Falafel in Leeds

“Nothing beats great food made by someone passionate about what they are cooking. My partner is Syrian so we always jump at the chance to find good falafel. Genuinely incredible food, great value and a lovely generous man serving it. It’s a shame we aren’t local as I would love this to be our local spot.”

“Today was my first time trying falafel guys and I was thoroughly impressed and will definitely be visiting again! I usually find falafel to be hit and miss, but these were the best I’ve ever had - they make, press and cook them right in front of you. These had a nice crispy crust that I’ve not had before. I ordered the Falafel and Halloumi salad box which cost £6. The portion sizes were really perfect - very filling but no food wastage either. My only downside it that they didn’t offer me a pickled chilli (but I very easily could have asked for one so that’s very minor). The service was excellent, they were very friendly and chatty but also fast so I didn’t wait long (4 mins max). They gave me a loyalty card and generously gave me 4 stamps! I would love it if there was a place that I could eat closer to there so I could have the falafel fresh off the press and meet up with friends there at lunch (as my office is 20 mins away) however with the location that isn’t doable so I’ll likely be trying their northern market stall. In summary, the food was excellent. I’ll be going back with friends and family. The pricing is really reasonable with good portion sizes. The perfect treat lunch!”

“We decided to venture in Acropolis since we were in the area and ended up having a delightful meal! The Frutti di mare linguine, Kleftiko, wine, and dessert were all amazing! We will definitely be back! Thank you very much for a wonderful meal and wonderful service.”

“Honestly, if you’re wanting a good kebab this is the spot. Got a mixed doner and shawarma on garlic naan (on request) gave me extra sauce, kept the salad separate BOSH. Quick delivery locally Fresh food Top service”

“Absolutely beautiful food. One of the freshest takeaway meals I've eaten recently. The falafel mezze was superb; I'm not vegetarian but wanted a meat free evening, so I'll try the meat options next time. Thank you so much for my delicious dinner!”

“My stomach cried out for food as I walked through the cold streets of manchester. My weary legs buckled underneath the weight of my body, unable to carry me any further. My eyes desperately looked for something to pacify my overwhelming hunger. And there it was. My salvation. The warm glow from the building beckoned me inside. My hand made contact with the cool glass door. As I pushed it open I was immediately embraced by an appetising smell. I closed my eyes and deeply inhaled the mouth watering aroma. My eyes scanned the menu hung up on the wall. I stared longingly at the tantalising choices that lay before me. Eventually, I settled on a falafel wrap and a salad box. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that not only was my food prepared incredibly quickly but the price was extremely good. I took note of the fact that eating in was not an option in this small falafel shop and skipped outside, content with my purchase. I wasted no time and quickly began to eat. Each mouthful was like kiss sent down from heaven. There will never be enough words in the world that will be able to describe the delightful taste of a perfectly hand crafted Go Falafel meal. This was not the first time I have visited Go Falafel and it certainly won’t be the last.”

“"If you want AMAZING food that everyone will be speaking about, then you have to try Akkawi Shwarma Leeds ! We had their food truck cater our event, and it was the best decision we made. The sharing platters were phenomenal, giving guests a great selection and more than enough to go around. Everyone was absolutely stuffed and so happy with our choice. For the evening we had food served from the vintage truck, which was a great visual and talking point. The Lamb Shwarma is insanely good, and the chips were so moreish – not sure what they did to them! Great value for money and professional service from start to finish. Highly recommend!"”

“My favourite breakfast spot in Leeds. As a lebanese, I would confidently say that this place offers authentic manaqeesh!! Just like home! Ordered the minced meat and the zaatar and cheese manaqeesh. Highly recommended!! Support small businesses!”

“This is a tiny three table restaurant. People had come all over to eat. We went becuase of the fabulous reviews. The Yemeni food is authentic, beautifully cooked and tasty. Not a huge menu but it absolutely packs a punch. We had the 2 person sharing platter which featured lamb and chicken on a bed of rice. The meat fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. We got the dessert to go! Strongly recommend this restaurant if you appreciate authentic well cooked food. And the price… complete value for money if not too cheap!”

“Great place. Such tasty food. Very friendly staff. We enjoyed a stroll in the park and then came for lunch.”

“Really ni e place to have a bite with African and Portuguese flavours”

“We don't find ourselves in Leeds often but when we do we always visit Doner Summer. The food is excellent - the portions, the FLAVOURS so so good. I had the vegan spice bag and the flavour was great. The texture of the fried chicken was wonderful, and I really appreciated the softer tofu chunks for a variety of textures in the plate. My partner got a kebab and he devoured it. Got some tater tots to share and they were also the perfect crunchy but soft on the inside texture. Their own sodas are also incredibly tasty - i have a soft spot for the elderflower and apple one! The staff are always prompt and attentive, and I appreciate being asked if I'd like a to go box for left overs (we only had some tater tots left and were travelling so passed, but still a nice gesture to help combat waste as well). The price is also very fair for the quality and portions. Unsure when we will next be Leeds-way but if we are we look forward to being back again!”

“An absolutely wonderful experience with truly delicious food. The wild mushroom soup was a solid 12/10 absolutely outstanding! The rabbit liver could have been a bit crunchier, but the flavor was still excellent. My cousin had the “Gypsy-style pancake” and it was also absolutely delicious. The restaurant’s atmosphere and interior design are beautiful, and the view of the river makes it even more special. It was also great to chat with the staff in Polish - such a nice touch when you’re abroad and can still hear your native language while enjoying authentic, high-quality Polish cuisine. The service was superb: attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!”

“Enjoyed a quick lunch here before setting off from York. We had the shawarma wrap and plate which were delicious, especially with the garlic and chilli sauces. To start we had the hummus and moussaka which had incredible flavours. The staff were very friendly and helpful, would definitely visit again.”

“A lovely little family run sandwich shop and café. Places to sit inside or out and takeaway. The two ladies serving were very friendly and down to earth people, who made us fresh to order tasty sandwiches. I would highly recommend this independent place and would certainly visit again.”

“Visited Leeds, messaged a local mate for lunch recommendations & was ordered here. Absolutely beltin' want to come back. Would highly recommend! The owner just chilling out chatting to customers as we arrived explaining the menu was nice as well. I didn't even know what a super char was nor have I seen anyone dip into the lamb juices and that is mega!”

“We have recently moved to Leeds from West Midlands where Middle Eastern is absolutely incredible and we've been looking to find something good here. And I believe we have found it now! Food is delicious here, the flavours are on point!”

“Regularly visit here. Good place with a variety of options. Halal friendly. Quality meats. Usually get a mixed shawarma or sandwich. Service is always good here and situated in a busy area and close to the city centre”

“Wow what a perfect spot! The food from here is amazing! Even though I'm not a vegan, and this really does beat 90% of other traditional burger and chicken spots. The food is so fresh and delicious and am told is full of protein! The staff are amazing and the atmosphere is perfect for date nights. Can't recommend this place enough!”

“Mario the owner is a very friendly and helpful guy. He ensures that the food is perfect and it is delicious. He will also make substitutions on your pizza if you need to change an item and won't rob you for doing so like other major chains or places. He does a wide selection of foods which means you can have great pizzas, burgers, kebabs etc all made perfectly.”

“I highly recommend The meal here is nice and they have an area dedicated to family. Very well thought through The meal is overly generously portioned - a meal for 2 can conveniently feed 3-4. To minimise food waste you can be firm about not wanting 2nans that is serve with your meat and rice order.”

“Absolutely delicious food. We ordered baba ghanoush, haftsin special and bakhtiari. The grilled food was cooked to perfection- beautifully seasoned and juicy. The saffron rice was tasty and the nan bread was one of the best that i’ve tasted. This is easily the best middle eastern food i have ever had. I would definitely come again if i drop by in Leeds in the future.”

“Always been a fan of the Turkish/Greek sort of grills and what a little gem this place is in the middle of, out of all places, Pontefract (no offense to anyone from Pontefract). It's a pretty cosy establishment, about 26 covers max, but any place of that size and a focused menu set, typically means they can focus on the quality of the dishes, and boy, tonight's meal was a joy. For anyone going for the first time, I'd definitely recommend the mixed grill as it has a full range of lamb kebab, lamb chop, adana (which btw was awesome, right lamb mince consistency with the delicate balance of herbs and spices), chicken kebab and chicken wing. Rice was flavourful and the salad refreshing with the appropriate amount of dressing. Other half has the chicken Marmanis, which was indeed tasty, white wine sauce with the mushrooms just right without being too salty or sharp. Only a slight blip was a tough tendon in her piece of chicken - something that can be easily corrected I'm sure. Baklava for dessert is home made rather than shop bought so that's a massive positive for me. All washed down with a Turkish apple tea to cleanse the pallette to end a surprising but delightful evening meal. Service was excellent and attentive, the team there are super friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back and is an establishment we will bring friends and family to. A must visit. 5*. If the team are reading this? teşekkür ederim”

“Best experience had in along time amazing food, good selection of music from the dj, host providing excellent customer service defo go again 100 per cent recommend for any occasion was my daughters 21st staff went above and beyond so thank you to you all”

“Visited a month ago, food was very tasty, coffee very hot, cakes were that nice we had to take some home. Staff really friendly. Will highly recommend.”

“A great place, much valued by the local community. Diverse clientele, wonderful South Asian food (Afghan dishes were available but haven't tried these as yet.) We only had a light lunch but were more than happy. And 3 of us are for less than £25. Astounding value.”

“Buffet provided for my birthday family gathering at home. Great variety of sandwiches, savoury and cakes. All were freshly made. Went down a treat with everyone. The children were catered for too. The plates and napkins provided too. Thank you .”

“The loaded fries are genuinely the best thing I've eaten this week customer service is 10/10 and the taste from the steak is unreal credit to all the staff and the owners”