Crispy falafel & juicy shawarma w/ a Palestinian flair. A long-time fave & a must-try for authentic Middle Eastern street food.
This beloved Mediterranean spot, originating as a food cart and now boasting a brick-and-mortar location, is a must-visit for authentic Middle Eastern street food. Known for its incredibly crispy falafel and juicy, flavorful chicken shawarma, it offers a consistently satisfying experience that has been a favorite for over a decade. The generous portions and friendly service, often including a complimentary falafel while you wait, make it a standout choice for a quick, delicious, and affordable meal.
Specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine, the restaurant is renowned for its falafel, described as crispy, flavorful, and a standout dish, even offered as a complimentary sample. The chicken shawarma is frequently cited as juicy and delicious. Some customers also recommend the 'freddie' and Palestinian salad. While most feedback is highly positive, a few diners have noted potential inconsistency in quality over time or found dishes to be dry.
"Customers frequently recommend the falafel, noting its crispiness and flavor, and the chicken shawarma, described as juicy. The 'freddie' and Palestinian salad are also mentioned positively."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic and flavorful Middle Eastern street food, particularly highlighting the crispy falafel and juicy chicken shawarma. While most find it a consistently excellent choice, a few recent comments suggest a slight decline in quality or inconsistency compared to its earlier days as a cart.
Important Note
While highly praised, some recent feedback suggests a potential decline in quality or inconsistency compared to its earlier days. A few diners have also found the food to be dry or a bit pricey at certain locations.
"Suggests getting chicken over rice from King of Falafel in Astoria."
Positive"Suggests getting chicken over rice from King of Falafel in Astoria."
Positive"The commenter recommends the brick and mortar location of King of Falafel, stating the falafel is always hot and fresh. They also mention that the staff often provides a sample while you wait."
Positive"King of Falafel and Schwarma in Queens is suggested as a potential place that fries falafel to order, noting that the items are always hot and seem fresh from the fryer."
Positive"This user mentions King of Falafel is a short walk away and has transitioned from a cart to a storefront. They also recommend exploring Steinway Street for other highly-rated halal food options like Duzan or Zyara."
Positive"This comment suggests King of Falafel as a good alternative to The Halal Guys and Adel's in Astoria, noting it has fewer wait times. A website for reviewing halal carts is also provided."
Positive"The user believes King of Falafel & Shawarma serves authentic shawarma, distinguishing it from 'fake Greek stuff'."
Positive"The user lives near King of Falafel & Shawarma and finds it consistently solid."
Positive"The user believes King of Falafel & Shawarma was better over a decade ago when they operated as a cart on Broadway in Astoria, and quality declined after opening the restaurant."
Negative"The user likes King of Falafel & Shawarma but finds it a long trip from Brooklyn."
Positive"The user acknowledges that Duzan was also highly recommended and turned out to be a great experience."
Positive"The user states that King of Falafel & Shawarma's food was extremely dry and that Duzan nearby is a much better option."
Negative"The user praises the marinated chicken thighs at King of Falafel & Shawarma, enjoying them with salad, pickled vegetables, and chopped pita, also noting the good Palestinian salad."
Positive"The user misses King of Falafel & Shawarma and thanks the poster for the mention, which brings back memories from Astoria."
Positive"In response to criticism of King of Falafel & Shawarma, the user questions the palate of critics and defends the restaurant, finding it superior to Duzan."
Positive"The user has tried King of Falafel & Shawarma twice and plans to return to try other menu items."
Neutral"The user believes King of Falafel & Shawarma has declined in quality and was one of their go-to spots previously."
Negative"The user suggests that King of Falafel & Shawarma is past its prime, with better options available in Astoria now."
Negative"The user states that King of Falafel & Shawarma 'slaps'."
Positive"The user used to live near King of Falafel & Shawarma around 2011 when they only had one cart and found it dangerously good, missing it greatly."
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