Rainbow Falafel Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Rainbow Falafel, a hidden gem at 26 E 17th St, New York, known for its authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. This take-out only establishment has been family-run for over 40 years, creating a loyal following with its flavorful dishes and warm, friendly service.

Rainbow Falafel proudly serves a range of delicious options, including:

  • Vegetarian Sandwiches: Enjoy traditional favorites like hummus, grape leaves, and falafel, all made fresh.
  • Platters: The vegetarian combo platter, featuring hummus, grape leaves, falafel, and tabouli, is a standout.
  • Soups: Don’t miss their homemade lentil soup for a comforting addition to your meal.

Customers rave about the crispy, flavorful falafel and the satisfying chicken shawarma. Price points are reasonable, making it a great choice for a quick lunch or a casual dinner. Whether you’re grabbing a meal to enjoy at nearby Union Square or taking it home, every bite reflects the love and tradition behind it. Dive into the vibrant flavors of Rainbow Falafel!

Home Made Soup

Split Pea Soup

$3.00

Lentil Soup

$3.50

Falafel

chick peas, parsley, fresh garlic, onions and spices, fried in all natural soybean oil. no salt, no cholesterol

$3.50

Hummus

purred chick peas, fresh garlic, tahini, lemon juice and spices

$3.75

Babaghannouge

baked eggplant, tahini, fresh lemon juice, parsley and garlic

$3.75

Feta Cheese

$3.75

Grape Leaves

stuffed with rice, spices, and marinated in olive oil

$3.75

Fried Eggplant

$3.75

Fried Cauliflower

$3.75

Tabouli Salad

light and fluffy bulgur wheat, fresh cut parsley, scallion, tomatoes, lemon juice & mint

$3.75

Foul Moudammas

favabeans salad

$3.75

Any Two Vegetarian Items

$4.75

Chicken (shawarma Or Kebab),

$4.75

Vegetarian Sandwiches

Vegetarian Platters

Stuffed Grape Leaves

$7.00

Fried Eggplant With Salad

$7.00

Fried Cauliflower With Salad

$7.00

Greek Salad

feta cheese and grape leaves

$7.00

Regular Salad

$5.00

Vegetarian Combo Platter

hummus, grape leaves, falafel, tabouli

$9.50

Chicken

shawarma or kebab

$9.50

Chicken Combo Platter

$11.00

Large Side Order

$7.00

Small Side Order

$3.50

Side Order Of Tahini

$0.50

Side Order Of Olives And Green Pepper

$0.50

Side Orders

Pies

Large Spinach With Cheese

$3.00

Feta Cheese Pie

$3.00

Lahmajun

meat, tomatoes, parsley, and spices.

$2.50

Kebbeh

bulgur wheat, ground beef, onion & pine nuts

$2.50

Sm Spinach With Cheese

$2.00

Spinach

$2.00

Meat Pie

beef or chicken

$2.00

Zaater Bread

thyme

$2.00

Potato

$2.00

Can Of Soda

$1.00

Bottle Of Soda

$1.25

Snapple

$1.25

Small Columbian Coffee

$0.75

Large Columbian Coffee

$1.50

Lipton Tea

$0.75

Hot Chocolate

$0.85

Herbal Tea

$0.85

Turkish Coffee

$2.00

Beverages

Desserts

Baklavah

$2.00

Kanafeh

$2.00

Lady Finger

$2.00

Birdsnest

$2.00

Mahmul Cookies

$1.25

Date Cookies

$1.25

Butter Cookies

$1.25