Ba'al Cafe & Falafel — Restaurant in New York

I worked on Sullivan Street when this place was first opened by a Jordanian man over 15 years ago, using his mother‘s recipes. He sold it many years ago, and most of the staff has been Mexican ever since, but from what I can tell…they were given his recipes! The food is always fresh, delicious, and the highest quality, and the service is still excellent. I’ve lived in NYC 25 years, but been to Tel Aviv and Jaffa many times, and I think this place is one of the 2 best falafel takeout restaurants in this city. The original owner did offer a whole wheat pita, which I thought was much better, but that doesn’t seem to be an option anymore. That is literally my only complaint. Lol I hope this little gem never goes out...

Yech. I ordered a chicken sandwich for $7.50, thinking it would be something similar to the grilled chicken breast with a light drizzle of tahini that I get at the famous middle eastern hole in the wall on MacDougal St. Instead it was shredded dark meat drowning in some sort of orange sauce (no idea of the ingredients as the sauce had no flavor), with some diced tomatoes on top. Not tasty at all. The teture and taste of the pita bread was more like white bread in the shape of a pita. Adding insult to injury was the rap music on the speakers which was way too loud for such a tiny space. On the plus side, the coffee place next door is...

So fresh! So good! Looking for fresh, homemade, ridiculously good Mediterranean casual food then look no further. The dishes here are amazing! It was so delicious! I especially love the chicken over rice with beets and apples with mint lemonade. Yummmmm!!! There are a couple of seats inside and outside! The place is on a little side charming street in Soho so it’s not loud and crowded. The staff are friendly and helpful. Very clean place! Definitely without a doubt, highly recommend this place to dine in...