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Address: 29 State St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 250-8177
Website: https://shamifalafel.com/
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Located in the heart of Hackensack, New Jersey Only steps away from the Bergen County Courthouse and 5 min from Hackensack University Hospital. Cuisines.
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Amy Bogatch
The chicken shawarma was fresh and tasty. They use a thin, crispy pita that kept the sandwich light. You get the full experience of the sandwich without bloating. Delicious. The mint lemonade was excellent. Not too sweet. Perfect! The service was quick and very friendly.
… moreJane C
I’ll forever be thanking the social algorithm that brought a reel about this homely spot to my feed.
This place offers up fantastic Mediterranean fare and is run by some of the nicest people around. When they saw my husband eyeing a platter of an interesting dessert, they offered us both small spoonfuls to sample (I don’t remember what it was called, but it was coconutty and delicious).
I adored the falafel platter, which was a behemoth serving of 6 falafels, freshly made hummus, tabbouleh, and pita. The falafels were freshly fried and had a lovely sprinkle of sesame seeds. Coupled with a smooth smear of homemade hummus, my eyes were fluttering shut as I ate. My husband’s side of the table went similarly silent as he dug voraciously into his mixed shawarma sandwich. He especially appreciated how they toasted the wrapper, which was more like a lavash than a pita.
Before we left, we got a baba ghanoush to go. Our jaws dropped when we saw the serving size. We’re so used to getting tiny containers from other spots that this giant aluminum platter of eggplant spread – complete with a little pool of fresh olive oil drizzle and stack of warmed pita – had us stilled with shock.
We appreciated the sides and variety of sauces that came with our meal. The small cups of mayo, tzatziki, and spicy sauce, along with olives, pepperocinis, and pickled radishes, really helped complete our meal. These small and thoughtful touches made this meal feel more like eating in someone’s home kitchen rather than a restaurant. On that note – know that everything is made from scratch and to order, which means the food will take a little longer than you might expect from a fast casual spot.
This sweet gem is located on a random street in Hackensack, and a bit hard to find if you’re not looking for it because there isn’t much to draw attention to it. There’s a small parking lot right in front of the restaurant, making it easy to drop in for a quick meal or to-go order.
… moreThis place offers up fantastic Mediterranean fare and is run by some of the nicest people around. When they saw my husband eyeing a platter of an interesting dessert, they offered us both small spoonfuls to sample (I don’t remember what it was called, but it was coconutty and delicious).
I adored the falafel platter, which was a behemoth serving of 6 falafels, freshly made hummus, tabbouleh, and pita. The falafels were freshly fried and had a lovely sprinkle of sesame seeds. Coupled with a smooth smear of homemade hummus, my eyes were fluttering shut as I ate. My husband’s side of the table went similarly silent as he dug voraciously into his mixed shawarma sandwich. He especially appreciated how they toasted the wrapper, which was more like a lavash than a pita.
Before we left, we got a baba ghanoush to go. Our jaws dropped when we saw the serving size. We’re so used to getting tiny containers from other spots that this giant aluminum platter of eggplant spread – complete with a little pool of fresh olive oil drizzle and stack of warmed pita – had us stilled with shock.
We appreciated the sides and variety of sauces that came with our meal. The small cups of mayo, tzatziki, and spicy sauce, along with olives, pepperocinis, and pickled radishes, really helped complete our meal. These small and thoughtful touches made this meal feel more like eating in someone’s home kitchen rather than a restaurant. On that note – know that everything is made from scratch and to order, which means the food will take a little longer than you might expect from a fast casual spot.
This sweet gem is located on a random street in Hackensack, and a bit hard to find if you’re not looking for it because there isn’t much to draw attention to it. There’s a small parking lot right in front of the restaurant, making it easy to drop in for a quick meal or to-go order.
Samantha Herrera
Blown away. Food was fantastic! We had the chicken kebab platter (highly recommend) and falafel sandwich. No frills, delicious. So happy we found this spot!
… moreHosay Leeto
It’s a simple establishment, no fancy decor. My wife ordered the Chicken Kebab platter, with Grape Leaves, Kibbeh and a Mint Lemonade (Slushy), I got Kufta Kebab platter & Rice Pudding.
Our meal was amazing, full of flavor, perfectly cooked and fresh. The only gripe we had was that the rice was crunchy and undercooked.
The Mint Lemonade was tasty.
The rice pudding wasn’t too sweet and the rice was tender.
The Kibbeh & Grape Leaves were exceptional.
Jocelyn brought our utensils, meals, drink, etc. Jocelyn is very friendly young lady and helpful.
… moreOur meal was amazing, full of flavor, perfectly cooked and fresh. The only gripe we had was that the rice was crunchy and undercooked.
The Mint Lemonade was tasty.
The rice pudding wasn’t too sweet and the rice was tender.
The Kibbeh & Grape Leaves were exceptional.
Jocelyn brought our utensils, meals, drink, etc. Jocelyn is very friendly young lady and helpful.
Pamela Franklin-Greenway
This is a hidden GEM! Look no further, this place has delicious and FRESH! Everything mediterranean. Drinks, chicken kabobs, sandwiches, salads, and side dishes to dessert. I tried for the first time and added three things to my order when I got there. It is an absolute MUST to try this place. You will not be disappointed. You will be glad you found this place. No drive to far, it is worth the distance.
… moreAndrew Menyhart
Food was very flavorful and delicious, it arrived hot and fresh. The chicken platter was perfect.
… moreSam
I’ve driven by this place a million times and never thought to give it a chance, but once I did, I was pleasantly surprised. The food is on point, I wish more people knew how good it is. I’d give this place a 4.5 if that were an option. It’s family-owned, and you can tell they take real pride in the quality. The food is fresh and tastes authentic. The chicken platter was excellent — easily the best shawarma in the area outside of Paterson.Orders can take a bit of time to prepare, so it’s best to call ahead.
… morePatrick Yun
Loved the food. I had the hummus and babaganoush. It was fantastic. My friend tried the chicken shawarma and it also tasted fantastic. Can’t wait to come back and try everything else! The mint lemonade was awesome!
… moreRon
Shami Falafel has easily become one of my favorite local spots. Selfishly, I almost do not want people to know how good it is so I can gate keep it.
Food is excellent. Really reminds me of a home cooked meal and the service is so kind. I always order the daily special which comes with Chicken Shawarma and Fries with a Soda. They make the fries pretty fresh so they’re usually nice a crispy when I get them. Also only 12ish$!
Only knock I will say is they can get busy and sometimes the food is being made fresh so there can be some wait time. I will say on average it will take about 20-30 min for the food to be made. But again super nice environment and I will wait and eat here every time
… moreFood is excellent. Really reminds me of a home cooked meal and the service is so kind. I always order the daily special which comes with Chicken Shawarma and Fries with a Soda. They make the fries pretty fresh so they’re usually nice a crispy when I get them. Also only 12ish$!
Only knock I will say is they can get busy and sometimes the food is being made fresh so there can be some wait time. I will say on average it will take about 20-30 min for the food to be made. But again super nice environment and I will wait and eat here every time
Denise N
Delicious food, unassuming location and atmosphere. Very clean, very nice employees and I recommend going here. Once you try this place, you’ll crave to come back. You won’t be disappointed.
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