Skip to content

Photos via Google Maps

Malooga - Old City

Yemeni Falafel, Vegan Bowl

$$

Top tips

  • Malooga has handled catering for a 200-person wedding and accommodated dietary restrictions.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time during busy visits; a reviewer reported a long wait and some menu items unavailable.
All 5 tipsShow fewer
  • Try the vegan bowl with falafel, hummus, rice, fresh vegetables, and tahini.
  • Staff can explain which dishes are vegan and accommodate requests; confirm ingredients when ordering.
  • Ask about fūl as a vegan option; one reviewer praised it as a standout comfort-food dish.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention falafel, bowl and dolma.

All 8 dishes people mentionShow fewer

Also fool, foul, lentil soup, soup and hummus.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and generous portions.

All 6 things people praiseShow fewer

Also praised for good value, affordable and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Malooga serves Yemeni and Middle Eastern dishes, including a vegan bowl with falafel, hummus, rice, fresh vegetables, and tahini; reviewers also recommend the fūl and made-to-order falafel. It’s a casual Old City dining spot with friendly, knowledgeable staff, generous portions, and catering experience for large events.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

Photos

Photos from Google

Visit

Open the map

134 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–22:00
Tuesday
11:30–22:00
Wednesday
11:30–22:00
Thursday
11:30–22:00
Friday
11:30–23:00
Saturday
11:30–23:00
Sunday
11:30–21:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
  • Good atmosphere
Google Maps
4.7 1,861 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
3.8 5 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
falafel, fava beans, chickpeas + 1 more
What the grades mean

nearby

More in Philadelphia

vegan food guide

philadelphia

The app is the full experience.

The live map, every ranking, and the dishes worth ordering.

  • free
  • no signup needed
The Spinach app: the Kraków map, each place with its rating and the dish worth ordering
in the app