Lots to say about this place, but I'll boil it down. First, cozy and warm on a cold winter's night…read more Two, service was excellent. Three, food was delicious and plentiful. I don't think I've had Kibbie before but man, what a dish, esp with the rice pilaf which is nothing like what you get out of a box. My dining companion was very pleased with her shish kabab and tea, and we ended the meal with cardamom-infused Arabic coffee, which looks like an espresso but tastes like spiced coffee, as it should. No milk needed, nor should you add it, as our server reminded us. All in all, a great meal, albeit on the expensive side. Thanks to the couple we met at the Nitehawk who recommended this place! Whatever your names are, you were right!

Tanoreen is an intimate Middle Eastern restaurant tucked away in Bay Ridge. We walked in on a…read moreweekday evening and were seated immediately. The interior is warm and feels cozy with candles and ambient lighting. Service was friendly and quick and my water glass was never empty. I really enjoyed the food. What we ordered: Falafel: 8/10 perfectly crispy and delicious Brussels sprouts: 8/10 loved the sauce on this. I've never had brussels sprouts like this before but I really liked it. It was creamy and rich Kafta kabob: 9/10 soo flavorful! Comes with rice and tomato salad. The rice was the perfect texture and the salad was a refreshing bite.

Food: This is an excellent Yemeni cafe right outside of the 45th Street subway station in Sunset…read morePark. The food and drinks are amazing, and I would highly recommend you try this cafe. They offer a variety of coffees, teas, cold drinks, sandwiches, toasts, salads, small bites, pastries, and brunch items (weekends only). We tried the shakshuka and lamb haneeth sandwich. Both were delicious, and I would recommend them both. The shakshuka is served with two slices of crispy and fresh toast. The shakshuka is served warm with three eggs topped with goat cheese. The lamb sandwich was very flavorful and served on crispy toasted bread with French fries. I can't wait to go back and try all of their other items. I would also recommend their orange blossom lemonade. It's very aromatic with a hint of sweetness. Service: Staff are so pleasant and welcoming. There is a server who brings you your food and clears your empty dishes after eating. Ambiance: The cafe is not big, but they have a good number of tables in the front and back of the cafe. Not ideal for large groups. The decor and ambiance is very nice and homey. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this cafe!

Delicious cardamom brown sugar iced latte, I was so glad they were able to do decaf! It was not too…read moresweet at all, which I love, but I liked the lightly spiced flavor. Lots of seating even though it's busy on a weekend, and your order at the counter, they bring it to you pretty quickly. The fried chicken sandwich was delicious and unique, had a nicely spiced thin katsu like crust and a tangy slaw, on brioche. The fries were crispy and flavorful. Reasonable prices and sweet décor. Great spot in Sunset Park.

(Unfortunately, this place is NOW CLOSED by the City) I've…read morebeen to Ayat several times since they opened in Bay Ridge. But this is the first two times that I've gone to their "NEW" sit down location' across from the original. The decor is really pretty and it pays homage to Palestine. The staff is great. I've gotten the Hibiscus Margarita (non-alcoholic - so good, you honestly don't miss alcohol); Got Muradad: rice/lentil/caramelized onions n some kinda yogurt; Chicken Shawarma salad; the measl comes with pita bread, olives in oil and another seasoned oil dish

Tip: if buying takeout, please make sure u got all your sauces (yogurt/hot sauce) in the bag!…read more I bought take out from here. I ordered the kefta and it wouldve probably tasted better if they gave us yogurt and hot sauce! Without it, the whole plate was dry. There was still some flavor on the rice and meat, but its not satisfying without the sauces. I didnt notice we were missing the sauce until i got home and i was not driving 20 minutes back over there to get sauce

I've been going here forever since I moved to Bay Ridge over 20 years ago. One of our family…read morefavorite! We've always ordered to go, the plates, whole roasted chicken to the dessert. Everything is good in here! They have this white garlic sauce that is so addicting! These guys are friendly and this place also have small dining area. Must try!

If your looking for authentic middle eastern shawarma this is the place to go ! I didn't get the…read morechance to even take a photo of my plate but it was so delicious and smelled so good I couldn't wait I had to start eating in the car the sauce the plate comes with ON POINT ! I wish to go again and try the chicken shawarma next time , excellent food and prompt service

An unassuming space, they really bring the culture of Yemen with their delicious food and warm…read morehospitality. This place has been around for like 20 years I think and I've been wanting to try it. Did not disappoint! Soon as you walk in, you're greeted-- could be by manager, server or even a patron!-- and welcomed to sit wherever you'd like (IF space is available). Menus are brought to you and you're promptly served a large flat bread, their signify soup (which I thought was lentil, but I may be wrong) and some salsa. And a couple lemon wedges. Pro-tip: eat with an open heart - squeeze the lemon in the soup to brighten it up, go ahead and dip the pita in the salsa, drink the soup right out of the bowl-- there aren't the "rules" of traditional western dining here. We ordered the chicken haneeth but asked for no rice, shish kabob, hummus and babaghanoush. The chicken was perfect- flavorful, not too tangy, and the meat was tender. By itself, I enjoyed the hummus more (between the two dips) but once we started eating with the entrees, I thought the babaganoush really came to life. We also squeezed some lemon on the dips to brighten them up. Yemeni hummus is more tahini-rich than some other variations, which I finds benefits from some lemon splash. Of course they gave us more pita when our mains arrived :) The manager was a really nice man! We felt welcomed and our business valued-- really was one of my favorite things about the restaurant. You can grab some traditional sweet tea at the counter after your meal.

Surprisingly busy place for what looks like a hole in a wall place. I wonder if it's on a…read moretraveler's must try list. We got complimentary soup which was made of lamb stock so beware if that is not your cup of tea, salad and bread. They also have complimentary tea in the back with your choice of milk. I got the chicken haneeth. The rice was delicious. The chicken piece was very small in comparison to the photos online. The grilled chicken was very tasty and fresh. It took longer than expected to get the food so they must prepare everything fresh!

Best deserts ever, especially the baklava omggggggg I literally bought two to try and walked maybe…read more5 blocks then spun back to get more. MUST TRY!!

This place is more a 3.5 but I'll round up since the staff was super nice about explaining every…read moreitem. This is a grab and go type of little shot. Most of the pastries are priced per pastry whereas the other cooked foods are by weight. It was at $11.99/pound. The stuffed zucchini was supposed to be the star of the show but most of their cooked items were stuffed with the same filling so after having the stuffed grape leaves and stuffed cabbage leaves it didn't wow me like I thought it would. They chicken tahini roll would probably be the only thing I go back for. It was perfectly seasoned and stuffed with meat for the price. They also have vegetarian options of each of the items I grabbed so that was nice.

This is an amazing Palestinian restaurant with great ambiance and relaxing decor. It feels like…read moreyou're in a different with all of the faux greenery and murals. We got the Mezze Filistini which is a mix platter of hummus, babaghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahuna, and labneh. Truly delicious, highly recommend!

Truly a stunning Palestinian Restaurant on Atlantic avenue that has fresh, flavorful food, and is…read moreBYOB. On your table is zaatar and olive oil upon arriving. It feels like an indoor garden in the restaurant. Piping hot bread appears quickly. All the food is stellar, the portions are really big! The labneh was just absolutely amazing, the meat pie was too good to be true, and the lamb dishes are all fantastic! Don't walk away without halloumi though. Make this an afternoon, go for lunch, go to Sahadi's next door afterwards for some at home staples, and enjoy. Everyone is kind here, it's child friendly - it's a gem!

Hands down, it's the best of the best. Everything is cooked…read moreto perfection. You just have to try their food.

No idea how this place is still in business, over an hour for delivery to my sisters house - this…read morereview is for her not me, she didn't listen, an hour and 10 min to bay ridge and their in bay ridge. Fine - worst part all the food had to go in the garbage- mouse feces was found in the salad. I warned her. Eat here at your own risk, she has small kids I would never feed them from here. There's a reason it's always empty and there's no turn over.

i love you, al aqsa. a must stop every single time i am in new york city and i mean every single…read moretime. transports you to jerusalem with their falafel, which they generously feed you in line. their freshly baked breads compliment all their foods. i love the fried kibbeh, and i always get the four pieces promising i'll save more for later and i don't even make it out the shop with any left. i got their chicken shawarma plate this last time, coming back for dinner, and they teased about my multiple visits in one day but i couldn't resist. the nostalgic taste, the quality of the ingredients, and the family atmosphere are addictive.

Decided to grab some lunch and returned to Al Aqsa, which had a line out the door when I stopped by…read moreSaturday afternoon. There was a steady line and while most people ordered takeout, I noticed the tables in the back were all occupied as well. I ordered a za'atar and cheese manakeesh ($4) again, a small ful medames ($8), a small chicken shawarma plate ($14), and fresh taboon bread ($2.75) and the total came out to $29. All this food fed three people comfortably, though I would definitely order an extra taboon bread next time as we could not get enough of how fluffy and soft the bread was. The ful medames was so warming and cozy and the chicken shawarma came with rice, salad, pickles, and three different sauces (we especially loved the toum and the hot sauce).

Ayat was exactly what I needed after a concert: a spacious, comfortable spot with great service and…read moreseriously satisfying food. They start you off with fresh pita that's warm, soft, and constantly replenished throughout the meal. The muhammara was the standout. I honestly could have eaten multiple orders of it as my entire meal, though that probably wouldn't have been the most balanced choice. It was rich, slightly sweet, full of flavor, and perfect with the pita. The spicy kefta mashawy and mixed shawarma platter were also excellent, with tender, well-seasoned meat across the board. One thing to note: the portions are larger than they make them sound. We were told certain dishes were meant for one person, but the shawarma platter could easily feed two, so we ended up over-ordering a bit. Still, everything was delicious, and Ayat is a great spot to check out if you're in Industry City.

This place has good reviews, but we don't enjoy our time here. The food all came out fairly…read morelukewarm and the flavor wasn't good. Too many onions but then under salted. I wouldn't eat here again.