ordered a beef stew as well that is not pictured here because i ate it and had spinach burek and…read morefrench fries it was pretty good also gave a side of salad and feta. got some fanta exotic drink too. they gave us dates and water to break out fast for ramadan the service was very kind ans helpful and the ambiance was nice they had a tv and played albanian music videos very entertaining come here for some authentic dishes you'll love it like i did 10/10 thank you

I ordered 2 orders of the goulash. $43 for two orders, and two cans of ginger ale. When my order…read morearrived, the goulash did not have the mashed potatoes on the bottom as it normally does, and as the menu clearly states. I called the Restaurant to ask what happened to the mashed potatoes. The man on the phone told me I did not ask for it, and I told him the menu clearly states it is served with mashed potatoes, and I have ordered this many times and have always received mashed potatoes on the bottom. He told me he would send the mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes arrived in a tiny container with a few crumbles of potato in it. I'm very disappointed with this experience today, and I'm not sure if I will be giving my business any longer.

This review is for the grilled bronzino with rice ($25), it's really good. I've been here twice and…read moreordered the same dish. I really like their bread too. We ordered ful but I found it to be on the salty side. Happy Yelping!

The food was amazing, the Yemeni tea and coffee was delightful, tasty, and very well made, and the…read morehospitality was great. The mint lemonade was to die for and the rashoosh bread was huge and something about it made it the best Middle Eastern bread I've ever tried. The mixed Socotra appetizer was great and it was probably the best hummus and baba ghanouj I have ever tasted. Will definitely be coming back when my girlfriend and I are back in Little Yemen!

So far so good. On this particular visit I came to try their puddings. I also wanted to check them…read moreout because they were not far from where I lived and they have been trending. I don't know what the food taste like yet, but the mint lemonade I brought with the Biscoff cookie and Dubai chocolate pudding were delicious. My favorite being the Dubai one. That is a must have. It's genius of them to come up with that flavor. All the ingredients go so well together. The inside of the location has seating and it was pretty clean, customer service was pleasant. I will make a return soon to try the food on the menu. For now a thumb up and Happy Yelping!

It was my first time at this establishment since this place is far from my usual go to outlets…read more Main reason that I made the trip - HMS certification Please keep that! Food - Tried authentic shawarma, chicken tikka poutine and chicken shawarma bowl - amazing Service - Attention to details, loved their recommendation of their tractor drinks - Passion fruit and pineapple, watermelon and mint - Refreshing Ambiance - Casual, friendly, welcoming It's far from my place, but the food and service will have me returning to their restaurant soon

It's our first time dining here, but we had Yemeni food before in Brooklyn. I was hesitant to come…read morehere at first, as I'm not very familiar with the food, and the menu I found online was a bit confusing. But we come to the Bronx for the zoo and botanical garden multiple times a year, so I'd like to find something other than the familiar Italian places along Arthur. We arrived and there was no one else dining in the restaurant on a Saturday. We were greeted warmly and were given menus, and a young guy came offering help with the menu. To be honest, he couldn't exactly answer the questions we asked, but I did my homework (just a bit of googling lol) so we ordered everything quickly. The food came really quickly, and although most of the staff seemed unable to communicate in English, they tried their best to be helpful. Everything was piping hot and fresh, and delicious. The bread was so fluffy and yummy I had way too much, and they served two big pieces which were more than enough for us. The portions here in general are pretty big. We'd definitely come back next time we're in the Bronx. I hope they can add some description to their menu so those who are not familiar with the cuisine can easily decide what they want. :)

Delicious food, great service! Humble atmosphere and the…read moreprices...forget about it! Brought the family here twice in less than a month.

Careful the menu prices are not accurate. Menu says $24, actual price is $30. Excuse of "menu is…read moreold " Food is good, portions are small for a $30 large goat curry

I came 7:30 on a winter Friday night and it was pretty quiet (at one moment i was the only customer…read morethere) so with that in mind i want to come back in the summer and try again. I ordered at the counter and after 30 mins I checked and seems like my order had not been passed on, so I ordered again and this time food only took 10 mins to arrive. Naan was great. Chicken tikka masala was a bit oiler than I'm used to. They didn't have any plain rice available as a side order for the curry, so they suggested the Friday special rice which was chicken and chickpeas and ginger etc, unfortunately this had definitely been sitting a while and rice was pretty mushy. The staff were pretty friendly, and I liked how the dining area was decorated. $22 for the two dishes and naan (plenty of leftovers that i took home although not sure how well the rice will be tomorrow)

Lately, there have been a few places serving burek in this neighborhood, but this is the first time…read moreI can confidently say it's the best I've ever had, even compared to the other spots I already really enjoy. They sell it by the slice or as a whole pie, and trust me, you have to go try it. The owner was incredibly hospitable and was even able to accommodate a special order for me. She let me know it would take about 25 minutes, but honestly, I didn't mind at all. In my mind, that just meant it couldn't get much fresher than that! When I returned to pick up my order, there was still a bit of a wait, but for good reason because they were BUSY. I was genuinely so happy to see such a new business getting that kind of support already. I truly wish them all the best because I can easily see them becoming very popular in the neighborhood. Pictured here is the burek with meat and cheese, and it was excellent. I already cannot wait to go back and try the spinach one! Oh and please get the yogurt!

Delicious!!! The yogurt is the absolute best I've ever had! Loved everything about this place and…read morecan't wait to go back! Service was quick, easy and friendly and the place was simple but clean and welcoming! Lili herself was there and super sweet! Cannot wait to go back! A must try in the bronx!

The soup was a soothing start to the meal, but the salad was whatever and nothing special. The…read morehaneeth lamb was tender and flavorful, but the sauce that was given made it taste even more flavorful and added some spice to it. The rice was pretty delicious too and I can tell it's authentic since I hear many people speak Arabic.

A friend picked this place for his going away lunch. The staff is friendly. The place is clean…read more And the food is superb. We had goat and it was "fall off the bone" tender. Everyone was impressed with the flavors. Place offers free serving of salad and soup with entree order.

Çka Ka Qëllu has been on my radar for a while now. I first heard about it several years ago when…read morethey first opened in the Arthur Ave neighborhood - standing out as a traditional Albanian restaurant amongst the sea of Italian eateries. Fast forward to the present day, and they have gained considerable attention. The restaurant has made the NYT's Top 100 Restaurants in NYC list for the past 4 years, they have expanded to two (soon three) other locations, and is a favorite among the social media and celeb crowd (this is allegedly one of Dua Lipa's favorite restaurants in the city). That being said, we thought it would be a great spot to celebrate a family member's birthday - so I booked a table and off we went. Çka Ka Qëllu is located on Hughes adjacent to the back entrance of the Arthur Ave Retail Market. The restaurant is gorgeous - it's pretty spacious with three main dining rooms. The decor is a showstopper in itself - the exposed stone walls coupled with the abundance of artwork and old world accents placed throughout the dining area make this seem more like a museum than a restaurant. The ethnic music that is piped throughout the restaurant completes the feel. I honestly couldn't stop looking around. There menu is pretty expansive - most of the items I had not heard of before, but it's also approachable as they spell it out for you in the description what each dish is. We were a party of seven, so to make things easy we aligned to share everything. My brother and I decided to take lead and order items from each section. We decided to start with the ajvar, sausage dip, and tarator. These were all delicious; essentially dips, they all had great flavor and were paired with hot crusty bread mmmm. We then got a bunch of other dishes: leçenik, burek, fili, fasule with smoked meat, mantia, mazë e zier, and a shop salad. As with the dips, everything here was delicious. It's hard to pick the standouts because everything was so good - honest food, full of flavor and depth. Okay you twisted my arm - if I had to choose, my favorites were the burek and the mazë e zier. I love a good burek, and this one was top drawer. The pull on the mazë e zier was out of this world, yet it was easy to maneuver with great flavor. We ended the meal with one of their grilled dishes - namely the mixed meat combo. We chose five meats and they paired them with some vegetables and potato. At risk of sounding like a broken record - this was delicious as well. Service was awesome - everyone was welcoming and the food came out at a good pace. Overall, Çka Ka Qëllu is an absolute yes - the food, the decor, and the service were all aces. The hype is real and they deserve all the accolades they have received. Goes without saying, but I would definitely return for another meal - take me back now!

Plan bagels it was kinda stale tasting but I would get it again if it was fresh …read more It was kinda mysterious looking when I walked in the shop service was ok