Kimo’s

I’ve here twice this summer and each time the food and service was amazing! The sign outside initially brought me in. I tried the thic chick and it was SO delicious! The fried chicken was crispy and their special sauce had the right amount of kick to it. They were even accommodating to my non-spicy request. The banana pepper was delectable to have on the side. My first time there, I tried the design your own pita it was also delish. They also have cute outdoor seating and bring your meal to you.

We came on a Wednesday afternoon right before 4th July. We found it a few streets back from the beach and came in because of the reviews. The back yard is shaded and comfortable with music and greenery. The lemonades are refreshing and flavourful. We had the Thick Chick sandwich which was delicious, messy in a good way! We ordered a portion of sweet potato fries between two and they were a surprise - each of the fries is huge, very thick and we couldn't finish them. The staff are polite, and just present enough to be helpful :) on our way out we got chatting and they even kindly gave us some free dessert!

I usually don’t write reviews like this but please save your money - the food here is really, truly flat out bad. We struggled to finish our sandwiches which had little meat, some sauce that was so bad we had to scoop it out, and the fries were dried and reheated. Add to this the absolutely rude service here - we asked for extra ketchup and were told no, we asked for an extra hot sauce and were told an extra charge and were happy to pay but the guy didn’t even let us take the food until we paid the $.75 (on a food order of nearly $50), and were overall treated with rudeness. It’s a shame because we live close to here and would’ve loved to come back - but never again. Save your money - there are better restaurants, with better service, and with better regard for their customers.

I recently got takeout here , and tried the lamb gyro bowl with spring mix, onions, jalapeños, banana peppers, spicy sauce, and white sauce. The meal was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The tender lamb and crisp greens balanced perfectly with the spicy kick from the peppers and sauce, while the white sauce added a cooling touch. Every bite was a delightful mix of textures and spices. If you’re in Far Rockaway, I highly recommend trying the lamb gyro bowl at Kimo’s. You won’t be disappointed!

We came to Kimo’s last Saturday and we absolutely loved this place! They are dog friendly and allowed our fur baby to sit with us outside in their back patio, which by the way is absolutely stunning from the artwork to the impressive garden/vines used to create a very special atmosphere. You can tell they take a lot of pride and care of their business! We each got the Meze Plate and ate the plate CLEAN! The ingredients were so fresh and the flavors were all there! We will definitely be coming back the next time we visit Rockaway! Also, the owner and the staff were all so friendly. Definitely recommend this place!