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Munch at Maoz
By admins | October 11, 2009
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Tired of the everyday lunch choices at Pergola, Metro, Pret, and Europa? Well, we decided to try something new suggested by a co-worker called Maoz Vegetarian. Maoz is the fashion district’s falafel go-to, quick-service restaurant located on the corner of 40th and 7th Ave. For those who are not familiar with the Maoz chain, they specialize in providing falafel sandwiches in either a salad form or in a homemade pita packed with fresh, healthy, vegetarian toppings.
We decided to go there for a late lunch, around 1:30, knowing they were notorious for being extremely busy. But that didn’t help because the line was out the door regardless of the time. Thankfully, the line moved rather quickly considering only two guys were manning the register and the falafel station. We ordered falafel sandwiches in their delicious freshly baked pitas, which was quite affordable at a little over 6 bucks. The falafels were just recently fried from the steam, and crispiness of the falafels balls, yummy! Plus their salad bar had every topping you could imagine for a falafel sandwich. People walked out with serious toppings overflowing their sandwiches. There was also the choice of ordering their Belgian fries, which looked really delicious, but quite honestly the sandwiches was filling enough.
The location is pretty casual and convenient, but extremely small so likely plan to bring your falafel back to the office. They do have minimal seating for those who want to sit on a bench and people-watch. Or we would highly suggest going to Bryant Park and eating there instead, especially if the weather is nice. Overall, if you want a cheap, quick, and yummy vegetarian spot for lunch, this is it!
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Topics: food, garment center | 9 Comments » 
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October 11th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
That looks sooo delicious..I will definitely have to give it a try since it’s a good break from chicken & turkey, which I have all the time..so boring!
XOXO
Amy
October 12th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Wow that looks yummy, Some of my usuals were pax or pizza lol I would occasionally try to bring something from home but that didnt work much lol
October 12th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
This place is awesome and I’m not a fan of healthy or vegetarian food but the falafel is great and the fries amazing! You are right though it gets really crowded at lunch.
October 12th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Mmm I am in love with falafels. Always wondered about this chain.
October 12th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Hello!
I have been trying out Maoz during my trip to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their flafel is exceptionally tasty and you should be really happy to have one close! I like your blog header!
Love, Lilly :)
October 12th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Ha ha — I’m like Swifty — not a fan of vegetarian or healthy food but I do love falafel, even though it makes me think of Bill O’Reilly: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1013043mackris16.html
October 13th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
must try this as i work nearby :)
October 14th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I just tried out “Crisp” today. Another yummy falafel place! Check it out!
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:51 pm
after all that grease i had build up in my stomach from being at parsons and having no time for a proper meal, pret has been the only healthy food place around school.
but pret also burns a hole in my pocket.
thank god for maoz!! by the way i need a shot of their fresh orange juice everyday. i wonder how much a machine like that would cost. i want one. haha!