Comments on: NYC Best Falafel: Azuri Cafe beats Taim as NYC’s Best Falafel http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/ NYC's Most Delicious & Affordable Food Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:55:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Cathy http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-9907 Cathy Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:11:47 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-9907 I used to go to Jerusalem Grill on 62nd/1st avenue. I thought their falafel was very well seasoned and their salad had everything in it. Too bad they closed down. I wish I could find another falafel restaurant similar to the way they made theirs. I used to go to Jerusalem Grill on 62nd/1st avenue. I thought their falafel was very well seasoned and their salad had everything in it. Too bad they closed down. I wish I could find another falafel restaurant similar to the way they made theirs.

]]> By: Emmanuel Buriez http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-8723 Emmanuel Buriez Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:07:48 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-8723 good cook but the french cook is the best ^^ A french :D Emmanuel Buriez good cook
but the french cook is the best ^^

A french :D
Emmanuel Buriez

]]> By: Jacky http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-7151 Jacky Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:57:26 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-7151 Azuri cafe is a place that looks to grow and get better through the years. I have had a chat with the owner. and I understood that the first thing the owner car is about their custemors. health is the primery importent, what you see and what you get is so much more than you see. they blend herbs and spices in all their food. you can test the goodnes and the care of what they do. they have changed the pita completely it is now only whole wheat multi grain and multi fiber. If you just want to stuff your mouth with food because you are hungry, their are other places for sure, just like if you wish to drink and get drunk,you can buy cheep beer, but if you care what you put in your body your are what you eat! Azuri cafe is a place that looks to grow and get better through the years. I have had a chat with the owner. and I understood that the first thing the owner car is about their custemors. health is the primery importent, what you see and what you get is so much more than you see. they blend herbs and spices in all their food. you can test the goodnes and the care of what they do. they have changed the pita completely it is now only whole wheat multi grain and multi fiber. If you just want to stuff your mouth with food because you are hungry, their are other places for sure, just like if you wish to drink and get drunk,you can buy cheep beer, but if you care what you put in your body your are what you eat!

]]> By: NuMystic http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-7095 NuMystic Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:38:00 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-7095 Going to have to second the Murray's recommendation. Hands down the very best falafel ball in NYC and my wife and I have tried more than a dozen including all of the "best" rated around town. Taim is great, but currently Azuri and Murray's tie for our top spot. Azuri's for the perfect blend of condiments and toppings with a good falafel that is often a bit overcooked, and Murray's for the best falafel balls hands down paired with pita/toppings that aren't noteworthy in any way. In fact, now when we go to Murray's we just order a falafel platter with an extra order of (bare) falafel. Murray's falafel in a fresh baked pita from Zaytoon's, filled with Azuri's condiments would be heaven in your hand. As for all of the venom directed at Ezra (Azuri's Owner), we have never once seen him behave with the acclaimed rudeness reported here and elsewhere online. Granted, we heard the stories before going, and went out of our way to introduce ourselves and be friendly on that occasion. Every subsequent visit he's met us with an absolutely hospitable demeanor, even though we often go 6 months between meals there. Going to have to second the Murray’s recommendation. Hands down the very best falafel ball in NYC and my wife and I have tried more than a dozen including all of the “best” rated around town.

Taim is great, but currently Azuri and Murray’s tie for our top spot.

Azuri’s for the perfect blend of condiments and toppings with a good falafel that is often a bit overcooked, and Murray’s for the best falafel balls hands down paired with pita/toppings that aren’t noteworthy in any way. In fact, now when we go to Murray’s we just order a falafel platter with an extra order of (bare) falafel.

Murray’s falafel in a fresh baked pita from Zaytoon’s, filled with Azuri’s condiments would be heaven in your hand.

As for all of the venom directed at Ezra (Azuri’s Owner), we have never once seen him behave with the acclaimed rudeness reported here and elsewhere online.

Granted, we heard the stories before going, and went out of our way to introduce ourselves and be friendly on that occasion. Every subsequent visit he’s met us with an absolutely hospitable demeanor, even though we often go 6 months between meals there.

]]> By: TimmyZ http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-6989 TimmyZ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:23:02 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-6989 Tiam > thee BEST FALALEL around, the spicy was just perfect. I drove from Chicago cause I heard her falafel was great and so I put the top down on the car and headed out... OMGoodness I was so so pleased... Tiam > thee BEST FALALEL around, the spicy was just perfect. I drove from Chicago cause I heard her falafel was great and so I put the top down on the car and headed out… OMGoodness I was so so pleased…

]]> By: sari http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-4012 sari Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:51:49 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-4012 Dear NYCFG im affraid Mrs Martinez is right. falafel crown should go to Falafapita in williamsburgh, by the way they are saying they are taking a bigger spot in the neighborhood Dear NYCFG
im affraid Mrs Martinez is right.
falafel crown should go to Falafapita in williamsburgh,
by the way they are saying they are taking a bigger spot in the neighborhood

]]> By: peter http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-4004 peter Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:48:39 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-4004 OK this is all purely Subjective Subject when it comes to the "Best of" foods. everyone has different palates and taste buds. you can they its one of the best. Taim is very good, i have nothing to say bad about it. i like everything on the menu. especially the fries w/ saffron aioli dipping sauce! but id consider it a more fancy falafel at 5+ dollars. better ingrediants etc. its like comparing a regular cheese slice to a wood fire-brick oven thin crust pizza.. right? the best "regular" falafel is Rainbow Falafel in Union Square at 17th st and broadway. Its a hole-in the wall place, its been there for years, nothing fancy, same old ingredients, but the falafel balls are soo damn tasty. it makes you go back for another one. my 2 cents. OK this is all purely Subjective Subject when it comes to the “Best of” foods. everyone has different palates and taste buds. you can they its one of the best.

Taim is very good, i have nothing to say bad about it. i like everything on the menu. especially the fries w/ saffron aioli dipping sauce! but id consider it a more fancy falafel at 5+ dollars. better ingrediants etc.

its like comparing a regular cheese slice to a wood fire-brick oven thin crust pizza.. right?

the best “regular” falafel is Rainbow Falafel in Union Square at 17th st and broadway. Its a hole-in the wall place, its been there for years, nothing fancy, same old ingredients, but the falafel balls are soo damn tasty. it makes you go back for another one.

my 2 cents.

]]> By: Adam http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-3991 Adam Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:07:09 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-3991 Ok I did try Taims falafel and Azuri doesn't hold a candle. Sorry NYC food guy but you got it wrong on this one. If you ever get a chance, head out to Israel and see what proper falafel tastes like. Taim wins hands down. Ok I did try Taims falafel and Azuri doesn’t hold a candle. Sorry NYC food guy but you got it wrong on this one. If you ever get a chance, head out to Israel and see what proper falafel tastes like. Taim wins hands down.

]]> By: Adam http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-3988 Adam Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:51:25 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-3988 I must say I have not yet tried taims falafel, but Azuri does not even come close to the best I've had and this includes Los Angeles. I must say the owner (I'm assuming since he was an Israeli guy behind the counter) acts as if he's doing you a favor by letting you be his customer. I asked how much the falafel was and he grumbled something. When I asked again he screamed 6 dollars!! If you don't care about being treated like garbage, the falafel is good but not great. I felt the sandwich had too much stuff that masked the taste of the falafel. When I did try the falafel alone it was too garlicy. I've had falafel from countless places in Israel and am of Syrian decent (not too mention a chef) so I know exactly how a good falafel should taste. His is only good at best. What I was impressed by was his pita. By far the best I've this side of the mediterranean. Even though it's not a true pita since it has no natural pocket. The great consistency, flavor, and thickness worked great with the sandwich. So all in all not worth dealing with that guy to get a good but not great falafel I.M.O. I must say I have not yet tried taims falafel, but Azuri does not even come close to the best I’ve had and this includes Los Angeles. I must say the owner (I’m assuming since he was an Israeli guy behind the counter) acts as if he’s doing you a favor by letting you be his customer. I asked how much the falafel was and he grumbled something. When I asked again he screamed 6 dollars!! If you don’t care about being treated like garbage, the falafel is good but not great. I felt the sandwich had too much stuff that masked the taste of the falafel. When I did try the falafel alone it was too garlicy. I’ve had falafel from countless places in Israel and am of Syrian decent (not too mention a chef) so I know exactly how a good falafel should taste. His is only good at best. What I was impressed by was his pita. By far the best I’ve this side of the mediterranean. Even though it’s not a true pita since it has no natural pocket. The great consistency, flavor, and thickness worked great with the sandwich. So all in all not worth dealing with that guy to get a good but not great falafel I.M.O.

]]> By: laura martinez http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-3982 laura martinez Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:23:27 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-3982 Dear NYC food guy im affraid you have crowned someone a little too fast, check out falafapita guys in wiliamsburg israeli falafel at its best. i put the falafel crown on Falafapita Dear NYC food guy im affraid you have crowned someone a little too fast, check out falafapita guys in wiliamsburg israeli falafel at its best.
i put the falafel crown on Falafapita

]]> By: Ben http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-3879 Ben Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:36:37 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-3879 Anyone have comments on Sam's Falafel stand...Liberty Park Plaza down near Wall St. Lines of up to 45 minutes for this one...great, fresh and only $3.00! Anyone have comments on Sam’s Falafel stand…Liberty Park Plaza down near Wall St. Lines of up to 45 minutes for this one…great, fresh and only $3.00!

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-3683 The NYC Food Guy Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:29:21 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-3683 Paul, Very astute analysis. They really are different types of falafel. Great usage of the term "flavor safari", I may use that! What is it that you actually love about Taim though? Paul,
Very astute analysis. They really are different types of falafel. Great usage of the term “flavor safari”, I may use that! What is it that you actually love about Taim though?

]]> By: Paul http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-3666 Paul Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:29:02 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-3666 It's totally subjective, but the overall flavor of the Taim sandwich is transcendent to me. Like I said, I love BOTH places, and I'm not sure calling one "better" than the other is the right way to characterize it. The flavor "safari" from the top of the Azuri sandwich to the bottom is really cool, interesting and delicious. Taim's sandwich varies less in flavor from top to bottom. I would advocate that there's more than one right way to do falafel. It’s totally subjective, but the overall flavor of the Taim sandwich is transcendent to me. Like I said, I love BOTH places, and I’m not sure calling one “better” than the other is the right way to characterize it. The flavor “safari” from the top of the Azuri sandwich to the bottom is really cool, interesting and delicious. Taim’s sandwich varies less in flavor from top to bottom. I would advocate that there’s more than one right way to do falafel.

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-3653 The NYC Food Guy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:59:37 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-3653 Paul, They're totally different but interesting that you like Taim better. How come? Paul,
They’re totally different but interesting that you like Taim better. How come?

]]> By: Paul http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/05/nyc-best-falafel-azuri-cafe-beats-taim-as-nycs-best-falafel/#comment-3652 Paul Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:21:40 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2090#comment-3652 OK, I did get around to trying Azuri Cafe's excellent falafel sandwich. Comparing it to the falafel at Taim is difficult, as they are very different, even though they are both called "falafel". Anyway, Taim is still probably my favorite, but there will be times when I'm more in the mood for Azuri's sandwich. I really love both places. Thanks for the rec! OK, I did get around to trying Azuri Cafe’s excellent falafel sandwich. Comparing it to the falafel at Taim is difficult, as they are very different, even though they are both called “falafel”. Anyway, Taim is still probably my favorite, but there will be times when I’m more in the mood for Azuri’s sandwich. I really love both places. Thanks for the rec!

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