M. Sahyoun Falafel — Restaurant in Bashura

Let's get this straight once and forever: there are TWO "M Sayhoun" falafel shops. Both are in Damascus Street, both are run by brothers and they are next door to one another. The left hand shop is run by Fuad Sayhoun, the right by Zouheir. The brothers were both trained in the dark and delicate art of creating the perfect falafel sandwich by their father, Mustapha, whose name adorns both brothers' shopfronts. Mustapha founded the business in 1933.

But, here's the catch, the reason there are two shops is that the brothers fell out, irreconcilably, and they never talk or socialise. To describe their relationship as one of hatred is about right.

Zouheir makes excellent falafel. It is tasty, cheap, filling and so good it will make you want another. Don't, just go back another day. The simplicity of the sandwich is its secret - three little balls of fried chickpea taken from the ring of them warming on the rim of the fryer, mixed with some parsley, radish, tomato and tarator, a tahini sauce, all wrapped in thin pita bread.

Zouheir charges 3,000LL, about $2, for a sandwich, amazing value. Cold drinks are sold from a little cooler behind the counter. There are a couple of stools, normally occupied by regulars, so hang outside and enjoy.

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I think this is like a Mecca stop whenever someone visits Lebanon Beirut because this is a must visit shop to try the Falafel. For me this is probably the shop that I have ever tried the best falafel the first bite you get a hot one it is hot, crispy and so flavourful and soft on the inside. Don't scrimp if you can just order the big one which is the sandwich extra it will leave you very satisfied. Hang around for a while to catch the falafel frying process and the making of the sandwich. Was honoured to have the famous owner doing hands on wrapping the sandwich and see how fast his hands are. Even singer Bryan Adams visited this place and enjoyed the falafel. Its a great combination on the fresh vegetables and the sauces used that till now makes my impression of the sandwich so memorable. Don't be mistaken cause there are 2 shops side by side selling the same thing. You know you are eating from the right shop when you feel so...

One of the worst falafel in the country. I was craving a falafel, i opened google maps to check a falafel shop, saw this one with around 800 reviews. I said might as well to try it. One the worst ideas ever. The shop is so small, dirty. The falafel for 200 000 is over expensive. I ate the sandwich and it tasted like dead rodents so i threw half of it in the trash. I said i was going to get food poisoned which i did the next morning, so i started normix. I tried the second shop on the street with the blue light. 2 old guys are sitting probably no bathroom to wash their hands. Please do not try this shop, you will get sick and it is not even tasty at all. You are also guaranteed food poisoning 100% and prepare...