Taiim Falafel Shack
“While it may be common in NYC, falafel is pretty hard to find in Westchester, especially the "food desert" known as Northern Westchester.”
“This is the food i think about when I miss home, I crave the chicken shwarma over French fries all the time.”
“If I had a tattoo on my forehead that said KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY that would describe how much I was enjoying my food.”
Taiim Falafel Shack
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
4 reviews
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This hidden shack in Hastings has everything you want in these type of establishments; minimal seating, self service counter, and a eating challenge.
This is a street parking restaurant, but the town is relatively quiet after 7 PM. CASH ONLY establishment, but there is a Chase ATM down the street.
I did the "Masada" challenge which is very manageable compared to other food challenges out there – a blend of Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Shawarma & Falafel with Hummus and Tahini in a large pita wrap was delicious.
I fully expect my laminated photo on the wall the next time I visit.
Delicious falafel. Seriously, wonderful sandwich. Between this place and Good Life in Irvington, the rivertowns are covered.
Service was another matter. The owner seemed friendly -offering that we could pay later if we didn't feel like walking the half a block to the ATM to get cash, but also kind of hyper – speaking too loud, too fast, laughing and smiling at nothing. Adderall?
I wouldn't have minded the psychotic friendliness, only that we had ordered, paid, and then right before we got the sandwiches, they told us we couldn't sit there to eat, and got an earful about their 'seating' rules.
LOL THX, YOU COULD HAVE SAID SO BEFORE WE ORDERED
So yummy. I've been dying to try this place for weeks, but they're closed on Sundays.
I had the shakshouka with mujadara, and the Israeli salad. We also started with the babaganoush.
The shakshoukah was great, but I should have opted for a side of Israeli couscous. The only thing I really enjoyed about the mujadara were the lentils and crispy onions. There was too much rice. I'm used to mujadara with a higher lentil to rice ratio.
The babaganoush was so yummy and light, slightly tart from the tahini.
They had a small selection of Israeli snacks and sodas, too.
The price was not too high, around $40 for two entrees (Adam had the chicken schwarma platter), appetizer, and drinks.
Seating is limited, so I'd recommend coming at an off hour if you're looking for a table. Also, it's cash only. This normally would annoy me, but the food is so good, and the service so friendly, that it's no bother at all, especially with the Chase ATM down the street.
Got lost and found this place. My daughter and I have been talking about falafel and shawarma since her recent trip to Israel and now I find Talim. So in I go and peruse the menu, but end up with Falafel…go figure.
While it may be common in NYC, falafel is pretty hard to find in Westchester, especially the "food desert" known as Northern Westchester. Anyway, when you order falafel here, the dip a scoop into the falafel mix and drop it into the fryer right then and there. No falafel balls sitting around for who knows how long.
There was a skewer of shawarma that looked great, but I had to save something for next time.
AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME!