Moroccan Kebab & Falafel
“I like the place its clean and girl there was nice too
I ordered falafel n hummus in appetizers as m vegetarian.”
“We ordered hummus and falafel as appetizers, the shawarma platter, the kefta kebab platter, and a tabouleh salad.”
“Hommus/Hummus ($5): I was actually supposed to order Zalook, which is a Moroccan eggplant and garlic salad.”
Moroccan Kebab & Falafel
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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My family came here craving falafel the other day and we have been here twice since. We were excited to see more international food move into the area after a disappointing slew of mediocre burger and frozen yogurt shops! Glad that trend has ended! Anyhow. The place is appropriately adorned for the area like most Mediterranean places. The required flatscreen TV on the wall showing videos ringing out popular rhythms of the culture. Very pleasant to listen to, not very loud. The place is clean and unassuming. Regular tables, about 10 that can seat up to 4-6 people. We were greeted nicely and given a table with menus. The service was good and the food was ok. We ordered falafel sandwiches, the Shepard salad, the hummus plate and a side of rice for our daughter. Food took a while to prepare, but it was presented adequately and hot. A negative, somehow they mistook the order and brought us two hummus plates for 2 adults and one 4 year old, even though we clearly ordered one. And they were kinda put off that we didn't want a quart of hummus to eat! And weren't apologetic about it. I mean, I really liked the hummus, but not enough to gavage on it! The hummus was drizzled with good olive oil, sprinkled with sliced scallion, served with hot pita slices. The salad was refreshing and perfect. The sandwiches a little to "spicy pickle" for me . The rice was neutral not spicy, thus good for my 4 year old but bland on my palate. The food was not bad but not good enough to seek it out again.
I have ordered food from this location two times. Both times were a good experience and I enjoyed the food.
First trip I tried eggplant / tahini dip and tabouli salad. The I had to wait a couple extra minutes because they forgot to prep my order, they were friendly and it was no big deal.
Second trip I ordered beef Shawarma for my spouse and beef kebab for myself with an appetizer called Zalook. Everything we ate was excellent! If you are down with garlic, try the Zalook. It was lovely. I loved it. Also the lady up front remembered me from my previous visit, it was good costumer service. One last detail, the portions were decent.
In conclusion, this establishment is a worthwhile place to eat.
What a great addition to the area. I had the chicken kebab platter and it was a very good value. It started with a very fresh bright salad. Then it was followed by a platter of chicken kebab over rice. The chicken kebab was cooked perfectly however it lacked a bit of seasoning. The rice definitely could've used him salt. On the whole it was a very good value and I will return to this wonderful establishment.
I've had this place bookmarked since they first opened but today was the only chance I had to stop by. The restaurant/eatery itself is near the corner of Morris and Mountain–if you pass McLynn's, you went too far. Look for Tokyo Hibachi's red awning; Moroccan Kebab and Falafel is three establishments down. As for parking, there's an entrance to the rear parking lot between McLynn's and a barbershop.
Hommus/Hummus ($5): I was actually supposed to order Zalook, which is a Moroccan eggplant and garlic salad. However, the cashier told me that it was unavailable, so I went with Hommus instead. Each order comes with whole batbout/pita bread (one sliced into quarters). The texture was very smooth and creamy. There are a handful of whole chickpeas on top with a drizzle of oil. I was hoping it would have a stronger garlic profile, but either way, it was tasty and enjoyable.
Moroccan Mix ($18): This is exactly what I look for when I want to eat kebabs–different meats, rice, and a side or two. Listed as a platter, the Moroccan Mix comes with lamb kebab, kefta, chicken kebab, a Turkish salad/chlada ("choban"), a grilled onion, and a grilled tomato over soft and puffy yellow rice. You also get a good serving of Toum (literally means "garlic" in Arabic, but it's commonly interpreted as a strong garlicky paste).
Each type of meat was seasoned well with their blend of spices. The chicken kebabs and the lamb, in particular, were the most flavorful. Taste wise, kefta reminds me of Armenian lula or Persian kofte. It was juicy, tender, and not overly-seasoned. The shawarma was alright–I've had better, but I still enjoyed it; it was tender, seasoned well, and not too dry. Like another Yelper, I love the yellow rice that comes with the platters–Florence C.'s description is spot on! The Toum garlic paste was interesting–the sourness from the lemon juice will "surprise" your taste buds at first, but the more you eat it, the more the strong garlicky flavor kicks in. The Turkish salad was pretty standard–fresh vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette.
Overall, I could see myself coming back here. Prices were fair and the portions should fill you up. There are roughly eight tables inside, so take-out is your best option if it gets full around lunch time.
What a great family owned restaurant when you're feening for some carbs and protein with tahini! We stopped by around 10pm on a weeknight and we were so grateful they were open late. As recently displaced New Yorkers, we were used to late meals starting around 8pm, which meant most place in our new neighborhood were already closed or beginning to close up for the night.
We ordered two shwarma entrees and a falafel. Everything was fantastic and we were quite happy with the portion sizes for the price! Everyone was also very nice and seemed very eager to have us back. We definitely will be frequenting this joint quite often!
This place is only about 10 minutes away from the Mall at Short Hills so it's a great place to stop by after a long day of shopping.
Although the restaurant seems more used to take-out dining, they do offer a few tables in the store for dining in. While we dined in, unfortunately there was a terrible customer sitting close by who apparently never learned "volume control" in elementary school. I hope they kick her out if she ever returns. Anyway, getting back to the point:
The food tastes great!
The fresh hummus appetizer ($5) is a nice little starter and comes with a good helping of pita.
Both the chicken shawarma ($12) and beef shawarma ($12) platters come with a simple but tasty salad and yellow rice. I ended up liking the chicken shawarma platter slightly more than the beef one but both meats were flavorful and juicy.
The chicken shawarma comes with a garlicky white sauce that I've never tried before. It complemented the chicken, which was flavored well with an addicting blend of spices.
Portions were plenty and service was friendly.
Local places like this are always the best.
Why'd you have to change on me? I generally appreciate really thin pita, but for My Mixed Shawarma sandwich, it got so super soaked through that it fell apart. Then with really dry meat inside, I just couldn't get into it. Lastly, their Fattoush salad and side salad used to be mostly of tomatoes and cucumbers, but there was hardly any of either component and instead, an abundance of iceberg lettuce. I miss their old ways.
I have been here twice. Once it was totally amazing and the other time it was just OK. I really enjoyed the hummus but the falafel was meh the second time. This location has housed many a failed restaurant, but I hope that this place stays in business. It is nice to know that we have an option when the craving for falafel hits. Across the street is a cupcake place!