Sizzle Falafel Bar & Shawarma
“besides the usual drinks they also have Israeli juices and soda.”
“The entire staff is genuinely welcoming.”
“The fries are not frozen, they use fresh potatoes cut up and deep fried something you would get at a buckharian shishkabob spot.”
Sizzle Falafel Bar & Shawarma
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
5 reviews
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The closest place for lunch for me, this place is especially crowded during lunch time and I prefer to order when it is less crowded. Also, it's a Jewish establishment so it's closed on Saturdays and major holidays.
– Chicken Shawarma – I had it in a pita sandwich and it was so deliciously filling. Something about the way the chicken was roasted made it very juicy and flavorful
– Falafel in a Pita (free soda!) – The falafel was okay, super crunchy. I found crunchy balls in the sandwich to be not to stable, so get your fork ready.
Came here for lunch today. Loved the food and I really liked the customer service. The entire staff is genuinely welcoming. The prices are great considering the amount of food you get. (Shawarma , salad French fries and a soda for under 20$). Parking wasn't so bad and they have a good amount of drinks to chose from. Will definitely be returning here. Mix up the chicken and lamb in a pita. You won't regret it !
Sizzle is a good lunch time spot. The platters are expensive at about $17 for a combo including meat, rice, and side salads; however, the portions are large. I ended up rationing the platter into two lunches since they were so big. I wouldn't be surprised if some folks could ration the platter into three separate meals.
I had the baby chicken shawarma because the lamb shawarma wouldn't have been ready until 3 PM. The chicken was a little salty, but it was very flavorful all around. Tumeric was a dominant spice in the seasoning. I wish it was a little crispier. The side salads were quite good. I had the beet salad, the carrot salad, and the cabbage. All of the salads were well seasoned. I could have eaten any of those side salads as a main dish for lunch.
I suggest calling ahead on Fridays. I tried visiting on Friday in the past and found them closed around 2 PM.
go deep! go falafel balls-deep! do it for science, hunger, and of course, for Yelp!
I've only recently begun to explore the Fresh Meadows area (my new dentist is there), and while it's not the most accessible neighborhood, it's worth the trek (for those without cars – there's a ton of buses that stop along Union Turnpike).
start by picking falafel, grilled chicken, and chicken or lamb shawarma; then, whether you want it in pita, laffa, a platter, or on a salad. customize with your choice of sides and veggies, ranging from crisp peppers to grilled onions, babaganoush and hummus to rice and french fries.
of course I chose the platter – you know how us Yelp Fat FUCs work! 8 bucks translated to several falafel balls, chickpeas, red cabbage, hummus, babaganoush, pita, and tahini sauce (chickpea overload mode!). the falafel was crunchy, flavorful, and best of all FRESH TA DEF. the vegetables were solid; that red cabbage was great . the hummus was smooth and creamy, and the babaganoush had a little kick to it.
it's tiny shop with a few seats that gets pretty busy around dinner time, but the guys behind the counter work fast. besides the usual drinks they also have Israeli juices and soda.
with an excellent customizable, delicious and inexpensive menu, Sizzle Falafel and Shawarma is certainly a hidden gem here in the farther reaches of Q-boro!
The shawarma here is amazing. I really enjoy eating shawarma right off the spit. There's something about it that just feels so authentic! I've been here only a few times, only because I feel it's a bit pricey for a fast casual type of place. Overall it's a nice little joint that really hits the spot.