Mamoun's Falafel
Mediterranean restaurant · East Village ·
Middle Eastern chain serving falafel, shawarma & kebabs
Middle Eastern chain serving falafel, shawarma & kebabs
"Hours: Monday to Wednesday until 2 a.m.; Thursday, until 3 a.m.; Friday to Saturday until 4 a.m.; Sunday until 1 a.m. Decades after opening in Greenwich Village, Mamoun’s Falafel still serves one of the city’s most popular late-night meals: affordable falafel sandwiches with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tahini. Lamb shawarma and chicken kebab are also available in sandwiches and platters." - Emma Orlow
"If you’ve ever left Down The Hatch or McSorley’s after 2am, then you are probably familiar with Mamoun’s. And even if you haven’t, you should still acquaint yourself with the best $3.50 you can spend around NYU. The falafel and shawarma are both good options, and you can choose a platter rather than sandwich if you want more food." - hannah albertine, matt tervooren
"A longtime institution (founded in the 1970s) that helped popularize the falafel sandwich among cash‑strapped students in Greenwich Village, and this newer St. Marks branch is just as cheap and noticeably more comfortable." - Robert Sietsema
"Semsom is a new fast-casual restaurant on Astor place, serving up excellent Middle Eastern bowls of rice, hummus, veggies, and your choice of meat or veggies for protein. Think of it as a Lebanese version of Chipotle, except that it’s clean and not full of angry people. Pro-tip: top your bowl with the cauliflower. It’s excellent." - chris stang
"Best Shawarma & Falafel in NYC One of the oldest falafel joints in New York City , and one of the first Middle Eastern establishments in the United States, Mamoun’s remains a satisfying choice for spicy, hearty staples for just a few bucks. While they’ve expanded to five other locations, I'm partial to the original Mamoun’s (est. 1971) on MacDougal Street for its cozy, hole-in-the-wall vibe. Plus, there’s free yoga next door (Yoga to the People), and if you’re lucky enough to get a table outside, the people-watching is top-notch. My go-to combo whenever I’m in the area is a falafel sandwich drenched in their volcanic signature hot sauce and a side of tabouleh. By Samantha Willner"
