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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for years (since they opened) only because it's the only place in the area with a decent taste and decent prices. I basically tried everything on their menu. I'm middle eastern,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife & I usually get a chicken schwarma and falafel plate, which we share so we each get some of the great falafel - some like the inside lighter, but for us it's the perfect density, great flavor,...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good falafael place. I liked the food but here is the thing. When you place an order at the register they give you a receipt if you pay with a credit card so you can put on it the tip. Well I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm updating my review because despite the decor and occasional soup nazi treatment, I can't resist going there when I get a shawarma craving. :)
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving schwarma for about a week so you can imagine how it feels to finally get what you want. The bf and I always get the schwarma combo of lamb and chicken dish, which comes with hummus,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is small with a nice little patio seating area. The Chicken Shawarma was dry and kind of tasteless; we should have gotten the shish instead. The Falafel was pretty good with the hummus and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here because Arya was closed for a private event and the hostess at Arya recommended it. The food is good and very filling and for the portions, it's a great price. I ended up eating my dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The kefta wrap that I got was okay. The size was quite big because the wrap bread was big, but with only an average amount of meat, lettuce, tomatoes and onion inside. I remembered the wraps back in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is hot, fresh and damn delicious! I really like the falafel balls the best, because they are crunchy outside and soft and spicy in the middle.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT middle eastern food. Other places usually skim on sauce and juicy meat, but House of Falafel won't. If you miss the shawarma eateries in Europe... get ready for some happy tastebuds. |...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love eateries that are always reliable because no matter how long ago your last visit was, the food will taste just as good as how you remember it in your head. A couple of summers ago, I ate lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I don't like hummus or falafal - EXCEPT for theirs. I think they do a good job of taking the classics and making them fresh and good tasting without being overpowering.The prices...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trying to find something moderately healthy in Cupertino is like trying to find a San Francisco taxi driver who's not insane. Possible - but very difficult.House of Falafel fits the need of healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why this place is getting such great reviews - if you are rating this place 4-5 stars you need to go to Falafel Drive in near Valley Fair. It is soooo much better it doesn't even compare....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I tried falafel and the ingredients were stale. Moreover, it was very oily. To top it all, the restaurant was empty on a sunday evening and the pita bread was half burnt. I do not suggest this to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not as good as the Sunnyvale location, but quite delicious nonetheless. Juicy lamb shawerma. Chicken, not so much, a bit dry. Cheap, plentiful, yummy, good location.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with sister and friends, and we all ordered falafels (except my sister, who wanted a falafel plate).First of all, the falafels are $4.99 and are HUGE, so they will surely fill up one person....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
People, it's House of Falafel, and its falafel is the best! Crunchy on the outside, spongy on the inside and loaded with sesame seed and parsley. Also, they have a Mexican manning the shawarma...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch on the weekly team outing at work, and it's been a pretty consistent go-to place for us. The shawerma plate or the shawerma wrap are both pretty good. The plate is a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice middle eastern food hang out.Food taste great but do not use too much hot sauce cause of heartburn. I like baba ghannouj(eggplant paste), hummus(chickpea paste), and falafel, so I usually order...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh... just OK.We came here seeking out vegetarian cuisine for my dad and meat for my husband. Middle Eastern food is usually a good solution for this equation. For some reason I was thinking this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food !Great Falafel, Lamp and more!
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel that this place is too expensive for take out food. Their vegetarian/salad-type plates are good, but their kebabs are too dry.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just OK. I've eaten here a few times and it has been consistently decent. I certainly have other places that I prefer, but this is closest to home and work for me. I certainly haven't regretted...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent. I always get the plates, they're very filling and probably worth their price. (8ish $) I wouldn't call this place amazing, but it's definitely not terrible either. Solid consistency with their...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
House of Fal-Awful! I had never tried this place before and was in the mood for a lamb wrap.. I had just arrived at noon so a line was already starting up..I noticed the man taking the orders was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with missadventurous Lynn, yesterday. Literally hole in the wall from the outside and the inside. The ambiance and seating isn't that comfortable but the food, now that's a whole different...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a number of times after working out with stuffaccountantslike owner. The wraps are good. Good quick dinner after a work out. Will return here. The food can be a little dry, ask for extra...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to stop in and try the food here. Don't get the kefta kebab and the baklava. The kebab was extremely dry. Any kind of sauce doesn't make up for its dryness. I should have passed on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty shocked House of Falafel takes AmEx (and not just for orders over $10!). Obviously, you're not here for the ambience. It's a very ethnic, no-frills, solid place for lunch. Count yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Upon walking in, I immediately noticed the rundown atmosphere, but I would never hold this against an eatery because I've been to many hole-in-the-wall eateries that had AMAZING service and food....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so it's a bit of a sticky floor/sticky table venue but I totally dig this place. HoF was my first Middle Eastern cuisine experience. I especially enjoy the house falafel wrap (has marinated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a hole-in-the-wall. I prefer to sit outside and only venture to HOF on a nice day (can't stand to eat inside for fear of looking down at the floor!). Food is fresh, authentic, and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visit this place every time I'm in the area. I think it was recently taken over my new management and I think the name has changed. With the new management some of the entrees are slightly varied...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good place. I usually order the shawerma, chicken or lamb depending on my mood, and it usually doesn't take long. The guy at the register isn't very nice, he gives almost every customer the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is okayy. real grungey and gross inside, not as tastey as falafel drive in and HORRIBLE service.thats that.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 4 out of 5 stars is for the lamb shawerma wraps here. They're almost always pretty moist and tasty, and it's a good value for the money; and about as filling as a large burrito from the usual...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lamb and Chicken. This place is is the Baaaaaaaaaa-Bomb. (yep, sheep talk) If you haven't tried it out yet you should. Pretty delicious. Don't park in the parking spot in front of the watch repair...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"What's the difference between the falafel wrap and the house falafel wrap?" I asked. "Fried eggplant," replied the guy."I'LL TAKE IT!!!" The house falafel wrap was so awesome - I was hooked. Crunchy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered this place a few weeks ago and found the food to be deee-licious! House of Falafel makes tender and flavorful chicken kababs. The portions are quite large for an affordable price and I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! I'm a big fan of Greek/Mediterranean cuisine - love it. Ordered for take-out so I didn't experience any of their service. Already looking forward to coming back.The chicken shawarma wrap had a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First attracted to House of Falafel as I was driving down (or, was it up?) Stevens Creek Blvd. Turned the car around and pulled into the parking lot. Rushed in (could you tell I was hungry?), ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda disappointed today with this place.... There was a huge line during lunch time and I didn't mind waiting... but when I got the food the meat was really tough. I don't remember the meat being...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here pretty often before catching a movie at Valco. The lamb kebab is perfect, and their hummus is great. The outdoor seating is nice, too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lamb shawarma wrap.... awesome! The owner always is in a bad mood and seem distracted. The food, though, is always consistent and delicious. The white sauce.. whatever that is is sooo tasty. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always come here for the veggie wrap, which is called the "House of Falafel." It's pretty good and for $5.99 fills you up better than those Subway footlongs. I highly recommend garnishing it with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was cruising Cupertino, when I had an urge for an exotic food. I saw the House of Falafel near the mall and I figured why not. I've eaten at the Falafel Drive-In ,located in San Jose ,and I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went here and we try the chicken shawarma....and he LOVE it...it funny because all he been wanting to eat for the last three days was this place.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, grumpy service (always barking at his employees). Their hummus is outstanding and the plate dishes are excellent with plenty of food. My son gets the Shawerma, which looks to my ignoramus...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok i love the food here. it is DELICIOUS!! esp the chicken schawerma wrap! the falafels are also crunchy and almost taste as good as meat. however, the people working here are always so unfriendly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for food to-go and the portions are huge.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really good. I always get the Kefta combo plate or the chicken Shawerma wrap...both you can't go wrong with. Dolmas and Hummus are great too. A bit small inside, but some seating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE House of Falafel's to-die-for falafel sandwiches! They make them exactly the way I like: with hummus and veggies. The wrap is more like lavash than a pita, but they grilled it a bit so it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the lamb shawerma plate! Huge portion with everything for a good price. I almost couldn't finish it all... almost...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough of their lamb shawarma! Soo yummy! I prefer their plates to their wraps, especially if I'm ordering the falafels. The falafels tend to get soggy really quickly in the wraps, but on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. everything from the falafels, to the kabob plates are delicious. the food always gets to you fast, and the prices are pocket friendly. for my money the House of Falafel wrap for $6.48...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still like this place a lot and their hummus is always fresh and creamy tasting. I had this place cater for my work during summer, and it was a hit!However, I feel like the ownership changed since...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the falafel wrap, very tasty not dry at all, service was fast and there is enough hot sauce and tahini on each table. The Drive-in Falafel's is falling apart their pita can't hold the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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This House of Falafel is much better than the one located in Cupertino. I was very impressed with the quality of the food and the portions were VERY large, I couldn??????t finish it all! Definitely recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the falafel wrap here :]The falafels were still crispy :D. I really hate when I get a falafel wrap and the falafels are soggy e_e;;The hummus is also really good and comes in a huge tub...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times and all those times, I've enjoyed it! The plate is really filling for one person. I ordered the chicken shawerma and my friend ordered the falafel plate. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their hummus is really good... But other than that everything else is just above mediocretry Opa if you want quality over quantityBut this place is a good bargain for sure.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped at the House of Falafel tonight on my way home - I was hungry. I'd tried it once before about two years ago and wasn't very happy with it - I had a steak/beef kabob and the cook kept...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is bomb. I prefer the falafel sandwiches here to the ones at Falafel's Drive In. There, I said it. You can burn me at the stake later, yeah. The reason is twofold: 1) The falafel is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and selection. Home make Baklava. Nice guys and service.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i prefer falafel's drive in's falafels to this one. if i understand correctly, house of falafel has better meat dishes? anyway, my sister got the lamb shwarma wrap and i took a bite. pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is it worth the hassle at the HoF?Well the food's pretty good, but it's mostly filler. An $8.99 beef kabob plate comes with four pita halves, plus sides of rice, salad, and hummus... but just eight...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried chicken shawerma here and it was yummy. The chicken was nicely flavored and perfectly charred. The tahini sauce and chili sauce that came with it totally hit the spot. My chicken shawerma...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Love this place. I had one of the best falafels I've ever has there. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the House Falafel, with the eggplant. The atmosphere isn't that great, so I usually get my lunch to go. But it's certainly tasty and filling.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found the meat (lamb) to be chewy and dry and the hummus didn't have the sourness that I usually look for in a good hummus. I may be biased because I've had so much better at other places (i.e....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was absolutely fabulous. The meat's were very well cooked, real rice pilaf, and a nice cozy place to eat. Warn you, it's not a big place and more like a diner kind of setup. Mall is near...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to relax and eat some tasty vegetarian food. I love the outdoor seating of this restaurant, it almost feels like I'm not in the middle of Cupertino. Some of the workers are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my friend baban turned me on to this place, i was semi hesitant at first because i didn't even know what to order, but he got me a falafel wrap and since then I've been coming back like a crackhead,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A really casual place to get some Mediterranean food. I'm always getting food to-go there since the place is a little too small and "cozy" for my liking. You can get solid lamb and chicken kebabs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of this place because it's convenient, at a good price and delicious.It's not getting a 5-star rating though because it's not a nice place to sit and eat. I always order to go. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had previously gone to the one in Sunnyvale and it was just OK. Since this one in Cupertino is just down the street from my workplace, I thought I'd give it an honest shot. I had the same thing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place , I decided to go have lunch there, I had the chicken shawerma was huge ,good taste with special tahini (white) sauce, had few falafel balls good crunchy , I am going back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see what brings people back to this place. If anything, it should be called "House of Shawarma" because that seems to be the restaurant's strength. It certainly isn't the overcooked falafels....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Popular casual lunch joint for Apple employees as I noticed a bunch of Apple ID cards on a bunch of ppl here. However that was as cool as this place gets. Good menu of attractive sounding options. Had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't had a schwarma in a while, so the lamb schwarma I had here for lunch today hit the spot. The lamb layers on the rotating spit were well browned and the slices came out tender and flavorful....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I luv this place. it can get pretty busy but i like to get the food here togo so it doesn t really matter. I like to eat it by my pool with freinds. I older the chicken shawerma plate, falafel wrap,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ummm...To start my review I'd like to state that I fully feel furiously offended by this companies mis-representation of it's restaurant with a flash website. I equate this to Carl's Jr. $6 Dollar...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very decent and quaint little place to eat at during lunch. I recommend coming early since it can get kind of hectic between the 11-12 range of lunch. Owner seems to be very friendly and interacts...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place I'd like better if I kept my eyes closed. It's a real dive, and anything but clean. Oh - and always check the white sauce on the table before you put it on anything; chances are it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who has lived previously in the Middle East, this food is really as close as it gets to the real thing!House of Falafel is one of those hole-in-the-wall type restaurants; a neat place where...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing and unappealing.Granted, this place is called House of Falafel, so I probably should have ordered the falafel. Instead, I foolishly ordered the lamb shawarma plate. The lamb was fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only 4 stars because as this place has become more popular the quality has gone down. My favorite place for Falafel because they are so crunchy on the outside. They have some odd pine type nuts on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing memorable. The prices are higher than falafel's drive in because their falafel is larger in size. Their falafel balls weren't as crunchy and their special "house of falafel" has eggplant in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I totally found this place by accident. I was in the area and very hungry and immediately saw this place in the corner of my eye. I've heard of falafel but never had the opportunity to try it before...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was heading out in hopes of trying a ramen house, but it was too late so instead we headed here: a place with good food and good prices. We got in around 8:30 PM and the place was pretty packed,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I would give this place 5 stars if rated just on their food alone. However, the service could most possibly be the worst I have ever experienced. I get the strong vibe that they HATE Americans...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, yummy falafels. I liked everything here, easy service and well-priced. Casual diner feel and perfect if you need to grab a good lunch on the run.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't very aesthetically pleasing nor spiffy clean, but if the food is really good how a place looks isn't TOO important.But the food was just okay. I got the veggie wrap and was able to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was at Cupertino HS down the street for a class through USD extension. We got 45 minutes for lunch so I drove down Steven's Creek to look for food during my break. I saw the sign for "House of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great quick stop if you are looking for a great lamb swarma wrap. I have come from Michigan where there is a great middle Eastern food (La Shish)... This place is pretty good. The lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
House of Falafel has very good food. I recommend the lamb and chicken shawerma combo plate - alot of food for your money! Also the lamb/beef shawerma is very good. Chicken one is good, but I have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
falafel wrap is ok, but the pita bread is dry and the wrap doesn't have enough hummus. the kefta wrap was pretty good, but again, the wrap comes out a bit dry. the hot sauce is pretty much the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Decent Falafel place. I have tried the Gyros and the falafel. The Falafel was pretty try and I wouldn't get it again but the gyro was good. I haven't had a bad gyro before though.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located within walking distance from work, its lunch offerings are cheap and quick. Sometimes, that's really all you're asking for during the week. I just get my falafel wrap, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here at least once a week. It's pretty junky, but their wraps are just irresistable, especially with those sauces on every table. What iz dat shit? Lots of white dude, presumably from nearby...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-Chicken Shwarma Wrap - salty and boring-Chicken Shish Kebab Wrap - smoky charbroiled goodness - will go back for this one-House Falafel Wrap - falafel wrap with the addition of eggplant wrapped in....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT TRY THE YOGURT DRINK! Imagine a bag of farts, ok, now drink it. Yum.It was by far the worst thing to ever ever ever grace my palate well.. since that rotten egg i once ate when i was 7....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always get the House of Falafel Wrap which is at the $5 range. Not too bad. When it's busy, the guy is an asshole, but when it isn't, he seems pretty damn nice. hahahah so grab a falafel when it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, well priced and there's plenty of it. If you're short on time, don't get the the lamb Kebab. It takes about three times as long to prepare as the chicken shawerama.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
House of Falafel is the place to go if all you want is to enjoy their lamb and chicken kebabs. It's prepared as you watch and served hot ! a. Priceb. Tastec. Quick service
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had falafels a handful of times in my life and I'm not even exactly sure what they're supposed to taste like. Totally unrelated - if I ever get pregnant, I'm gonna be in trouble. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was actually searching for Falafel Drive In....but I'm a dork and mistakenly drove here instead...probably because it's also right next to a Beard Papa's.....walking distance actually. I don't quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I need my Mediterranean fix, this is the place I hit up. The hummus is great, and if you love eggplant try their baba ghannouj! I have yet to find another restaurant in the Bay Area that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the House Falafel wrap is can not be denied!
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent hummus, falafel balls are large and tasty, plenty of tahini and hot sauce to go around, chicken shawerma VERY good. Beef kabob was alright.Bad: haven't checked out the lawrence spot yet,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so the actual establishment leaves A LOT to be desired but the the falafels are top of my list in the South Bay.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried the House Falafel wrap and lamb shawerma with salad. The shawerma was...meh. Rather greasy and not quite worth it. The wrap was good, though I think I will still go to DishDash to get my fix for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!! I was impressed. Inexpensive, generous portions, & quick (even with the busy lunch line). My lunch was so good (I had a lamb wrap) that I went back and ordered dinner, a tasty ensemble of a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, delicious, filling and relatively inexpensive food. Love their plates which come with hummus, rice, two pitas and salad. You can choose a veggie or non veggie combo. I love the lamb or chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This a little hole in the wall joint that serves great Falafel's. The quality is good and the folks are friendly. The place fills up during lunch and the tables and decor is kind of oldish, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks like a drive in burger joint, but it's not! It's a walk up falafel house. Soooo good. If you've never been, get their banana shake and falafel wrap combo.It's messy and oh so yum!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good prices, good food, and fast!I've been here a number of times. The lentil soup is really good. For the price ($2.50) it's a pretty generous amount of soup.I generally get a falafel wrap, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not so good for professional business dinners...- bad seating- unclean kitchenEnded up walking over to MERLION instead!
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quick, tasty, large portions, and cheap. If you don't set your standards for cleanliness and authenticity too high, this place gets the job done when you're looking for a schwarma, falafel wrap, or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place of conversion. I used to hate any kind of Mediterranean cuisine, avoided shish kabobs like the plague. But when you hang out with a veggie friend, you have to be open to new places....
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a little bit pricey and strange because they make other types of food besides falafels. I prefer for places to specialize in one type of food, unless it is Taco Bell/KFC. Not overall...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As good as Falafel's Drive-In? No.But still very good food for pretty cheap prices. Very fresh tasting falafel; the kabobs are superb mixed up with rice and hummus.The baklava is really good too- not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am smitten with the falafel wrap. I will, when starving, eschew tradition and sanitation in favour of fast, adept delivery of food to face. I used to come here after working morning shifts and grab...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is chronic. Ask for the combo shawerma. It will turn you out. The hot sauce is very tasty. However, if you are too much of a prude for a fast food atmosphere, please stay home.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is yummy! Mediterranean food is so delicious. I have tried the falafel wrap, the chicken shawerma wrap, and the baklava here. All are very good! The workers here are also very friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I see a few reviews about the falafel being too dry, what is that about? It's fried, people, so of course it's gonna be dry. That's why HoFalafel has tahini and red sauce on the table, so you can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first 5 star rating because this place is worth it! The falafels and hummus are amazing. Mmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about the Falafel plate! If there is one place I can recommend,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY!!!! This place is a staple for my work team for a quick and tasty Mediterranean lunch. Love their chicken kebab wrap with lots of tahini..and I'm not typically a fan of lavash but theirs is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place my daugher will sit down and finish up her food. She loves the rice pilaf and chicken shawarma. Coz of that we keep coming back to the place. Love the food..
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place out due to a reccomendation from a friend and I am a repeat customer. I usually order the chicken kabob plate because the chicken is so moist. The chicken and lamb shawerma are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place for lunch last week, had the special, some lamb dish over rice; It was really tasty! I was checking out what other people were eating and it all looked good to me! The rice had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was thrilled to read about a great shawerma place. I've been looking everywhere trying to find some like the ones they have in Europe. I've been craving those damn kabobs with white sauce, just like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My one star goes to the hummus only. They make hummus with the really smooth texture that I just love!This place is gross otherwise. Yeah, that's right, gross. The food is gross and the dining room...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really impressive food. Good salad with tomatoes, purplish looking stuff, red onions. Great rice pilaf, hummus, pita bread, and the lamb I had was delish!
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious falafel -moist, crispy, love the sesames. The chicken kebab was fresh, tasty and moist. Goodhummus and baba ganoush (sp?) too. I also love the fact that they use fresh romaine lettuce...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there's a reason why there's usually a line out the door at this place, the falafel's and shwerma's are damn good!!!!haven't had a chance to try out one of the combo plates just yet, but as this is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I eat here about 3 times a month, more if we are not busy at work. I'm really surprised by the reviews I see here. It's one of the only places my husband has made a positive comment...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review is WAY overdue. I was encouraged to write it by another yelper as a public service, sooo......Husband was getting an oil change at the Jiffy Lube. Looked over and thought, "falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tiny, grungy, yummy!Went in here this afternoon for a bit of falafel because Falafel Drive-in was closed and I needed a fix. It's somewhere in the 90's out today and it was about 10 degrees hotter...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is a little dirty, very tight on space, and could use an extreme makeover. But, it's a hole in the wall that is always busy during lunch. The wraps are great. I always stick with the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY: My awesome dad likes to support our neighborhood eateries so we decided to try House of Falafel. Everytime I drive by it's almost always packed. WHAT THE HECK IS A FALAFEL, you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CHICKEN SHAWERMA is soooo good. The chicken is a little dry, but I'd rather have cooked chicken than under cooked chicken. What I like best about this place is their HUMMUS. IT is soooo smooth and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated...I head all this great hype about this great falafel joint and I had to check it out. Being that I am from the Middle East, I have a strong interest of finding food from the homeland....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
heard of the place, and given long-time friendship with falafel, stopped for a quickie. the falafel balls were served cold, too big and lacking on the taste side. when i asked for fresh hot ones the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, this is the best falafel place in the south bay and this is coming from someone who lives in back of Falafel's Drive-In. They also have a lot of other locations in the bay area. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bad falafel, but the chicken and lamb shawerma wraps are friggin near perfect. So is their spicy sauce that goes with them.It depends on who makes them - sometimes you get way more onion then you need...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I always get the wraps (falafal & lamb are our favorite) to go, quick, cheap place in 95014!Falafal wrap $4.99Lamb Shawerma wrap $5.99Menu here to skip all the flash stuff.....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here I got a plate and I didn't like it much. The second time I got a wrap and now I'm addicted! It was SOOO yummy! I suggest beating the lunch rush and go a little early and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm...the food here is good. Probably 4.5 stars good. I almost always order the chicken kabob plate. The chicken is moist, tender, and grilled when you order it. I've only had one bad experience...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
gross!! i can't believe this place got such high ratings! my chicken shawarma was so dry and nasty!! not to mention the fact that i waited 20 minutes for it!! and the woman who works there is so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well I was gonna give them 5 stars until I read that they served the (complementary) pita bread straight on the red basket (and remembered that it is true). But nevertheless the food is the focus: I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quick and easy lunch, but the falafel sandwich was a bit dry. They keep bottles of hot sauce and white sauce (sesame/yogurt?) on each table, and even after adding both sauces to each bite, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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This must have been the cheapest and the best mediterranean food I must have had in a really long time. It is usually packed to the fullest during lunch time and this was one way to know that the food would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
** update 3-29-08 ***stopped by for lunch for the first time in a long time. maybe because they were busy ( although a lot less crowded than other times i have been there), but my falafels really were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my coworkers 3rd year at work anniversary. My chicken shawarma was awesome. It wasn't dry at all like some people state. It was this moist chicken hot right off the spindle. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was a little sticky. They served the pita bread right on the red basket (no paper), I sure hope they wash them. It was also very cold in there last night, and not a whole lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best lunch spots in the Cupertino area. The building is pretty nondescript and in an old strip mall. Once you arrive inside you notice at first that the place is packed. That is a very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy shawermas. The lamb shawerma I got was HUGE and delicious. I still like the chicken shawermas at Gourmet Express in Milpitas better (garlic sauce), but this place is closer to my work and my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been in awhile but I always order the falafel plate. The falafels are so good. The chicken schwerma plate is just as delicious and you can't beat the prices. Oh! Order the baklava. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm hooked on shawerma. This place is good, there is also one on Lawrence. Service can be hell at the Lawrence location during the work week. My friend didn't get his order till way after us...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My regular middle eastern restaurant when I'm in the Cupertino area. I'm not a big fan of the shwarma here, but I love the lamb and chicken kebabas. I usually get them as part of a dinner plate, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, fast, rather goodish. Very friendly if you know Turkish.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly Jordanian owner and staff. A little bit of a dive or lunch place. I usually get the shwarma which is like gyros. Theirs tends to be regrilled after its cut which makes it a little tougher...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places where you can get a salad. I mean a real salad. Not the American style lettuce heap with 10 oz of oily sauce. Instead it's a heap of small-chopped fresh veggies with a little...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i said it on jat bar and ill say it here again fuck those motherfuckersive been there twice and on both occasions i found hair in my food not head hair scary hair. the second time i wanted to go back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fast, inexpensive, good food. Friendly stuff. Open late (til 10pm). Perfect for late after work take-out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is as good as Falafel drive in. They are like on the same level. I had the falafel salad plate. 5 falafel balls w/ hummus and salad for 6$. Kinda pricey if you ask me. The falafel balls had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Plentiful vegetarian options make this Middle Eastern joint in the South Bay one of my favorites. Stunning Baba Ghanoush, delicious dolmas, and phenomenal hummus make the plates really pop. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fast food mediterranean. You look at a board on the wall then order at the register. Sometimes they will bring your food to the table while other times you have to pick it up yourself.If you want a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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I especially enjoy there Shawerma. The amout of good quallity food they serve is also amazing. The also have a real authentic desert menu. I really especailly recommend to those who enjoy Lamb. Five Star as...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel is made on the spot, not microwaved. Meat is just-off-the-grill. Lots of Lebanese tea, served "authentic style" (pour the concentrated stuff into a glass, then mix in hot water). Prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting take out from this place fairly frequently for over a year. I'm not actually a big fan of falafel, and so places like falafel drive-in don't quite do it for me.However, this is one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience is typical of a small family run business...but that also makes for a cheap lunch...The falafel didn't have a lot of flavour, although it was quite moist, and tasted really fresh (as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good selection, clean location, excellent to go for party food. Have to try their catering soon!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been eating here since senior year of hs. it's a good place if you want something quick and on the go. but i don't recommend trying to eat it in the car while you're driving. i've had bad...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best falafel or shawerma, but their prices are very cheap and service is friendly.The hummus is good, and the pitas warm.I was a bit disappointed by my lamb shawerma wrap - you should only get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Falafel place. Good selection of Vegi Falafel options, Good Turkish coffee.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since Sultan, in Santa Clara, changed hands, I've been looking for a great, low cost Middle Eastern restaurant. House of Falafel has excellent Shawerma, good Hummus and Kanafeh. A huge lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Filthy and hideous! The open kitchen looks like it's not been cleaned for months and the outdoor seating area does not seem to have been sweeped at all. The chairs are sticky and so are the utensils...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place...I went in last nite after returning from the Cupertino library. We had the falafel platter and the shwarma plate. The falafels were yummy and crispy...they have tahini on the table...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work right down the street, so my co-workers and I noticed when this place opened up. We normally drove out to the Drive-In to get falafel.It does not look like much, but most of my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It looks like this place is where all the white highschoolers in cupertino go to hang, or keep it real or whatever.The place is a good fast-food type mediterranean hole-in-the-wall, providing a wide...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The House of Falafel wrap I had was excellent. It was huge (but I finished it) and consistent of falafels and eggplant. If you eat there, they have these side condiments that are either hot and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed this place for a hearty, quick and yummy lunch with my co-workers. My co-workers order wasn't what she had ordered and they switched her order for her with no extra charge - that was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Persian and Mediterranean food, and I was driving, and I was really far from Falafel Drive in. I found House of Falafel, by Wolfe Road near Vallco mall, and after I ate there, ive never went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mediterranean joint with a Turkish bent on the cuisine. It's located in a old strip mall of the corner of Wolfe and Stevens Creek in Cupertino. Had the Kofta Kabob plate which was grilled fresh for me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been dining here since they opened up, nice compliment to the Falafel Drive-In down in San Jose.Their Falafel Platter is outstanding. Crisp falafel balls that are green, moist and tasty. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i was excited to see a place called house of falafel. other than falafel drive in, this was the next choice. i had to give it a try. the name was very promising. but the execution and delivery of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside, this place is definitely not flashy. It looks like a 'grab and go' sort of place.The portions here are generous (yay leftovers!) and everything tastes great. I got the falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I found the chicken shawarma dry and not very flavorful. I got the wrap and it was okay, but if I had not gotten it with something moist on it like I did... (I ordered baba ganouj on it for an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their tabbouleh is delicious. Their falafels a not bad at all. The foule (which is served with feta, so fair warning, vegans) is mild and tastes better the next day. I recall thinking happy thoughts...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just tried this place the other week, so this review will be updated as I go back. For now, I'll give it 4 stars.This place is just down the road from where I work, but this is the first time I have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have the expletives and superlatives in my vocabulary to do this place justice. It all started one rainy afternoon when I was hit by a intense craving for falafels. There were more than ten...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been working in Cupertino nearly a year now and have heard good things about this place. I finally went on a run while some of us were at work late. We got the falafel plate, lamb shawerma,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the BEST Mediterranean food I've tasted in the Bay Area. There are 2 'rotisseries' one with lamb and the other chicken for the shwarma. The menu consists of sandwiches/wraps and you can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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