I haven't found any middle eastern food around here until today. I'm originally from Akron Ohio so I thought this kind of food was available everywhere until I moved here. I've been looking for this kinda food close to here for a long time. I'm also really picky.
This food truck didn't disappoint! I think that the falafel I got was the best falafel I've ever had. I've had millions throughout the years. Ok, so I got quite a few items so I'll list my experience with each as they are listed on the menu. Chicken shawarma was really good. I got the meal with the rice. I didn't try the rice till later but it had pretty good flavor. I'll have to eat it when its hot next time. The meal didn't come with pita but I had some from another menu item. It had a white sauce I didn't recognize before (garlic aioli) but I prefer cucumber sauce/ tzatziki.and it came with sliced lettuce tomato and cucumber. I thought it would come with tabouli which I thought was different but I was mistaken. I'm ordering that Next time!!! I could be wrong but where I'm from tabouli is cut real small in cubes with a sauce and lemon. It could be a location difference. I don't know. I also got the sampler platter which is amazing!!! I had the falafel like I said it was the very best. It was super crunchy and the flavor was unmatched. The falafel is a must have. I absolutely loved the hummus but it's spelled differently in the menu. It was really good. I also had the grape leaves and usually I'm not a fan of those but these were really good. I liked them because they were smaller than I was used 2. Your taste may be different. I loved this food. It was snowing and I was given a beeper so I could wait in the car. I didn't expect that. Also bring cash!!! I never carry cash and I'm so glad I had some money on me because they don't take cards.
They don't have many markings on the truck so the white truck is really hard to spot but I called them and the guy answered right away and answered my questions. I urge you to try this truck I know I'll be back.
Food is always good, service is prompt and polite. The young guy who owns it is very nice and interesting to talk with, when he has time. The Arab tea is very delicious, but I really like the falafel wrap with spicy sauce.
Tabouli is a great little eatery in a hole in the wall in Warren, PA. The food is good, and It's got good vegetarian selections. Try the hibiscus tea and definitely get the baba ghanouj. The staff are friendly and will see to your needs. There's not many tables to eat near the establishment, so it may be a good idea to grab and go.
Everything I've had here has been delicious. I recommend a chicken shawarma sandwich with the hot sauce with the tabouli (it's lemony and fresh and light). The owners are really nice and the service is excellent. I wish I worked in town so I could eat lunch here more often!
Great food. Great concept...counter seating... but didn't like the location...its in the hallway of an old indoor shipping center & super noisy & unkempt. NO atmosphere at all. Got our food to go and took a picnic at Washington Park. Good hot tea & reasonable prices. Will visit again.
Counter service was prompt and we were immediately greeted upon arrival. Kitchen/ prep area was clean. Restaurant/ counter area was clean. Staff were clean and neatly dressed. Menu is short & geared for lunch service; the food is very, very good. I've been to many Mediterranean-style restaraunts. Tabouli's food ranks equal to that found in larger cities.
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Suggestions:
1) Pastries or desserts such as kataïfi, baklava, or kourambiethes: easy "grab & go" sales.
2) Greek hot dogs, while not necessarily authentic, might make for a quick easy lunch sale. (Suggest steam table unit and a small hand-pump steam unit for the buns.) Very fast. Very easy. Very profitable. Wrap them in wax paper for to-go.
3) Small milk cartons in the cooler for drinks.
Only one negative: do not like the use of Styrofoam containers as they're not recycled in this city. Suggest a biodegradeable alternative.
Very simple place with some nice selections on the menu. I had the beef schwarma on rice. Tasty!
Not a fancy place, and parking is in the paid lot next door.
