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Title: Falafel
Post by: yapple dapple on August 25, 2019, 02:15:57 AM
The chicken caesar wrap comment in the BAM thread  ready had me craving for a nice pita falafel.
Anyone here appreciate falafel? I went to a halal spot yesterday and the falafel was just ok.
Please if you know of a good falafel spot in Berkeley or Oakland let me know. Or let's meet for lunch.
Share your falafel stories.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Mongoloid on August 25, 2019, 06:08:51 AM
Oh fuck yes! I fuck heavily with any/all middle eastern food.

Especially kebabs.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Síota on August 25, 2019, 06:17:50 AM
This kabob shop near me does a killer falafel. I get a cheese naan bread with falafels, veggies and harissa sauce. Might have to get one post skate tonight.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: eranka on August 25, 2019, 06:26:53 AM
im lucky to live in a place that takes pride in its falafel and has legit falafel beefs about who has the best falafel in town.
30% of my body weight is falafel. the rest is tahini
i even had a falafel sponsor for a while after i hooked the son of the owner with a skateboard. later he told me that his son doesnt really skate but he did catch him masturbating a few days before. kid is going to grow up to be a star

(https://media2.trover.com/T/5b40ca0e6c7034a66a00415d/fixedw_large_4x.jpg)
support you local falafel shop
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: GardenSkater77 on August 25, 2019, 07:14:57 AM
Mamoun’s got the falafel game on lock out here in the east.

https://mamouns.com/locations


Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: 20matar on August 25, 2019, 10:47:18 AM
Falafel is too bland for me. I like the meat better, and I've seen more interesting vegetarian replacements for falafel in Levantine cuisine. Like eggplant and pickles and even the chickpea proper. But I understand it's a different idea. Maybe I wasn't lucky with falafel, but all of the places I've had it on were authentic enough, so... Sorry, folks.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Roisto on August 25, 2019, 11:42:20 AM
I love falafel! So good. Sadly the falafel culture is lacking in Finland. When traveling I always hit up some falafel pots to get the good stuff. Got some really good falafels in Vilnius a few months back.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 25, 2019, 08:13:16 PM
Felafel Rules Everything Around Me
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Madam, I'm Adam on August 25, 2019, 08:29:33 PM
Felafel Rules Everything Around Me

FREAM

Get the tahini

4 dollars for a sandwich y'all
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 26, 2019, 01:09:09 AM
I grew up on the lime side, the Turkish Times side
Stayin' alive with no chives
Had secondhands, Mom's bounced on old lamb
So then we moved to Hummus land

Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: somethingmustbreaknow on August 26, 2019, 01:49:59 AM
what's a falafel?
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: padded_shorts on August 26, 2019, 10:49:38 AM
the good shit.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 26, 2019, 10:16:11 PM
what's a falafel?
 Ask PJ ;)
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: sexualhelon on August 27, 2019, 04:45:24 AM
There's one Falafel spot I'm super into here in Berlin. 3 euro for a falafel that's massive and will last you for two meals.

I was just in Malmo where I thought the falafel paled in comparison. When someone recommends me a falafel spot I always ask them what they deem as a good falafel. For me, I'd say I judge a falafel but the toppings followed by if the pita and falafel are fresh. Gotta have a good selection of toppings, sauces, and pickled goodness.

Now the best falafel I've ever had was in Palestine. So many places where you can get an amazing falafel for less than a euro. They'd smash the falafel in a pita and then let you go crazy with putting the 20+ toppings on yourself.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Roisto on August 27, 2019, 04:59:14 AM
There's one Falafel spot I'm super into here in Berlin. 3 euro for a falafel that's massive and will last you for two meals.

I was just in Malmo where I thought the falafel paled in comparison. When someone recommends me a falafel spot I always ask them what they deem as a good falafel. For me, I'd say I judge a falafel but the toppings followed by if the pita and falafel are fresh. Gotta have a good selection of toppings, sauces, and pickled goodness.

Now the best falafel I've ever had was in Palestine. So many places where you can get an amazing falafel for less than a euro. They'd smash the falafel in a pita and then let you go crazy with putting the 20+ toppings on yourself.

I too was disappointed with Malmö’s falafels. For a city that’s kinda known for its falafels I felt like they definitely should have been much better. Dunno if I had bad luck with the places I went to or if their taste in falafels just differ from mine. Still it was alright and cheap.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: eranka on August 27, 2019, 05:56:17 AM
There's one Falafel spot I'm super into here in Berlin. 3 euro for a falafel that's massive and will last you for two meals.

I was just in Malmo where I thought the falafel paled in comparison. When someone recommends me a falafel spot I always ask them what they deem as a good falafel. For me, I'd say I judge a falafel but the toppings followed by if the pita and falafel are fresh. Gotta have a good selection of toppings, sauces, and pickled goodness.

Now the best falafel I've ever had was in Palestine. So many places where you can get an amazing falafel for less than a euro. They'd smash the falafel in a pita and then let you go crazy with putting the 20+ toppings on yourself.
this guy knows whats up.
i never understood why even legit falafel places in europe used frozen falafel balls, if you have the word falafel in your sign the least you can do is make a fresh bowl of falafel daily. its easy and cheap. its like serving a few days old rice in an asian place.

the formula for good falafel is freshness. the best places are not always the places with the finer ingredients, its the places that sell alot and always have a fresh batch cooking, fresh salads and good pitas. falafel is a basic food and the ingredients are cheap even if youre buying the best stuff. i got a 2$ falafel not far from where i live nicknamed "the dirty one", cheapest shit you can find here, and its real good because he sells alot and its always fresh.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: animalflesh on August 27, 2019, 08:07:49 AM
Being Syrian, I am genetically predisposed to liking falafel...

With some salad, hummus, mad tahini sauce and some garlic hot sauce please

(https://fastly.4sqi.net/img/general/710x946/1021462_XkHNcf1580kD7tIZLG-XMpoMu8Pf-BHLKphEhtrj2ys.jpg)

Also on the side when I don’t get falafel as the main

Shout out to kibbeh as well

(http://resizer.shared.arcpublishing.com/MgrJnUv7NPbGiuYiH5OUkRBw7qY=/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-bonnier/public/OSHWHZX35MQRI263OIHVZS5B2A.jpg)

Also Lahmajun from Pide 28 in Paterson NJ

(https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/_9CzrsM-pu7bpRqo7FsNpA/o.jpg)



Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 27, 2019, 05:38:51 PM
FUCK, now I'm fiending for felafel...
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: ZeGerms on August 29, 2019, 11:32:35 PM
Well thanks! Now I need to go and buy Stuff to make Falafel...buckets of em!
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: yapple dapple on August 30, 2019, 12:24:12 AM
^^^I've been thinking the same thing. I also been a bit intimidated. I don't want to mess it up. Anyway, so in the kitchen I been asking everyone if they know how to make a falafel. 9 out of 10 said yes, have and I get their input. I also asked the question at every falael joint "what's your secret". I need to learn how to make a pure fire tahini sauce. Which is easy.
Good night, and eat well my friends...
SHALOM!

Edit: SC
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: woodinbrine on September 01, 2019, 08:37:29 PM
We made them at home with only chickpeas for ages and they were okay, but a tip to add fava beans really lifted them to awesome tier.

Also, shout outs to Gazakjøkken, Oslo.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Ziad on September 04, 2019, 03:37:27 PM
just had some yesterday
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: theSketchLord on September 08, 2019, 11:18:29 AM
I'd never had falafel until I moved to Australia, we have a joint called Dora's who in my opinion have the best Flafs (our nickname for falafel) in South Australia. They also sell homemade Baklava.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Diocletian on September 08, 2019, 02:59:07 PM
Lebanese food is probably my all-time favorite tied with Indian and Mexican. Falafel with a sampler plate of baba ganoush, hummus, etc. to start off...then a heaping plate of chicken shawarma with a ton of that garlic toum sauce on top. Most satisfying meal ever.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: woodinbrine on September 10, 2019, 12:29:42 AM
Lebanese food is probably my all-time favorite tied with Indian and Mexican. Falafel with a sampler plate of baba ganoush, hummus, etc. to start off...then a heaping plate of chicken shawarma with a ton of that garlic toum sauce on top. Most satisfying meal ever.

Gotta have that baba ghanoush! One of my favorite things, more so than falafels!
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: hangontoyourego on September 15, 2019, 08:55:25 AM
The chicken caesar wrap comment in the BAM thread  ready had me craving for a nice pita falafel.
Anyone here appreciate falafel? I went to a halal spot yesterday and the falafel was just ok.
Please if you know of a good falafel spot in Berkeley or Oakland let me know. Or let's meet for lunch.
Share your falafel stories.
Have you been to Holy Land in oakland ? It’s near grand lake movie theater.  Not only one the best falafels around but they have amazing lemonade .
There’s a good spot behind Wally’s 40th & San Pablo . My spot in  Berkeley is D’yar it’s right off telegraph down from 510 where the Wells Fargo is.   
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Lou Strux on September 15, 2019, 12:22:40 PM
Truly Mediterranean in SF is my go-to Jam for the tasty falafel goodness. Their chicken shawarma is top-notch feeding, too.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: botefdunn on September 15, 2019, 12:40:19 PM
Montreal's got Yonni Falafel in the Mile End, hands down the best.

Nilufar is a classic too, very basic but some of the best value for money at 2 bucks a sandwich.

Movie is decent, big Noah Taylor fan.
(http://fr.web.img6.acsta.net/c_215_290/pictures/210/429/21042914_20130923114513085.jpg)
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Mongoloid on September 15, 2019, 01:24:04 PM
Lebanese food is probably my all-time favorite tied with Indian and Mexican. Falafel with a sampler plate of baba ganoush, hummus, etc. to start off...then a heaping plate of chicken shawarma with a ton of that garlic toum sauce on top. Most satisfying meal ever.

Lebanese/Turkish/Middle Eastern food is absurdly fantastic, As is authentic Mexican, and Peruvian.

It’s hard for me to pick a favorite tbh. Authentic Szechuan with all the scorching Mala/Chilies that gives you a buzz is god tier too.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Thomas on September 19, 2019, 07:06:36 AM
Do you guys have a good recipe for falafels ?
I tried to make some once and they were OK but quite dry and not so tasty...
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Complements4U on September 19, 2019, 07:35:03 AM
Being Syrian, I am genetically predisposed to liking falafel...

With some salad, hummus, mad tahini sauce and some garlic hot sauce please

(https://fastly.4sqi.net/img/general/710x946/1021462_XkHNcf1580kD7tIZLG-XMpoMu8Pf-BHLKphEhtrj2ys.jpg)

Also on the side when I don’t get falafel as the main

Shout out to kibbeh as well

(http://resizer.shared.arcpublishing.com/MgrJnUv7NPbGiuYiH5OUkRBw7qY=/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-bonnier/public/OSHWHZX35MQRI263OIHVZS5B2A.jpg)

Also Lahmajun from Pide 28 in Paterson NJ

(https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/_9CzrsM-pu7bpRqo7FsNpA/o.jpg)
Omg I'm starving
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Sundaynuggets on September 21, 2019, 07:36:06 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/hzic9Wn.jpg)

L’as du falafel in Paris. Amazing
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Síota on September 25, 2019, 05:04:03 AM
https://imgur.com/gallery/7UW4MH7

L’as du falafel in Paris. Amazing

Damn that looks good, might be headed to Paris next month will have to check that out if I do go.

Found this in the shop yeasterday, got one for emergency work lunch. Very curious to what its gonna be like.

http://www.william-saurin.fr/produit/falafels-haricots-verts-cuisines/

Nothing even close to how I'd normally have a falafel.
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Sundaynuggets on September 25, 2019, 09:31:07 AM
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L’as du falafel in Paris. Amazing
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Damn that looks good, might be headed to Paris next month will have to check that out if I do go.

Found this in the shop yeasterday, got one for emergency work lunch. Very curious to what its gonna be like.

http://www.william-saurin.fr/produit/falafels-haricots-verts-cuisines/

Nothing even close to how I'd normally have a falafel.

When you are in Paris, that little pocket of the Marais has such good food. L’as du falafel is across the street from another solid falafel place called Mi Va Mi. Around the corner from there is Misnon, which has an absolutely amazing Beef bourginon pita and equally amazing whole head of roasted Cauliflower (the rest of their vegetables and sandwiches aren’t quite as good, though to be fair I didn’t try every single menu item).

Amazing food city, especially that neighborhood
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Síota on September 25, 2019, 12:18:52 PM
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L’as du falafel in Paris. Amazing
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Damn that looks good, might be headed to Paris next month will have to check that out if I do go.

Found this in the shop yeasterday, got one for emergency work lunch. Very curious to what its gonna be like.

http://www.william-saurin.fr/produit/falafels-haricots-verts-cuisines/

Nothing even close to how I'd normally have a falafel.
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When you are in Paris, that little pocket of the Marais has such good food. L’as du falafel is across the street from another solid falafel place called Mi Va Mi. Around the corner from there is Misnon, which has an absolutely amazing Beef bourginon pita and equally amazing whole head of roasted Cauliflower (the rest of their vegetables and sandwiches aren’t quite as good, though to be fair I didn’t try every single menu item).

Amazing food city, especially that neighborhood
Awesome. Cheers
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: Sundaynuggets on September 25, 2019, 01:05:50 PM
👍🏻
Title: Re: Falafel
Post by: tranny in the streets on September 25, 2019, 06:46:28 PM
I love falafel! So good. Sadly the falafel culture is lacking in Finland. When traveling I always hit up some falafel pots to get the good stuff. Got some really good falafels in Vilnius a few months back.

That's interesting because the first time I ever had falafel was in Helsinki. It was good, not amazing, but passable. I'd say falafel culture is lacking more here where I live in Southeast Asia. Yks iso falafel ranskalaisilla, kiitos!