"Best of Mamoun's" Pita Kit - 8 Pack
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Ships Nationwide in U.S.
Not eligible for shipping to CanadaThis pack includes Mamoun’s signature Falafel, Chicken Kabob, and Lamb Shawarma, all tucked into fresh-baked pitas along with homemade hummus, baba ganouj, tahineh, pickled veggies, and a splash of hot sauce!
Founded in 1971 as a tiny Greenwich Village hole-in-the-wall by Syrian immigrant Mamoun Chater, the unassuming Mamoun’s still draws hungry locals, NYU students, and tourists for a taste of what many agree is the absolute best falafel in America.Mamoun’s sons have kept his recipes exactly the same – it’s all made from scratch using only the freshest natural ingredients and the finest imported spices. Millions have made the pilgrimage to NYC’s original falafel stand in the past 50-plus years, and it’s finally shipping nationwide!
This package serves 4 people and includes everything you need to make 8 Pita Sandwiches
- 12 pcs. Falafel (16 oz.)
- Chicken Kabob (8 oz.)
- Lamb Shawarma (8 oz.)
- Hummus (12 oz.)
- Baba Ganouj(12 oz.)
- Tahineh Sauce (6 oz.)
- Hot Sauce (10 oz.)
- Pickles (12 oz.)
- Pickled Turnips (12 oz.)
- 8 pcs. Pita Bread (1.32 lbs. Total)
- Pita Sandwich Kits ship frozen with ice packs, may thaw in transit.
- Falafel, Chicken, and Lamb may be stored in the freezer for 3-6 months or in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Hummus and Baba Ganouj may be stored in the refrigerator for 4-6 days.
- Pickles and Pickled Turnips may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Tahineh Sauce may be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
- Hot Sauce may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Pita Bread may be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
To Serve
Falafel (Air-Fryer Method)
- If falafel are frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Remove falafel from packaging.
- Place in air fryer and cook at 400° F for 5-7 minutes or until crispy on the outside and soft and steaming hot on the inside.
Falafel (Oven Method)
- If falafel are frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Remove falafel from packaging.
- Place falafel on a baking tray.
- Bake falafel at 400° F for 5-7 minutes or until crispy on the outside and soft and steaming hot on the inside.
Chicken Kabob + Lamb Shawarma
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Place sealed bag in boiling water. If frozen, it will take approx. 12 minutes to fully reheat. If thawed, it will take approx. 10 minutes to reheat.
- Remove the bag from the water using a tong and cut open with a pair of scissors.
Pita Bread
- Using a gas stove, place the pita bread on a medium flame for roughly 3 seconds.
- Using a tong, flip the pita onto its other side and heat for roughly 3 seconds.
- Flip again and heat for another 3 seconds.
- Flip again and heat for another 3 seconds.
- Essentially, each side of the pita bread should be heated twice in 3-second intervals.
To Assemble
- Cut the pita bread down the middle into two halves. For a larger portion, cut off a small portion along the top of the bread in a semi-circular fashion.
- Open the bread and lightly squeeze the sides to form a pita pocket.
- Spoon desired portion of humus or baba ganouj and spread across the inside of the pita pocket.
- Place desired amount of falafel, chicken kebob, or shawarma in the pita pocket.
- Place desired amount of pickles or turnips in the pita pocket alongside the other ingredients.
- Pour desired amount of tahineh sauce along the top of the pita pocket across all ingredients.
- Add desired amount of hot sauce (in drops!).
- Fluff the sandwich a few times to spread the sauces and enjoy!