A sister shop to the Northampton one, but they have different menus. The staffer was making the falafels when I got there, buttering mix from a large bowl onto a former with a rod in the middle – like in this video (Syrian style) – interesting to watch, and guaranteed fresh. I need to come back to try the “Super,” with eggplant and walnuts.
- Falafel itself: Not green, but very moist. The outside wasn’t quite as crunchy as I like, but overall delicious. 7/10
- Bread: I think it’s the same supplier as the Northampton PP. Fresh and tasty, but toasting it would be nice. 7/10
- Sandwich fixings, taste and texture: Big parsley leaves; very fresh lettuce, cucumber, and tomato; excellent variety of pickles; and a great garlicky white sauce. Overall juicy, well-balanced, delightful. 9/10
- Value for money: $10 before tax & tip. 8/10
- Eatability: Held together down to the last inch, but also dribbled out the bottom (most of the juicy ones seem to do that). 4/5
- Bonus points: Very friendly staff; it was lunch after a long run in Amherst so extra-welcome. 2/5
- Total: 37/50