Mamoun's Restaurant

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119 Macdougal St
New York, NY 10012

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(212) 674-8685
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Mamoun's Restaurant - New York, NY
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If you can deal with position in an position the aspect a huge shift in cupboard (no really...) then this...

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(sorry about readability here, this isn't taking my paragraph breaks.) Okay, we are falafel connoisseurs... not experts or snobs, but we like our falafel, and my girlfriend is ev...

Great For Late Night Eats 12/29/2005

This is where its at as far as cheap eats go. Its about the most popular (and sometimes overly hyped) late night destination after a fun night out. What may cost you $6-10 in a restaurant, is only $1-3 here in hand. Good for soaking up all of that ridiculous alcohol. Pros: Food, Service, Price Cons: Long Lines, Cash Only more
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Mamoun's Palace of Flavor 12/12/2005

Don't worry...that line is worth it. If you're not one of the many veg-heads scoring an EXCELLENT falafel or (my fav) a Baba&Tabouli platter...please do yourself a flavor * and get the chicken-kebab. I'm not sure what they soak these things in, but they are SO good I'm hoping for a Chicken-Kebabers Anonymous so I can break my addiction one day. They take a little longer though, about 5-10 min so dont grab one if you're in a hurry. Order. Pay. Step to left. Don't forget dessert...please, don't forget dessert. And sure its a bit grimy inside, but all the more charming for it...what a classic. Pros: Food, Price, Desserts! Cons: Crowded, Small, Limited Seating more
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Best lentil soup in NYC (and good falafels too) 10/1/2005

This is a great place to snack late at night, for nothing else but the wonderful sauce on the falafels and the lentil soup, which is probably superior even to their famious falafels. Cheaper than a slice of pizza, and more satisfying too. Just don't bother with dessert. more
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Once and I'm Hooked! 7/7/2005

I was walking around and without knowing about this place, stumbled upon a huge line of people raving about falafel. I had never had falafel before, but I'm always willing to trying new things so I got in line and waited my turn. I ordered the same thing the 3 people in front of me ordered (falafel with hummus & hot sauce). Needless to say, for $2.50, I was amazed and realized what the line was about. The sandwitch was great, and I have since been back 2x. Each time is as good as the last, which is great. I'm a big fan of falafel now, but I refuse to eat it anywhere else! Pros: Great Falafel, Very Cheap, Very Fast Cons: Limited Seating more
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Best Middle Eastern Sandwiches in NY 6/1/2005

Simply the best middle eastern sandwiches in NY. Always packed day and night. But well worth the short line. more
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Great place! 5/31/2005

great food, fast service, and an experiece! this is a vilage must it has great local and tourist appeal you have to sit on the steeps of the neighbors but ohterwise wonderful!! Pros: fast and tasty, wellworth the time Cons: no where to sit more
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This place is great!! 1/16/2005

I've been frequenting this place for at least 10 years. Without exception, this is one of my favorite places in the city. Sure it's a hole in the wall, but the food is excellent and the price is even better. Pros: Food, Price Cons: , crammed more
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BEST RESTAURANT PERIOD! 10/3/2004

I agree that Mamoun's has the best falafels, chicken kabobs, and shawarma in NYC, but I think it's a terrible idea to get your food to go. I only live four blocks away, but it tastes 100% better if you eat it there while it's hot and fresh. Who cares if the place is cramped? It's all about the food. I'd go so far as to say that Mamoun's is the best restaurant in New York. The hot sauce is unbelievable. Anyone who thinks different doesn't know good food from bad. more
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Best Meal under $5 in city :-) 8/3/2004

My boyfriend and I come into the city from NJ just to eat here! It's so good anytime. Best falafal and chicken kabob... Pros: Food, Inexpensive more
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Great Cheap Food 7/27/2004

For $2.00, you get a great falafel and in a hurry. The service at Mamoun's is very efficient, and despite the rapid turnover, they do not make mistakes in orders. Even when the line is going out the door, as it often is, you will still get your falafel quickly. They have good kebabs and other food as well. Without question, worth a try and many return visits. Pros: Cheap, Food, Quick more
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Gold Standard Falafel 10/7/2003

I've been going to Mamoun's for over 20 years and it has never let me down. These falafel's serve as the gold standard: lush, well-seasoned, crispy on the outside/fluffy on the inside...and the hummus and baba are top notch. The place is a hole in the wall, but how do you explain lines out the door at 3am...in the winter!?!?!? Simple...it's the quintessential post-Village party sandwich! They serve only 3-4 things on the menu, but they do it well....20 years from now they will still churn out the best falafels for a couple of bucks. This humble hole is exactly the kind of place that makes NYC and the Village great! more
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Not herd; reputation deserved! 9/5/2003

I discovered this place without the benefit of recommendation--and really, it is pretty darn good. The tahini sauce is authentic and well done, and the bakhlava is very thoroughly doused in honey and delicious--and best of all, only a dollar. I'm a bit of a foodie and like to think I know my falafels. This stuff, esp. at peak hours when the falafel's going straight from the fryer to your pita, is probably the best deal in NYC. I even like the service--which is fast and stressed (I REALLY hope those guys are well paid) -- but actually very friendly, too. LOVE IT. Pros: DELICIOUS, fast & cheap!, friendly (if you are) Cons: tiny space... but it , has its charm more
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Sauce is too thick 8/13/2003

They don't offer yogurt an essential ingrediant for Falafel. You only get the chickpeas sauce which makes this falafel very dry. There is definately a ""herd"" mentality since everyone I know especially those that have no taste buds flock to Mamouins and claim that it's the best thing since sliced bread. I've also noticed that those that flock to Mamouns tend to also be in a drunken state which further backs my claim of the herd. Pros: Cheap, Good quality Cons: Dry tasting, Crowded, Overpopular more
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Holy Shawarma!!! 7/25/2003

This place is THE best middle-eastern restaurant in NY, hands down. I have brought Arabs and Israelis there who are blown away by its authenticity. EVERYTHING is top notch. The meat dishes are my favorite. Try the kafta w/ baba, or chicken and hummus, crispy shawarma , or lamb kabob. The falafel is also incredible, but that's a given. Though crowded, it's well worth the wait (especially after a couple of drinks!). Pros: shawarma, kafta, falafel Cons: crowds, size more
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New York's best falafel 7/11/2003

The service found @ Mamoun's is like no other. The service is so speedy, that if you turn your head for a moment you could miss watchiting your falafel being prepared. Anyone wouls agree that the flavor that Mamoun's captures in their falafel is like no other. Everyone should take the oppotunity to go downtown for the best falafel in the city! more
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Wow...this place is STILL there! 7/11/2003

Over 20 years ago, when I was in high school, I used to cut school JUST to go down to Mamoun's Falafel and the place across the street...Tassir's! Considering all the ""munchees"" food around...these falafel places hit the spot!!!!!!!!!!! These places were the bomb...of course...I found Moishe's on 46th Street...and for the money...their falafel's are biggers and crunchier! more
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AWESOME AND CHEAP! 7/3/2003

One of the very few places in New York where you can have a great meal for less than 5 bucks! Of course, you don't come here to be trendy - it's all about the falafels! For 2 bucks each, not only will you save money but you will be full and satisfied as well! Pros: CHEAP, TASTY FOOD more
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Mamoun's Rocks My World 3/5/2003

I've been going here for years, and can say that after much experimentation throughout the city, I can say Mamoun's has the best falafel in the land. And cheap! They're practically giving it to you!! The best... more
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Best Damn Falafel in the City 2/8/2003

This is undoubtedly the best middle-eastern sandwich shop in NYC. Try the Shawerma, its truly da bomb more
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Yummy Falafels! 1/7/2003

This place has a line of people getting falafels at 4am in the morning. The falafels are just delicious and you are served quick. The price is unbeatable. The sauce is HOT, but really good. All in all an unbeatable combination. The baklava was good too. Pros: Great Falafels, Fast service Cons: Parking more
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  • The Scene
    Very quick, perfunctory service caters to a fast-moving line of takeout customers that often extends out the door. A few battered wooden tables do exist, but they're usually...

  • 7/14/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: 11 am-5 am
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
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