Mamoun's Falafel

I visited this restaurant for the first time and was excited to try a variety of items. Overall, the experience was decent, though I felt some dishes could have been prepared a little better. We ordered falafel, grape leaves, and a shawarma sandwich. The falafel had a nice crunchy exterior, but I noticed that inside it wasn’t fully cooked in some portions, which took away from the overall taste. On the other hand, the grape leaves were quite enjoyable – flavorful and well-balanced, definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The shawarma sandwich was a bit different from what I’m usually used to. Typically, I expect the wrap to be lightly toasted or grilled, which gives that authentic “shawarma” feel. Here, the wrap wasn’t warmed, so I missed that familiar texture and flavor. However, I will say that the lamb itself, along with the sauce and filling inside, tasted good and satisfying. Service was smooth, and the place has potential, but personally, I might look for a more authentic Mediterranean spot next time. Still, this could be a good option if you’re in the area and want to try something different.

I’ve been meaning to try this spot in Manhattan for a while & it just so happened that we were driving towards Mamoun’s Falafel in East Rutherford ! The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is relatively cheap and decent - a gyro for 7$ ?? that is unheard of !! I wish there was more sauce but thats a personal preference !

I have been to this location in the past and it was way better than today. Unfortunately, the falafel were fried in an overused oil, as a middle eastern I can know the difference between a fresh falafel and old ones. Hopefully the management comes and check the oil, we love Mamoun’s falafel and we love to see the consistency in healthy food.

This place is my world most favorite place. The food, service, cleanliness is top notch. Don’t go by the 4.3 review they are like 5+ . The most most most favorite place for Falafel or middle eastern food. You can’t go wrong one more thing don’t forget the Mango drinks it the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Never disappoint about this falafel, great customer service 👏

Service was friendly enough; I've eaten here a few times before and it was generally really good. Last night, I ordered a Manhattan pita. It did not come with baba ganouj or tabbouleh but did include an overwhelming amount of tahini. When I say overwhelming, I mean the sandwich was flooded with the stuff so much that it created a mess on the table when I opened the foil wrapping. When I first bit into the sandwich, I bit down hard on an olive pit. I took this out, and continued eating, then I bit down on ANOTHER olive pit. I asked the staff about this and they said "sorry but sometimes this happens". I've never had this happen with any sandwich I've had with olives and I suspect Mamoun's is cutting corners by pitting the olives themselves to save money. This is problematic when the food prep is very low quality (as evidenced by my sandwich). I will not be eating here again and will actively discourage other people from eating at this particular Mamoun's.

Another Mamouns and the same experience like all I have visited. Love the food

having to wait 22 minutes for a soup and salad with one cube of feta cheese says it all about this downhill place - not even close to what it used to be. maybe it’s the staff or the management, but Ibby would not be proud.

Haven't had Mamoun's since my local spot closed, so I was stoked to try it again after all this time. And I'm pleased to say it was just how I remembered! The wait time wasn't long at all and there seemed to be plenty of seating (though I'm not sure how it would hold up during peak meal hours). I ordered the vegetarian combo plate and it's such a great bang for your buck (not shown: pita on the side, too!). Fantastic falafels, fresh ingredients, and now an even easier way to order thanks to their self-serve kiosks. Couldn't have asked for a simpler fast-casual dining experience.

There's a good reason this place has been around forever. Great food, reasonable prices, quick service. It's a casual, counter service spot with a concise menu. Chicken Kebabs, Shawarma and Falafel. Available as a plate or sandwich, loaded with lettuce, tomato, pickled veggies and Tahini sauce. Everything always looks good and tastes fresh as it's all made to order. Try a spiced iced tea to wash it all down with

I like the service here so much! Everyone is super nice and the food comes out quick. My favorite is the Shawarma, it always hits the spot. You have parking as well which is always a bonus in north jersey! Pro tip: order online, 15 minutes ahead would do the job, and you accrue points for free stuff ;)

The Sullivan signature sandwich is my favorite; it's really fresh and full of flavor. You must also try the mango drink with it. The dine-in area is decent and quite clean. The staff frequently wipes down the tables.

We were in neighborhood and my husband wanted to try this place. He got falafel sandwich and loved it. I tasted his sandwich too, and it was quite good! Falafels were crispy and flavorful. All onions and veggies in sandwich were really fresh. Loved the flavors. Will surely go back or order again

Classic spot for good middle eastern food that is ready quickly! Definitely will be back!

Got the Falafel + Hummus + Baba Ganouj Combo Plate ($10.49) Everything tasted great to me, the falafels were freshly made and rice was very flavorful. I only wished they'd give more rice instead of the Hummus and Babu Ganouj. These two items takes up half of the plate and you only get 1 pita per order. If you like eating both sides by itself then it won't be an issue. I wish there's was less of it and more rice or an extra pita .

Perfect! I am so glad I gave this place a try via UberEats! I would've never known about this place without food delivery services such as UberEats, since we are from a different town. Tabbouleh salad has incredible flavors. The house salad portion is smaller than most restaurants, but perfect for one person, and it's complete with a cube of cheese, 1pc grape leaves, and loaded with various ingredients. High praises for the falafel and lamb sandwiches! Lots of lamb were stuffed in my husband's sandwich! The lentil soup makes my taste buds dance, so delicious, and they also include baked pita chip toppings. I will definitely visit the location in person to avoid the hefty UberEats fees! Highly recommend!!!

Love it. One of the must hit spots during our food tour. I got the classic falafel sandwich. The go-to. It was excellent. Just as I remembered from the original place on Bleecker. Good job!

I've been craving Halal Food for a while, and while my normal stop is Halal Guys, I saw Mamoun's Falafel while I was driving so I gave it a shot. I ordered two items: the Macdougal ($9.79) and a side order of Falafel (4 per order). The sandwich --- by the look of the photo, looked amazing. Added some garlic sauce and tzatziki, it was chef's kiss. Complaint? The sauce to meat ratio --- I was definitely running out of sauce midway through my sandwich. Gyro + Falafel = amazing! Falafels....I love falafels. But look at the picture: don't mine seem to be a bit darker than...usual? I believe so. The flavor was mid --- it wasn't amazing, and it wasn't horrible. It was "fine". I probably would have just gotten normal hummus and pita bread. Service was great, place was clean and beautiful. Food? It needs some more tweaking for consistency...let me know when that happens, and I'll come back. Until then, I'll stick to my normal stop.

Just had two friends eat there on Sunday 1/19/2025 and both got food poisoning :/ please be aware!

What an absolutely phenomenal chain restaurant. Quality, quantity and value is all there. We ordered online and picked up and everything went smoothly. I started with the lentil soup which was amazingly tasty with just a little kick to it. We got the stuffed grape leaves as well and even my wife, who usually doesn't like them, thought they were very good. I got the Manhatten sandwich which was falafal, baba ghanoush spread, hummus, lettuce, tomatoe, onion. Absolutely out of this world. My wife had the West Village which was basically the same minus the hummus I believe. We also both got a side of rice. We couldn't figure it out but it had some type of spice in it which really brought it over the top For dessert, we each got a piece of walnut baklava. It was so moist with a hint of sweetness. EXTREMELY hard to believe it's a chain restaurant. Everything was perfectly on par. Service was excellent. You're able to eat in as well. The scene is very casual. It's places like this that makes me very happy that I'm not afraid to broaden my palate horizons.

Stopped in here for lunch today and was very pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is very clean and almost new, they open just before and closed during the pandemic and reopened after. Service was fantastic, the front staff helped guide me through their menu and selections to pick exactly what I wanted and double checked on all the different sides and sauces. And managed to save me some money! The lamb shawarma is some of the best spiced in the area, and pretty close to the version that I had in New York City at their location near St Marks. It's only a little bit different but pretty close, much closer than their Hoboken location flavor was. The falafel is still some of the best I've had in New York City, crunchy and tasty and not bland or dry. And the hummus was great although I wish I ordered a large instead of medium. I also had a mango juice which was okay, sweet as expected, and a good counterpoint to the very spicy Mahmoun's hot sauce! In a relatively new strip mall, and parking lot is only open on one side. Definitely come and enjoy yourself here for a tasty bite!

I rarely give bad reviews That being said, I took home a shawarma platter today, took three fork fulls and threw out the container. It was hard, overcooked.. "meat"? with enough grissle to almost crack a tooth on. Flavorless and not worth the $16 Sorry, I see so many good reviews, but I will not be back

Mamouns always hits the spot when I am looking for healthy satisfying meal. Their bowls are a perfect balance of savory and fresh. Order the chicken kebob plate if you have a big appetite, you can add a ton of sides- my favorite is the feta cheese and tabbouleh! The sandwiches are similar to the bowls but in a pita vessel. The hummus and pita is a great addition to any meal. Surprisingly have great lemonade as well! This is the third Mamouns location I try and its my second favorite thus far. Friendly service.

I was a bit let down each time I've gone to this Mamoun's location. I've reached out to them directly on my experience, however, I never heard back. The food is not warm and the portions don't justify the price in my opinion. Pros: The staff are very nice and there's plenty of parking.

Who doesn't love a cheap, filling lunch of falafel, a deep-fried ball of mashed chickpeas, herbs, and spices? Started in a cramped apartment kitchen in NYC, Mamoun and Maria Chater immigrated from Syria in 1969 and started refining his mother's falafel recipe after working at several restaurants to make ends meet. Since 1971, the original Mamoun's Falafel has been serving Middle Eastern cuisine to patrons in Greenwich Village and is considered the oldest falafel restaurant in NYC. Today they have expanded to several establishments, where I grabbed a bite for lunch as a first-timer. Located off of Route 17 North in East Rutherford, upon entering the restaurant, it was clean and spacious, with large black and white historic pictures of the original restaurant and surrounding area as well as ethnic music playing in the background. At this particular location, you can order from a screen, and it's super cool with pictures or with a staff. The menu consists of vegetable and meat sandwiches and platters, along with a selection of Mediterranean sides and desserts. I decided on the stuffed grape leaves with white rice and spices accompanied by spiced turnips and the falafel sandwich served on a pita with lettuce and tomatoes, opting out of the onion and tahini sauce. The sandwich was neatly wrapped, served warm, and exactly done as specified. They actually mashed down each of the pieces of falafel into the sandwich, so that each bite you're taking with this sandwich. Everything is made from scratch using the freshest natural ingredients, and the food is tasty, flavorful, and delicious. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and the price was reasonable. I highly recommend it.

This place was surprisingly good! I think I custom made a Sandwich which was too good to take a picture of lol. But that mango drink tasted like it was fresh squeezed Lolol. Service was nice and patient. Would come back here again

Loved them since MacDougal Street in New York, then in Hoboken, and now this close to home, Fantastic. The falafel and the Shawarma are the best things you'll ever eat.

Most authentic Middle Eastern falafel sandwiches for over 50 years in existence. East Rutherford, NJ location is Joseph who is a wonderful manager and this place is very clean and friendly. Fast service and delicious. Growing up in NYC visited the original spot in the 70's on Macdougal Street. I've been a frequent customer in 6 of the 9 locations and the food is consistently great and never been disappointed.

Mamoun's is always a great place for lunch. The McDougal is highly recommended as is the baklava. The specialty drinks are just okay, so stick to the soda fountain.

Always consistent. The manager and staff do a great job making sure the food is delicious and fresh and the space is always being cleaned. Every time I walk in someone is making sure the windows or tables are spotless

I made a catering reservation for delivery, checked out and then afterwards was called to say they actually dont deliver to my location. They asked me the day before AND recalled me the morning of to double confirm the time and when i went to pick up it wasnt ready. Not sure what the point is to call to confirm time if youre not going to care about it ...

Idk- I remember going to the one in Manhattan during my college days. This didn't hit the same way. Not sure if the Macdougal street location was so long ago and they put more love into their falafel sandwiches, who knows.

Mamoun's is the bomb, the flavor bomb. Everything I tasted was fresh, flavorful and perfectly seasoned. I placed an order online for pick up which was super easy. Once I got there my order was waiting for me and the gals behind the counter were really friendly. When I got home and unwrapped my feast, I was literally drooling from the delicious smell. To start, their seasoned fries are perfection. They come with a garlic sauce that's really delicious too. The falafels are crispy and tasty. I actually prefer falafels the second day for some reason and these were great, especially dipped in some tahini and garlic sauce. Yum. The tabouleh salad was light but jam packed with herbs and deliciousness. The pickles and olives are great too. The fresh pita, everything comes together well. Also got a chicken kabob sandwich and a shawarma sandwich. Both delicious and hefty portions. Can't go wrong with either. I would love to try their combo platter next time and try the hummus and baba ganoush. Don't skimp on dessert - for a chain this is some killer baklava. I have to remind myself to get two next time because I'm not sharing!

Yum yum! A perfect vegan spot, majority of the items are vegan, and I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean food. I had the Falafel sandwich and it was amazing. Delicious and fresh! I got a side a hummus, fries and the sandwich, and it came out to about $15, what a steal! The fries were seasoned and the hummus was so good! Will be back to try the other vegan sandwich options!

The steak and lamb platter is a must. Very meaty and the flavor is really good. Their pita wraps are also amazing if your in the mood for rice.

How can you go wrong when you go to a place that's famous for a certain thing and get that thing? FALAFEL? Oh, yeah -- Falafels at Mamoun's!!! EXCELLENT! Their shish kabob is also very good and well prepared. But Falafel??? EXCELLENT! I had one with shawarma once and it was ehh.... Just OK. I am a big BIG lamb fan, and I like it to be seasoned a bit more for my likings. Honestly, I prefer a (*genuine*) gyro over a shawarma: But falafel??? EXCELLENT! The next time I tried the "East Village" (falafel with tabouleh) -- My new favorite vegetarian sandwich EVER, and I return at least once a week for it now as my go-to for takeout. AWESOME!!! It's tasty, filling, I feel better after eating it than after all other fast foods, and I know it's MUCH healthier. Glad to see it looks like this location is doing well. (It would be horrible to have to find a new go-to.)

If you've never had Mamoun's Falafel you're missing out on an amazing meal. I always get the West End (falafel with alllll the fixings in a pita). Keeps my vegan tummy satisfied. Also check out their fries. They're to die for

We ordered catering from Mamoun's for an informal baby shower. Amazing! I was so happy to be able to provide a halal option to my closest friends, and the vegetarian platter was a hit. It was such a great way to offer something "different" since where I'm from, most baby showers offer only pasta/chicken/fish dishes. We did three types of sandwiches - falafel, shawarma, and chicken. I think the shawarma was the most popular among my guests. One word of caution: Delivery is through DoorDash and unfortunately DoorDash backed out of delivery on the day of the event. The folks at Mamoun's tried really hard to locate a driver and I appreciated their effort and updates regarding the status of our order. We were lucky to be able to drive over easily and get the food ourselves. If you can do the pick-up yourself, I'd suggest planning on it. Logistical issues are happening everywhere, so remember that while planning your catered events. Luckily - the food was marvelous!! Folks were going for seconds and thirds. Highly recommend.

Had the falafel platter w/rice and salad. Really enjoyed the rice. The falafel was crisp and flavorful. You get a bang for your buck~! Definitely would order this again. Comes with pita. I had the salad with just oil and vinegar. Recommend. This time, added a photo.

The baklava went from being fresh every time I went to tasting old the last three times I've been there and ordered it

Had a a falafel plate. It was great. Pleasant staff and clean restaurant. Just wish they had more items on the menu

The food was great and it is prepared quickly, the employee was really kind, and the kitchen looks clean. I tried Manhattan sandwich which is a great vegan option with all ingredients (falafel, hummus, baba ganouj, tabbouleh, pickles, pickled turnips, and olives). It can be one of my favorite vegan falafel sandwiches. The portion was big enough and it was really delicious. It was a little hard for me to eat this as sandwich, maybe I can try their plates next time but still, you should definitely try this place! 100% recommended.

I enjoyed my falafel sandwich in which I added olives, pickled onions and turnip for free. It was good and would get that again. I hadn't had this in seven years since I worked around Hoboken and had drunk late night food outings after the bars closed. I got it to see if it was what I remember and it was. Shows consistency. The staff was friendly and even brought it out to me where I was sitting. Nice touch. Place was clean, staff nice and food good. That's all any restaurant needs. Oh if you like hot sauce holy crap theirs is so hot. If I'm saying that you know it is. Be warned in a good way You're welcome Yelp. Remember be nice to each other and hit a like if this helped.

One of my fave cheap eats is Mamoun's on Macdougal. The falafel sandwich was the best in the city IMO. I was excited to see Mamoun expand into NJ but was unsure if they can recreate the secret sauce in the suburbs. I went for the Classic sandwich that simply has falafel and hummus and all the veggies. The sandwich is still messy to eat and the falafel has the same great taste and texture that I remember. The hummus was a bit too saucy and reminded me of a yogurt sauce instead. Overall a solid sandwich and good choice for a falafel in the area.

In some other reviews I've poked fun at the original Mamoun's in Greenwich Village that I used to hit decades ago.  (But I was excited to see their empire expand with a location close to home and even happier to give them a shot recently...  and found myself here again a week later.) The falafel was, no duh, delicious.  (Just for the sake of being a brat on the first visit I would've complained that I wished there was one more deep-fried ball in the pita and that the pita itself had kind of deteriorated on me while mid-munch.  But on my second visit - everything was flawless.)   And that packed pita (with that rich tahini oozing everywhere when you bite in) is deceptive because it doesn't look even a fraction the size of Chipotle's burrito a few stores down but the falafel was really filling.   Those seasoned fries?  Whoa.  Crispy and packed with flavor and I'm not a condiment kind of guy but the gal sold me on the garlic dipping sauce and I gotta say: it made those fries even better. Really solid pricing.  The restaurant itself has a cool look (a lot more personality than their neighbors like Jersey Mike's or SaladWorks) and the staff were incredibly friendly and efficient.   Methinks this'll be a place to hit pretty regularly from now on.  (Especially now that I'm walking around with their Rewards Card in my wallet.)

The owner and his staff was very welcoming. This was my first visit to the area and I took a chance trying this restaurant and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Lamb platter and it was delicious. The lamb was seasoned perfectly. On my next trip to the area, I'll definitely revisit.

OMG!!! The food was delicious. I had no clue that this restaurant existed. I got the lamb and I wasn't disappointed. Ask for the hot sauce... apparently it's phenomenal. I wish i had pictures to share.

There is a God !!! I'm driving to Lowe's and thinking I miss New York Falafel and bang I see this sign with a guy that looks like Einstein; Mamoun's Falafel I walk in and there was a no line, it was FAST and CHEAP. I got the falafel plate for like less than around $8. it comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, tahini white sauce, I think like 6 Falafels, and pita bread on the side. I was outta there in less than a minute back in my car rushing home to stuff my face. Oh is was sooooooo damnnnnnnn goooooood, Falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside unlike some other Falafel that is mostly just chickpeas, Mamoun's has lots of parsley, add onions, garlic, and spices and you got Mamoun's, bust one open and it's more green than brown. I forgot about Lowes, oh well tomorrow is another day and maybe another Falafel.

Great service, great food. Highly recommend..the lamb is the way to go. And the fries are amazing.

I can't even express how glad I am they're finally open! It's been a long wait, but as expected, I knew it would be worth it. Given the circumstances I had to get picked up but it was a super easy, contactless experience. We ordered the Bleecker sandwich and the MacDougal Sandwich, as well as fries and an order of grape leaves. Everything was fresh and tasty. I liked that the falafel was flat and fit in the pita as opposed to being in ball shape. Will be back soon!

I ordered on the app for pickup and was able to pick up the food pretty quick. I got the lamb shawarma sandwich and a side of falafel. The portion size here is great and the sauces are packed separately to prevent the pita bread from getting soggy. The staff work pretty quickly. I think indoor dining is open but will be back once COVID is over.

Went to try this place out since it was recently opened. The last time I had Mamoun's was at least 5 years ago in Hoboken. The menu sure has change since then. Anyways, we ordered the shawarma plate and the shish kebob plate. Both were delicious (lamb was not overly seasoned and beef was juicy and flavorful). We will definitely return again.

When you pay it asked for a tip - I said no tip and my food was made wrong Orders tabouleh and got eggplant

Always liked this chain but this location is not the best. Customer service is good but the hot food should not come out cold. The sandwiches are decent enough.

Every time I order the chicken, it's that "woody" chicken that is unedible with unatural rubbery texture. This is indicative of low quality gmo grain fed chickens being used. A shame as the rest of the food is ok

So delicious !!! thank you for moving into our Hood !! So exited so share your food!!!!

The food is always fresh and excellent. The staff is very friendly, and honestly my husband has been talking about how delicious and creamy the humus is for the last two days since ordered it as a side.