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Find out where to get your fix of falafel balls, bowls, wraps, and more
If you are anything like me, then you love falafels too. These flavour-packed bites are made from chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) and can sometimes use fava beans and, occasionally, both. The beans are mashed and then tossed with a variety of herbs, more commonly parsley, cilantro and dill. Depending on the establishment or home that is cooking the falafels, they may also add a dash of spice such as cayenne, cumin, or coriander and may even toss in some chopped onions or garlic too.
These crispy, tasty treats are famous in the Middle East in areas like Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, and Israel. They make for excellent pita fillings or rice toppings. You can even enjoy them alone with some tangy Tahini sauce. Falafel patties can range in size or shape, but more often than not, they are spherical and around the size of a golf ball. This Middle Eastern staple is a popular street food that has won over the hearts and stomachs of many, finding itself served at many a restaurant too.
Find out where to order the best falafels in the country here:
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The Café Mediterranean
At The Café Mediterranean, you can order falafels in a pita, or over white rice, buttered rice, couscous, or on their own. Here, they are served with a garlicky white sauce or a hot and spicy red sauce.
Medley Modern Mediterranean
At Medley, you can have your fill of falafels with their falafel crunch power bowl or falafel crunch rice bowl served with yellow rice, both of which come with a range of vegetables from carrots to eggplant, tabouleh, beets, more chickpeas, sauerkraut, and a side of matbucha too.
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Falafel Yo
Falafel Yo specialises in just that: falafels! Order up a plain serving of falafels to enjoy them as a purist may do, or try out their classic Falafel Yo pita. For those who enjoy some heat, try the Ouchy Ouchy which has spicy cauliflower and hot sauce.
Tatler Tip: If you want to try frying up your own, they sell falafel mix.
Gang Green Falafels
Here you can pick from a plethora of options, from their pita wrap selection to their salads. All their offerings are vegetarian, and each has its own unique twist. Some pitas feature egg, while others have hummus, ricotta cheese, sundried tomatoes, and even spiced peaches!
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Hossein's Persian Kebab
At the tried and tested Hossein’s, you cannot go wrong with an order of falafels either served on their own or as a sandwich. Hossein’s has been a go-to around the metro for years, and for a good reason. They have been consistent and dedicated to their craft, serving up Middle Eastern fare that we cannot seem to get enough of.
Hummus Elijah
At Hummus Elijah, you can order falafel balls, a falafel pita, or a laffa wrap with tahini and their house hot sauce. They also have a 'fabich', which is their creation, by adding falafel balls to the classic sabich sandwich, which typically has fried eggplants and hardboiled eggs.
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Sidechick
No, not only will you find their fan-favourite chicken sandwich or queso cake at Sidechick, but also butter chicken, and even falafels! Stop by for a spicy margarita while at it.
Beiruti Bite Express
Above Photo: Beiruti Bite Express' Website
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From a falafel burger to a foot-long falafel wrap, take your pick from Beiruti Bite! You can even try falafel biryani if you’d like to spice things up a notch.
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