Mamoun's Falafel

Mamoun's Falafel has been serving high quality Middle Eastern food since 1971. Everything is made from scratch using the freshest natural ingredients, finest imported spices, and signature recipes. Our rich traditions and excellent service have distinguished Mamoun's as a premier falafel restaurant.

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    (646) 870-5785

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  • Type

    Mediterranean Restaurant

Address

30 St. Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave) New York , NY 10003 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 204


Keywords:

falafel sandwiches good for a late night good for a quick meal casual lentil soup good service mint lemonade great value lamb inexpensive tea pita city salads dinner mango juice lunch snacks crowded
Jean ????

That hot sauce at Mamoun's is magical. Slather it on for a wholly messy, satisfying delight of a meal. Don't forget napkins for the spice-tickled wet nose. An East Village must!

Village Voice

This place is nothing fancy , but it's one of the the best falafel sandwiches in town . Crisp nutty falafel jammed into a split pit, lathered with tahini and topped with the works. Hot sauce optional.

AFAR Media

As one of the oldest falafel joints in New York City , and one of the first in the United States , Mamoun’s is always a great choice for spicy , hearty Arab dishes for just a few bucks. Read more

Kimmie Ohh

One of the greats at St. Mark’s! Good for late night eats! I remember when the falafel pita sandwiches were only $2.50! Get their namesake falafel sandwich with hot sauce !

Heena

Well this is a New York late night eats legend. Hoboken Mamoun's is the best. Falafel is okay. I rather have taim falafel . Hot sauce though is where it's at! Buy a bottle!

Julie Soscia

Classic spot in Alphabet City/East Village , known for classic Middle Eastern dishes. Great spot for tasty and affordable Falafel .

AmateurConcierge

So SOMETIMES you might catch a little fat in the Schwarma , but it's deliciously seasoned, the falafels are great, the hummus is perfect, it's mad cheap and open late ? NYC CLASSIC

DoubleDeuce

Such great and tasty foods and desserts . This section of St Mark's has a ton of cheap food options but this place is probably the healthiest. I prefer a quick falafel sandwich .

Zayed Khan

After all these years, a late night shawarma sandwich can still feel like the first time. Hot sauce adds fiery passion to the magic.

Wyatt Silverman

Falafel and shawarma are both delicious. Haven't had anything else but they bat 1.000 and I say that as a connoisseur of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods

Damian Bayona

A lunch time or late night classic. Chicken kabob sandwich is the go to order. Be very careful with the hot sauce as it can ruin your meal with the spice level.

Deep Gujral

This place has changed significantly over the years but still one of my favorite falafel joints! Make sure you try the baklava as a desert option!

Lizzy Saxe

The falafel is definitely the best in the neighborhood , and the shawarma is great too, but my favorite thing is actually the perfectly balanced mint lemonade .

Danny Nathan

Still holds its own for a good, cheap meal. Prices have gone up since "back in the day" - I remember $2.50 falafel Sammies. Even at $5 they're a steal.

Superb

Probably one of the cheapest (and most delicious) meals you'll ever get in NYC! Their falafel and shawarma sandwiches are great any time of day, but we recommend going for late-night munchies.

Matthew Hurst

Their namesake makes for a great late-night bite, but it's also a great lunch spot . Take any sandwich and make it a platter for only a couple more bucks!

BuzzFeed

Cheap Eat: $3.50 for the falafel sandwich (or the falafel and hummus for $4 is good, too). And watch out for the hot sauce — one drop goes a long way. Read more

Julie Soscia

Classic spot in Alphabet City/East Village , known for classic Middle Eastern dishes, great for a brunch with friends or family.

Chris Pinola

Falafel plate is the way to go, but do yourself a favor and test out the hot sauce before smothering your food in it. Way hotter than most others.

Aditya Basu

You can do a full course meal here. Start with a side of babaganoush , then falafel or shawarma sandwich , a baklava , and a cup of tea .

TEV NYC

Mamoun's has been featured in “1000 Places To See Before You Die.” Enjoy delish cheap eats with their $3 iconic Falafel Sandwich , which comes inside a pita bread with salad and tahini sauce .

Lucy

Falafels all day! One of my favorite places to grab a quick bite on St. Mark's.

Dana Markiewicz

The Falafel plate is the way to go! only $5 and tons of food - the dressing is amazing. I usually like to top if off with some chalula though since i can't handle mamoun's hot sauce !!

Gothamist

Skip the street meat and get in line at Mamoun’s for a falafel , a young New Yorker’s cheap eats rite of passage. Read more

Livia Tognon

The falafel on plate is AWESOME and only $5. Everybody needs to try it! (and who said it was the "1000 Places To See Before You Die")

Wek Hernandez

Do the meat sandwich mix - 1/2 meat 1/2 vegg just by adding .50 cents - perfect combo would be shawarma and baba ghanoush !

Laurent Magloire

Shawarma is the best at Mamoun's. Discovered this place with an Israeli friend living in nyc and loved it since then. Go easy on the hot sauce , crazy burning like hell.

Jole P

Such a good, affordae lunch spot . Highly recommend and definitely ask for hot sauce to go

Chelsea Vance

Love this place. Delicious, cheap , fast, friendly , and LOVE the hot sauce (although it is pretty spicy so be careful).

Brad Tam

Cheap and amazing spot. I love the falafel and shawarma sandwiches . Also it's open late .

Alex Tavarez

Very delicious. One of my favorite places for falafel and shawarma pita bread sandwiches .

Richard Stern

Cheap eats! Even with the dollar increase in price, which breaks my heart, it's still some of the best cheap eats in NYC.

Paige C

Schwarma all day every day. Try their fresh mango juice as well ! it was very satisfying!

Sankofa Tafari

The falafel and the mango juice is delish #kingofcoffeenyc #sankofatafari

Josh Eagle

The hot sauce is surprising HOT. Unbeatable price at 3.50 for a falafel sandwich . Classic NYC staple

Heena

Falafel/hummus/baba ganoush sandwich . There is better falafel elsewhere in the city but go there for hot sauce . Be careful with it and buy a bottle to go!

Dan Hebert

Great falafel and shawarma . Definitely a go-to spot for quick, delicious food

Mel Helama

Lentil soup , tabbouleh , grape leaves with mint lemonade .

steph z

Place is small. Falafel pitta with hummus is always delicious. Fun environment, and Looks clean .

Kyle Seever

The falafel is good and cheap . A little inconsistent though. Try the shawarma and baklava too.

Ariel Viera

The shwarma is deliciously tender. Must get.

Lila Taf

Very good and reasonably priced falafel ! Also quite a few meat options.

Dustin Lee

Get one sandwich for a snack , two or platter for a meal. Flavorful lamb shawarma

Lily F

Falafel and shawarma are amazing. Get extra tahini it's worth it!

Calla Sun

Try the knafe! Definitely the best dessert on the menu, and the best choice if you like pistachios and honey .

Josh Jacobson

One of best value places for food in NYC and in a cool neighbourhood for a night trip.

Rachel Smith

Cheapest falafel in town and very tasty get a mango drunk to go with it

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Perfect for late night munchies . Tons of vegetarian options

Alberto Gonzalez

$2.50 for a sizable and delicious falafel pita ? Try to find a better deal in NYC. Although the baklava impressed me even more.

Thomas Mo

I always get the meat combo plate with lamb shwarma , baba ganoosh, tabbouleh , and falafel

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