Nilufar
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Beloved falafel shop with affordable vegetarian pitas and vegan options
Beloved falafel shop with affordable vegetarian pitas and vegan options
"Concordia students are known to chow down on low-priced falafels and pitas here — often served up by Nilufar herself. She’s known for her vibrant personality, both from behind the counter and the computer screen — i.e., on Facebook." - Eater Staff
"This Shaughnessy Village institution is beloved for its falafel and owner Nilufar Al-Shourbaji’s warm hospitality. But there’s also a vegan shish taouk, called the “mushawarma,” vegan garlic sauce for potatoes, and a vegan poutine featuring falafel and tahini sauce." - Holly Tousignant, Eater Staff
"Nilufar Al-Shourbaji’s generosity and optimistic falafel-it-forward philosophy have been winning fans for ages, but it’s really all about the pita wraps at her tiny and extremely affordable shop. The meat is halal, there are ample vegetarian options, and there’s even a party platter." - Ivy Lerner-Frank
"Owner Nilufar Al-Shourbaji could be Montreal’s most beloved falafel maker. Her all-vegetarian restaurant is the cheapest meal around the Concordia area — a sandwich with the fried chickpea patties costs loose change. Alternatively, there’s Nilufar’s take on poutine, with fries, pieces of falafel, tahini, and hot sauce." - Tim Forster, Holly Tousignant