Octopus Falafel Truck: Irresistible Falafel and More in Philadelphia

This place is amazing. There’s no menu, no options of what to order, you just stand in line, and when it’s your turn, he just gives you a platter of deliciousness. It’s 20$ but I stuffed my face and could only finish half, then just stuffed my face again for dinner. So basically $20 for 2 delicious meals, not bad. The details apparently change each day (but I have a feeling the chicken and falafel are always the base, although I can't be certain). Today, I had: A boatload of immaculately charcoal-grilled chicken thighs. Just perfectly blackened and seasoned incredibly. The pictures don’t show it much but underneath that big pile there’s tons of chicken. Then this awesome falafel, so green on the inside and delicious. And then the most random ingredients I could ever imagine, but they work so well: grapes (!! really worked well, maybe my favorite part), the flesh of a lemon, red cabbage, noodles with some sort of light sauce on it, some sort of green mushy vegetable that was similar to avocado but definitely not avocado, spring onions, and maybe some sort of green garnish. Freaking fantastic. Thank you, sir, for your service.

Came here 12/6/24 for the first time since around 2017 where it was $10 for platter where you’re given what’s made for you fresh and hot! I was off this random Friday and reminded myself to come by since I can never make it during the regulars work day since I only take 30 min lunch and this is too far but glad to see he’s still around. I got there around 1pm and there were 2 people waiting for their food. I put in my order and stepped back off the side with one other. I read you can ask for sandwich but I’d rather go with the platter which is chefs choice as normal and after he made mine I gave him a $10 but he was like no $20 lol which threw me off but wasn’t surprised with current market prices. It was easily one of best values in city when at $10 but now I’d say it’s on par and fair for the portion. Good fresh food that can easily feed more than one. Still cash only and also bring your own utensils and napkins/bag since he doesn’t have any to spare lol. Worth trying once

Been coming to this cart since 2007. By far the best falafel platter in the city, probably the US, maybe the world. No menu, you get what you get and it is always mouthwatering. He is a true artist and take great pride in his food and his cart. I can't recommend him enough. - There will always be a line so be prepared to wait - Cash only $20 bucks for a platter, no menu but you can request vegetarian.

Honestly I thought this place might be overhyped but it was not. Our dish was pears, chicken, lo mein, peppers, and grapefruit and it was one of the best things I’ve ever had from a food cart (even some nice restaurants). No notes, will go back every chance we get.

I will happily wait an hour in line in the freezing cold to eat whatever he's cooking up.

The food, especially the falafel, is delicious. Its definitely one of the mpst unique food carts I've been to and I would definitely try it again. This single meal is likely to be 2-3 meals for me.

The locally known & most obscure food cart ever! You never know what you are going to get. No utensils or napkins are provided. No prices posted and no drinks for sale. He only accepts cash. Yet somehow, this is some of the best food you will eat period! The quality of the food is top notch & would be right at home if served at a high end restaurant. Don't let the Styrofoam container fool you. Let the smoky aroma wafting down 20th Street draw you in. The owner is quirky & talkative. He will tell you how this is REAL food, talk about its quality & how good it is for your health. Wait your turn, approach the cart when called & pay up! You won't be disappointed

The line was already forming at 1145am. We were the 10th people in line at that time. My husband said it’s really good the first time he had it and it was only $10 last year, but now it’s been increased to $20 plus you get a fresh fruit. He basically fill up the to go box entirely. It got everything from veggies to meat to fruit all in one box. It’s pretty good considering there is no menu to choose from and you eat whatever he cooks. The guy is pretty nice. I can’t believe how long the line still was even when we got our food. He’s only there from like 12-3p or something like that. So if you’re in Philly , try this at least once.