Yalla Truck Globalizes the Falafel Sandwich

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From Thailand to Italian, the Yalla Truck mixes up traditional Falafel Pita Sandwiches with 100% vegetarian ingredients from around the world.

The Grubdown:

- bang for your buck, pickled explosion in your mouth, super moist The Yalla Classic Vegan Pita with Red Cabbage Salad, Tomato Cucumber Salad, Onion Salad, Lettuce, Pickled Turnips & Sesame Garlic Lemon Sauce ($4)

- strong tahini flavor with a touch of lemon Hummus ($2)

- smokey, creamy Baba Ghanoush ($2.50)

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After celebrating the 4th by eating a weekend's worth of every kind of meat imaginable – Burgers, Hot dogs, Carne asada, Carnitas, BBQ Chicken & Pork – I was really excited to see the relatively new Yalla Truck rollin' on the Miracle Mile.

The thick Pickled Turnips in The Yalla will make you "Holla!" with a pungent vinegary tang that wakes up your tastebuds. The Falafel – Fried Balls of roasted ground Garbanzo Beans, a.k.a. chickpeas (HINT – unless your man is culinary-educated, never send him to the grocery store for chickpeas because he'll embarrass himself by asking around for CHICKENpeas), veggies & spices – are pleasantly juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside with a definitive Lemon Parsley flavor. And the trio of Red Cabbage, Tomato Cucumber & Onion Salads pack a serious crunch. I split this with my hand model, but it's definitely big enough to satisfy one person, and seriously a great deal for just $4.

We also HAD to order the Hummus & Baba Ghanoush sides that come right from the fridge in the front of the truck. The Hummus is really good with a strong Tahini flavor. It's thick, not watery, just how I like it. I also really enjoyed the little Chunks of Chickpeas – remember, NOT Chickenpeas – I found hidden inside.

The Baba Ghanoush is also good 'n smokey with big chunks of Roasted Eggplant for you to schlop up with the complimentary Wheat Pita.

If you want to go global, try the Reo Reo Thai Falafel ($5) with Carrots, Bean Sprouts & Sweet 'n Spicy Sesame Peanut Sauce; the Andale Southwestern Falafel ($5) with Black Beans, Corn, Black Olives & Chipotle Sauce; or the Fretta Italian Falafel ($4.50) with Pepperoncini, Black Olives & Italian Dressing. If not, stick to the Yalla or the Greek Falafel ($4.50) with Tomato Cucumber Salad & Tzatziki.

So do your body a favor with some post 4th of July BBQ cleansing and get global Vegetarian & Vegan Pitas from the Yalla.

Today, they'll be in Silverlake on Sunset & Lucile from 12-3:30pm. Tonight they'll be in Santa Monica on Main St. from 5-9pm.

Follow them @YallaTruck

Comments

[sefrou]

I recently bemcae a vegetarian. The move was not difficult for me, as meat (beef, chicken, fish, etc.) no longer taste as good as 15 years ago. Quick growth harmones and experimental methods, all in the name of the mighty dollar, has removed all flavor from meat protein.My hope is to slowly win my family over to a vegetarian diet. Two books that have influenced my decision are, The New Becoming Vegetarian: The Essential Guide to a Healthy Vegetarian Diet by Vesanto Melina & Brenda Davis, and The Maker's Diet by Jordan Rubin.While the book, The Maker's Diet , does not exclude meats, it does explain the importance of a healthy digestive tract. I learned more from these two books about the effects of vitamins and minerals on my health and well being than I did in twelve years of school.

[Falafel sandwich]

Falafel sandwich is a popular recipe from Middle East, consists of chickpeas that are shaped into patties.

Falafel sandwich

[Melissa J.]

I will def. eat their food 2 times a week!

[Lori]

Love the food! The Boys In The Truck Aren't Bad Themselves!

[Jennie C]

Just ate there today for the first time.. good stuff, going back again!

[Arash]

We had them cater our event we had. Great Food!! Don't forget to try the Baba Ghanoush.. best i've had

[Hamid]

You think that your mom is the best cook in the world.. and I hope she doesn't read this, but man what do they put into these sandwiches! The Falafel Sandwiches here are better than my mom or grandma can make them at home.
They taste incredible and melt in your mouth

[Basbima]

The Hummus & Baba Ghanoush is to die for! Make sure you get this as an appetizer while they are making your sandwich!

You will want to follow this truck everywhere... yum yum!

[Sheila]

if you haven't had this sandwich yet... you are missing out ...

addicting..
great prices
good service
quick service
quality amazing
portions extremely generous

[Adam J.]

The Ingredients in this sandwich were extremely Fresh. Seemed like they prepare everything daily.. hands down best Falafel sandwich I've ever had.
Quick & Friendly Service

[Jack]

I work around the corner and this truck was newer than the others.. I wanted to see what the "Yalla Truck" was all about because the few times I've seen the truck there seems to be this huge crowd waiting in line to order these Falafels.. I def see why...now me and my co-workers try to catch them anytime they are by our area.. Our boss liked them so much that we are going to start catering lunch in for all of our meetings from them!
Thanks for the delicious healthy food!!

[Elnaz]

I'm normally not a big fan of Falafel.. But the mix of the diff. sauces that they use...and amazing time spent on perfecting this Falafel.. Honestly made an explosion in my mouth..and no other sandwich anywhere has ever done that... From great service ( which is hard to find these days ) to amazing prices.. This is def something to brag to your friends about..and If you know anyone in the LA area they cater too!! You def. will NOT be disappointed!!

[Becky]

Best falafel ever! I love all the different kinds of falafel you can get - not just the classic. And the people are the nicest around. I will be following this truck everywhere