King of Falafel

Convenient. Inexpensive. Good. Located next to City Hall, KoF is very conveniently placed for those of us working close by. They are also very quick for a bite, which is great on busy days. A falafel and a soda will cost you a whole $ 5! Pretty good deal. The sandwich itself is good, but not great. I’ve definitely had a lot better. They need more options for what can go in the sandwich, and their «hot sauce» is definitely lacking. I wish they had more middle-​eastern sauces and additions that you can get at places like Mama’s and Moaz.

My go-​to falafel spot in Center City. You can’t beat the value for this authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Also, the husband and wife running the cart are extremely nice people.
Last, but not least, try the baklava. It’s amazing!

Excellent food! Quick service. Affordable prices. Nice People.

Came to the truck the other day upon the recommendation of a friend. I like shawarma more than falafel. This being the «king» of falafel, I had to make sure I gave this place a fair shake and try the falafel as well as the shawarma.
The shawarma was chicken, tender, seemed like it had been marinated a while. Served with hummus, salad and tabouli. Tabouli was tre fresh and tasty. The sandwiches were wrapped up in the pita, rolled which is a bit unusual, but nice. The falafel was prepared the same way. The falafel balls were a bit soggy and mushy. I like falafel balls crispy. That’s how they are supposed to be. But yeah not so much here, so if you like mushy well then get the falafel.
The lady in the cart has some issue with the gloves and touching the food and the gloves. I was keeping an eye on her and there was a lack of glove changing between handling the food and the money. So if you’re a germaphobe, you are already not eating out of a food truck, but you know should know.
This place is on the Southeast corner.

Good food truck

The food trucks parked in and around Love Park are light years beyond those miserable hotdog carts that peddle chemistry experiments. Among the Love Park area denizens is the King of Falafel (to which we are first introduced at the 2011 Vendy Awards). Here one can snag terrific hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouli, and Middle Eastern salad either in a platter or in a pita sandwich form. I agree with Kristin G that the falafel here is tastier than Mama’s, even though falafel is not one of my preferred foodstuffs. Good cheap eats, suitable for vegetarians. Not always easy to find in Center City.

I got the falafel sandwich with hummus which was only $ 4. Wow! The sandwich tasted really good, but it was extremely dry even with the white sauce. I think the pita bread was really dry not the falafel itself. I ended up chugging my water at work because of how dry my throat became. However, I did end up eating everything and it was only $ 4. I’m definitely coming back to try the platter.

I don’t get the hype about this truck! I came here on a week day at 11:30 to beat the extremely long lines. I ordered the falafel sandwich and the lentil soup. The falafel balls were just blehhhh. No crispiness. Soggy. Boring. The pita was thin and broke easily. The lentil soup tasted healthy. Light tan color… heavy on the lemon. Boring. As far as the stuffed grape leaves. Lol. I saw he had a huge can filled with them. Lol. Go to BJ’s if you like canned dolmas. They sell them in cans there. I’m a fan of canned dolmas so I’m not going to knock the guy based on that.

King of Falafel is my go to for a cheap healthy lunch at work. You cannot beat the falafel sandwich price and the veggie falafel platter is a huge amount of delicious for 7 dollars, I can hardly finish half of it in one sitting.
The couple that runs it is wonderful and makes a really good and reasonable meal, I honestly like it better than Mama’s (Sorry Mama’s yours is also really delicious) and added bonus is that it’s closer to my work.

So you’ve got 7 bucks and you want a vegan (or vegetarian meal) and you happen to be near love park. You gotta go king.
The falafel platter is so much more than that. 3 large, perfectly cooked falafel sits atop rice (or salad) adorned with baba ghanoush and hummus and a pita.
It’s difficult to find this quality of food at this price level anywhere in that section of Philadelphia. I love it and when I don’t feel like the hike to my other favorite falafel joint, I come to king.
Be forewarned, quickness is not their strong point. I never see a long line here but even one 5 deep can cost you 25 minutes. Depending on the weather or what your schedule is like, this might be an issue for you. Just something to consider.

The daily vegetarian special platter keeps me coming back. Here’s what they are in order, best first: zucchini, spinach, kidney beans, cracked lentils, cauliflower and broccoli, and eggplant. They’re cooked with onions and junk and comes in a box with rice, hummus, and parsley in the other corners, with a thin pita on the side. It will fill you up. Add hot sauce even if you’re a big sissy cuz it’s not too hot.
Here’s what you do in case you’re a dummy and can’t figure it out on your own — treat it like a painter’s palatte and draw the slop from each corner into the middle, mix it up, and shove it down your big dumb pie hole. 6 bucks. Get a baklava for dessert if you’re extra hungry, it’s good!
The falafel is well above average. Sometimes the guy will give out fresh falafel and that’s as good as any in the city. Also, I’ve seen people order some kind of white chicken sandwich on the reg but I haven’t tried it.

Amazing amazing food! I can’t believe they have so many dishes on their menu for such a tiny little food cart. My favorite has been the $ 1 side for 3 dolmas. Also, their felafel itself is pretty kick butt too! A bit of a wait, but not too bad considering how popular they are. Can’t wait to go back and try more!

Like something out of Mission Impossible, this Falafel sandwich will self destruct in five seconds after opening. The reason. the bread. Not a pita pocket like bread, but a very thin whole wheat lavash type bread which has the tendency to disintegrate after two bites. So get a fork, and lots of napkins otherwise you will be left with a mess that you have to pick up with your fingers. The flavor of the Falafel was nice, but overall the plain Falafel sandwich was dry as compared to others I have had. Perhaps it really needed the hummus on the sandwich. Like others have said the Falafel lacks the crustiness that a freshly made Falafel ball has. So overall good value, but there are other choices to be had. I look forward to going back and trying the shwarma, the tabbouleh and the hummus.

Enjoyed my food even though I was being shouted at and harassed by another patron of the food truck — a large, mentally unstable man — as I waited for my food. Just another day in Philly!
The falafel with hummus was delicious. And super cheap. Around $ 3. The lentil soup wasn’t as good as I’d hoped it would be — it had a bit more of a sour taste than I had expected. But overall, a cheap and yummy lunch.

Although the falafel sandwich I ordered was fairly tasty and definitely a good value when compared to other carts in this area, I found a few things lacking. The falafel was mushy… I enjoy a made to order falafel that is fried crisp on the outside. The wheat pita was very thin and lacked any flavor; it had a hard time containing the contents that burst out from the sides. For a quick bite on the go King of Falafel is still worth a visit.

Tasty and fresh. A good place to stop for a quick lunch. Everything is pre-​made. The chicken sits in warm water and then has sauce put on top so the chicken is not very flavorful. Falafel was only so-​so. You want falafel, go to the food truck at 20^th and market. Friendly woman at the cart though.

Tasty, fresh and cheap! Easily the best meatless lunch option in the city on a budget.
I got a falafel sandwich with tabouli and a small lentil soup for $ 5.75. I didn’t realize the size of the sandwich would be that big. Definitely a very filling lunch. Sandwich came with a couple of falafel inside, tabouli, lettuce and tomato. It tastes very refreshing. The lentil soup is well seasoned and has a hint of citrus.
I highly recommend this place for a cheap and healthy lunch!

When I stopped by Love Park on a random weekday afternoon I fully intended to take advantage of the many food trucks that take up residency in the afternoons. But as I looked across the street I couldn’t help but notice what I thought to be the fabled Falafel Truck of legend that I have heard everyone rave about on here. After crossing I soon realized that this wasn’t it, But it still delivered a satisfying veggie meal for less than $ 8.
the small lentil soup was a FREAKING HUGE cup of warmth for $ 2. Being torn between ordering a falafel or hummus sandwich didn’t matter since I was able to order one that came with both as well as plenty of veggies and a helping of hot sauce to boot. And for just a little shy of $ 5 it delivered the perfect lunch time panache.
Once I finally savor a meal from the truck of legend, I could see the offerings from here getting knocked down a page. But in the meantime I’m content with raving about its veggie goodness.

So, wait. You’re telling me I can buy a wrap brimming with falafel, hummus, lettuce, tomatoes and drizzled with spicy sauce for less than a grande nonfat [insert made up italianesque word here]?
What the f, world.
These sandwiches are tasty, filling and quick. Plus it’s super convenient to most center city office buildings. I also greatly enjoy the stuffed grape leaves wrap.

«Behind every successful man is a woman»
As another reviewer noted, this cart should read the Queen of Falafel, as it is clearly the wife that runs the show here. She takes the orders, does the bulk of the cooking and the assembly. She is masterful at keeping it all together even where there are 10 people awaiting their food.
There is virtually no wait here, and the prices are super affordable. No more than $ 3.75 to $ 5 a sandwich and less than $ 8 for a platter — it’s not too shabby. Portions are reasonably sized. Sandwiches are served in a thin pita wrap. Kick-​ass lentil soup, perfect for the colder months.
Their hummus, baba ghanoush, and tabouleh is right on the garlicky money. Their falafel balls are huge and their taste mild, subtle and not overly greasy. Their shish taouk is surprisingly dry and completely lacking in flavor (I’m accustomed to a really flavorful lebanese shish taouk). It’s nowhere as close to the falafel creations that happen at 20^th and Market or at Mama’s, but it’s okay if you’re nearby and in a pinch.