4/5 Mixed Grill ($34) - we loved the variety of the different grilled meat options on this platter! Overall had great grill flavor, but it did lack some flavor that is usually characteristic of Middle Eastern cuisine.
4/5 Pita ($2): Served piping hot with olive oil and Zaatar, which is always appreciated! A bit on the dry side and could use some salt for flavor.
The service is also on the slower side, we came on a Friday afternoon and there were 3 other tables, but our platter took a while to be served. Also note a ortion size, we split one order as a light lunch!
Quite good across the board. Nothing blew my socks off but I would definitely come back.
The lamb + cauliflower dish was a special highlight. I found the falafel to be too herby and not firm.
Portions are absolutely enormous!!!
We made ressos for six people for noon on the Saturday of Mothers Day weekend. We were running late so luckily, they were able to accommodate for 12:30. They have a few locations in Brooklyn but this one seemed like the most friendly for a sit-down Mother's Day lunch. The downstairs area has seating but seems more casual. It's nicer upstairs (which is where we were seated). There's also an outdoor patio on the second floor but they weren't open that day. We ordered:
-Mezzen Filistini - a mixed appetizer of hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahina and labneh. My faves were the tabbouleh and the muhammarah. They give you complimentary bread with zaatar and olive oil at the beginning so just make sure you don't eat it all at the beginning. Otherwise, you won't have anything to dip the mezze in
-Falafel - I didn't care for the tahini sauce but the falafel itself was great
-Fattat jaj and fattat lahma - 6 layer dish of meat, rice, chickpeas, garlic tahini, crispy pita, slivered almonds, and parsley. We had one with beef and one with chicken. I preferred the chicken because the beef was a little dry. The slivered almonds added a nice crunch to the dish
-Mixed grill with rice - this had beef and chicken kebab, lamb chops, and lamb (?) kefta. I really enjoyed the kefta
Overall, it was a nice experience and everyone seemed to enjoy the food.
We had an amazing dining experience at this restaurant! The staff was very friendly and attentive, making our time there enjoyable. The beef shawarma platter and falafel appetizer were absolutely delicious.
SO GOOD. This might be some of the best food Iโve had in NYC! Ordered braised lamb with cauliflower in yogurt sauce, came with huge dish of rice. Each table also gets pita with olive oil, olives, and zatar. It was delicious and the service was great! They even gave us extra mint tea to go!
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Tiffany V
a month ago4/5 Mixed Grill ($34) - we loved the variety of the different grilled meat options on this platter! Overall had great grill flavor, but it did lack some flavor that is usually characteristic of Middle Eastern cuisine. 4/5 Pita ($2): Served piping hot with olive oil and Zaatar, which is always appreciated! A bit on the dry side and could use some salt for flavor. The service is also on the slower side, we came on a Friday afternoon and there were 3 other tables, but our platter took a while to be served. Also note a ortion size, we split one order as a light lunch!
Yiyi Zhang
a month agoQuite good across the board. Nothing blew my socks off but I would definitely come back. The lamb + cauliflower dish was a special highlight. I found the falafel to be too herby and not firm. Portions are absolutely enormous!!!
Melanie Tam
3 months agoWe made ressos for six people for noon on the Saturday of Mothers Day weekend. We were running late so luckily, they were able to accommodate for 12:30. They have a few locations in Brooklyn but this one seemed like the most friendly for a sit-down Mother's Day lunch. The downstairs area has seating but seems more casual. It's nicer upstairs (which is where we were seated). There's also an outdoor patio on the second floor but they weren't open that day. We ordered: -Mezzen Filistini - a mixed appetizer of hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahina and labneh. My faves were the tabbouleh and the muhammarah. They give you complimentary bread with zaatar and olive oil at the beginning so just make sure you don't eat it all at the beginning. Otherwise, you won't have anything to dip the mezze in -Falafel - I didn't care for the tahini sauce but the falafel itself was great -Fattat jaj and fattat lahma - 6 layer dish of meat, rice, chickpeas, garlic tahini, crispy pita, slivered almonds, and parsley. We had one with beef and one with chicken. I preferred the chicken because the beef was a little dry. The slivered almonds added a nice crunch to the dish -Mixed grill with rice - this had beef and chicken kebab, lamb chops, and lamb (?) kefta. I really enjoyed the kefta Overall, it was a nice experience and everyone seemed to enjoy the food.
Salma
4 months agoWe had an amazing dining experience at this restaurant! The staff was very friendly and attentive, making our time there enjoyable. The beef shawarma platter and falafel appetizer were absolutely delicious.
Rebecca Hendricks
4 months agoSO GOOD. This might be some of the best food Iโve had in NYC! Ordered braised lamb with cauliflower in yogurt sauce, came with huge dish of rice. Each table also gets pita with olive oil, olives, and zatar. It was delicious and the service was great! They even gave us extra mint tea to go!