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Falafel right out of the fryer at Mama's Falafel, 18 S. 20th St., on Aug. 25, 2024.
Falafel right out of the fryer at Mama's Falafel, 18 S. 20th St., on Aug. 25, 2024.Read moreMichael Klein / Staff

Mama's Falafel

Middle Eastern

Formerly Mama's Vegetarian, Mama’s flavors don’t seem to have lost anything over time or change of ownership. Now owned by Israeli-born Yariv Noyman, Mama's falafel still has a pleasing crunch and inner creaminess that pairs well with the chopped salad and hummus. The pitas come fully loaded. 

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Restaurant Details

18 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103
215-751-0477