“King of Falafel in Astoria because they do the oval shape (essential if you like a solid crisp) and they get fresh batches of pita from Angel's Bakery.”
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“King of Falafel in Astoria because they do the oval shape (essential if you like a solid crisp) and they get fresh batches of pita from Angel's Bakery.”
H3
“Not only does his chicken taste different, but his platters come with a heap of pickled vegetables that offer a nice balance to the otherwise heavy food. Plus the pitas are huge and fluffy.”
H3
“I've always liked the guys at the King of Falafel food truck on Bell Blvd. It is more expensive than regular carts, but there's more variety of veggies in the salad, and their chicken platter is as solid as it gets”
H3
“Another one of my go-to shawarma platters. Amazing shawarma and falafel and very filling.”
H2
“very good falafel. I would prefer some of the other spots for chicken and rice, but there was definitely a cleaner feel and taste to this platter”
H2
“Shawarma and falafel from King of Falafel”
H2
“they have great chicken shawarma at both spots.”
H2
“King of falafel and shawarma in Astoria.”
H2
“King of Falafel is still my favorite shawarma spot.”
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“King of Falafel and Duzan fry their falafel to order from my experience of eating at both for many years now. I don’t know that I’d tell someone to travel to Astoria for either of these spots (they’re great for the neighborhood but idk if they’re travel worthy great).”
H2
“falafel pita”
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“Love that they give you a fresh Falafel while you're waiting.”
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“King of falafel and shawarma is definitely the latter, hence why you thought it tasted “cleaner.” Less salt and grease. I’ve never been to their cart but their restaurant is great.”
H2
“King of Falafel & Shawarma has excellent falafel.”
H2
“the King of Falafel has earned his title. Best I’ve ever had.”
H2
“Their marinated chicken thighs are so good. I get chicken and salad with extra pickled veg and a chopped up pita. So fucking good. Their Palestinian salad is also great.”
H2
“Next up is King of Falafel’s Broadway storefront, serving crispy falafel and juicy chicken shawarma. Flavorful, light, and also perfect for sharing.”
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“They’re great and they give you free falafel while you wait. Their pickles are dope too”
H2
“Next up is King of Falafel’s truck, serving crispy falafel and juicy chicken shawarma. Flavorful, light, and also perfect for sharing.”
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“I had that last right and it was pretty good! Their falafel had a kick which I wasn’t expecting.”
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“This but I also think Halal guys was never that great (53rd/6th long line days)”
H2
“best falafel I've had in the city”
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“the king of Falafel and shawarma.. Corner of ditmars and 31st in astoria enjoy green truck. Get a freddie”
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“Very tasty falafel in particular and the rest of the meats are pretty good. It's certainly better than the other carts in that neighborhood”
H2
“The pickles were my favorite part. I wanted to tell them it tasted like upgraded food truck halal, but I didn’t wanna sound rude.”
H2
“Always hot and fresh and they usually give you one to snack on while you wait for your food.”
H2
“My favorite pitas as well.”
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“excellent hummus at Duzan, Parrot Coffee, King of Falafel (also excellent homemade pita for sale at the latter)”
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“Falafel from King of Falafel and sauce to dip in”
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“Definitely a top quality cart, and I like that I can get Tahini instead of the usual white sauce.”
H2
“King of Falafel: Mixed Shawarma Platter”
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“Shawarma Platter (Duzan, King of Falafel, Zyara)”
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“King of Falafel - my favorite chicken and rice in the city and they have the best falafel.”
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“King of falafel at their OG physical shop is godly good”
H2
“I've been waiting for this, King of Falafel on Broadway in Astoria. Get the Ashley platter, won't regret it”
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“I think the King’s shawarma kind of sucks”
H2
“King falafel is top notch”
H2
“Hands down the best falafel in NYC.”
H2
“Best falafel out there. Chicken platter great too”
H2
“King of Falafel has pretty good homemade pita”
H2
“The shawarma sandwich hits the spot.”
H2
“Honestly for me the best falafel in the area is probably the King Of Falafel.”
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“shawarma (Duzan, Levant, King of Falafel)”
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“The hummus at King of Falafel has crowded out all my other legume nights 😭”
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“King of Falafel (ironically for the hummus, I can't get over how silky it is).”
H2
“King Of Falafel is like $12 for easily 2 meals worth of a platter.”
H2
“But if you go to the one on Ditmars - Best falafel I've had. Plus their salad has some of the really good sour veggies and pickled veggies that also add a kick.”
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“King of Falafel does an amazing falafel sandwich with pickled turnips 😍”
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“If close by, my rec for falafel is "King of Falafel"”
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“Shawarma: Levant, Souk Al Shater, Duzan, King of Falafel”
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