Comments on: Maoz Tastes Good, But Proves That The Best Falafel Pita is Built By Professionals

By: YasminZ

YasminZ — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:33:08 +0000

I dont know about this location but the Maoz on the Upper West Side sometimes gives you little plastic takeout containers if you tell them you are taking it to go and you dont want it to get soggy. The containers give you more room than the actual pita stuffed with falafel, so I’d suggest you see if they will give you one. Their garlic sauce is to die for, and the green hot sauce is just the right amount of runny-nose hot. I give them extra points for having both green AND black olives, too. And like some other ppl have mentioned, if you flatten the balls you can fit more into the pita. One $5 moaz with everything I stuff in there keeps me satiated for HOURS and I convince myself that it’s healthier than street meat or pasta (even though it’s fried).

By: Zach Brooks

Zach Brooks — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:02:54 +0000

@digger – the space is super thin, so you can only go from left to right. it was too packed to go against the grain…

By: digger

digger — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:01:49 +0000

you went the wrong way down the line – sauces first to coat the founding contents..And I agree that salad box is the way to go. If you get that bucket up over 1.5lbs you’re doing pretty good for your money.

By: fressagirl

fressagirl — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:11:14 +0000

I am so with you on the perfection of Azuri Cafe’s layering, though I do wish they could layer with love instead of a grimace

By: b-eats

b-eats — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:47:21 +0000

Just buy a small side salad. This plus the falafel sandwich is still only about what many other falafel places charge.
Or get the salad box w/ pita on the side (make your own!) The salads there are what makes the place good.

By: Rudy McBagel

Rudy McBagel — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:34:21 +0000

im suprised the patrons could find the energy to walk there.

By: joer

joer — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:23:46 +0000

I make my own falafels and always flatten the sandwich with just the balls in it before adding the toppings (I use a fork when at home). This squashes the fried goodness so that you get the flavor and crunch in every bite. It also makes it much easier to layer/add toppings.

By: ESNY

ESNY — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:55:25 +0000

Unless you eat there and re-salad bar it up after every two bite, the only way to do it is to get the salad box… otherwise I agree with you and you just evenly apply the toppings.