Vegan
Mediterranean
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Middle Eastern
Israeli

Fast-casual Israeli Mediterranean eatery. Serves vegan falafels, salads, and bowls. Est. 2020. Open Mon-Fri 10:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.


44 Reviews

First Review by Poundie

Ewlnyc

Points +173

Vegan
02 May 2024

Delicious

I had a pita and ate at the window seating. Perfect for a quick, delicious, and satisfying bite - and great people watching.
I’ve just gone again, and I can’t stress enough that this place is DELICIOUS!!!! Go. Now!

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-08

Pros: Delicious , Fast service , Great staff

Cons: Limited seating

guitargabe

Points +413

Vegan
31 Mar 2024

So good!

I had the spicy eggplant platter and my wife had the cauliflower platter, and both were fantastic!

Sillyli234

Points +375

Vegetarian
19 Feb 2024

Colorful Pita

This must have been the best falafel pita I ever had. Major points for being completely vegan with adequate seating. I'll be back to try the eggplant!

Pros: Flavorful falafel, Seating , Israeli beverage options

Righteous_Zombie

Points +65

Vegan
19 Jan 2024

Fantastic Falafels

Objectively the best falafels, period.

stewardotheland

Points +34

Herbivore
07 Jan 2024

Satisfying

The food was delicious and satisfying after a day at the MET! I had the cauliflower platter with all the options and my girlfriend had the eggplant platter with a side of falafels.

Pros: All plant-based as far as I could tell.

Cons: Indoor seating limited but had outdoor seating.

AlexDikelsky

Points +61

Vegan
22 Dec 2023

Great

The ingredients are very fresh, they fry the falafel to order and the pita is also very fresh

Ameisherry

Points +9169

Raw
18 Dec 2023

Thank you

A friend recommended this spot, always want to try it

eduardonasi

Points +1316

Vegan
15 Nov 2023

Comida magnífica

Não deixe de provar os sticks de zatar!

AlexiaL

Points +570

Vegan
10 Nov 2023

Yessssssss

Perfect spot to hit up in the UES after a trip to The Met. The sabich was interesting. While it’s quick and casual, they don’t skimp on quality.

Pros: 100% Vegan, Unpretentious and delicious

Cabbagedealer

Points +434

Vegan
26 Oct 2023

Great place to get a quick lunch.

Had falafel, it was really good.
Better than in other places.

Service was fast.
Price is very good too.

bokertov

Points +47

Mostly Veg
30 Jul 2023

Good falafel

Fresh falafel, very satisfying after a walk in Central Park

jay.callores

Points +4219

Vegan
26 Jul 2023

Never had a sabich like this before

Tamam, is a small, vegan Middle Eastern restaurant on the UES cooking up some of the best falafel sandwiches in the city. Not to be overshadowed, the sabich is not to be skipped on, with its large pieces of deep-fried eggplant sandwiched in a pita. Never seen or tasted one like this before. Tamam uses fresh, organic ingredients including on the Israeli salad, pickles, and tahini the pitas are stuffed with. Must try the cauliflower next time. You can opt for these toppings on a platter or salad bowl as an alternative to the pita.

The place is super casual and the service is friendly and efficient. There are four counter seats inside and some outdoor seating, perfect for people-watching. Or better yet, take it to the park, just three blocks away for a wonderful mid-day meal.

b_t

Points +185

Vegan
12 Jul 2023

Love this place

Fresh and delicious. The eggplant is amazing. Quick and friendly service. Very satisfying!

EmilyHeins

Points +391

Vegan
07 Jul 2023

Delicious Quick bite

Falafel was so good! Love the outdoor seating area. Great if looking for a quick bite to eat.

BlackCatMom

Points +105

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

Best falafel in the city

Best falafel in NYC. Completely vegan restaurant with gluten free & soy free options.

CeciliaVargas

Points +254

Vegan
10 Jun 2023

Delicious Mediterranean food

Ordered the falafel platter, it came with quinoa, sauerkraut, tomato/ cucumber salad, red cabbage and hummus along with a pita Great fast food

jennyc32

Points +3391

Vegan
18 Apr 2023

Delicious fast food

We went for a late-ish lunch and it was quite quiet, which is lucky as there are only a few seats inside and maybe four tables outside. Service was fast, and the food was delicious. We tried some falafel, some cauliflower (both excellently seasoned and beautifully cooked), and a sabich in pita, which was flavoursome if a bit messy to eat. Portions were quite hearty and everything was great. It's close to the Met and Central Park, so it's a good option for tourists in the area.

DouglasGottlieb

Points +36

Vegan
10 Apr 2023

Great Food

Delicious food. Nice staff. Reasonable. I processed. Yum

Pros: All vegan, Tasty, Unprocessed

Cons: Limited seating

DavidBrewster

Points +250

Vegan
17 Mar 2023

Great middle eastern food

Get the sabich sandwich.

Purposely_Vegan

Points +1376

Vegan
22 Feb 2023

Tasty falafel at a reasonable price

Considering it’s New York, this was one of the most affordable and delicious lunches I could find. Flavourful falafel and fresh veggies.

MichaelJakubek

Points +438

Vegan
21 Feb 2023

Almost a 5-star place with unique food

$19.06 for sabich platter with pita and a serving of pita chips. This place had potential to have 5 stars because, even though it was a little too oily, the food was balanced: grains, vegetables, proteins, different colors, etc. Also, the food was relatively unique: no comfort food, no burgers, no fries; just falafel, hummus, pita, etc. The amount of plastic and paper given ruined it for me, though. No reusable dishes, terrible plastic forks, no “take out or dine in?” question. All of this is the case, even though the amazing Le Botaniste is just a few blocks away. Maybe the few saved dollars are worth for someone, though, or maybe the Israeli cuisine makes it worth it.

Pros: Original food, Tasty, Affordable

Cons: Little too oily, No bathroom or wifi, Tons of disposable stuff

JérômeSleewaegen

Points +62

Vegan
06 Feb 2023

The cauliflower pita was amazing!

Not a lot of space inside though, we had to wait a while until one of the tables freed up

SamBausBout

Points +252

Vegan
02 Jan 2023

Deliciously Diverse Options

A delicious, diverse set of all-vegan options offers more than just falafel and hummus in a sandwich or on a platter. We tried the falafel, eggplant, and cauliflower "shawarma" sandwiches and found them delicious. The side of hummus and crunchy pita chips was icing on a rich, filling cake. Three of us with these extras and a tip ate for less than $60 and came away well satisfied.

Pros: choices, food flavors, quick service

Cons: limited seating

yorkshire_vegan

Points +72

Vegan
15 Dec 2022

Super tasty falafel by central park

I could tell this place would be good by how popular it was, I got a falafel pita sandwich to go, but the vibes inside were super cool so I would be happy to eat inside too. Amazing selection of fresh veggies, creamy hummus and crisp, flavoursome falafel. You can’t beat it. A must try if you are near central park.

Option of having spicy sauce if wanted - it’s good!

Pros: Perfect falafel, Fresh, tasty ingredients, Portions

ShiggidyDiggity

Points +22

Vegan
15 Oct 2022

Best. Pita. Falafel.

As many others have said Tamam has theeeee best falafel sandwiches I’ve ever had. The pita is firm enough to hold the mounds of veggies and sauces but also soft enough to delight your taste buds. I get the sandwich with everything on it and light on the spicy sauce. For about $12 a sandwich it’s a pretty good size and keeps me satisfied.

Pros: All vegan, Super friendly staff, Pretty affordable

Cons: Too delicious

leestone8

Points +436

Vegan
29 Sep 2022

Amazing food

Friendly staff, amazing food, reasonably priced - what more can you ask for? Cauliflower and falafel were both amazing! If you are in Central Park, it's worth going here. Great coffee places around the area too.

irkkuliri

Points +22

Vegan
23 Sep 2022

Best falafel pita in town

Best falafel pita in town. So yummy, highly recommend!




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