falafel
noun
fa·la·fel
fə-ˈlä-fəl 
variants
or less commonly felafel
plural falafel also felafel
: a spicy mixture of ground vegetables (such as chickpeas or fava beans) formed into balls or patties and then fried
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Look for stalls selling falafel, dosas, bao and tacos, often side by side.
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
For lunch, try a falafel and hummus wrap with a whole-wheat tortilla, falafel, hummus, cucumber, tomato and arugula.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
At its heart is a housemade falafel patty — vibrantly green and packed with fresh herbs including mint, cilantro and parsley — hand-formed, chilled to set, then deep-fried to a satisfying crisp.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Fans can also choose from Ham on Ciabatta with Gruyère, arugula and honey-mustard or a Mediterranean Salad with falafel, romaine, roasted tomato, mixed olives, cucumber, red onion and balsamic dressing.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
For lunch, try a falafel and hummus wrap with a whole-wheat tortilla, falafel, hummus, cucumber, tomato and arugula.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
At its heart is a housemade falafel patty — vibrantly green and packed with fresh herbs including mint, cilantro and parsley — hand-formed, chilled to set, then deep-fried to a satisfying crisp.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Fans can also choose from Ham on Ciabatta with Gruyère, arugula and honey-mustard or a Mediterranean Salad with falafel, romaine, roasted tomato, mixed olives, cucumber, red onion and balsamic dressing.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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“Falafel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falafel. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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