Homemade falafel takes some practice and a lot of patience to perfect.

The fried chickpea croquette comes perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices.

“So darn tasty,“one Yelp reviewer posted.

Authentic fresh falafel balls inside of two halves of pita bread sandwich

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“Great crispy falafel.

One standout pick is the falafel, which can be ordered as a platter, sandwich, or side.

Made from deep-fried chickpeas and spices, this falafel is lauded for its delicious taste.

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“Good place, good food, good service, nice peoplethe falafel were amazing.

100% recommend this place,“one Yelp reviewer proclaimed.

The falafel is especially a hit.

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As in, what the falafel!

“one Yelp reviewer exclaimed.

“Hands down, the falafel at Naf Naf Grill is king.

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Naf Naf Grill

These spiced balls of chickpeas are filling and standalone without the addition of meat.

It’s flavorful and moist in comparison to other Middle Eastern places that tend to be dry.”

One reason people come back time and time again is because it uses only the best ingredients.

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“Fiery broccoli and spicy falafel are magical!”

Yetanother reviewer mentioned, “I always get the supergreens with falafel.

I usually skip bread, but the pita and hummus is amazing.

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FYI, this is the best falafel you will ever taste!”

It’s also transparent about everything that goes into its recipes.

“Stumbled upon this place, and what a great surprise!

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Taim

“one Yelp reviewer mentioned"All of the food was fresh and tasty!

Delicious falafel, gyro, and ridiculously yummy pita!

it’s possible for you to also order them both!

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“Best green falafel I have ever had!

“a Yelp reviewer shared.

“Traditional, delicious, light, and so tasty!”

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Mamoun’s

Started over 50 years ago,Mamoun’sis advertised as the “original falafel restaurant.”

Enjoy it in a pita, as a platter, or on the side by itself.

“The falafel was absolutely delicious!

The balls are nicely seasoned, they pack a ton of flavor, and they are perfectly cooked.”

“I absolutely love this place,“one Yelp reviewer wrote.

It’s delicious, and I go here every time I am in the area.”