Falafel King

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  Falafel King

  274 Portobello Road London W11 1LR uk
  
  maysamopm

  8th October 2007

  leaves u wanting more

  Current

  I'm gonna get straight to the point with this one. The falafels here are delicious but massively overpriced when considering the portion sizes. So I guess the free clementine isn't so free after all. However, the location and relative quickness of the operation make it a convenient stop for a pit-stop whilst musing around portobello market.
  
  still, if you can be bothered it is worth checking out golborne road which is about 5 minutes up portobello, for some variety and healthier portions.

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  Falafel King

  274 Portobello Road London W11 1LR uk
  
  stml

  28th August 2007

  Awful.

  Current

  This should be a lovely place, with pretty hand-painted signs on the walls, a cool and airy vibe, tables on the pavement... but it's not. Let me list the ways.
  
  For starters, a not very big falafel wrap is 5. A fiver should get you a lot more than this little round pitta flecked with houmous.
  
  Secondly, despite the fact they only have one item on the menu, they stare at you in disbelief when you order, then wander off without acknowledging you. They take surliness to a whole new level.
  
  Finally, they take ages. I repeat, they have ONE item on the menu. They have a big room staffed by at least four people, yet some elaborate procedure means everyone must touch your food at some point, preferably while staring into space and thinking about something else. Right in front of you.
  
  When it arrives, it can be quite nice. Or it can be a disaster, depending whether the person who made it could be bothered filling it properly, or just stuffed things in one after the other. It's never completely satisfying.
  
  Walk another five minutes up Portobello and go see Mr Falafel on Golborne Road. He's the best - the two do not even compare.

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  Falafel King

  274 Portobello Road London W11 1LR uk
  
  Hugo

  20th May 2007

  Great place to get a bite whilst walkig Portobello market

  Current

  
  Time for a quick munch when browsing Portobello market? This is the place. Best Falafel sandwiches in the area and a delicious fresh orange juice that they rustle up before your eyes too.
  
  Unlike many similar establishments you help yourself to green chillis and chilli sauce - plus they give you a free clementine (nice touch).
  
  For a legendary falafel on Portobello road try Falafel King! They have some indoor seating but they also have some outdoor seating so you can rest and people watch (always good value in this area).

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