Mr Falafel — Restaurant in London

I have been coming to Mr Falafel's since 2014, after a trip to Jordan and Lebanon, where I discovered what real falafel is meant to look and taste like. I tried dozens of different falafel places around London, in the pursuit of the ones that I had had in the Middle East, but none ever satisfied me. One day, a friend told me about this place, saying "they're real Palestinian guys, who make real Palestinian falafel, the best in London". I tried it once, and never looked back. Nearly 8 years later, I am glad to be able to report that it is even better than it used to be: the falafels are still made fresh, from scratch, as are the tahini sauce and hummus. The other ingredients ( lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, etc) are also fresh, and very generously served. What has changed is that the wraps themselves now come in different sizes: budget size, the smallest one, medium, large, extra large, etc. Different appetites and budgets are better catered for in this way, without compromising on quality. As for the service, it is fast and efficient, although the long queues sometimes mean longer waiting times. Don't be put off by that, though, for your wait will be worth it. By the way: there are four or five other falafel places in Shepherds Bush market, but none is ever as busy as this place is: why do you think this is? The staff ( two Palestinian guys, one with a beard, one without, both nice!) are friendly and helpful, and clearly 100% committed to their craft. To them, this is about way more than just cooking and selling falafel, which you'll realise from the very first bite. I now live in France, but still make a point of visiting this place every time I come back to London, and could not recommend it more. If you love the taste of real falafel, in the true Middle Eastern spirit of generosity and attention to detail, then this is the place for you. Period. Long live Mr falafel and...

Don't expect a restaurant as this is more of a takeaway place where there are only a few tables inside and no waiter. Strip away the peripheral superficial decor and this unpretentious little Falafel shack tucked away in Shepherds Bush market is undoubtedly the best Falafel joint in the whole of London. It’s very close to the main road, so you don’t have to venture too far into the market. With a variety of Falafels to choose from, they have innovative flavour combinations to cater for the Western palate including fillings such as Feta Cheese, Halloumi Cheese, Spicy Tomato and more. I asked the chef to prepare me the traditional Lebanese Falafel which includes just five ingredients; tomatoes, red pickles, green pickles, parsley and Tarator sauce. Tarator is a wonderful Tahini based sauce used as a condiment for many Middle Eastern dishes. Having been raised on falafels, I know what a good falafel is supposed to taste like. Theirs certainly don’t fall short compared to those I’ve eaten in the Middle East. Crispy, fresh, warm – each bite is truly mind blowing. Prices are reasonable where portion sizes are very generous. Regular wraps are between £4.75 - 6.25 and the extra large between £5.50 - 7.30. The cafe is open 11.00 - 18.00 Mondays to Saturdays. If only they were open for dinner too. I have been coming here for years and this place never disappoints. It is spotlessly clean and consistently excellent with very fast service. A mono-product concept where quality is very high. The owner who is Palestinian also runs the café. He merits more than just a recommendation. He deserves an award...

Visiting London with family. After QPR v Leeds game, 2 to 2 tie😢, this was on our adjenda. A short walk from the stadium, this place did NOT disappoint.

If you're a falafel fan and close to this gem, it's a must.

Simple, quick, fresh ingredients, authentic, and DELICIOUS.

The prices are more than reasonable. Very affordable for food in this area.

We ordered 3 classic wraps just the way they came, fries and drink. It cost approximately 16 pounds.

The falafel were being constantly made fresh in front of us. The seating area was small, but we found an empty 3 seater and enjoyed our meal inside to warm up.

The pita was soft and fresh. The inside was perfectly balanced and the hint of mild pepper sauce was just enough to awaken the senses.

We will eat here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a fast, cheap, high quality, delicious falafel wrap. There are many variations of the wrap, but we stuck to the classic. It's not fancy place. It's simple. There is an outdoor market right beside it.

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