The Original Famous Pita & Falafel Tanami — Restaurant in New York

I must say, this branch is very well maintained (in comparison to the hole in the wall, BK location. This branch is inside a supermarket, which is less charming 🤭 but it’s still much cleaner). Pita/lafa’s are freshly made on spot (phenomenal, no less) - service is always warm and welcoming, flavors are closest to 🇮🇱 as we found in the US thus far. This location has shawarma! Was as great as the falafel! 🥙 Only things we’d like - Israeli music, the GRAPE Jump drink is missing (essential), and the fries / onions should be served warmer. Still, every time we come to Queens (From CT!) - we stop by and bring friends 🤜🤛 Keep up the...

Maybe they just had an off day, but the falafel was greasy and soggy and the pita was stale. The portions were small but when I tried to order a 2nd sandwich for my husband, (before I tasted the food), the worker said he was out of pita that was ready and there would be an extra wait. He was nice but there's only so much you can do with those materials. The atmosphere isn't terrible, but it's just a few tables inside Aron's grocery store. It was just over $10 including tax. If you get hungry while shopping, it's handy, but there was a Halal place nearby, which I wish I had checked...

I don't typically review restaurants. But I think this place was REALLY good! I remember their shop on Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn and IMO this I'd as good. My only qualms were I wish the fries were crispier when ordered as a standalone side and they don't have Laffa yet. That and they only have chicken Shwarma. No lamb yet.

All that said I ate here 2 days in a row and plan to come back for more. Better than Grill Point IMO. Hope they get tons...