Taïm: Best falafel in the city

Taïm

222 Waverly Pl. [Waverly btw W 11th & Perry; Off 7th Ave]

Food Truck – Location Varies

New York, NY

http://www.taimfalafel.com/

Should you try? Yes, my favorite falafel spot.

Taïm's Red Falafel

There are a ton of options for falafel in the city, but Taïm is my favorite falafel place in the city.  Moshe’s is good and cheap, and Maoz allows unlimited toppings, but the falafel itself at Taïm is the best.  It’s crunchy outside and moist inside, and whatever mixture they use keeps the falafel moist when it gets dry at most other places.  They offer three different types of falafel, something else unique to Taïm.

I’ve tried the green and red falafels and both have that great texture, but flavor differences between the two aren’t noticeable when you have all the slaw, sauce and hummus.  The cabbage is pickled giving it a nice sourness, and the sauce and hummus are delicious, smooth, and maintains the tahini flavor.

Taïm's Green Falafel

The fries with saffron aioli are also good, extremely crispy and large enough for several people to share.

Taïm's French Fries with saffron aioli

I’ve been to both the brick and mortar location and the truck, but didn’t realize the truck does not offer all of the other sandwiches (e.g. sabich – eggplant and egg) so just a warning.