Falafel review #9: Mohawk Falafel and Shawarma food truck, Greenfield MA, August 23, 2026

I volunteered at the Green River marathon, a race followed by beer, food, AND ice cream (my kind of celebration!), and I was thrilled to see this food truck. I was tired and very hungry, and it was so good that I basically inhaled it without paying as much attention as I normally try to. Food service at a race is stressful enough, so I didn’t ask for any customization or an extra ball.

  • Falafel itself: Extra-moist, pale green, delicious. 8/10
  • Bread: Very good and fresh, very well-toasted, flaky. 8/10
  • Sandwich fixings, taste and texture: I didn’t ask to hold the onions as I normally do, and I’m glad because they weren’t acrid at all. They may have been slightly pickled – I think they were a little soft and sweet (but not cooked). The hummus was deliciously grainy and thin, which made the sandwich extra-juicy. Good lettuce and tomato. Overall super-yummy. 9/10
  • Value for money: Free before tip because I volunteered, but I think the list price was $12, which would be 8/10.
  • Eatability: Despite the juiciness, it held together very well down to the last half-inch; very helpful for eating on the grass! 4/5
  • Bonus points: Supporting a wonderful event! Great setting! Nice staff! 3/5
  • Total: 40/50

Falafel review #8: Phoenician Shawarma & Grill, Worcester MA, August 5, 2026

As I write more of these, I’m reconsidering asking for a separate falafel ball. This sandwich was great but I didn’t get a good feel for the falafel proper because everything was so deliciously mixed together. It would be fun to have an array of single falafels. I’m struck by how varied these sandwiches are, mostly on the “I could eat this every day!” end of the scale, but each one different.

  • Falafel itself: Moist, not herby, cumin-forward. The outside wasn’t crunchy enough to really distinguish itself, but very good taste overall. 7/10
  • Bread: Very thin, savory, and well toasted. 8/10
  • Sandwich fixings, taste and texture: A harmonious blend of the typical ingredients: lettuce, tomato, pickled turnip, other pickles, and tahini sauce. Also a very healthy dose of parsley – although there were a few clumps with too much za’atar (I think). Everything blended together well. 8/10
  • Value for money: $9.99 before tax and tip for a hearty sandwich. 8/10
  • Eatability: The toasted bread welded the contents perfectly so it was easy to hold and eat – I think I could have unwrapped the whole thing and it wouldn’t have fallen apart or leaked, despite how juicy it was. 5/5
  • Bonus points: Very nice staff, pleasant interior. 1/5
  • Total: 37/50