Mark T.
Yelp
Well, one thing I can say for sure - this is a man-sized portion, enough to quench even the most voracious appetite!
The Kafta with Falafel Roll-Up is a simple dish. While it isn't mind-blowing, sometimes simplicity is best, and here it works wonders! My only complaint is regarding execution: the ingredients were not consistently distributed. While I appreciate the challenges of doing so in a burrito, I feel that this doesn't apply to a rollup in the same way. It took until about the middle before the tomato and hummus made themselves known.
The dish contained a generous amount of protein! The Kafta was flavorful and cooked well. The spinkles of falafel were in perfect amount also. Where it comes to veggies, I loved the salt, light acid, and crunch from the pickles. The lettuce helped add some crunch and freshness as well. Now, while I appreciate what the tomato did in adding moisture, being found only in the middle meant the effect was more limited. The same is true of the hummus - while I enjoyed its addition of creamy and savory notes, these were concentrated towards the center. I've no complaints about the tahini - it worked well accenting flavors throughout.
Now, a few "before-I-forget" notes:
- The Vimto drink was great! It is a unique blend of fruits, herbs and spices. Even if you're not a fan of soft drinks, I would still recommend trying it
- The service is friendly and relatively fast, considering the freshness of the food.
- The interior is a little plain, and seating is limited. While you are welcome to dine-in, this does appear to be more of a takeout-type spot.
Thus, while my takeaway is to get a plate instead of a rollup next time, Falafel King has a lot going for it. While the food wasn't mind blowing, it delivered of a hearty, filling, and tasty meal! Well done!