MAMOUN'S FALAFEL

UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

HALAL

Nothing really to be said here except for the fact that I was pleased to see a Halal Food cart claiming a spot right outside of my local train station. Here is a container of Lamb over Rice which was of decent quality and it will get a 2 out of 5.

This was Cristina's serving so was requested without Sauce which is fine since that is the only complaint I have about the cart. The server was eager to please and I WOWed him with exotic sentences like "Do you have any Tahina Sauce" ? of which he did not but the Tzatziki sauce was what turned a 3 into a 2 in my overall rating, as opposed to being rich in Dill and Cucumber Flavorings the Sauce had a Mayonnaisey overtone to it, this was bettered with my leftover Falafel after a brief nap but appeared to have been there initially.

Flalfel on Pita was of the average construction but the Sauce just was not completely up to par, the Hot Sauce was a tad Spicy so I was surprised and pleased with that aspect.

And the reason this entry was not just plain deleted is the photo of the cart itself that Cristina took.

FAST FOOD FALAFEL - SUBWAY, NEW YORK CITY

My initial thought on the concept of  Subway Sandwich offering Falafel as a choice was intriguing which was quickly followed by the fact that I had better try one pronto because this just isn't going to last, much less stand a snowballs chance in hell of proliferating to their standard daily Menu.

After giving this a little thought during my test run today at a Subway Sandwich store (I will not call this place a shop) on trendy 14th street I pondered the fact of the many Vegetarians on the face of the planet who feel that Deep Fried Chick Peas might be a healthy choice.

I just plain like them.

So maybe the Falafel Sub will stick around, Only Time Will Tell.

9 Falafel Balls lay in wait for the next customer.

The Falafel Sub being prepared. 

First Six Balls (lets face it more like McNugget sized Patties) are placed on the Bread of your choice, in my case it is my go to, The Italian Herbs & Cheese Bread and heated in a microwave/convection oven

Then comes the mandatory and vaguely elaborate "toppings" portion of the Sandwich but we are almost all familiar with this back from the Blimpie days of yore.

Subway jumped the Blimpie gun with a wider array of toppings and fresh baked Bread that nary is there a Blimpies (sandwich location) to be found, at least in the five boroughs compared to the Dunkin Donutesque wide berth and stronghold that Subway and Starbucks has this city practically on their tastebuds and knees with.

Time for my premeditated move as I have actually put some forethought towards this moment and decided to get the typical Falafel Fixings and nothing fancy to obliterate any taste nuances inherent herein.

Cucumber, Tomato, Iceberg Lettuce, Bermuda Onion and Extra Tzatziki Sauce was called upon.

The Falafel Patties were exactly as to be expected from Subway, I have had better and I have had worse. Could use a tad more seasoning but the texture was just about right and I could tell it was Falafel with my eyes closed (not that I did close my eyes except to blink). All in all the Sandwich I had been intrigued with came out on the positive side but I will probably stick with the Italian B.M.T.

Prepared to pay five bucks for a six inch sub it was surprising to see the foot long on sale for such a price ($4.99) and in Manhattan of all places.

The window display campaign, suitable for framing.

MAGIC GYRO - Coney Island, New York

The Falafel Appetizer from Magic Gyro ($2.99).

For months in the summer of 2015 during temporary employment I patiently awaited the grand opening of Magic Gyro but to no avail, the windows remained covered up but peeking in you could spy a gleaming new Eatery. Down on personal business a few months later and there it was open to the public so I could not pass up my opportunity.

Four Falafel Balls done to perfection (I might add) over a Dollop of Hummus with a Salad tucked to the side (I neglected to take detailed salad ingredient notes as that was not a priority at the time) served in a cardboard container. Halfway through my Nosh and one of the cooks offered me some Tahini Sauce of which the Falafel commonly is served with and I did indeed partake.

The counterperson almost overcharged me a dollar but this was corrected.

A Great deal for three bucks.

Just off Surf avenue at the main entrance to the Stillwell avenue train station.

WOULDJA HAND ME THAT FALAFEL

Tahini Sauce is not the easiest thing to come by in my neighborhood but I procured the last can at of all places my corner store and have been meaning to make Falafel's for sometime (Thanks Clare). So a Platter I did make complete with Pimiento Olives (which are the wrong kind) and some Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, only after sitting down with my Plate did I realize I was missing Cucumber, well can't win it every time. The Pita Bread was heated directly on the stove burner which I recommend to everyone.

Perfectly offsetting the "Fried" of the Falafel Balls is some Tasty Veggies.

Maybe not the Miss America of Food Pics but here is the Falafel Mix in its pre-cooked state.