Falafel Palace — Restaurant in Los Angeles

If I lived nearby, I would be eating here every day!! If you’ve never had falafel before, THIS is the place to try it. It’s one of my favorite foods of all time, but this is only place in LA where I’ll order it because it’s the only place I’ve found that makes it this delicious (even though I live on the other side of the city). I’m finally in the area again after first trying Falafel Palace three years ago, and I’ve remembered it and wanted to return ever since.

So happy to be back! This time, I tried the mezzo plate for dinner last night, then returned for the purple pita falafel sandwich for lunch today. Both are incredible! The eggplant (both the spicy spread and the fried eggplant) and falafel balls with hummus and tahini are stand outs. They make everything from scratch here (so rare) and have a top-quality selection of sides and toppings, and their pita is PERFECT; it’s warm and fluffy and just the right level of chewiness, best I’ve had in years.

Today I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Sam and his daughter Gina, who were funny and super kind and sent me off with an assortment of delicious treats including their vegan baklava after learning I’m vegan—such sweet people! I’m so happy they’re here (the establishment is 52 now!), and I see why they’ve been able to make it this long as a favorite in the neighborhood; they are a true gem in this city, worth traveling for and bringing friends to. I hope they’re around for another 52 years to come! Thank you...

My son and I had a very busy by the time we arrive to Felafel Palace we were pretty starving because I specifically being a foodie wanted to give this place a shot and stubborn I didn't want to stop anywhere else - so to the point.

The lamb in the gyros was not succulent at all - it was very dried and it did not come with sliced red onions and no feta. The Greek Salad must had been washed before it was served to us because there was a lot of water at the bottom of the bowl - no Greek dressing served with it; we were given a spicy sauce, and a horrible squeeze bottle of tzatziki that had no flavor - it had no cucumber, full fat Greek yogurt, garlic cloves - finely minced, extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, salt, no minced fresh dill. The most descent thing was the I paid garlic sauce - and you can't go wrong with french fries and garlic sauce (that was an additional $5.00+) on top of the $61.76

I have a demanding palate and did not find this place to be up to par. I know authentic Greek like I know authentic Mediterranean and Middle East Food. Maybe the early shift may be better I don't know, but I will not be stopping here again. Customer service: they were just doing their job - Maybe staff was...

The food is good but they have doubled their prices in just 2 years. It used to be $10 for a gyro meal now its $19.. the food is good but its not $20 good. Unfortunately this used to be a place we would frequent every couple months but now we will never return.

EDIT: (Response to the owner below) Your food is not that good to justify the cost you are charging. I dont want to return because I would rather spend my money where the food is worth the cost. Its not my fault you are struggling to survive. You'll be out of business soon if you dont figure out a way to stop passing the buck off to the customer. You have raised your prices 200-300% in TWO YEARs. Maybe its time to close up shop if you cant offer an affordable meal to your customers.. otherwise the lack of customers will shut you down.. im sorry but i have ZERO sympathy for you. Your food is just not worth $20.....