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    Dallas dish of the week: Falafel plate at Maya's Modern Mediterranean

    Teresa Gubbins
    Nov 28, 2018 | 2:55 pm

    Editor's note: Every week, we'll spotlight a culinary treat found around Dallas-Fort Worth — whether it's a new opening, a dish at a restaurant, or a grocery find.

    Dish: Falafel plate, $8.99
    Location:Maya's Modern Mediterranean in Casa Linda Plaza

    Maya's is a fast-casual restaurant serving Middle Eastern food that opened in October in East Dallas' Casa Linda Plaza, in the former Alligator Cafe space.

    The restaurant comes from Russell Birk, who worked for the Cozymel's chain as well as Woodlands Grill at Preston-Forest.

    Birk is invariably at the restaurant himself, taking orders and working the register. The restaurant has very much of an independently-owned vibe, with all the quirks and occasional delays that implies. But he and his staff are helpful and sincere, and that goes a long way.

    The menu features six protein-type items — beef, chicken, chicken strips, honey chicken, falafel, and grilled eggplant — which you can order three ways:

    • as a pita sandwich with salad and fries
    • in a bowl over rice or salad
    • as an entree-style plate with choice of two sides

    They also have hummus, eggplant dip, a spicy harissa chicken soup, plus beer and wine.

    One cool thing they do with their falafel and fries is that they are "air-baked" instead of fried. Air fryers let you get a crunchy crust without the unhealthy side effects of deep frying. They're popular with home appliance collectors and special-interest foodies, like healthy people and vegans.

    Maya's French fries looked exactly like McDonald's: same size, same pale golden color. Some were crisp, while some were soft and moist. For me, this was a big plus. I don't need all my fries to be crisp, and you could really taste the potato. Would order again.

    We got a falafel plate with fries and a crunchy-moist Brussels "slaw" with sesame dressing. Their only other sides are a side salad and rice.

    The falafel plate was generous, with five falafel patties, the two sides, half a pita, tahini sauce, and your choice of another sauce such as jalapeno ranch.

    The falafel patties were excellent, with a slight crunch to the exterior and a moist center consisting of roughly pureed chickpeas, parsley, and seasoning. Sometimes deep-frying turns falafel into crispy critters; air-frying seemed to bring out the best.

    These were also oval in shape, resulting in a more uniform doneness and approachability, vs golf-ball shapes that are more of a challenge to eat.

    The other dish we ordered was eggplant bowl over turmeric rice. Everything about it was competently executed, and yet it felt something was missing.

    Three thick unpeeled slices of eggplant were cooked until just soft, with bold grill marks that added visual appeal. Some might find the peel a bit rustic, but I liked what it signaled: that fresh eggplant had been prepared on site.

    The rice was flavorful from the turmeric and small bits of caramelized onion mixed in. It also had a nice tomato-cucumber-bell pepper salad, lightly dressed and very fresh.

    The dish just needed something else. Something green. Spinach? Something besides rice and eggplant.

    That said, this dish was only $6.99, and as a mix-and-match for two people, the eggplant and falafel were a pretty good pair.

    The total bill was $21.58; that included a tip but no drinks. While they do use actual plates and flatware, all beverages are in plastic cups. Recyclable plastic cups, so that's good. But most customers mindlessly added the plastic lid and a straw, even if they were eating on site. People, wake up.

    Eggplant bowl with turmeric rice.

    Maya Modern Mediterranean
      
    Photo by Marc Lee
    Eggplant bowl with turmeric rice.
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    Closure news

    Longtime Thai restaurant Bangkok on Dallas' Greenville Ave to close

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 20, 2025 | 11:23 am
    Bangkok Thai Greenville Avenue
    Bangkok
    Bangkok Thai Greenville Ave

    A longtime Asian restaurant on Dallas' Greenville Avenue is closing: Bangkok, which has been authentic Thai flavors and heartfelt hospitality at 4503 Greenville Ave. since 1993, will close its doors on June 30.

    According to a release, owners Joe and Sunny Pumphaung, who have run the restaurant together since Joe, who was a server, took ownership in 2005, are closing due to rising operational costs and a desire to spend more time with their aging parents.

    The couple, who married shortly after Joe took over the restaurant, have spent their lives building a restaurant rooted in family, culture, and community.

    “While this was not an easy decision, we know in our hearts that it’s time,” Sunny says in a statement. “We’re so proud of the memories and meals shared here. Bangkok has been our home, and we’re grateful to have shared it with so many.”

    Joe grew up in a family of restaurateurs in Thailand and studied culinary arts at the Royal Family’s cooking school, where he was trained not only in Thai cuisine but also in the art of fruit and vegetable carving and floral arrangement — elements that reflected the importance of presentation, beauty, and tradition in Thai culture.

    These values were brought to life at Bangkok at Greenville in every dish served and every guest interaction.

    At one point, they had locations in Addison, which has closed; and Richardson (which hosted a Thai-themed afternoon tea); Richardson is still open, but Joe and Sunny are no longer the owners.

    Over the years, Greenville Avenue became more than a dining destination—it became a second home for guests who returned time and time again to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, quiet weeknights, and special occasions.

    “Many of our staff have been with us for 20 to 30 years,” Joe says. “They’re not just employees—they’re family. And to our guests, you are family too. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives.”

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