Abu Mahjoub - ابو محجوب — Restaurant in Amman

From all the hundreds to thousands of felafels I've ever eaten this one did inexplicable things to me.

This is definitely one of the greatest felafel sandwiches of all time - juicy felafels, crunchy pickles, fresh salad, fresh hummus, soft bread, and above all a little surprise kick of mint and fresh lime to round it all off. All that for 0.4JOD.

They also make incredible msabbaha and foul, each for a small portion at 1JOD each which are also delicious.

There's felafels, and then there's felafels. This one's...

Abu Mahjoub is an icon in the Jabal LWeibdeh neighborhood and in Amman in general. The quality of all the dishes is never compromised by very very reasonable prices. The falafel is the best in Amman. My favorite dish is the Fatteh, it has a texture and taste like no other. The falafel is unique as it’s stuffed with cilantro and parsley giving the inside a green color unmatched anywhere. I also got the lavender lemonade and hibiscus tea which I think is seasonal and that was also very...

After trying falafel in more than 200 places across the Arab world, I can confidently say this spot is in my top 3. Super delicious, affordable, and a truly local experience far from the usual tourist traps. Every time I’m in Amman, this place is a must for me. Authentic, fresh, and perfectly balanced. What makes their falafel special is the small size of the balls, making them both crunchy and fluffy. The lemon slice adds a nice zest that makes is it...