Friendly service, gave me a falafel to try when I came in. wish the food had tasted better. Tried the mixed platter and the meats didn't have much flavor, fairly dry.Felt like fast food takeout quality. read more

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

Came for quick to-go dinner on a Tuesday around 9 pm. Small hole in the wall w/ clean and simple interior. Short menu and a transparent salad bar in front of you as they make your perfect pita falafel sandwich. That's what I had, but spicy and it was deeee-lish. Every bite gave me fresh, crisp, ingredients, bursting with flavor. Portion to price ratio was great - 1 sandwich was enough for both of us to have a late, light meal. As others have mentioned, the staff were very friendly and kind enough to give me a falafel ball while waiting for the order. Will certainly revisit if in the area. Reccomend! read more

Want to be a loyal customer. Prices were 4$ two years ago for a falafel pita, now they're 8$ come on now. Chicken shawarma is dry not good relative to other similar middle eastern restaurants, falafel pita once the go to is now expensive. Mamoun's (6$ falalfel pita) which is actually famous has better prices and food. read more

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

I went here for the first time this week and found the food to be good. Chicken Sharma platter was large, fresh and tasty . baklava was excellent as well. I will go back. read more

I'm a fan of shawarmas, döners, and cultural sandwiches in general. Believe me as a person who especially likes shawarmas and has been to many different places including "outside of US" (i tried many shawarmas even in different regions of Russia) this guy does a decent job. There no places in NYC that makes it better and same "authentically" as he does. I order there on a weekly basis, and always, ALWAYS, happy with his shawarma. If I could I would eat it everyday. read more

Tried out this spot bc it was one of the few halal spots that was close by and I was starving. When I walked in I was immediately offered to try a falafel which was great. I ended up getting the chicken platter with rice; this comes with fries, salad and various dips such as tahini and hummus. Honestly, the food was great and the portion size was pretty large (although I do wish they gave more fries only because I love them) for the price of around $13.50. I got my food to stay and sat outside, taking in the last few days of good weather we have before it gets too cold. If you're in the area I definitely recommend if you want a wholesome meal! read more

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

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Friendly workers but sadly the chicken was dry and bland, the rice was bland, it was all so bland... Why was it so bland?

Very small place right on Amsterdam avenue. As soon as you walk in they give you a free falafel. And I knew the food was gonna be great when I tried the falafel. I got the mixed shawarma platter. It was so fresh and delicious and reminded me of my back home in Egypt. If I can give this place 10 stars I would. This is a much try spot. Food is DELICIOUS read more

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

We almost walked past this place, as it's kind of a hole in the wall. You ordered at a small counter inside and either ate outside or did take out. But what a delicious value lunch was! We got chicken shawarma platters that came with a tasty rice (you had the option of french fries, instead), perfectly seasoned and moist chicken, salad, and two types of hummus with pita. All for only $9.99. And everything was great. And there were leftovers. Need I say more? read more

Amazing food!! I had the lamb chops with rice (definitely recommend). It was well cooked, rice & hummus were to die for!! The worker was so kind and respectful. He gave my mother & I what I believed to be falafel samples, & it was great!! & I don't usually like falafel. read more

The best Mediterranean food in UWS!! I tried chicken shawarma platter with rice! It was delicious and huge!!Also tried one of the veggie combos which came with one pita bread and delicious falafel, salad, tabouli, and baba ghannouj. The staff also shared with us fresh falafel to sample while we were waiting and was super friendly. So blown away by this place and so happy to have found the restaurant!! I will try other dishes in the coming weeks! Oh, and don't forget to try their baklava - it's perfectly flaky and not too sweet. read more

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We got the chicken shawarma wrap (not pita) and it was absolutely AMAZING. Once they shredded the chicken, they heated it through on a pan and it was so juicy and delicious. Then all of the veggies (fresh onion, tomatoes, pickles, etc) added such great flavor to the wrap. Ate it so fast we forgot to take a photo... so will have to go back soon! read more

So lucky to have discovered them quite accidentally while walking in the neighborhood! Ordered the felafel sandwich, in a pita with salad inside and it immediately took me back to my visits to the Middle East. Delicious flavors of lemon lime cilantro and cumin, crunchy and not oily. The price is beyond reasonable. The hospitality, so gracious! Can't wait to try their salads next time. read more

I got the chicken shawarma it was delicious. Excellent customer service. Authentic cuisine.

Delish! Was pleasantly surprised by how great my chicken shwarma pita was!! A gem for sure.

Zaad is the best Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper West Side. The food is truly amazing: fresh, tasty, diverse. We tried falafel pita sandwich and baklava for dessert - both insanely delicious. Can't wait to try more yummy things from this place. read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Falafel pita sandwich - absolutely delicious! Fresh made falafel, tomatoes, salad, tahini sauce - yummy! - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Wow, very tasty food and very affordable prices. They opened 2 months ago during the pandemic and I commented that it was a brave time to open a restaurant. They gave me (gratis) a small cup of soup and asked me if it was my first time. The food was very delicious and was still piping hot when we got back. Ample hot sauce and white sauce included with our order. I have a new favorite local place! read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - a variety of food items - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Zaad is a decent lunch spot if you're in a pinch. The food is nothing to write home about. The falafel is too grainy for my liking, the salad was watery, and the baba ghanoush lacks flavor. I can see this being OK for a sandwich, but for a platter, which is what I got, it was disappointing. read more

We walked into Zaad this evening to pick up an order, having heard great things about this sweet, tiny restaurant. Before they even knew who we were, we were offered falafel to try. Now, I am a great fan of falafel, but I have rarely had any that come close. This falafel had spices one only finds in the Middle East, possibly only in Egypt. I had come after a good dinner, and was not hungry, but this was so delicious !! Our order, chicken shwarma and tubs of delicious baba ghanouj were also delicious. The service is fast and friendly, the prices are so reasonable. We were lucky to have discovered Zaad and we will be back soon. read more

Great shawarma and amazing falafel Prices are incredible for the neighborhood Good luck read more

Wow! This is the best in the city. Authentic falafel and pita sandwiches. Everything was so fresh and delicious. I have the chicken sandwich. Can't wait to eat there again! Wish I lived closer Id order every day!! read more

Got the chicken pita, it was great! Good portion and price. Will be back! Other options looked great too like the falafel and other meats.

Fast, fresh, affordable, good portion, friendly service. What else can you ask for? I was craving for falafel the entire week and was so happy about what I got: a freshly fried, crispy but not hard, flavorful but not overly salty piece of goodness. Hummus and baba ghannouj were good too. Definitely see myself coming back again and again for a quick meal. read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Veggie combo: Falafel, Hummus & Baba Ghannouj - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Top tier chicken shawarma! Fast service as well; definitely worth it for the low price

food is delicious and portions very generous for the price. there are 2-3 small tables but it's essentially like a small takeout place. docking stars because i tried to order direct delivery from the website and apparently they don't deliver. ended up waiting almost an hour before calling the restaurant and being told they don't deliver, despite what it said on the e receipt. ended up picking up the order, hungry and annoyed 90 minutes after placing it read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - receipt confirma delivery - free - max 50 minutes. but turns out they don't deliver ... - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

When this place opened the food was really good and so were the prices. It might have been a ploy to collect all the 5 star reviews. The food quality has gone down and the prices have gone up, some things as much as 60%. The food has become dry and they provide an inadequate amount of sauce. read more

Yummmm! It's a small delicious and authentic falafel and shawarma joint. Great prices super nice staff, what else could you ask for? read more

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

Hot garbage. Not sure if the guy didn't like me or what but the food was bland with no sauce. Utterly disgusting old dry meat. Presumably chicken as was ordered But indistinguishable. read more

The food is decent. However, one thing I always value is honesty with a business. Here, they are being dishonest. They feature cash discount feature but it's not real. Look at my attached receipt. While there is a cash discount of $.68, they hit it right back with the NCA charge of $.73. While the amount is small, it's about being honest and they fall short! I rather you not display cash discount at all. read more

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

Fabulous food. Friendly service. Big portions. Great place to grab an authentic fresh lunch.

We love Zaad on Broome street! It is such a welcoming experience and the value for the great food is second to none. It will be our go to for Shawarma whenever in Manhattan, couldn't recommend more. read more

So glad to have found this place! Since leaving the midtown area, I have been trying to find a new go to spot for Mediterranean/middle eastern fare and this is going to be it! Ordered takeout and as I could not decide between the falafel/hummus/baba ghannouj vs the falafel/hummus/tabouli vs the falafel/tabbouli/baba ghannouj veggie combo, the guy who took my order over the phone just said, come on by and I'll make you a special platter! When I picked up the order, my veggie combo had a little of everything, which was amazing and exactly what I needed because I like variety. He even gave my bf and I a free falafel sample to go! It was fresh and warm and only an indication of how yummy the rest of the food would be. We scarfed down everything at home and agreed it was good quality for the price, with quick and wholesome service. We will definitely be ordering from here again, likely for more takeout or delivery. read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - bf's chicken shawerma platter - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

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Best falafel ever, great toppings with fresh veggies and delicious sauces. Kind staff and a cool mural too.

A nice addition to the neighborhood, especially during the time of COVID. I'm happy to have a nearby spot for my falafel sandwiches and support a local business as well! You can ask for your Falafel sandwich to be served in a pita bread or a wrap. Hot sauce can be added to the sandwich or packaged on the side. read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - 1. Falafel Sandwich with pita bread - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Looks can be deceiving! We almost didn't go in but so glad we did the food was delicious but more importantly the guys who work there are beyond nice!!! We will definitely go back! read more

Absolutely amazing flavors and very friendly establishment! Their falafel tastes just like the one I tried in Cairo highly recommend!

A great new neighborhood spot! We ordered delivery at 8pm on Halloween Saturday and the food arrived within 30 minutes, so that already was a good sign. We got a chicken shawarma sandwich and kofta sandwich (both on pita), a Greek salad, and a piece of baklava. The food was delicious and the price truly can't be beat (and is cheaper if you order pick-up on the phone vs. grub hub delivery... which we will remember for next time). Everything we got tasted very fresh -- especially the pita! The baklava was melt-in-your-mouth good, and the sandwiches were extremely tasty. We can't wait to order again, and are thrilled Zaad has joined the neighborhood! read more

Zaad - Amsterdam Ave - Our delicious little piece of baklava -- and the only thing we remembered to get a photo of! - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Just started eating here, and already have been back two times in a row and ,brought a friend who also agrees that it is delicious. The men behind the counter are very nice as well. Their falafel is amazing, I have had the shawarma as well. The babaganoush is also delicious and probably some of the best I ever had. Highly recommend and at the prices you can't go wrong! Must try this place if you like middle eastern / Mediterranean style food. read more