This Hole-In-The-Wall Eatery Serves Some Of The Best Falafel In New Jersey

Have you had the best falafel in New Jersey? I went to college in New Brunswick, and this charming college town is still a favorite destination of mine for its rich cultural scene, top-notch attractions - and of course, diverse and delicious food scene. Not only is it possible to find so many cuisines here, but you can eat like a king for a relatively small price. I have come across some of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in New Jersey right here in this college town. A perfect example of this is Mamoun's Falafel, a small blink-and-you-miss-it restaurant in the busy dining district of Easton Avenue, only feet away from the main Rutgers Campus. 

A small chain that started in New York in 1971, it now has just under ten locations nationwide, most in New York and New Jersey. The specialty here is authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, including the delicious falafel. I think this is one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in New Jersey, with a menu that has a lot for vegans and vegetarians as well as some incredible meat options. It's like you're experiencing a taste of the Middle East food and culture without ever leaving the state! 

Aside from the sign, it's very easy to pass Mamoun's by on a dining crawl of Easton Avenue. The small falafel shop, one of the older New Jersey locations, fills up very quickly during lunch hours. The secret to this small chain's success? It's mostly in the lightly spiced and herbed falafel balls - crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. These New Brunswick falafels are the most popular items here, and it's not hard to see why this is a favorite New Jersey food selection for locals and visitors alike. You can have them in a pita, or in a platter with sides - including hummus, salad, seasoned rice, fries, or tabbouleh.

This is a destination for vegetarians - but don't worry, carnivores, you're covered too. Chicken kebab and lamb shawarma are on the Mamoun's Falafel menu. And if I may say so myself, they are equally delicious. The food here is bold and a little spicy, so you'll want to wash it down with a signature drink - mint lemonade, mango juice, tamarind juice, or Mamoun's famous spiced iced tea.

No matter what you do, be sure to save room for an authentic dessert like Baklava or Kataifi! Aside from the falafels, these sweet treats are my favorite things on the menu.

Have you visited Mamoun's in New Brunswick? If not, you're missing out on some of the best falafel in New Jersey. If you have a favorite Mediterranean restaurant, consider nominating it to be featured in an upcoming article.

Address: 58 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

You can find out more about the history, locations, and full menu of Mamoun's on the official website, and check out Mamoun's Facebook page for news and specials. If you're in New Brunswick for an extended time, consider checking into The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center for a good night's sleep.

Of course, I encourage you to explore the town of New Brunswick. It's by far one of the most charming college towns in New Jersey.