MEDITERRANEAN FOOD
Was Built for Vegans.
Chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, herbs, fresh vegetables - Mediterranean cooking has been plant-based for centuries. At Mazal, 11 dishes are naturally vegan, and 10 of those are gluten-free too.
That tradition shows up on our line every morning, not just on the menu description. Chickpeas are ground fresh daily in a grinder used only for hummus and falafel, never for meat. Cauliflower is roasted whole, not pre-cut into florets. None of it started as a health trend. It is just how Mediterranean food has always been made, and it happens to line up with how vegan and gluten-free guests eat.
BOWL OR PITA?
It Changes Everything.
Falafel, roasted cauliflower, sabich, and the farm fresh omelet all come two ways at Mazal: in a pita, or in a bowl. The photo can look almost identical. The diet classification does not.
Sabich and the farm fresh omelet are vegetarian only in either format, since both contain egg - format does not change that. Falafel Salad is the one dish that breaks the bowl-versus-pita pattern entirely: it is vegan in its only format, but not gluten-free, because it is topped with crispy pita chips rather than served alongside a pita. Ask for the bowl by name when you order, online or at the counter, and the kitchen will build it correctly.
ROASTED. CARAMELIZED.
Drizzled by Hand.
Thick-cut cabbage steak, slow-roasted in the oven until golden and caramelized. Finished with a tahini mustard drizzle, by hand.
WHOLE-ROASTED Cauliflower.
A full head of cauliflower, roasted until the edges char and the inside turns tender. Finished with lemon, garlic, and parsley. No pre-cut florets, no shortcuts.
It is our most-ordered vegan dish, and the reason people drive across the bridge for plant-based night out.
11 Vegan Dishes.
10 Also Gluten-Free.
SOAKED OVERNIGHT,
Fried to Order.
Chickpeas soaked overnight, ground fresh, fried per order. Three ways to enjoy them at Mazal.
WHAT GUESTS SAY.
"Wow. This place is yum to the max. The staff was so helpful and accommodating to dietary restrictions. The food was fresh, authentic and soooooo good. I got a cauliflower bowl and customized it. The tahini and hummus.... no words 10/10. Vegan options abundant, smiles extended, and overall the vibes are lovely!"
Angelina - Google Review
"What an amazing experience! There were tons of options for my friend who is gluten free and vegan. The hummus and falafel I got were great. My friend got the hummus and the cauliflower and cabbage. Everything was fresh, and you could tell the hummus was homemade! The portion sizes were huge. The pita bread was great too, right out of the oven."
Melissa - Google Review
"Came here for dinner the other night and the food was amazing!! So many vegan options and unique dishes. Will definitely be coming back!"
Drew - Google Review
"Best falafels ever!! Highly recommended going here!!!"
Christina - Google Review
"The Hummus is delicious, portion are good, I end it up super full, highly recommended."
Paola - Google Review
"I did not know that Mediterranean food could taste like this. This is on a different level. And the hummus is the best I've ever had. Everything is seasoned perfectly. They even come around and check on each guest and they gave us a free taste of an item. Can't wait to go back!"
Julianne - Google Review
"Their eggplant in the Sabich dish is delicious. It is obvious that they use fresh ingredients and make everything in house. The pricing is fair based on the quality, freshness, and quantity of food you receive. Will definitely be coming back."
Amy - Google Review
"Great meal! Loved the falafel & biscuit cake! The pita too!"
Melanie - Google Review
"Best Mediterranean street food in Charleston! I had a hummus-chickpeas-falafel which was wonderful! Thank you so much."
Kevin - Google Review
"I highly recommend this place! The falafel is moist and so flavorful!"
Erika - Google Review
"Wow. This place is yum to the max. The staff was so helpful and accommodating to dietary restrictions. The food was fresh, authentic and soooooo good. I got a cauliflower bowl and customized it. The tahini and hummus.... no words 10/10. Vegan options abundant, smiles extended, and overall the vibes are lovely!"
Angelina - Google Review
"What an amazing experience! There were tons of options for my friend who is gluten free and vegan. The hummus and falafel I got were great. My friend got the hummus and the cauliflower and cabbage. Everything was fresh, and you could tell the hummus was homemade! The portion sizes were huge. The pita bread was great too, right out of the oven."
Melissa - Google Review
"Came here for dinner the other night and the food was amazing!! So many vegan options and unique dishes. Will definitely be coming back!"
Drew - Google Review
"Best falafels ever!! Highly recommended going here!!!"
Christina - Google Review
"The Hummus is delicious, portion are good, I end it up super full, highly recommended."
Paola - Google Review
"I did not know that Mediterranean food could taste like this. This is on a different level. And the hummus is the best I've ever had. Everything is seasoned perfectly. They even come around and check on each guest and they gave us a free taste of an item. Can't wait to go back!"
Julianne - Google Review
"Their eggplant in the Sabich dish is delicious. It is obvious that they use fresh ingredients and make everything in house. The pricing is fair based on the quality, freshness, and quantity of food you receive. Will definitely be coming back."
Amy - Google Review
"Great meal! Loved the falafel & biscuit cake! The pita too!"
Melanie - Google Review
"Best Mediterranean street food in Charleston! I had a hummus-chickpeas-falafel which was wonderful! Thank you so much."
Kevin - Google Review
"I highly recommend this place! The falafel is moist and so flavorful!"
Erika - Google Review
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Yes, We Have Vegan Options
What vegan Mediterranean food does Mazal serve in Charleston?
Mazal Mediterranean Street Food at 1901 Ashley River Rd in West Ashley, Charleston SC serves a full vegan Mediterranean menu made fresh every morning.
House-ground hummus is 100 percent vegan - dried chickpeas soaked overnight, ground in-house with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. Classic hummus starts at $12.40. The Mazal Signature plate ($15) adds crispy falafel, tahini sauce, salad, and pickles - all vegan. Falafel is made from a handmade chickpea-herb mixture shaped and fried fresh each day and is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
The Mediterranean falafel bowl ($17) comes with fresh salad, tahini sauce, and lemon sauce. Roasted cauliflower, diced tomato, and cucumber are also fully plant-based. Every hummus and falafel plate is vegan when ordered without pita. Open Sunday through Friday 11am to 8pm at 1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston SC 29407.
VEGAN QUESTIONS
11 dishes on our menu are vegan: Falafel Bowl, Roasted Cauliflower Bowl, Baked Cauliflower, Cabbage Steak, Mazal Salad, Falafel Plate, Seasoned Fries, Classic Hummus, Tahini and Chickpeas Hummus, Mazal Hummus, and Falafel Salad. 10 of those are also gluten-free - the exception is Falafel Salad, which is vegan but topped with crispy pita chips, so it is not gluten-free. Pita versions of falafel, sabich, and cauliflower are vegetarian only, not vegan - pita is not a vegan or gluten-free product.
It depends on the format. Falafel as a bowl is vegan and gluten-free - crispy falafel, tahini, lemon sauce, fresh salad, and white cabbage, no bread. Falafel as a pita is vegetarian only, not vegan and not gluten-free, because our pita is not a vegan or gluten-free product. If you eat vegan, order the bowl.
Yes. Our hummus is 100% plant-based: chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic. No dairy, no eggs, no animal products. We grind chickpeas in a traditional meat grinder every morning - dedicated to hummus production, not meat. Made fresh and served the Mediterranean way.
Yes - 10 of our 11 vegan dishes are also gluten-free. Pita contains wheat, so we offer bowls (bread-free) of every pita item. Hummus bar items can be ordered without pita for a GF meal. The one exception is Falafel Salad, which is vegan but includes crispy pita chips and is not gluten-free. Cross-contamination is possible in a shared kitchen.
Yes - the falafel mixture is made fresh every morning from ground chickpeas, fresh herbs, garlic, and spices. Our machine forms and fries the balls. It is vegan and gluten-free in bowl format.
The whole-roasted Baked Cauliflower. A full head of cauliflower, roasted until charred on the edges and tender inside, finished with lemon, garlic, and parsley sauce. It is the dish that vegan and non-vegan guests order most.
Yes. Tahini and amba contain sesame, which is a top-9 US allergen. Most vegan dishes include tahini. Please ask us about specific dietary needs. Cross-contamination is possible in a shared kitchen.
No. Mazal is a Mediterranean street food restaurant, not a dedicated vegan restaurant - our menu also includes turkey and lamb shawarma, kebab, and schnitzel. What we do have is 11 dishes that are naturally vegan, most of them gluten-free too, built from Mediterranean staples like chickpeas, tahini, and fresh vegetables. If you eat vegan, you will eat well here, but the kitchen also cooks meat.
Yes. Order online at mazaleat.com/pages/order for delivery. For pickup, call (843) 425-8551. Calling for pickup gets the best price with no third-party fees.
11 dishes means you can rotate without repeating for well over a week. Start with Mazal Salad, try the Classic Hummus, then Baked Cauliflower and the Falafel Bowl. After a week you will have tried most of the vegan menu.
COME HUNGRY.
Leave Happy.
- 1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston SC 29407
- Sun-Fri, 11am-8pm · Closed Saturday
- Free parking at Magnolia Park
- Phone: (843) 425‑8551
11 VEGAN DISHES.
10 Also Gluten-Free.
Mediterranean cooking, made fresh every morning in West Ashley, Charleston SC.
Important: Order any falafel, sabich, or cauliflower as a bowl (not pita) for the vegan + GF version. Pita contains wheat.
Tahini and amba contain sesame, a top‑9 US allergen. Cross-contamination is possible in a shared kitchen. Please confirm with the restaurant for current allergen information.
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