Murray’s Falafel
“My last bite to savor here would be the shwafel which is a mix of their chicken kebab with falafel mixed in all served in a pita.”
“This place might be a little pricey for falafels compared to the more well known Mamoun's but the falafels are fantastic and huge to boot.”
“The flavoring of the falafel is a combination of parsley, chickpea, and garlic – super yummy!”
Murray’s Falafel
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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Wow… This might be it… The best falafel I've had in my life? I dare to say yes. I seem to have been on a falafel kick lately and this place just won the ultimate prize and likely ruined any future falafel experience I'll have anywhere else.
This small mom and pop type restaurant has it figured out. From the friendly service to the fact that they give you a piece of falafel and green sauce to enjoy as soon as you sit down. This gives you a taste of the treat that you'll soon be in for.
I got a falafel sandwich and a side of grilled vegetables. I really can't put into words how good this falafel is.. Fried perfectly, season perfectly and composed perfectly. This is what falafel is supposed to taste like. And not only is it perfect, but they are big and you are given six or seven pieces within the sandwich. Along with the usual lettuce and tomatoes that come in the sandwich, this is heaven on earth. The green sauce is also amazing and adding it to the falafel only adds to this amazing dish.
The grilled vegetables are delicious and unique. They are covered in middle eastern spices, a dry rub of some sort. It almost has a smokey taste to it which makes it the perfect addition to a falafel meal. It was delicious.
There's a very laid back vibe about the place. People eat at a leisurely pace while just talking. There's not the feeling that someone is rushing you out or that you've overstayed your welcome. It's a home style place with amazing food that really brings everything home.
Dam near perfect… If you love falafel, you should get here immediately.
Holy moly this is good falafel. I came here for a quick lunch and I didn't realize how cute and nice the restaurant is. I got the classic falafel sandwich which was hot fresh and full of flavor. The falafel was crunchy but not hard and were hot and delicate.
Combine those balls with the different sauces (white sauce and hot sauce) you've got one hell of a sandwich. The lunch was a little more expensive than I anticipated ($8 including tip) but it was a treat. They also have take out so you can skip the tip 😉
P.S. They give you a falafel to munch on as you wait for your food which was adorable. I love free treats 🙂
Excellent falafel and tasty blue iced tea. All good and freshly made. Was one of the best falafels I've tasted!
I am ready to crown M's as the new king of falafel in the Big Apple! When I first got to NYC I too easily gave a joint in SoHo this honor, since then I have become enlightened. Mamoun's is pretty good but I prefer MURRRAYyy! And no they aren't owned by an Irish family!
They know how to make great falafel that isn't too oily but full or taste. You got to hit up their falafel sandwiches, which they pack out with so many falafel balls you can't help but smile! The rest of their dishes are average and a little pricier, but truly falafel is the way to go here. I'd gladly say 4.5 rounded up!
Decent chicken noodle soup and that's all I had. It was packed and people were flooding in. Must be good for the other stuff. To me the soup was tasty and hearty , but not amazing.
Came here to grab a quick bite to eat and was drawn in by the adorable children's pictures that say "falafels rock" why yes, yes they do!
The waiter was very friendly and although I knew what I wanted, he graciously offered the guy sitting next to me a free sample before he even sat down. Now that's what I call good customer service…surprising and delighting : )
I've been trying to go paleo (Just kidding!) no but really watching my carb intake so I went plain falafel over a bed of lettuce with chopped tomato salad instead of a pita.
Hot sauce was on par, tahini sauce on the table, can't go wrong!! I'd like to try the combo platter or shawarma next time….which I could foresee as being a good snack post bars.
Happy New Year!
Fresh, not greasy, and delicious like other reviews stated. The restaurant is cramped and I had to wait elbow to elbow for my food, but I did not mind. Will return.
Don't know why it took me so long to discover this place! I've lived less than a block away from this fine establishment for almost a whole year and I've never set foot into it until now. My loss, completely.
We were seated quickly following our arrival. I'm assuming their business is largely delivery and takeout, because even during peak dinner hours, the majority of the table were empty.
We started off with a chicken shwarma wrap because I couldn't make up my mind about what to order. They also gave us complimentary falafels, one for each of us. They were so good I had to order a full side of falafels just for myself. I don't know what type of magic they put in their falafels, but they are some of the best I've ever had and I know my mediterranean food! The falafels not only have the perfect crunchiness on the outside, they also have a splendid texture and moistness on the inside! You definitely have to order some to share (or not), when you visit!
The chicken shwarma wrap was also delicious and the price was right! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the entire pita was packed with fresh crunchy veggies which helped to round out the meal and add additional texture. Definitely a good quick and healthy meal for the busybody!
The service is friendly and the food is fast and delicious! I will definitely be back for seconds and thirds so I can pack some for lunch during busy days! 🙂