Rainbow Falafel — all mentions

in:Those who've lived in NYC for decades: what are your fav restaurants/bars that endure?8 pts
“- Rainbow Falafel (Syrian, Union Sq). Literally a takeout hole in the wall - their space is a repurposed building lobby”
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in:Favorite fried eggplant sandwiches that aren't eggplant parm?7 pts
“Rainbow falafel near union square has killer eggplant.”
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in:Being a part of this sub since it’s inception makes me laugh how literally every food report has the exact same spots on them. Hope it becomes more common to venture off the beaten path and find the spots that aren’t on TikTok and eater mag. What’s a non hyped spot you tried lately that you enjoyed?3 pts
“Rainbow Falafel by Union Sq, tiny hole-in-the-wall place with delicious food. It never gets mentioned in best falafels in the city write-ups, but it is one of the best falafels I've had in the US.”
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in:Being a part of this sub since it’s inception makes me laugh how literally every food report has the exact same spots on them. Hope it becomes more common to venture off the beaten path and find the spots that aren’t on TikTok and eater mag. What’s a non hyped spot you tried lately that you enjoyed?2 pts
replying to u/ifbrainswerenoodles: Rainbow Falafel by Union Sq, tiny hole-in-the-wall place with delicious food. It never gets mentioned in best falafels in the city write-ups, but it is one of the best falafels I've had in the US.
“Their roasted cauliflower sandwich is also excellent and still pretty inexpensive.”
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in:Falafel fried to order?2 pts
“They also have great soups.”
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in:Looking for best falafel/bahn mi/other standout sandwich in lower Manhattan 1 pts
“rainbow falafel”
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in:Mediterranean mezze platters for lunch in Manhattan1 pts
“falafel plate at rainbow falafel”
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in:Favorite fried eggplant sandwiches that aren't eggplant parm?1 pts
replying to u/jtop82: Rainbow falafel near union square has killer eggplant.
“Their cauliflower sandwich is also phenomenal”
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in:Falafel fried to order?1 pts
replying to u/SidSalts: I haven't been there in a minute, but iirc, Rainbow Falafel on E. 17th St (near Union Square) fries while you wait. They also have great soups.
“How did I not know about this good cheap eat?”
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in:Just curious: best budget places to eat in NYC?1 pts
“Rainbow falafel - 8”
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in:To-go lunch near Union Square13 pts
“I don't use the term "hidden gem" lightly, but this is one of those spots.”
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in:Where can I find the best falafel? Any recommendations13 pts
“I just discovered Rainbow falafel just off union square. For so many years i could have been eating falafel in union square!”
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in:Takeout lunch recs near Union Sq. 8 pts
“Rainbow Falafel!”
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in:To-go lunch near Union Square5 pts
“rainbow falafel”
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in:Gramercy Park Restaurants4 pts
“you should try Rainbow Falafel on 17th St & Broadway”
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in:What are your favorite “hidden” food places on manhattan?3 pts
“Rainbow falafel in union square”
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in:To-go lunch near Union Square2 pts
“I’ll second peoples recs here like Beyond Wok and Rainbow Falafel.”
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in:Lunch around 5th Ave and 19th2 pts
“rainbow falafel”
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in:Lunch around 5th Ave and 19th2 pts
“Rainbow Falafel”
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in:best "hole in the wall" you’ve found lately?2 pts
“Rainbow falafel on 17th”
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in:Where can I find the best falafel? Any recommendations2 pts
replying to u/HomeboddE: I just discovered Rainbow falafel just off union square. For so many years i could have been eating falafel in union square!
“Love that place”
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in:I’m heading to Union Square for lunch and looking for other great eats nearby1 pts
“Rainbow Falafel for a delicious quick bite!”
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in:Falafel1 pts
“It is a gem”
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in:Recommendations for NYC hidden gems? 1 pts
“Rainbow Falafel off of Union Square.”
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