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4.0 of 5 stars.
Until I find something better and cheaper, Hungry Pocket is the best falafel and the best gyros sandwich in the westside. The falafel is inexpensive and it tastes great. I don' t know if the falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blah, it's OK. I'm not a huge falafel fan, so maybe that's why I'm not swooning over it. It may be authentic alright, but something about such a small kitchen and grease everywhere and a complete mess...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.333 Stars.It's kind of a shady looking place on the outside - small, in a sketchy strip mall across the street from Santa Monica College, with concrete walls painted a garish purple color with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had lunch here today and even though i didn't get the recommend falafel plate, i ordered something equally tasty. the chicken kabob sandwhich was spicy & juicy and just the right size for lunch. i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's really not that great. Small portions, not very flavorful, but whateves.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel, oh how I have missed you! I was beginning to think the west side was lacking of good falafel, hummus, gyros after my sad, SAD run-in with Gaby's. Really guys, why are there more than one of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would eat falafel from this place every day, if I could.I remember eating falafel somewhere else one day, man...what a fool. I felt so stupid, so foolish. I vowed never to eat falafel anywhere else...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time called this afternoon there was a man. The man was hungry. The man was walking, looking for an alternative to the multiplicity of subpar eateries surrounding the land of SMC, when he...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had the gyros combination plate. Have not yet tried the falafel or fresh juices. So far it is good food, great price, and the combo plate is enough for 2 meals (I think).
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good falafel. good hummus. good salad. good price.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i dropped into the hungry pocket on a whim because i was touring a house down the street and was starving. i stepped in and ordered up a single falafel sandwich....for $3.75. that is pretty darn...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took the advice of another yelper and asked for my shaworma gyro with extra hummus. BIG MISTAKE! It was really overwhelming and put a damper on my first Hungry Pocket experience. I do not advise....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i didnt know the parking lot was tiny. luckily there was a little spot.the falafel pita sandwich was so fresh, the hummus on top was perfect, the bread was perfect, the portion was perfect, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time having a hyro so I have nothing really to match it up against. Going for the all you can eat falafel nihgt (Mon & Wed), I believed I would be better filled if I ordered a hryo and kafta...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The falafels are SOO good and so are the combination plates. I would recommend ordering a lamb plate and at least a couple falafels. That'll fill you up good. The prices are very cheap ($6-7) for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolute best on the west side, maybe even all L.A. and certainly the best I've ever had.When I lived in Santa Monica I went here at least twice a week. The food is great, freshly made and the prices...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
That's a tasty and moist falafel. And, it cost $4.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last week I had to get my 'fix'.This time is was a Shawerma Gyro with hummous and plenty of hot sauce, and a side of grape leaves. Definitely hit the spot!
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
in the past couple of years i have traveled throughout LA and the bay area in search of a good falafel, and though i've tasted many a good garbanzo gem... none have compared to hungry pocket. their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this hidden gem, Hungry Pocket! It's cheap and the falafels are crispy on the outside but just right on the inside. When you bite into it it still holds the round shape which I think it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a straight up falafel shack. This is the spot. Went in for a quick lunch, falafel was made to order and had a great flavor. Topped with a good tahini sauce and served with a nice creamy hummus and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the cravings are upon me! LOVE THIS PLACE.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok ok, so first off i always get take out, and i only come at night, which means theres lots of parking (the korean place closes early) i get a sandwich (cause its not worth getting a plate) and enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was good & everything was cheap. Can't beat the price and the quality! Only thing I wasn't thrilled w/ was the dark meat they used for the kabob---but still delicious nevertheless.*2 super...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hungry Pocket has great falafals with a wonderful nutty taste and smooth, delicious tahini. You have the choice of whole wheat or white pita and they serve freshly squeezed juices. It's a mellow,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First, parking can be an hassle. Sitting inside a strip mall with about 10 parking spots. There is no street parking on Pico.Prices have risen a bit: updated prices as of 9/08:all you can eat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love Shack, Baby Love Shack !!Seriously, this little shack on the edge of a parking lot near SMC will not overwhelm your sense of architectural or interior design, but the food will blind you to this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't give out 5 Yelps on any old whim. No way Jose.This place has been around since I was a kid (I ain't givin' up my age). Anyways, we always stopped by on the way to visit family to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i ate here for lunch today. awesome as usual. :)i got the lamb shawerma plate and a lamb gyro to go for my coworker. i also got fresh squeezed orange juice for moi and the apple for my friend....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This a great place if you need a fix of Middle Eastern food. I am huge shwarma fan and this place has an excellent one. The meat is seasoned so incredibly well and coated with an excellent tahini....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Hummus! I love this place! I desperately needed a new spot for lunch that was close to work. I had grown tired of patronizing the same old places. Hungry Pocket had caught my eye a couple weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brief:Nice cozy place for a nice cozy affordable lunch.The guy behind the counter is a prince.The falafel is great as are the shawermas. It all tastes fresh and delicious.The meal is always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The people here are super friendly! The falafels are good, a little dry so ask for extra tahini. The tabuli (should be spelled tabbouleh, meh) is fresh and really good. I think you also get a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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While the aptly named Hungry Pocket may not stand up to the competition on Ben Yehuda Street, it does a wrap-up job on Pico Blvd. Fresh falafel, homemade carrot juice and baklava good enough to write home...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As for value, this place is pretty good. As for taste, it's average. I did like the homeade hot sauce, but the falafel was just ok. I think if it made more tahini or hummus on it, it would taste...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not much of a falafel fan in general but I have tasted the falafel here and I gotta say it's pretty delicious. It's cool to watch the owner scoop out the falafel balls and fry them to order....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place twice. It is good, but nothing to brag about. It seems to be one of the few Mediterranean places in the area. Prices are good, but not as filling as I hope. The people...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good and I have had a lot falafel in the east village in nyc. The falafel is much greasier there. I am not sure what is more authentic. This falafel is delicate, crunchy. I like it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable little place that's really nothing interesting to look at, but the cheap and delicious food, and the friendly and hospitable owner makes this place delightful. I know there's better Arabic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch time place for good gyros and kababs. It was pretty empty when I went there for lunch, but don't let that hold you back. The food was good and cheap. I'm adding this to my regular places...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! I was a bit fearful the first time I went in because it was empty but now I bring people there every chance I get ! The owner and guys working behind the counter are super attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the best part of working the weekend is the free meals. like always, we didn't know where or what we wanted for lunch. my mind kept drifting towards king's kabob,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I freaking loooooooove this place. The food is fantastic...especially the falafel's, and it is super-duper cheap! The guys that work there are the nicest people, and the service is fast. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly owner. Great gyros. Very affordable.Gotta love the all-you-can-eat falafel days. I wish I lived/worked closer to this place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend actually found this place on yelp. It's a little hole-in-the-wall place that I missed when I parked at SMC before. It was on a Saturday around noon and and there were two other groups...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like no other falafel I've had. Hard to describe, but the falafel has a faint tanginess to it, almost sour. Which sounds suspect, but actually makes for a tasty snack. Always fresh and the owner is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hole-in-the-wall spot for great, cheap falafel."Chicken Shaworma Gyro" did not impress, but you can't feel that bad if you only spent $4.25 to find out."Chicken Shish Kabob" combo plate was good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Few things that come in ball form are as wonderful as Hungry Pocket's falafel balls. You get about 3 or 4 freshly made balls in a pita stuffed with lettuce and tomato, which I find to have a little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PLEASE try this hole-in-the wall!!! You really will enjoy it. SUPER cheap, yet INCREDIBLE food for the cost. Basic Mediterranean fare -- falafel, stuffed grape leaves, kebabs. For about $20, you could...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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their falafal sandwiches are the best. every falafal ball is cooked to order so it is served crispy. the bread is warmed on the grill while the falafal is cooking. you can have the sandwich served on either...
menupages.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fizore stizars no dizout.. way legit. maybe the best hot sauce ever.. add the fresh ingredients, killer price 3.50ea, all you can eat on mon & wed 4pm-9pm.. this place is real so respect it and leave...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite spot for hungry SMC students, this little, inconspicuous purple building houses one of the best spots in LA to find those wonderful little deep fried balls of Middle Eastern bliss, that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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Ordered the Lamb Shawarma and Beef Kabab plates and a side of falafels to go, which were all great! The lamb was a bit salty for my taste, but not bad. I especially liked the falafels and will order the...
menupages.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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This is a great hole-in-the-wall restaurant that cooks its food right in front of you. The gyros here are sumptious. The chicken kabob is moist and tender. The hot sauce is a wonderful compliment to the food....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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i love the falafel sandwiches here. piping hot and mmm mmm good. the staff is really friendly too. i love sitting at the counter and striking up a conversation with them. check out the freshly made dolmas too....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2005
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While it may not sell a single falafel on Ben Yehuda Street, this little Middle Eastern sandwich stand on Pico Blvd. is as good as it's name. For $4.25 more or less you will get a fresh falafel sandwich with...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2005
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