Maoz Falafel ★ 3.8
Maoz on Leidsestraat is the Amsterdam falafel counter, hot pita stuffed with crisp chickpea balls, then back to the salad bar to build the rest yourself.
Try: Falafel sandwich with build-your-own salad bar
The dishKroket, frikandel, bitterballen from the wall
Location
Address: Leidseplein 22-24, 1017 PT Amsterdam
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