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- Address154 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022
- From my guide, updated October 2023.
When one door closes, another one opens. This couldn’t be more true than at Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine, a restaurant that came to fruition after an Egyptian curtain store failed. Owner Omar Abouzaid transformed the store into a restaurant, serving his childhood favorites from Egypt. This includes tender shawarma, kabob, and the best falafel in NYC.
Slightly crunchy on the outside and rich in flavor on the inside, the falafel has a way of lingering in your mind, striking you with a craving at random hours of the day. Luckily Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine has four locations ready to serve you the best falafel in NYC. And before you leave don’t forget to order the baklava, it’s the perfect sweet treat after your meal.