half the meal uneaten. Falafel meal was also overcooked. Won't be ordering from them again - though Door dash was efficient. read more

Food was so delicious and the hospitality was so warm and welcoming. 100% recommend this place!!!

This was an unexpected surprise. In a funky area but read some good reviews and was pleasantly surprised. We both had falafel sandwiches which were fresh with great ingredients and non greasy falafels. Prices were really reasonable for most things and the plated entrees look very solid. It's a tiny restaurant and really no place to sit but great food at really good prices. We came here after grabbing pastries at the Hungarian Pastry shop nearby and it was a win win on both places. Ate half the sandwich in the car and finished it at home but it was a 9 out of possible 10 score on falafel sandwiches. read more

Zaad is so good! It's the perfect spot for a quick lunch and they have so many tasty, healthy options! I love their chicken shawarma salad (say yes to white sauce!) and everything I've ever tried was great! The service is fast, very clean location, and super reasonable when you're on-the-go. read more

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Loved it, here visiting a relative who works at Columbia-needed fast and went to my reliable yelp...and did not disappoint. There are 6 seats tiny, like a take out place w delivery bike people buzzing in to get their orders- but whatever I sat alone got a coke and had a delightful meal with a fresh warm pita! Delish. read more

Every time I come here it hits the spot!! Zaad has the best service, food, and falafels! Never fails!! read more

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This hole-in-the-wall Mediterranean spot serves really good shawarmas (and more) for reasonable prices. There are a couple of small tables for 2, so if it's not busy you can even eat your food fresh. It's mostly a take-out place, though. I got a lamb-beef shawarma sandwich and it was really rich and filling. This is really a great cheap option in the area. One guy runs the show and he's really efficient. He even gives you a few falafel! read more

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This spot delivers exactly what I want in a restaurant. The food here is exceptional. Each taste proves the point better than words. Cordial team members. The restaurant meets quality standards. read more

Hold in the wall place. The falafel pita is a great deal coming out to ~$7. They're usually very friendly and they also give you a free falafel when you go into the store. It's a good deal for the price and it's a quick in and out location. There's two small tables, but it's not a great dine in place. Most people do takeout. Overall a good place to check out read more

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This place looks so unassuming but the food is amazing. The falafel is made to order and so moist and delicious. Have had most items on the small selection of menu items and they were all great. The guys working are very friendly. The restaurant has room for 4 or 5 inside and a couple outdoor spots to sit and eat. Love this place. read more

Food is fresh and delicious! (Albeit under seasoned...) Very tiny space but friendly, quick service.

Best fresh falafel on the Upper West Side with generous portions; great pita, great shawarma. Super friendly service. Accurately priced, cheap for NYC. The spicy sauce is VERY spicy. Enjoy!! read more

Eating at Zaad is definitely worth it--the food was so flavorful, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are huge! The man there was also super nice--he gave us a free sample falafel and also checked on us to make sure we liked our food (which we definitely did; we were just eating slowly at first because we were catching up). I really enjoyed the combination of flavors and textures of the beef shawarma platter. There was a nice contrast between the fresh salad/cucumbers and the richer meat and creamy dips. I also wound up with leftovers, which is always nice :) I would highly recommend trying Zaad! read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Beef Shawarma Platter - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place! Great israeli food! Deals are fantastic, place is open late, beat baklava in the area! read more

Grabbed dinner here during a recent trip to New York and thought it was just okay. The quality of the food seemed good, but there wasn't a lot of flavor. The menu is limited to mostly pitas and plates. read more

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So so gooood!! me and my partner went to this new location at zaad , thank god of i found this place thru IG social media, i have been looking for a good vegan meal & halal, now i can finally say this is the top 3 on my list will come back again read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Felafel & healthy lamb meal - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Very disappointed with the chicken shawarma . Absolutely NO FLAVORS ( not even salt) and very watery for some reason. And on top of that , I found a small piece of bone ... the fries were ok but the portion was small . Last time I had the falafel pita it was way better . But I don't think I'm coming back . read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Food is beautiful, then you bite in to it and realize is tastes even better. Shawarma is juicy and marinated so well, fries are crunchy, hummus is creamy, rice is fragrant. Prices are reasonable too. One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. 10/10. read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Chicken shawarma plate - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

It was terrible. The gummies was literally dank, going bad and unbeatable. The whole place looks so unsanitary the lamb seemed like mystery meat. Would never recommend such food to anyway, so so disappointing. read more

These guys are super welcoming, which god forgive me but I was not expecting in NY lol. Their food is delicious, abundant, and affordable. Also got a Lebanese Laziza apple soda. read more

Wow. Seriously wow. I am SO blown away with this place. It looks like they opened within the last 5 months which is admirable in this time. The inside and outside are fresh and clean. The menu is visible from outside and it's not overwhelming. While we were looking at the menu, the owner handed us a sample of falafel. Outstanding! One of us had to get the falafel wrap. Amazed by the portion sizes and price. He gave me so much beef in my wrap. And all of the toppings looked fresh in the display. The taste was out of this world - juicy and tender beef! And for cheap! The falafel wrap was just as delicious. Best Mediterranean food I've had in UWS and NYC. Hopefully this place stays in business and gets more traffic going into spring. This won't be last last time here. Thankful my boyfriend lives close so I have an excuse to come by :) read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Menu Feb 2020 - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

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My co-workers ordered lunch from here today. They saved me a beef/lamb schwarma plate. The food tasted super delicious even after sitting out for an hour. Fresh and flavorful with generous portions of meat. I was happy. My co-worker insisted that I try the falafels. Sidenote: I like chickpeas but not falafels. After swearing a million times that I would be missing out, I finally tried one. Wow. Amazing. These are the best falafels I've ever had in my life. I'm definitely ordering falafels next time we order from here again. Don't walk. Run here. read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Beef/Lamb Shawarma Platter - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Stop in for a tasty free falafel... then ORDER EVERYTHING ELSE!!!!!! Yesterday we ordered dinner for 10, pickup an hour and a half before out guests showed up. They were super friendly and accommodating with us ordering off menu quantities and proportions. The food was fresh, amazing and our guests loved it all. Best of all, we ordered just a bit more than we needed so I get leftovers for dinner tonight! We'll have to have another party and invite different guests so we can do it all over again soon! read more

I was served Falafel once I put my foot into Zaad which is great gesture, I ordered Mix of Lamb & Chicken Shawarma with brown rice and surprisingly it was a great portion of food! I really enjoyed the service and the meat was moist and fresh. I was going to give 4 stars due to pricing was high of $17 but since the food was actually good price does not matter sometimes. 5 stars !!! read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Mixed shawarma- Chicken & Lamb - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

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Best middle eastern food in the area. Extremely high quality and good portion size to boot: excellent value. Kofta and falafel are particular standouts. Service can be a little slow, but it's well worth the wait! No real seating inside (only a bench to wait), but particularly nice to come during the weekend open street, sit outside, and enjoy a pleasant meal--they can give you plates and cutlery. read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Beef Shawarma platter - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Tasty falafel pita sandwich. Inviting host offered me sweet tea while finishing my sandwich. Not much seating but real good stuff.

Horrible and overpriced. And if you eat-in they tack 20% gratuity onto the bill. The food was bad, as others have said, dry meat, and we got the platter which was supposed to be 21.99. In the past, the portions were a lot bigger. Today, the portion was tiny, with bad, poorly cooked meet, and lots of fat tossed in. The salad was disgusting, and the guy forgot the pita bread to eat the hummus with. Over-priced for really bad food and a very small portion. read more

Fantastic. There is steep competition for Mediterranean food in NY but this place hits all the right checkboxes. Delicious? Check Big portions? Check Affordable? Check And to top it off, the owner is very sweet guy - gave out free lentil and falafel for customers to try (the lentil soup was great too). I got a chicken schwarma plate and the quality blows halal guys or nearby food carts out of the water. The garlic sauce is killer. Very brave for them to open during the pandemic - support them and you won't be disappointed! Will be back to try their wraps read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Menu Dec 2020 Super affordable - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

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It's edible but the meat is dryer than the Sahara. I ate it because I already paid for it on Uber eats. It has the potential to be good but they have to do something about the dry meat. I ordered the beef because all of the reviews said that the chicken was dry and now I feel like it was a set up read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Oh my god the flavor!! This place is soooo good and I'm not a heavy shawarma lover and this place has made me change my ways. I'm also a Duzan/Zyaara frequenter and I like this place a lot better. The chicken is seasoned really well and cut in smaller pieces so you get more flavor. The hummus is creamy. The rice is packed with flavor. The falafel are cooked all the way through (you'd be surprised at home many aren't). It's a very small place so take out is the way to go! read more

Wow fresh hot falafel in homemade pita and chicken shawarma in wrap were great! The owner is so friendly. Watch out because he'll give you a sample of the delicious falafel and you'll want more! The night we went there was a line of regulars socializing as they waited for their pickup orders. Nice vibes. Seats for 3 couple outside and some room inside. Baklava is excellent too! read more

Freshly made, healthy and delicious! Very friendly pick-up service. I highly recommend it.

Let me start off by saying the falafel here is delicious. Even when I ate my sandwich a few hours later it was awesome. The flavor was really great. One of the best falafel I've had in a really long time. The other order for someone else was also truly enjoyed, and this will most likely be a go to spot for us for falafel. However, I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for the thing that most complaints I see here are for. We ordered the yogurt salad (cucumber, mint and yogurt) and were sent some kind of soup instead. I am NOT a fan of being duped or having someone else make decisions for me without me consenting. If you don't have the item I ordered let me know. But don't send something else without me knowing or giving approval. I'm not a soup fan so it was truly disappointing. read more