Comments on: Queens Best Falafel: NYC Food Guy’s Favorite is Naomi’s Kosher Pizza & Israeli Falafel

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:44:59 +0000

No they do not serve shawarma because they are a Kosher Dairy Restaurant.

By: Barbra Herman

Barbra Herman — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:51:37 +0000

I discovered Naomi’s around 1978 while an undergraduate at Queens College, and my husband and I always return when we are visiting, now in Columbia County, NY. Its an old reliable and healthy meal. I love returning to the neighborhood.

By: Guy Jones

Guy Jones — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:48:44 +0000

Regarding falafel — fava beans are generally more expensive than chickpeas, especially when bought dried. Your statement that “Lebanese and Egyptian falafel feature the use of the cheaper fava bean” is totally inaccurate with respect to its implication that fava beans are a cheaper ingredient than chickpeas; they’re not.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:20:44 +0000

I first ate a Naomi’s when i was very young and my grandparents were still living in Flushing. I have tried many falafel places including those in Boston where i currently live and nothing have even come close to their food. It is a place that has the true Israeli feel and is comfort food in my opinion!

By: The NYC Food Guy

The NYC Food Guy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:30:08 +0000

Penny,
Now that’s dedication! Is there any worthwhile food out near Stony Brook? I’ll keep an eye out for the eggplant salad next time I’m there, does it have to be ordered from behind the counter? How’d you discover Naomi’s?

By: Penny

Penny — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:55:49 +0000

Re: Naomi’s on Main Street, Flushing, NY

I totally agree with you regarding their falafels, and their food in general …. FABULOUS! Additionally, their fried eggplant salad with peppers is fantastic as well. I live far out near Stony Brook University, but will still travel an hour from time to time to eat their food – and I’m not even Kosher.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:05:17 +0000

Hello, Newman! >:O

By: Newman

Newman — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:36:23 +0000

I think you need to go a block or so north and eat at grill point… much better meal.

By: Jack

Jack — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:04:12 +0000

Has anyone been to Sam’s Falafal stand downtown?? Long lines, had it a few times but im not a big falafal fan.

By: FN

FN — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:54:46 +0000

NYCFG, I have had an incredible falafel in Paris recently. This is an Israeli spot in the Jewish section of town. I wish I could mail you one to try.

http://pufflist.blogspot.com/2008/11/las-du-falafel-paris.html

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:15:23 +0000

That stuff looks incredible. Do they have shawarma? That is my favorite!

By: City Girl

City Girl — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:08:24 +0000

Sounds like it was worth the trip! ALso, stop by my blog if you want to weigh pizza merits in the comments.

By: Before Sunrise

Before Sunrise — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:17:15 +0000

That’s a shame FG, however I will put it on my list of things to try before moving back to Brazil

By: The NYC Food Guy

The NYC Food Guy — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:24:54 +0000

Before Sunrise,
Unfortunately, this would be a hell of a trip. Subways and buses. If you get a car or are in that neighborhood, I’d make the move. Otherwise, stick with the city fare or as FN says, head out to Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn and test out their goods.

Lebanese,
I apologize for the mistake. Perhaps I can pick your brain further. What is the difference in taste between Fave bean falafel balls and chickpea? This information was provided to me by one of the counter guys at Rainbow Falafel in Union Square. Apparently, I was misinformed. Where’s your favorite falafel in the city?

By: a Lebanese

a Lebanese — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:40:32 +0000

1-I’m a Lebanese, and I can tell you that Fava falafel are not common in Lebanon or Syria
2-Fava falafel is not a ‘cheap’ falafel, it’s a different Falafel, neither better nor worse, just different
3-Mamoun is Lebanese, but his food is not, it’s a mix of various middle-eastern recipes adapted to the american palate