Fun Facts About Falafel

Falafel, the fantastic treat deserves a whole blog all about itself! This treat brings smiles to so many of our customers' faces and it is such a joy to watch. The best Greek restaurant in St. Louis is here to give you a few fun facts about falafel. If you would like to try the best falafel in St. Louis, stop by the Greek Kitchen. We are located at 343 S. Kirkwood Rd. #101 in Kirkwood, MO. For the hours of the Greek Kitchen, check out our website at www.TheGreekKitchen.net.


Fun Facts About Falafel - Did You Know?

  • Falafel is from the Middle East.
  • Falafel can be a good source of soluble fiber and can help you cut down on bad cholesterol.
  • Falafel is typically made from chickpeas or garbanzo beans.
  • June 12th is International Falafel Day.
  • Falafel is vegetarian.
According to the HUMMUS BLOG:
  • Falafel is known to be the second most popular dish made from chickpeas after hummus.
  • One serving typically contains around 325 calories.
  • It can be eaten a variety of ways, including but not limited to: "in a Turkish toasted bread, with salads, and some spicy sauces. In the middle-east, it is eaten inside a pocket pita bread, mainly with vegetable salad and tahini. In Israel you also usually get some French fries, pickles and pickled cabbage. In Arab countries, Traditionally, it is eaten as a stand alone side dish."

Here at the Greek Kitchen, we define Falafel, like this:


Falafel
Ground chickpeas with middle eastern seasonings, fried, and served with tahini sauce.

We also serve a:

Falafel wrap
4 Falafel balls served in a pita bread with tahini sauce and salad ingredients inside.

Hummus falafel platter

Some Kind Words from Customers of the Greek Kitchen


"Had a great Gyros salad and hummus. But the best thing was the owner came out and walked a fussy baby around so that Mom and Dad could have a little time alone and a great meal. 
Very family friendly and top notch food and service. We will be back." - Duane McDowell

"Attentive servers, sumptuous food, delightful atmosphere. DON'T MISS THIS EXPERIENCE!" - Lynn Erke

"Authentic! Once you step in the door it’s like you are in Greece. The atmosphere of this restaurant is amazing. I haven’t had good old customer service for a very long time. They treat you like family and make you as comfortable as possible. The food is amazing! I kept waiting for a true Yiayia to come out from the kitchen. Just like any Greek home, they feed you such wonderful food. You leave with a full heart and tummy. Both owners came out to greet us and made sure we had everything we needed and treated us as if we were their new neighbor. I just can’t say enough about how you should make this your next dining experience. OPA! It’s not often that I go to a new restaurant and leave knowing, and remembering, both of the owner’s names!" - Donna Forsse

We hope you enjoyed seeing these fun facts about falafels, our meaning behind falafel, and these kind words from some of our customers. If you feel you have gone long enough without trying the delicious Greek food at the Greek Kitchen, come on in and check us out. Want to look at our menu beforehand? Check out our website at www.TheGreekKitchen.net.


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343 S. Kirkwood Rd. #101
Kirkwood, MO  63122

314-462-9112

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