It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Costless than $12
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Nish Nush is one of those places that looks unassuming from the outside but absolutely delivers on flavor. Their falafel is shatteringly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the shawarma platter with their house-made hummus is the kind of lunch that makes you forget you’re eating at your desk.
Serving vegetarian cuisine exclusively, Nish Nush is a casual Mediterranean restaurant ideal for a quick lunch at a reasonable price. At less than $12 a pop, the falafel sandwiches have no business being this good. Better still, they’re massive and I usually end up with leftovers.
My favorite dish is a toss up between the deluxe falafel sandwich (falafel, hummus, israeli salad, white. And red cabbage, pickles, eggplant, tahini and tirishi) and the massive falafel trio platter (falafel, hummus, Israeli salad, olives and pickles). Both are excellent, you can tell the folks running the joint take great pride in the quality of the food.
Good to knowThe Tribeca location looks more presentable than the Financial District outpost. When I first visited the FiDi restaurant I was a little put off by the shop’s tired appearance, but the food was so good I overlook it. Don’t sleep on this joint.
Nish Nush is one of the best places in NYC to get falafel for a handful of reasons. The staff, the food, and the laid-back environment all get a 10 out of 10 rating for those searching for delicious vegetarian food. Ordering the falafel trio platter is non-negotiable.
The platter comes with three different types of falafel, salad, hummus, and a bunch of veggies. This NYC falafel spot is kosher and the portions are more than filling. The variety of flavors and textures offered by each item on the platter makes for an enjoyable meal. Plus there is enough food for two people to share so bring your friends.