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Alfanoose

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8 Maiden Ln., New York, NY 10038
nr. Broadway  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-528-4669 Send to Phone

Photo by Andrew Karcie

Hours

Mon-Sat, 11:30am-9:30pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, M, Z at Fulton St.-Broadway/Nassau

Prices

$9-$12

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Hot Spot

Alcohol

  • BYOB

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

State St. to Chambers St., FDR Dr. to West Side Hwy.

Profile

The three-stool Middle Eastern takeout joint has morphed into a 48-seat Middle Eastern restaurant just two blocks away from the original location. Co-owner Mouhamed Shami still makes the best—and neatest—falafel sandwich in town, meticulously rolled in an unusually thin and pliant pita, like a burrito, so that all the harmonious components merge in every bite. Also a great source for Middle Eastern appetizers and delicious lamb or vegetarian kibbeh.

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Critic's Pick? I dont think so

ch0psticks118 from 11220 | Posted on 1/9/08

Overall Reader Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Food: 4
Service: 3
Décor: 3
Value: 7

Sure, the pictures of the restaurant on their official site may be appealing but I went there to have lunch with a couple of friends and it was nothing like how we expected. Poor service and most of my friends have...Read More

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