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Things We Love: Falafel at Max's Kosher Cafe

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By Todd Kliman ,   Cynthia Hacinli ,   Ann Limpert   Published Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Photograph by David Hicks.

Ordinarily we don’t recommend a restaurant for only one good dish. We’ll make an exception in the case of Max’s Kosher Cafe (2319 University Blvd., Wheaton; 301-949-6297). The dish is falafel, and it isn’t just good—it’s great. Run-out-and-grab-a-stranger great. If you’re accustomed to the dense, overspiced balls that too often constitute falafel, then the version at Max’s will open your eyes. We doubt you could get anything fried to be lighter than this.

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I love Max’s falafel! So glad that someone else thinks so too!

Posted by: tamtamlover613, Sep 10, 2008 08:16:18 AM

I am always looking for a better falafel. There iss a small place in the Marais District in Paris that we thought had the best falafel anywhere in the world - Las Du Falafel. The lines were long to grab one of these delights - but the wait was worth it.

I will definitely have to try these. It sure is a lot cheaper to get to Wheaton than France!

Posted by: Janis, Sep 10, 2008 08:13:08 AM

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