Moshe's Falafel - b/w 27th & 28th on Park, New York NY 100166 Train to 28th Street
I only had a few dollars in my wallet and no packed lunch, so I figured my best bet would be to stop by a food truck--preferably for falafel--during my lunch break. I had noticed a week or so ago that Moshe's Falafel was a new rolling establishment in the area, so I decided to give it a shot. Moshe's is already a recognized, and reputable, entity around the city, so my expectations were kind of high.
Experience
Stopping at the truck was actually pretty fun. The guys working there were so friendly and seemed like they were having a good time serving the lunch crowd. They were even offering free falafel samples to some loiterers and really anyone who stopped to ask for one.
Food
I wasn't too hungry, so I went with a half pita, filled with about 3 falafel balls, lettuce, tomato, tahini, a little bit of hot sauce, and a spicy pickle on top. This may have been half a pita, but it was pretty filling. Though I have to say, I was kind of disappointed with the falafel. It was definitely fresh and crispy on the outside, but it was lacking the flavoring and spice that I was hoping for. And, unfortunately the pita itself was drenched with tahini, which I wasn't too fond of. Overall, it was fresh, kind of sloppy, and maybe a little bland for me. But the price was definitely right--you can't beat a $3.25 lunch.
Moshe's Falafel truck has a few other food options to offer, including fries, which I think I will definitely sample at some point over the summer. The service at the truck is so great, I have faith that another go around might prove more satisfying!
Moshe's Falafel truck has a few other food options to offer, including fries, which I think I will definitely sample at some point over the summer. The service at the truck is so great, I have faith that another go around might prove more satisfying!
Oh, and for those readers who might be interested, I'm pretty sure Moshe's is strictly parve. If I'm wrong on that, let me know.
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Eeexcellent! I've been wondering about this truck - they sometimes park near my work. Thanks for holding down the fort so well, Guest Foodista. I owe you!
ReplyDeleteDo you know how often they'll be on Park Ave? Or was their presence there just a fluke. I work a few blocks away and am excited at the idea of them being so close!
ReplyDeleteMeg, I"m just guessing, but I think they might be around for a bit...
ReplyDeleteThis is really depressing but Moshe's has not been around for the lats 3 days and I'm wondering if they've gotten rid of the trucks on 28th (the schnitzel guy's also gone from across New York Life) or if this is just a temporary thing. Moshe's was, by far, the best felafel in the area and it would be a crying shame if he's gone :(
ReplyDeleteSundar - I have a feeling they'll be back :)
ReplyDeleteI just found them on 19th and 6th, the spouted off a bunch of times and places... I know for sure that the truck is at this spot from 3 ( I pretty sure he said) to 8 Monday- Thursday...
ReplyDeleteSome of the best falafel in the city btw!!
Thanks foodista far the optimism. Moshe's turned back up on Monday. I only had a chance to go back to them yesterday, and found out that the main guy (whose name I really need to find out) had been on vacation for a little over a week. Hence the absence. Anyway, glad they're back :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm glad too, thank you for the update :)
ReplyDeleteMoshe's falafel truck is now located on 33rd Street Between 7th & 8th Avenues.
ReplyDeleteNice, thank you for the tip Anon.
ReplyDeleteYesterday the truck was on W. 33rd between 8th & 9th.
ReplyDeletetruck was gone the last week of december and this week...what is going on?!?!
ReplyDeleteJust saw the truck at 18th and 7th ave at 6.30 pm. Haven't seen moshe's for lunch up on 28th and park. Maybe we need a twitter hashtag to track moshe? How about #winyimoshe?
ReplyDeleteoy :( Hope they come back soon - maybe it's the cold weather that's keeping them away.
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