The Best Falafel Sandwich in New York City

It's hard work, but someone had to do it: hunt down the best falafel sandwich in New York. What makes it the best? Falafel with crispy shells and tender interiors, not too dry, with a good internal balance of chickpea, parsley, and spice; pita that's fresh-tasting and delicious; sauces and toppings that add to the total package. Here's the Top 7, ending with our winner—the best falafel in New York.

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52 Comments | Posted by Carey Jones, June 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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Azuri Cafe, the Best Falafel in the City?

Harissa falafel from Taim In his latest post, NYC Food Guy says Azuri Cafe in Hell's Kitchen makes the best falafel in the city and compares it to other top favorite Taim in the West Village. What does he...

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9 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, February 6, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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Chicken Soup's Got Soul

Three months in the slurping, my chicken soup piece came out Wednesday in the NYTimes. For those of you who don't read the Times, I am going to list my ten favorite chicken soups (I sampled a hundred) here, along...

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2 Comments | Posted by Ed Levine, February 24, 2006 at 1:01 PM
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