The King of Falafel | Street Food Icons

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King of Falafel & Shawarma has been serving mouthwatering Middle Eastern cuisine on the streets of Astoria for the last 17 years. The falafel recipe, with its unique oval shape, is a guarded secret of owner Freddy Zeideia, who mastered it with techniques he learned while growing up in Palestine.
After being dissatisfied with the falafel and shawarma offerings in New York, Freddy took matters into his own hands by starting King of Falafel & Shawarma in 2002. Since then, his enterprise has grown, with a truck in Astoria, a cart in Midtown, and a newly opened restaurant in Queens.
They also serve chicken over rice, kebabs, meatballs, and other Palestinian specialties. As Freddy would say, "Yeah Baby!"
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  • @funnyjewguy
    @funnyjewguy5 жыл бұрын

    This guy is the man every time I go he sneaks a falafel into my hand like it's a drug deal haha

  • @moal-khouli8973

    @moal-khouli8973

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @hit9819

    @hit9819

    5 жыл бұрын

    He’s the plug!

  • @bennytejeda

    @bennytejeda

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @MrBasically810

    @MrBasically810

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thats what they do in the middle east. God I love it.

  • @volcanogaming2409

    @volcanogaming2409

    5 жыл бұрын

    Always ask for a free piece of falafel it tastes way better then the once you pay for

  • @ConcreteRiver
    @ConcreteRiver5 жыл бұрын

    the man is insulted and called a terrorist, offers them free falafel. That is sterling character that few in this world possess. fight hatred with love and compassion. Do good anyways

  • @leighwright8633

    @leighwright8633

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ghosts people are so stupid and fear people who are a little different! Very sad I hear it in my own town in the north of England Credit due to this guy spreading the love and winning these narrow minded idiots over with great food ! Legend

  • @farriqsufufaalkinzi3828

    @farriqsufufaalkinzi3828

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@punkxxt outstanding move

  • @coolguy0632

    @coolguy0632

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperElite27000000 lol

  • @fahadaldowseri9821

    @fahadaldowseri9821

    5 жыл бұрын

    Don't give Flafel to anyone who called you terrorist, they will think it's small hand grenade.

  • @Okbro.996

    @Okbro.996

    5 жыл бұрын

    SuperElite27000000 stfu

  • @Choucheeeenn
    @Choucheeeenn3 жыл бұрын

    "you're a terrorist" "no I'm not, try a falafel"

  • @eazythedon54st

    @eazythedon54st

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fighting fire with water

  • @shehranazim4784

    @shehranazim4784

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@eazythedon54st Fighting Fire with Falafel. Now I want a fire truck to fire falafel into my mouth.

  • @tinaquirke2172

    @tinaquirke2172

    3 жыл бұрын

    No he's racist and sexist

  • @thomasmaxwell954

    @thomasmaxwell954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tina Quirke who?

  • @flak7665

    @flak7665

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tina Quirke why?

  • @talaalzaghal489
    @talaalzaghal4894 жыл бұрын

    8:30 man went from "what's that" to "shokran habibi" after ONE falafel

  • @hitafjohnes6030

    @hitafjohnes6030

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tala Al Zaghal this transformation 😂👌

  • @user-rk5vz8bv7q

    @user-rk5vz8bv7q

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tala Al Zaghal what that mean

  • @gonfreecss2785

    @gonfreecss2785

    4 жыл бұрын

    lll lll “thanks my love”

  • @Suki-hl6vg

    @Suki-hl6vg

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂🤣🤣🤣☝🏾

  • @hkn.89

    @hkn.89

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's mean thanks my love 🤗

  • @JW-be8wf
    @JW-be8wf5 жыл бұрын

    He deals in Falafel like a drug dealer. First one is free! I love it!!!!

  • @raquelrene8911

    @raquelrene8911

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I love the hospitality

  • @mrb2643

    @mrb2643

    4 жыл бұрын

    Secret recipe

  • @eec589

    @eec589

    4 жыл бұрын

    WHERE WERE THE OTHER DRUGS GOING?

  • @patrickm5217

    @patrickm5217

    4 жыл бұрын

    My guy never gave any freebies

  • @L3Phyrus

    @L3Phyrus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gotta hook up your customers on it first I would sell my socks to eat those falafels

  • @tarobrob513
    @tarobrob5134 жыл бұрын

    New Yorkers are so lucky having these people.

  • @LucasPenido

    @LucasPenido

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tarobrob Yes we are! These people is what makes NYC the greatest city in the world!

  • @loudwhispers6283

    @loudwhispers6283

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LucasPenido you're lucky but they aren't

  • @LucasPenido

    @LucasPenido

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@loudwhispers6283 You don't know me, and don't blame it all on the US!

  • @loudwhispers6283

    @loudwhispers6283

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LucasPenido i didn't blame you at all I'm saying he's not lucky enough to be able to stay in his country and have a normal peaceful life there but when it comes to saying don't blame it on the US wellllllllllllllllllllllllllll i can't not not blame it on the US

  • @JonBonesJones84

    @JonBonesJones84

    4 жыл бұрын

    There's more middle easterners in Michigan than New York.

  • @AllTheArtsy
    @AllTheArtsy5 жыл бұрын

    "Try it. Falafel!" "What is it?" "VEGETABLES!"

  • @Ahreman_egy

    @Ahreman_egy

    4 жыл бұрын

    i think he means its vegetarian in case the guy is not eating meat lol

  • @soldierfrontmeloen

    @soldierfrontmeloen

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Ahreman_egy ore as in its chickpeas which is a vegetable

  • @bsarioz

    @bsarioz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chickpeas, onion, spices, vegetable oil, definitely plant based and not much fruit, so it's not far off lol.

  • @sarahalotaibi1230

    @sarahalotaibi1230

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mick3y Abb9y yes even tahini

  • @iamdylant
    @iamdylant4 жыл бұрын

    I work in London, there are those 2 Palestinian guys who have a falafel stand. I’ve never seen kinder people. While waiting for my falafel every day on my lunch break, they pick up 2 falafels and tell me “Try,try”. I eat it and then again - “Try, Try” and this was every day! Loved these guys. How kind and genuine they are! Amazing falafel as well!

  • @Eleidig007

    @Eleidig007

    3 жыл бұрын

    Palestinians and jordanians are the kindest peoplw

  • @lionwithmanbun7204

    @lionwithmanbun7204

    3 жыл бұрын

    Calm down dude, they only offered you a falafel.

  • @obitouchiha8053

    @obitouchiha8053

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lionwithmanbun7204 nah arabs genoures man dont shock we give gold for people we love them not flafel .. flafel is nothing hhhhhhh lol

  • @lionwithmanbun7204

    @lionwithmanbun7204

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@obitouchiha8053 damn man you speak English like you come from London habibi. 😛

  • @obitouchiha8053

    @obitouchiha8053

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lionwithmanbun7204 nope my english weak lol iknow that 😌😌

  • @MoeLebdeh
    @MoeLebdeh5 жыл бұрын

    Freddy is a personal friend. Congrats on your success.

  • @nvwhatuc

    @nvwhatuc

    5 жыл бұрын

    What's his location in Astoria? Ditmas and What street? TIA

  • @MoeLebdeh

    @MoeLebdeh

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@nvwhatuc not sure where the cart is i know he moved it cuz they put up a new building on the same corner where he was. Where the supermarket was they took it down. I was in NY december went to his restaurant on BWY / 31st... if you want to know where the cart is just call the shop they'll tell you. i dont live in NY at the moment.. good luck

  • @edr.2642

    @edr.2642

    5 жыл бұрын

    Moe Lebdeh get him drunk and steal his recipe lol

  • @user-re3zu1yj3z

    @user-re3zu1yj3z

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ani benosaf rotza lehagid l'kha masheu: khikiti sha'ot bator lafalafel!

  • @marvinbenjamin.

    @marvinbenjamin.

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's near the last on the N Train station

  • @cpt.waddledoo4645
    @cpt.waddledoo46455 жыл бұрын

    I don’t care about the food at this point, my mans pants is straight HEAT🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @galvatron3290

    @galvatron3290

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cpt. WaddleDoo 🤣💯

  • @sohatanwirkhan583

    @sohatanwirkhan583

    5 жыл бұрын

    I SWEAR

  • @justin12345

    @justin12345

    5 жыл бұрын

    was looking for this comment

  • @semiinept

    @semiinept

    4 жыл бұрын

    You know you made it when you can wear Pjs at work.

  • @tobyflenderson892

    @tobyflenderson892

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah

  • @ayeoner
    @ayeoner4 жыл бұрын

    I moved to Astoria in 2003 and tried his food for the first time, and was instantly hooked. Highly recommended! Definitely the best falafel I've had.

  • @ChristopherTradeshow

    @ChristopherTradeshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Falafel is the most underrated food

  • @timbuktu777

    @timbuktu777

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ChristopherTradeshow it's ridiculous how good they are.

  • @NguyenQuang-tm3ou

    @NguyenQuang-tm3ou

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ChristopherTradeshow every good dishes is underrated if you don’t eat them often,it’s the same for Middle East people to say something like donut and bagel underrated as they don’t get to try them often

  • @NazriB

    @NazriB

    Жыл бұрын

    Lies again? KFC Asian

  • @Jus5479

    @Jus5479

    Жыл бұрын

    🔴 ‏Very bad ‏The owner of the restaurant, King Falafel, is anti-Semitic

  • @NGJ05
    @NGJ057 ай бұрын

    May Allah protect these beautiful people during these trying times.

  • @LuAbdul
    @LuAbdul5 жыл бұрын

    This man was asking “what is this?” And in the end he goes like “shukran habibi”.... Bruh you been knew it’s falafel. Lmao

  • @nasigorengtomyam7452

    @nasigorengtomyam7452

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its the different guy

  • @waleedabdulrab8779

    @waleedabdulrab8779

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah he knew probably just wanted a free sample 😂😂

  • @icorleone1830

    @icorleone1830

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lu 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @karmicvibez6377

    @karmicvibez6377

    4 жыл бұрын

    We are bless to have good street food here! Much love!

  • @gusdee4844

    @gusdee4844

    4 жыл бұрын

    Black guy asked what it was lol

  • @vividxjn
    @vividxjn5 жыл бұрын

    "if I collapse tomorrow, I just stop making it" lol

  • @Muji-Exempt

    @Muji-Exempt

    5 жыл бұрын

    He clearly doesn't trust his employees lol

  • @jacklo2227

    @jacklo2227

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can't blame him if he leaks the secret to his employees they could just quit and start their own food stand

  • @Muji-Exempt

    @Muji-Exempt

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jacklo2227 Well obviously. The whole point is about succession planning, like teaching the recipe with someone he trusts so that his employees don't go out of a job when he does collapse. So it doesn't change the fact that he doesn't trust any of his employees, otherwise he would have already started training someone or at least had someone in mind to make the falafel when he gets sick or something. He clearly cares more about the falafel recipe, and making sure it dies with him rather than the people who help sustains his business. It's not me who's blaming him, but i wouldn't be surprised if he experiences high turnover of kitchen staff.

  • @Hussain-bs5mu

    @Hussain-bs5mu

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jacklo2227 It is never about the recipe trust me, it is always the person that makes the difference, if you believe that your biggest asset is your recipes then you are basically a middle class worker, and never getting out of that spot. I am a medical student, and I enjoy cooking during my free time. Man I have given my recipes to so many, and I am yet to see someone replicating what I do, although some of them are measured by a scale, bakeries for example, but the thing is, it is not only about a recipe. It's also a technique and an ability to improve your recipes and come up with something better, and this is coming from someone who happens to enjoy cooking. He takes too much pride in his recipe, and honestly that from a business point of view is not cool at all, I mean someone else with his recipe and fame would take the business to a whole new level, and make way more. Nothing to take from him or anything, but he is a typical middle class worker, who chooses working hard over smart. I see this all the time where I come from.

  • @justinroberts1369
    @justinroberts13693 жыл бұрын

    Arabs have one of the most warmest hearts in the world they sometimes care about nothing but just warm feelings.

  • @tahamohammad1741

    @tahamohammad1741

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes but sadly the media portray us as terrorists

  • @eyoo369

    @eyoo369

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup, you should've visit Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and basically all countries pre-war. Man the vibes and warmth of the people is otherworldly. People eat food together with their neighbours and family, they invite random tourists from the streets. Always upbeat arabic music and just a very festive vibe. These people celebrated the joy of life every single day, but now that the countries have been invaded... "democracy" has been introduced by the US. The countries have never been this polarised and divided. Back in the days, christians, muslims and jews lived together peacefully under the regimes of dictators. But now those same people will rip their heads off each other because they disagree on some stupid political or religious indifference.

  • @Sarahh_

    @Sarahh_

    3 жыл бұрын

    we love you too!!!

  • @nnaaw9702

    @nnaaw9702

    2 жыл бұрын

    You have to read about islam and im proud to be muslim

  • @MrBabylon

    @MrBabylon

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@eyoo369 100% correct, I know many Kurds living in London who remember the good-old-days in Baghdad, they had successful businesses / restaurants and no one was setting off car bombs in busy markets every other day.

  • @youngvegans8401
    @youngvegans84014 жыл бұрын

    We came from the UK and stayed in Astoria. We had his falafel and it was INCREDIBLE. It is truly the best falafel ever!

  • @jsj31313jj
    @jsj31313jj5 жыл бұрын

    He is the absolute best. Everybody knows, "A goldmine is only as good as the man digging it." This man is a goldmine. The world needs more like him...

  • @lias471
    @lias4715 жыл бұрын

    I love how America is a huge mixing pot of culture and we can connect to our roots by cooking for others.

  • @lias471

    @lias471

    3 жыл бұрын

    @rencrow, white ppl as a whole- No. but irish ppl hav culture.

  • @historyhistory5885

    @historyhistory5885

    3 жыл бұрын

    @rencrow Wdym unless you're white? White people have one of the best cultures and roots. Go to Italy, Greece, Caucasus and much more.

  • @lordorochimaru9431

    @lordorochimaru9431

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@historyhistory5885 Ik everyone says white people have no culture

  • @xboxgamerhr

    @xboxgamerhr

    3 жыл бұрын

    American whites have no culture European whites have plenty of it

  • @afroman4035

    @afroman4035

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes it’s amazing

  • @TheMrpalid
    @TheMrpalid4 жыл бұрын

    As an American , sorry for what you and your family went through in Palestine. I Pray things get better

  • @michi-strichi

    @michi-strichi

    Жыл бұрын

    Free palestine for real

  • @DeadGlassEyes

    @DeadGlassEyes

    4 ай бұрын

    Sigh

  • @carolineheres3450
    @carolineheres34503 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love that Munchies did all of these profiles. It is heartwarming and so wonderful to see their work celebrated, and also to see how passionate they are about their work.

  • @glamorousshayla
    @glamorousshayla5 жыл бұрын

    He should make his slogan yeahhhh Habiibi instead

  • @mrcounterpack

    @mrcounterpack

    5 жыл бұрын

    Norah Bint Noor exactly what I thought lol

  • @kayilla6413

    @kayilla6413

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Eviscerate Ronnie Coleman is "Yeah Buddy"

  • @dena81

    @dena81

    5 жыл бұрын

    I almost thought that was what it said and was sad when I realized it doesn't

  • @ahmadelesawy5868

    @ahmadelesawy5868

    5 жыл бұрын

    you is GENIUS

  • @No11Scalpel

    @No11Scalpel

    5 жыл бұрын

    More like yeahhhh Warde

  • @ZaffyTaffy
    @ZaffyTaffy5 жыл бұрын

    Please do a story on Yassin's Falafel house in Knoxville, TN. It was recently voted the kindest place in America. His food is amazing!

  • @raiethefantibae

    @raiethefantibae

    5 жыл бұрын

    Abi Tolliver wow, never heard of that award before, thats lovely. Why were they voted the kindest, what did they do?

  • @winston2831

    @winston2831

    5 жыл бұрын

    I walked by that place on the way to the Knoxville convention center several times but never went in

  • @vbessert1026

    @vbessert1026

    5 жыл бұрын

    What? There's a falafel house in Knoxville?? I have to convinced my husband to go with me now since we only live 1.5hrs away from Knoxville.

  • @azizr1508

    @azizr1508

    4 жыл бұрын

    Raie The Fanti Bae I would imagine that they were kind.

  • @sxar_0660

    @sxar_0660

    4 жыл бұрын

    In the Shadow of Yggdrasil your names pretty edgy

  • @eladiomontero
    @eladiomontero4 жыл бұрын

    This Street Food Icons series is amazing man, the stories feel so fresh and you are able to show the kindest side of people.

  • @theuniquebean
    @theuniquebean4 жыл бұрын

    I'm drooling. This guy is so determined and I can only respect him and say thank you for contributing goodness to this world.

  • @zoebellanfante5017
    @zoebellanfante50175 жыл бұрын

    its sad that people say things like that, we need to learn to love each other. i respect his response to something that was said to him.

  • @jackgrimaldi8685

    @jackgrimaldi8685

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you're right, we really need to learn to love each other; and not fly commercial airliners into buildings killing thousands of people. Sheesh. Why can't people just be nice to one another?

  • @myspaceuser

    @myspaceuser

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jackgrimaldi8685 Jesus, that's a reach if I ever see one..

  • @sir_prize_ma_the_farcar4547

    @sir_prize_ma_the_farcar4547

    4 жыл бұрын

    Real World Is Not All Fairy Tail, You Learn To Live With It.

  • @patrickm5217

    @patrickm5217

    4 жыл бұрын

    its because people look for shit to insult or complain about in others instead of looking at themselves, look at that douchebag Jack Grimaldi in the comments hes a perfect example

  • @DaBank

    @DaBank

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lets worry about our community before this we shit

  • @fealubryne
    @fealubryne5 жыл бұрын

    Quality ingredients can only get you so far, but you can tell this guy is putting his heart and soul into his food. It looks amazing! Now I'm so damn hungry.

  • @kg8063

    @kg8063

    10 ай бұрын

    actually what he is putting is "Admiration" 100% refined and bleached GMO soybean oil. You can see it in the background at 2:46, he has stacks and stacks of them in his basement storage. This type of oil makes people sick and has contributed to many autoimmune problems. It is not a healthy cooking oil, but it is CHEAP and saves money. But people don't realise that by cutting costs in money you are are also increasing costs in health. 😞 It is so sad, he otherwise has a great recipe and business idea! I mean, clearly he isn't losing money, but I also feel like he is using ingredients that make people sick.

  • @P1Gman
    @P1Gman3 жыл бұрын

    This man personifies what America is all about. Come here with nothing but your culture, use your culture to make money, build a family, and live well. Beautiful!

  • @LazlowUK
    @LazlowUK4 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely guy. Sorry to hear he had a rough time after 911 but I'm glad he's still around and feeding people wonderful food. Godbless America.

  • @dena81
    @dena815 жыл бұрын

    I'm Egyptian so seeing that gold shaper brings back memories

  • @user-re3zu1yj3z

    @user-re3zu1yj3z

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ani rotza lehagid lakh masheu: khikiti sha'ot bator lafalafel

  • @whoami-bw5ci

    @whoami-bw5ci

    4 жыл бұрын

    @NEGUS MBARKA fuk u

  • @briangleason5597

    @briangleason5597

    4 жыл бұрын

    Who do you like better you're mummy or daddy

  • @jennymok6729

    @jennymok6729

    3 жыл бұрын

    So happy this Palestinian family thrives somewhere. Heart full. Taameya yum

  • @mark8987
    @mark89875 жыл бұрын

    He is a beautiful person. I'm not talking about what meets the eye. There is far more to this man. Nothing but love.

  • @Aditya-wg3lp

    @Aditya-wg3lp

    4 жыл бұрын

    NEGUS MBARKA bruh

  • @858493
    @8584933 жыл бұрын

    Love your story my heart goes out to your people.. food is the way to everyone s hearts particularly in these times.thank you for sharing your story

  • @michaelyunis5981
    @michaelyunis59813 жыл бұрын

    Congrats, this concept by far one of the best in the US. They really did transform a common comfort fast food into a fabulous gourmet experience that have astounded many in NY, Chicago and California.

  • @camilaro6944
    @camilaro69445 жыл бұрын

    Us Mexicans get our tacos al pastor from you guys! yess we put our own little twist on it but the idea comes from yall so thank you for such a wonder gift😁

  • @abbyboyone

    @abbyboyone

    5 жыл бұрын

    True. Dat.

  • @GoHawks4

    @GoHawks4

    4 жыл бұрын

    There are many Palestinian Christians who are allowed to eat pork

  • @GoHawks4

    @GoHawks4

    4 жыл бұрын

    There are many Palestinian Christians who are allowed to eat pork

  • @powerhouse8888

    @powerhouse8888

    4 жыл бұрын

    You deserve an award for your kindness and for being real

  • @RafaelMendoza-wb3ty

    @RafaelMendoza-wb3ty

    4 жыл бұрын

    Serena Rios al pastor is marinated bistec 🥩. So no :) it comes from a cow

  • @savanna7382
    @savanna73825 жыл бұрын

    So beautifully put together, love his struggles into progression and success. The best ingredient for food, your culture and your history!

  • @brethren111

    @brethren111

    5 жыл бұрын

    Omg girl yaaas I love falafel 💕

  • @brethren111

    @brethren111

    5 жыл бұрын

    I can tell you love falafel and Hummus, chicken and chips 😂

  • @inesdelahoya2045

    @inesdelahoya2045

    5 жыл бұрын

    Savanna So well said. Thank you very much!

  • @Jus5479

    @Jus5479

    Жыл бұрын

    🔴 ‏Very bad ‏The owner of the restaurant, King Falafel, is anti-Semitic

  • @kiltedsaint
    @kiltedsaint4 жыл бұрын

    These are the fucking people I'm soo happy are here. Bless you I hope you boom everywhere you go. Maybe Chicago/NWI area?

  • @Eleidig007
    @Eleidig0073 жыл бұрын

    Palestinians and Jordanians are very sweet people #freepalestine mash Allah may Allah swt bless and protect you and your family and the business ameen ramadan mubarak

  • @jeanjalo

    @jeanjalo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed Allah is the greatest and the most powerful

  • @Prince-Jimmy

    @Prince-Jimmy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Israel is Jewish Country never forget

  • @AFTimeLord
    @AFTimeLord5 жыл бұрын

    I love this series. Seeing so many people come together through food, and seeing people work hard to create it and get good recognition, is a special thing. It should be documented.

  • @justinbelling9321
    @justinbelling93215 жыл бұрын

    Sad... Why cant I wear chilli pants to work 😣

  • @ARealCookinMama

    @ARealCookinMama

    5 жыл бұрын

    Justin Belling Just become a cook! 😂 I have pants with fish, flowers, all kind of patterns! 🤩

  • @mauz791

    @mauz791

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chilli pants

  • @mrEbraheem

    @mrEbraheem

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ARealCookinMama nobody is forcing you to wear it? 🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @bushramollick8077
    @bushramollick80774 жыл бұрын

    i love that he is tough on his own family! that's what makes a good leader - someone who is willing to treat everyone equally!

  • @johnmaloney5912
    @johnmaloney59122 жыл бұрын

    Freddie is the man, best food hands down. I’ve been eating and turning other people onto his food for over 25 years. I love you Freddie ♥️😎

  • @nikemko9038
    @nikemko90385 жыл бұрын

    God bless you Freddy & family. In the 80s I lived in LA. We new some gentlemen that had a falafel stand a few blocks from our house and we were there EVERY day! haha! YUM! Since then we have not found any falafel anywhere! Now we are in Wisconsin and falafel is REALLY no where to be found. So I have learned to make it fresh myself. I sure wish I was closer to your location, my sons & I would be your fathful customers! hahaha! Thanks for the video! We really enjoyed t!

  • @joyceesays9919
    @joyceesays99195 жыл бұрын

    So happy this Palestinian family thrives somewhere. Heart full. Taameya yum

  • @SuperElite27000000

    @SuperElite27000000

    4 жыл бұрын

    They should go back to Egypt where they come from, most common name among "Palestinians" is Al-Masri (The Egyptian).

  • @oz5854

    @oz5854

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperElite27000000 Go back to europe

  • @moshraideh7044

    @moshraideh7044

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperElite27000000 go back to poland

  • @noamemerson-fleming285

    @noamemerson-fleming285

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Mariam Alammar give me the rundown of what happened in Europe please

  • @sohailahoj755

    @sohailahoj755

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy for them too, hope Palestinian people get their land and freedom again

  • @guidosamson682
    @guidosamson6824 жыл бұрын

    Respect. Thanx for your services

  • @johnlcq
    @johnlcq4 жыл бұрын

    Have lived in Astoria for a long long time and this man's food is AMAZING. A neighborhood institution. Always get hooked up with a free falafel while you wait for your food too 😉

  • @gorbulus
    @gorbulus5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Freddy for all the hard work you do! You are a true American - it's an honor to have you in our country.

  • @Arzual
    @Arzual5 жыл бұрын

    When you have to comfort people by wearing weird clothes and "distract" them, even though you're an honest and decent human being.

  • @waytruthlifedisciple
    @waytruthlifedisciple Жыл бұрын

    Love his attitude and drive. God bless him.

  • @FactStorm
    @FactStorm2 жыл бұрын

    He's such a humble and hard working guy, kudos to you man! I'd love to visit someday!

  • @willbrundish3749
    @willbrundish37495 жыл бұрын

    Falafel is one of the greatest things humans have ever created

  • @TykoBrian7

    @TykoBrian7

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Fariston oh yeah? What's your favourite dish?

  • @inesdelahoya2045

    @inesdelahoya2045

    5 жыл бұрын

    Will Brundish ... Yes. Come to think of it, I do not know anyone who’s tried it do not like it!

  • @kalencwil3924

    @kalencwil3924

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ines De La Hoya me, it’s dry as fuck

  • @ivanberdichevsky5679

    @ivanberdichevsky5679

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to the chickpea plant

  • @oabuseer

    @oabuseer

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kales Went Your falafel shouldn't be dry. Either the person who made it has done it wrong or you are not buying it fresh enough.

  • @Arif-kw5rw
    @Arif-kw5rw5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this guy has sooo much personality, dude's so unique. I really liked his struggle and success story. What a guy

  • @pedropierre9594
    @pedropierre95943 жыл бұрын

    I can see why he is tough, homie over here throwing the sodas like they aren't about to explode on the customer

  • @SyRaValorous
    @SyRaValorous4 жыл бұрын

    Lmao “shaking my booties” 😂😂 that part had me dying... this dude is absolutely amazing, what a wonderful world this is

  • @MrAlvarez23
    @MrAlvarez235 жыл бұрын

    I need to go to ones of his trucks asap.

  • @Toolmybass

    @Toolmybass

    4 жыл бұрын

    NEGUS MBARKA So can kitchens in ANY restaurant you go to. One of my best friends is a commercial plumber and he says percentage wise.....Indian and Chinese food places are the dirtiest he has ever seen.

  • @sid8gerrard

    @sid8gerrard

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not in new york they aren't. Do you know how expensive a food cart license is in NY? They can't afford to serve rotten food.

  • @liquidluckoverdose
    @liquidluckoverdose5 жыл бұрын

    MAD RESPECT FOR THIS MAN AND HIS FAMILY 🤩 man the food looks so damn good

  • @misplacedcajun2325
    @misplacedcajun23254 жыл бұрын

    What a great American. So glad you are here with us, my brother.

  • @jeniferwendt15
    @jeniferwendt154 жыл бұрын

    Love this story! And the food🤟🏽

  • @smooveayy
    @smooveayy5 жыл бұрын

    A true entrepreneur! Clearly passionate about making sure that people enjoy a taste of the Middle East! I wish I knew about this when I visited New York! Great job man! Best of luck with the family business. You are truly inspirational

  • @Texas1694
    @Texas16945 жыл бұрын

    He’s got a great personality! I wish him and his family the best. Keep chasing the dream King!

  • @crade45
    @crade453 жыл бұрын

    This man has great character and lots of ambition. His food looks amazing!

  • @lgrivera
    @lgrivera4 жыл бұрын

    Dude wears some spicy crocs 🌶🌶🌶

  • @fahadhossain9876
    @fahadhossain98765 жыл бұрын

    BEEN repping this place for years, deserves every bit of praise!

  • @kaktees
    @kaktees5 жыл бұрын

    I’d hands down buy falafel from a guy who can rock those pants

  • @luv83

    @luv83

    5 жыл бұрын

    Confidence is everything.

  • @gus809
    @gus8092 жыл бұрын

    Amazing human being very passionate about what he does and the quality speaks for itself one of the best falafel’s I have ever had.

  • @mikekhan5126
    @mikekhan51265 жыл бұрын

    Freddy is an amazing person. Super cool and friendly guy.

  • @450aron
    @450aron5 жыл бұрын

    "The other room its for DEE SALAHD"

  • @chipeirachonks5963

    @chipeirachonks5963

    4 жыл бұрын

    I noticed that 😂😂😂

  • @Worojuro
    @Worojuro3 жыл бұрын

    Why do I only get food recommendations in Ramadan?

  • @mr.fahrenheit3460

    @mr.fahrenheit3460

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoeFw9ymorCxobg.html

  • @ohmadamn
    @ohmadamn3 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure going to these guys! Been going to him since high school, 2007/2008.

  • @atropabelladonna12
    @atropabelladonna125 жыл бұрын

    THAT was a good video. Huge respect for that man's accomplishments.

  • @SA-se9hx
    @SA-se9hx5 жыл бұрын

    I love hearing him saying Palestine ! Palestine will remain in our hearts for ever

  • @liorbenabu888

    @liorbenabu888

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nah

  • @HerPinkElephants

    @HerPinkElephants

    5 жыл бұрын

    LiOrBeNaBu ?

  • @sansalannister7738

    @sansalannister7738

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes ❤️❤️

  • @sansalannister7738

    @sansalannister7738

    5 жыл бұрын

    Free Palestine ✊

  • @williammoore5587

    @williammoore5587

    5 жыл бұрын

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸💚 From your American friend

  • @mczeljk
    @mczeljk4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that video. Next time in NYC I’m gonna check his place out!

  • @letsgosooners
    @letsgosooners2 жыл бұрын

    Love the dedication.

  • @dorkasaurus_rex
    @dorkasaurus_rex5 жыл бұрын

    Native New Yorker, been going here for years, and was there when they won the Vendy's. Best falafel in the city easy.

  • @jtelliso
    @jtelliso5 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Astoria and at this wonderful food for 3 years. I can't find it anywhere else where I live now. I miss Freddy's Jr the most.

  • @Armyan1988
    @Armyan19884 жыл бұрын

    One of the best Shawarma I ever tried, and I have tried them all over the world. Keep it up my man!

  • @Iamchief1
    @Iamchief13 жыл бұрын

    8:24 the lady looking at him like “what about me “😂😂

  • @zaraelsaid1849
    @zaraelsaid18495 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite videos u made the story and production is amazing 💜💜💜💜💜.

  • @samueladepoju8823
    @samueladepoju88235 жыл бұрын

    If I Collapse tomorrow they stop making it wow that a Legend

  • @bsarioz

    @bsarioz

    4 жыл бұрын

    He really needs to put the recipe into a bank safe and leave the key in his will 😁

  • @eloinaseguro5230
    @eloinaseguro52304 жыл бұрын

    You guys so amazing 🙏

  • @BurnerTurner
    @BurnerTurner3 жыл бұрын

    One day I hope to visit New York and go on an eating expedition trying all kinds of different cuisine like this guys. Man it looks so good.

  • @SAE9880
    @SAE98805 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE this story. I will look for your falafels when I'm in town

  • @SunaAoimori

    @SunaAoimori

    5 жыл бұрын

    nikki pls bring me sum too

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints5 жыл бұрын

    Some of the best falafel I’ve ever had! So crispy and flavorful

  • @herc_ules_therealone
    @herc_ules_therealone2 жыл бұрын

    Such a nice story. The food looks mouth watering.

  • @Amoneycoolah
    @Amoneycoolah Жыл бұрын

    This man I a great man, a beautiful human being and soul. I don’t know anyone else to do what he does, I will always support that place and I hope I have the pleasure of meeting him.

  • @goofy111298
    @goofy1112985 жыл бұрын

    I go here all the time in Astoria😭 They got the best food and the guys always have the best attitude🙏🏼

  • @____Rahaf
    @____Rahaf5 жыл бұрын

    His chili pants though 😂

  • @TheOrin123
    @TheOrin1233 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been to this place so many times and their food is delicious EVERY SINGLE TIME!!

  • @naytay7538
    @naytay75382 ай бұрын

    Free palestina

  • @Sk8forsocks

    @Sk8forsocks

    Ай бұрын

    no

  • @justaddmusclecom
    @justaddmusclecom5 жыл бұрын

    An Astoria Queens Legend.

  • @jamilasalaam

    @jamilasalaam

    5 жыл бұрын

    Healthy Recipe Channel yesssss he is 💕💕💕💕 my fav place in the city for falafel 🥙

  • @valenciachampagne7052
    @valenciachampagne70525 жыл бұрын

    I'm lucky to work down the block from his restaurant. I'm a regular customer

  • @JGLebron
    @JGLebron3 жыл бұрын

    I remember going to his newer spot in Garfield, NJ before it closed. This place is so great! Hands down the best falafel and shawarma I've ever tasted. And they were so friendly and hospitable walking into the establishment. I don't mind crossing the bridge every now and then to grab me some mixed shawarma!

  • @traceylafontaine8893
    @traceylafontaine88933 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story

  • @NYSESTRA
    @NYSESTRA5 жыл бұрын

    So glad I grew up in Astoria! Some of the best foods in the world made with love by good people.

  • @curvykitty6606
    @curvykitty66065 жыл бұрын

    I love the restaurant and the food truck ... King of falafel

  • @hawkofarabia1013
    @hawkofarabia10134 жыл бұрын

    Good man. Happy to see people like him

  • @rezabolouri2662
    @rezabolouri26624 жыл бұрын

    Bravo my man it doesn’t matter what race or religion or skin color you are end of the day we all are the same humans. Much love from L.A

  • @hamousaa
    @hamousaa5 жыл бұрын

    oh my, i'm Egyptian and our falafels are made with green beans not chickpeas but i really wana try this!!

  • @ramzyaltaamare8991

    @ramzyaltaamare8991

    5 жыл бұрын

    The spicy ones are so addicting . I almost died the first time i ate one of them 😂

  • @JakMesh

    @JakMesh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Real Flafel made from chickpeas, not Fava beans " Fool " if you tried the Chickpeas one, you will never stop eating it.

  • @mustafabarzanji9280

    @mustafabarzanji9280

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@JakMesh You're the fool. Egypt invented falafel. Look it up. I'm from Iraq and we do chickpea falafel as well but Egyptian falafel is also amazing and is the original.

  • @JakMesh

    @JakMesh

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mustafabarzanji9280 why the insult then ? and who said Egyptian falafel is not good ? i like the chickpeas one, anyone can like what they wants, i didn't force u on anything.

  • @mustafabarzanji9280

    @mustafabarzanji9280

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@JakMesh Indeed, why the insult? You said fool first. Unless you meant the Egyptian name for falafel (fuul) then in that case I apologize for the misunderstanding xD

  • @MoxieBeast
    @MoxieBeast5 жыл бұрын

    i LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. there's really no one comparable to the King edit: God what a story. even more respect for the man now.

  • @sabatino1977

    @sabatino1977

    5 жыл бұрын

    The Israelis wrote him out of legal existence. Crazy shit.

  • @dusanvuckovic17

    @dusanvuckovic17

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ErezShory I was hoping not to find you here. But you never fail to disappoint. ALL Semites lived in relative peace in Palestine. You immigrants from Europe & America brought your anti-Semitic hatred with you to Palestine, as well as the Nazi playbook on how to erase humans from their homeland. Just another minion drone of the Israel lobby making it difficult for the rest of humanity to wait silently for you to stop the Nakba.

  • @ITSteady

    @ITSteady

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@dusanvuckovic17 damn man you should try writing fairy tail you have great imagination

  • @me_meyou_youus_us

    @me_meyou_youus_us

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ErezShory Oh dear did you even read what you wrote, well you sound like an incredibly unhappy person and with that hateful nonsense I think you deserve it dude!

  • @davidgildegomezperez4364

    @davidgildegomezperez4364

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ErezShory Crazy shit is that in the name of a religion you are expelling people from their houses and denying them their own identity. That's exactly the opposite of what a proper Jew should do, where are the principles dude.

  • @steveschmitt6933
    @steveschmitt69332 жыл бұрын

    Sick story I love hearing these stories from vendors mostly around NY

  • @KevinBabyG
    @KevinBabyG3 жыл бұрын

    The best in the ENTIRE NEW YORK CITY WITHOUT A DOUBT. KEEP IT UP BROTHER.👍👍

  • @lachlanhunter2735
    @lachlanhunter27355 жыл бұрын

    Looks so good! Its made me hungry watching it.

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