Amsterdam Falafel Shop
2425 18th St. NW
Adams Morgan
202-234-1969
www.falafelshop.com
As its billing suggests, the name of the game is mashed chickpeas spiked with garlic, coriander, and cumin, rolled into little balls, and fried to a light crunch. These beauties are then slipped into warm pita and jazzed up with myriad toppings—turmeric-tinged cabbage and jalapeño-fueled herb sauce are particularly delicious options. Grab one of the couple dozen seats in the bare-bones shop for a satisfying lunch, dinner, or late-night snack (until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays) in the club-happy neighborhood of Adams Morgan. Cash only.
