It is with great sadness that I report that Maalouf’s on Fulton has the best falafel in Sac, because it’s just not that great: way too much lettuce, mushy, mealy tomatoes, and falafel balls with less than perfect crust. This means the falafel gets a little greasy and dry, rather than the crunchy outside and moist inside that a falafel ball ought to have. Still, the balls are freshly fried, the bread is soft and tasty, and the pickles, tahini sauce, and hummus are all very good. When will Sac catch onto this international sensation?
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N Street Cafe is adequate, but no Marseille falafel or kabob.
Have you thought about this?-falafel is not that good. It’s good for vegetarians, because it is a hearty dish that doesn’t contain meat and is widely available, but it does not stand up to most meat options. That said, I’ve heard the Crest Cafe has new owners and is better, have you tried it there? I would probably have to eat my words if I ate falafel in Lebanon or Israel, but I doubt I will ever be in either place, which makes me sad.
Of course, ever since I wrote this I’ve been craving falafel.