Cairo Restaurant and Lounge

Be sure to call ahead and bring cash! This place can be a bit easy to miss since the signage blends…read morein with the front of the store, but the food here is a highlight of Little Egypt in Astoria! This is a unique restaurant where the owner verbally tells you the menu and then asks you what you want. The food is made (or microwaved) to order and comes in generous portions (don't ask how big a portion is, he has no answer for you). We got the Hummus, Cauliflower, and Koshary between 2 people, which gave us enough for leftovers the next day. While there is no air conditioning, the food is good enough to sit and sweat through eating. Would highly recommend if you're looking for that "hole-in-the-wall" experience.

We had a wonderful meal at this small and quirky restaurant in Little Egypt. The decor, all the…read morework of the owner and chef, is wonderful. So much eye candy! The owner tells you what is available, and you choose, and then he cooks and serves you. The process is not quick, but we were a family group of five and enjoyed examining the dense decorations of our surroundings while we waited for the delicious food. Our meal included an outstanding beet salad, cauliflower in pomegranate sauce, foul (mashed fava beans with vegetables), lamb shank, lamb tagine, fish in a clay pot, and koshary (a mixture of chickpeas, macaroni, rice, and tomato). Everything was so good, and portions were generous so that there was a good deal left to take home. We would absolutely return and recommend.

Chicken tagine and branzini with cous cous (surprisingly more flavor than any other cous cous I've had - also much finer in texture)

See all

Mum Feteer

4.2(103 reviews)

0.4 mi•Astoria

I was really excited for this but was a bit disappointed!…read more Food: I love cheese but honestly this felt like too much. We ordered the chicken and veggie feteer and I essentially felt like I was eating cheese. It is not much different from pizza to be honest. Service: great service! They are very kind! One note tho: they do not provide water if you sit down, it is water bottles Ambiance: nice space! Very packed generally

An Egyptian pizza! It seemed like every restaurant on the block served feteer so finally we gave in…read moreand had to try it. Compared to NYC pizza, there is a LOT more cheese and the crust is like a thin crepe. We didn't enjoy the veggie feteer just because of the enormous cheese ratio, but enjoyed the slice and trying it nonetheless!

Mixed Feteer

See all

Chicken

Sabry's

4.5(451 reviews)

Sabry's is hands down one of the best seafood restaurants I've been to. Everything tasted…read moreincredibly fresh, and you can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The grilled branzino was cooked to perfection--crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, with amazing flavor. The grilled octopus was just as impressive: perfectly tender, smoky, and seasoned beautifully. The service was attentive, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to come back. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves great seafood!

Stumbled across this place on my first night of a 4 day trip to NY. Went there intentionally my…read morelast day. Unbelievable all the way around! Service and ambiance were exceptional. Obviously a place for locals and enjoyed the people watching. The food, THE FOOD, however, blew us away. Fresh whole fish on display in ice, live lobsters crawling around the display, and the largest head-on shrimp I have ever eaten that I personally picked out to have cooked, along with a whole perfectly seasoned red snapper, and melt-in-your mouth eggplant with tomato. Plus some very large and juicy clams in a garlic butter sauce that you want to scoop up with a spoon! This place will forever be in my dreams and I cannot wait to go back as it will be a focal point for my next visit. Thank you! Oh, and very reasonably priced too!

Seafood Combo for 2

See all

Outside 3-29-2026

Abuqir Seafood

4.5(401 reviews)

Abu Kir seafood restaurant is by far the best sea food restaurant I have ever been to. The taste is…read moreso exquisitely delicious. The quality and freshness of all seafood is excellent. The salads and side dishes are all so tasty. This place is so unique in all what they serve. The quality of service is great. the whole staff is very welcoming and try their best to satisfy all customers. I would rate my experiences, they are many, as seven stars

My wife and i tried several items…read more 5 stars: tajin seafood stew, rice 4 stars: whole fish, baba ghanoush, eggplant Overall i thought very high quality at reasonable prices. The biggest challenge depending on time of day is parking.

Black Tiger Shrimp (~$13): grilled

See all

Calamari

Cairo Feteer

3.9(17 reviews)

While walking along Steinway St on my way home, I couldn't help but notice how many Egyptian…read morerestaurants are in the area. Out of curiosity, I decided to try a place called Taste of Egypt--the colors and design of their signage pulled me right in. Two people at the counter greeted me with so much energy the moment I said hi. I asked about the mixed grill displayed on the menu posted on the clear glass wall, and one of them explained that it includes three different meats, plus rice and veggies--all grilled. The chicken, coated in an orange seasoning, was flavorful and very tender. The beef, on the other hand, was quite tough--definitely for people with strong, full sets of teeth (no pun intended). The third meat was a sausage-like lamb, with a gamey aftertaste that almost made me feel like I could smell the lamb as I ate it. The rice was well-cooked too. If you ask me whether it's worth the $20, I'd say it's a bit on the expensive side. At $15, I'd probably go back for it.

I was quite excited to try this new purveyor of Egyptian feteer pies on Steinway, giving Mum nearby…read moresome competition. Steinway Street is no Zamalek and I expected a no-frills experience, but we were very underwhelmed by the food offerings. The feteer itself was filled with an artificial tasting blend of American and Cheddar cheese, and was extremely salty. There are some exquisite fries being served up at many establishments in this area, but the ones at Cairo Feteer tasted like a fast food variety. The koshary - usually one of my favorite items - was the most palatable thing we ordered, but the da'ah on the side had almost no flavor, and the whole dish was lacking in flavor.

Lovely lighting in back room

Iron man mix feteer

See all

Cairo Feteer

IBN Hamido Seafood

4.4(660 reviews)

1.0 mi•Steinway, Astoria

•$$$

Do you want an authentic Astoria seafood experience that will leave you and your party stuffed and…read morefeeling like you made a great choice? Look no further. Everything I've had here was fantastic, and the seafood is fresh and prepared exquisitely.

We were excited to try IBN Hamido and came on a Sunday. There was no wait to be seated (lucky us!)…read moreand we were told to go to the back and to pick out our seafood before picking seats. It's a little overwhelming because there is definitely a lot of seafood to choose from. The fish selection looks fresh but they do have some previously frozen seafood like large prawns and lobster tails. They have the names of everything and the price per pound posted which can be a little intimidating because it's a bit expensive. We ordered a grilled branzino and asked for the large tiger shrimp. The staff behind the counter said it would be the ones without the head but when long at the sign, it said head on tiger shrimp so I was a little confused but we just went with it because we assumed the staff knew what they were talking about. We did also get the head-on large prawns. We asked for everything to be grilled and confirmed that they don't use butter or cheese or cream on anything and then we went upstairs to get a table. Upstairs by the window is nice because you can people watch on a good day. We asked the staff member if there were any butter or cream or cheese in the mezza or rice and she said no, so we proceeded to order those and also asked about the soup of the day. She told us it was a shrimp and corn soup and that sounded good so we ordered that as well. The mezza came and the babaganoush and moussaka were good. The lemon potatos were fine but other places have made it better. The tahini was tahini and nothing special. The soup came and we took a sip and it tasted like cream so we were confused because the staff member didn't mention cream when she was taking about it. We asked about it when another staff member came by to drop off the rice. The original staff member who helped us came back over and we asked her if there was cream in the soup. She told us that yes because it's a chowder and the chowder has dairy and told us that we ordered the soup. I'm not denying that we ordered it. My issue is that we specifically asked about avoiding dairy in other food menu items and she didn't even stop to mention that hey the soup of the day that you want is a shrimp and corn chowder and has dairy. She took it back but I felt like we were inconveniencing her because of her tone. The mains arrived shortly after. The head-on prawns came and then the branzino. The large head-on prawns were overcooked and a little rubbery. The branzino was a touch too lemony but that was probably my fault for squeezing lemon over it. The fish was firm and smooth. There wasn't a lot of flavor on either dish. By this time, our table is pretty full and one of the staff members came by with the tiger shrimp and he more or less just stared at the full table and then plopped the plate down right next to my husband's phone. We barely even had time to move plates around to clean up space for him, but I feel like they should have definitely looked a little harder because one of our plates was just full of bones and shells and could have been taken away which would have made room for the shrimp. They were also over cooked and rubbery. Throughout our meal, no one came to check on us once. At the end of the meal, I used my own hand sanitizing wipes and was a little puzzled that they don't give any to customers. We got the bill and were a little peeved that they charged us $3 to butterfly the branzino. We weren't told about that and we didn't particularly ask for them to butterfly it. There's individual hand wipes by the stairs and it's odd that staff don't bring them to you once you're ready to pay. Are customers expected to walk around with dirty hands to go grab the wipe by the stairs? It's definitely a one time experience and overall, I wouldn't recommend it for the poor service and seafood being overcooked and underwhelming.

Indoor seating downstairs

Hamido Salad (~$8)

See all

Scallops

Levant

4.6(58 reviews)

0.4 mi•Astoria

Came for lunch on a Sunday and there was no wait for a table. You order at the counter then sit…read more Mixed feteer was incredible - so flaky and good and we had a ton of leftovers. I also liked the Fattoush salad, though it was very wet/vinegary so couldn't eat too much of it. Highly recommend for amazing feteer!

Vibrant, succulent and beautiful is how I would express my gratitude for my experience at Levant,…read morehere in my backyard of Steinway, Queens. You'll find yourself lost in the hidden gems of Levant Lebanese and Egyptian culture. Made my journey to Levant for the first time and it was a pleasure. What got my attention the chicken and beef shawarma that was spinning on the counter dripping with fats, juices and flavor. Right when we got seated, the manager brought us freshly prepared, piping hot pieces of Falafel. Very good and well prepared. Very nice of him. Then So I ordered myself their chicken shawarma. The chicken was a little dry but it was still flavorful and delicious. A little hint of Sumac. What I would recommend is management to take a little more precautions on their customers. We ordered their famous Mixed Feteer, which is basically like their house pizza. And it took about 20 minutes to make and I totally understand that it gets a little busy but we have to prioritize the first customers all the way to last. But I would love to give my love and appreciation to management for serving a complimentary plate of their house sweets. It was heaven! We had their Kunefa and chocolate baklava. Mouth was watering to the extreme. I would definitely say that giving Levant in Astoria is well worth the drive if you're coming from out of town like myself but they offer really high quality Lebanese and Egyptian cuisine.

Beautiful Lighting!

Chicken Shawarma platter

See all

Kabab Café

3.8(236 reviews)

•$$$

It's a tiny restaurant, like seats 10. But this is good. The owner/chef treats you like a VIP and…read morewill make a tailor made meal for you. This was a fun experience with great food and friends. Definitely go here when you have some extra time on your hands, because things are made with love.

The restaurant this reminds me the most of, vs anywhere else I've ever been, is Rao's. It's old…read moreschool, feels more like a home cooked meal than a restaurant meal, and has delicious food. The owner was great, definitely rubbed some people in my party the wrong way. The place is so small, I was shocked we were able to roll in with a group of 8 without a reservation. Would love to come back

Lamb kebab with onion potato eggplant bell pepper

See all

Little Morocco

4.1(174 reviews)

•$

Most of the meats were quite dry, especially the sausages that I was looking forward to try. The…read morebeef chunks were delicious though. The cooked vege and potatoes were pretty cold when served with not much flavors, I wonder why they didn't heat them up in the back like how they heated up the lamb shank. FYI, they have a total of one 2 persons table and three high chairs for the side countertop.

Chicken couscous that they have on Fridays was fabulous, along with the mint tea and falafel…read more Everyone was very kind.

0.8 mi•Astoria, Long Island City

Outside of Little Morocco

Lamb Shank

See all

Menu - July 2024

Darjeeling Kitchen & Café

4.8(63 reviews)

Best Momos around!…read more If the title doesn't tell you everything, this review will. I found out about this place months ago and it was finally time to give it a try. My spouse and I are always down to find good momos, and this being close by and Tibetan cuisine, it was definitely a must. Ambience: It seats a decent crowd. It has nice Tibetan artwork and you feel the warmth from the owners. It's cozy and it felt great. Service: Top notch. I don't say this lightly. The server sat us down and was just so joyful. Her smile and demeanor made you feel welcomed. Brought us water and asked the usual and offered to explain any dishes. Now we are onto the good -- might I say great -- part. THE FOOD. We didn't order momos on our first visit. Food: My wife got the Himalayan Rice set (chicken) and I got the Rildok. We also got the Shabhaley -- from the description I thought it was literal meat. The Shabhaley, to put it, looks like an empanada. It was far from it in the best possible way. The pastry was crisp but soft and the beef filling was divine! Seasoned with so much flavor and it was paired with a beautiful sauce. The Rildok was exquisite. In my opinion -- I even told one of the servers, whom I now know is one of the owners, that the flavor profile reminded me of a cheeseburger, and it's my favorite new dish. The Himalayan Rice set was awesome. The chicken was tender and flavorful. The tingmo (like a bread) was soft and delicious, paired well with the chicken. The dal reminded me of my own homeland's dal. We've now been back here multiple times. My goal is to try the entire menu. The vegetable khoty momo was surprisingly my favorite, and I'm someone who loves meat. I've now had all the flavors and preparations of the momos, and you can't go wrong! This place is a gem. Their quality of food is top notch, and their actual aunties are in the back making this with so much love. I want everyone to try it. The owner and his staff are amazing and welcoming. They remembered me from my second visit, and that speaks volumes. They're all down to earth and it shows. The passion they have for their food and their kindness shines through. Parking: Can be rough depending on time of day.

It's an unassuming spot on a street of eateries. Their place is clean and is decorated with…read moreDarjeeling artwork. We got the kothey momo and chicken curry. The momos took a while but the curry was out quickly. Both were so flavorful! The sauce that came with the kothey momo cut perfectly through the mild chicken filling. The momo was soft but had a crisp bottom which melted in your mouth. The curry was creamy and had a hint of spiciness without setting your tongue on fire. All in all solid food!

Jhol Momo, Darjeeling Thukpa

See all

Of course I had to have Darjeeling tea at its namesake. It was delicious.

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

3 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Nagat G.

1

34

43

5 years ago

This place right here is a taste of Egypt. I haven't been there since 2019 & it's struggle finding food that reminds me of home in nyc (especially in Brooklyn). Made the trek here TWICE in one week and the food blew me away, as well as the hospitality. Baklawa and Atayef is the BEST EVER (same for the kunafeh too), basically solidifying Egyptians are the best at making anything, esp desserts! The mint limeade taste just like the ones in Egypt my aunts make, and the lentil soup is an exact copy of my mother's. Both people I brought absolutely loved the food and can't wait to come back. I can't wait to try the feteer next time and pretty much everything else from the menu. Do yourself a favor and eat here. Your stomach will thank you. read more

Preety K.

209

6

8

5 years ago

Everything was amazing! My favorite was the chicken feteer and the Nutella 4 layer dessert feteer made especially for us! Im not brave usually but I also tried Mombar which is intestines stuffed with flavored rice and it was amazing! read more

Frances D.

4

730

0

2 years ago

Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good service and with family and friends Even delivery to enjoy at home to

Cairo Restaurant and Lounge - egyptian - Updated September 2026

People who viewed Cairo Restaurant and Lounge also viewed

Steinway Halal Grill

3.7

(32 reviews)

I tried in several places Arabic food, but this place cooks more tastier then another places in New…read moreYork area from my experience. Their place is not fancy, not modern, not even as restaurant to invite guests, but taste is excellent for sure. Go alone and enjoy quietly :)))))

I lived in the Middle East and ate Yemeni food weekly. Aden Restaurant is one of two Yemeni…read morerestaurants in Astoria on Steinway, which is an area with a lot of Middle Eastern restaurants, shops, and food carts. We got the usual maraq soup to start out and some salad and tea. For the main dishes, we had chicken ogda and lamb zerbian. Both were good but the ogda was a potato version without tomatoes. The bread was freshly made and good. They do not serve Yemeni dessert here. Overall it was a good meal but not as good as other Yemeni restaurants in New York City, like Yemen Restaurant in Bay Bridge, Brooklyn (http://www.yelp.com/biz/yemen-restaurant-brooklyn-6?nb=1). For more information about Yemeni food, please visit here: http://yemenfood.blogspot.com/p/food.html

Kabuli Grill

3.8

(22 reviews)

This fairly new Afghan restaurant is located in a residential area of Astoria, which is great since…read morethere was plenty of metered parking. I was really surprised when I entered the restaurant because there were only two customers in the dining room, and absolutely nobody to greet me. I stood there for a little while but still, nobody came out. I had made reservations for 8 ppl, so I just grabbed a menu and seated myself at a table for 8. Well .... Turns out that their wonderful employee, Manuel, was a jack of all trades! He was the server, and the cook, and everything in between! Give that hard working man a raise! Kudos to Manuel for doing a wonderful job, with a smile on his face the entire time! Honestly, I would have been a big ole grump if I had to hustle that hard. lol The owner showed up towards the end of our meal, so Manuel did eventually get some help. Great service & hospitality! Again, Kudos to Manuel! The rest of my party arrived, and we placed our order. The food came out at a nice pace, and the food was delicious! We ordered all of our Afghan faves. Menu shared by 4 ppl: -- Mantu (steamed beef dumplings) 4/$8: these were small dumplings but just delicious. -- Ashak (steamed leek dumplings) 5/$10: we liked these delicate silky dumplings even more than the Mantu! -- Burani Banjan (eggplant) $9: I thought this dish should have come with complimentary bread. We had to order a side of Afghan bread. The eggplant was good though. -- Sabzi (spinach) ($9): this dish also didn't come with bread and we had to ordered bread on the side. It was a little bland and could have used more seasoning. -- Lamb Tikka Kebab w.Brown Basmati Rice (6pcs/$22): we ordered these done "medium" but they came out pretty well-done. Still pretty tasty and tender but would have been better if done medium.The brown basmati rice was fantastic! -- Beef Kofta Kebab w.Brown Basmati Rice ($18): These kebabs were very flavorful and tender. Great dish! And again, the brown basmati rice was fantastic! -- Kabuli Lamb Shank w.White Basmati Rice ($24): The lamb shank was fall-off-the-bone perfect! The Pulau (carrots with rice) went really well with the lamb shank. Greay dish! -- Afghan Bread 4pcs/$3.50: toasted to perfection and went really well with our appetizers. This was a really satisfying meal! A great addition to the neighborhood. I look forward to a return visit to try other menu items!

I love it here. very clean restaurant and very comforting ambience. Many tables to fit parties of…read moreall sizes. I also love the late hours. The service is always quick and very amazing. Dining Inn is always a wonderful experience. The food is very delicious and very comforting. It is a good portion size for the price.

Mombar

4.1

(202 reviews)

Be sure to call ahead and bring cash! This place can be a bit easy to miss since the signage blends…read morein with the front of the store, but the food here is a highlight of Little Egypt in Astoria! This is a unique restaurant where the owner verbally tells you the menu and then asks you what you want. The food is made (or microwaved) to order and comes in generous portions (don't ask how big a portion is, he has no answer for you). We got the Hummus, Cauliflower, and Koshary between 2 people, which gave us enough for leftovers the next day. While there is no air conditioning, the food is good enough to sit and sweat through eating. Would highly recommend if you're looking for that "hole-in-the-wall" experience.

We had a wonderful meal at this small and quirky restaurant in Little Egypt. The decor, all the…read morework of the owner and chef, is wonderful. So much eye candy! The owner tells you what is available, and you choose, and then he cooks and serves you. The process is not quick, but we were a family group of five and enjoyed examining the dense decorations of our surroundings while we waited for the delicious food. Our meal included an outstanding beet salad, cauliflower in pomegranate sauce, foul (mashed fava beans with vegetables), lamb shank, lamb tagine, fish in a clay pot, and koshary (a mixture of chickpeas, macaroni, rice, and tomato). Everything was so good, and portions were generous so that there was a good deal left to take home. We would absolutely return and recommend.

Cairo Feteer

3.9

(17 reviews)

While walking along Steinway St on my way home, I couldn't help but notice how many Egyptian…read morerestaurants are in the area. Out of curiosity, I decided to try a place called Taste of Egypt--the colors and design of their signage pulled me right in. Two people at the counter greeted me with so much energy the moment I said hi. I asked about the mixed grill displayed on the menu posted on the clear glass wall, and one of them explained that it includes three different meats, plus rice and veggies--all grilled. The chicken, coated in an orange seasoning, was flavorful and very tender. The beef, on the other hand, was quite tough--definitely for people with strong, full sets of teeth (no pun intended). The third meat was a sausage-like lamb, with a gamey aftertaste that almost made me feel like I could smell the lamb as I ate it. The rice was well-cooked too. If you ask me whether it's worth the $20, I'd say it's a bit on the expensive side. At $15, I'd probably go back for it.

I was quite excited to try this new purveyor of Egyptian feteer pies on Steinway, giving Mum nearby…read moresome competition. Steinway Street is no Zamalek and I expected a no-frills experience, but we were very underwhelmed by the food offerings. The feteer itself was filled with an artificial tasting blend of American and Cheddar cheese, and was extremely salty. There are some exquisite fries being served up at many establishments in this area, but the ones at Cairo Feteer tasted like a fast food variety. The koshary - usually one of my favorite items - was the most palatable thing we ordered, but the da'ah on the side had almost no flavor, and the whole dish was lacking in flavor.

Truva Cafe and Grill

4.1

(479 reviews)

Delicious Turkish spot in Astoria…read more Ordered the mixed appetizer with Turkish bread, the lahmacun, and the mixed grill with assorted meats. Everything was fire! Well seasoned and packed with flavor. The mixed grill had a great variety of different meats and the lahmacun pizza was like a thin crust lamb pizza. But the real star for me was that Turkish bread. Pillowy, warm, and crispy at the same time. I'd genuinely come back just for the bread alone. It's that good.

Great place, beautifully decorated. Much more spacious than you would think for a place on Ditmars…read more The service was good, staff was attentive. The food itself was quite good. Big portions, and honestly some of the best fries I've had in a while. I had the calamari salad and that was absolutely delicious! Definitely coming back.

Kabab Café

3.8

(236 reviews)

•$$$

It's a tiny restaurant, like seats 10. But this is good. The owner/chef treats you like a VIP and…read morewill make a tailor made meal for you. This was a fun experience with great food and friends. Definitely go here when you have some extra time on your hands, because things are made with love.

The restaurant this reminds me the most of, vs anywhere else I've ever been, is Rao's. It's old…read moreschool, feels more like a home cooked meal than a restaurant meal, and has delicious food. The owner was great, definitely rubbed some people in my party the wrong way. The place is so small, I was shocked we were able to roll in with a group of 8 without a reservation. Would love to come back

Mum Feteer

4.2

(103 reviews)

I was really excited for this but was a bit disappointed!…read more Food: I love cheese but honestly this felt like too much. We ordered the chicken and veggie feteer and I essentially felt like I was eating cheese. It is not much different from pizza to be honest. Service: great service! They are very kind! One note tho: they do not provide water if you sit down, it is water bottles Ambiance: nice space! Very packed generally

An Egyptian pizza! It seemed like every restaurant on the block served feteer so finally we gave in…read moreand had to try it. Compared to NYC pizza, there is a LOT more cheese and the crust is like a thin crepe. We didn't enjoy the veggie feteer just because of the enormous cheese ratio, but enjoyed the slice and trying it nonetheless!

Maya Cuisine

3.8

(5 reviews)

This review is for the indoor restaurant portion, idk about the outdoor grill…read more Ambiance- not the best, I come here a lot and there have been times that there was no heat inside. That almost discouraged me from coming back, but the food is too good. Food- super good! I've had the mixed grill kabab before and all the kababs were amazing. Then I discovered lamb haniz and that's all I ever order anymore. Among the best haniz I've had. The order is $18 and it comes with a soup and salad. It's a ton of food and affordable. Hummus and babaganoush are also really good. I normally order half and half and it's like $7 which I think is pretty cheap. Come for the food, it's worth it!

This place is absolutely fantastic, inside restaurant's atmosphere is meh, but the waiter/ manager…read moreis so generous And mindful, food taste amazing, try their Yemeni tea and their grilled food. 10/10 would go again!

Ukus

4.0

(95 reviews)

A no-frills and cash-only establishment. The lady behind the counter was friendly enough, but the…read morelanguage barrier made it tricky to ask questions about the menu. I just went with it and ordered the Ukus Style Burger. I wasn't sure what to expect as the menu kept the details pretty minimal. She made it fresh right in front of me. And overall, I was pleasantly surprised. The patty was thick, and I wasn't even able to finish the burger. I did find it to be a tad greasy, but it was flavorful. I enjoyed the sauce, which I think was called ajvar, and I like the bread which was similar to pita bread. Overall, 3-ish stars.

Ukus is a humble place with a lot of heart and great food. Located on a less busy side of 30th Ave,…read morethis mom-n-pop Balkan restaurant operated by a Montenegran family offers a variety of Balkan staples with minimum fuss and maximum taste. The burek is flaky and flavorful and I usually stick to cheese or spinach, but they also have meat, cabbage, and potato slices. I brought two friends along who'd never tried Balkan cuisine and they were instantly in love with the cevapi, which was grilled to perfection and complemented perfectly with raw onions, ajvar, kajmak, and develops warm bread. We also really enjoyed the pausili, which had a really delicious smoky flavor; this was my favorite dish and one I will definitely go out of my way for on cold days. We also tried the sudzukice, which I think I actually preferred over the cevapi because I found the thin beef sausages to be a bit more moist and flavorful. Great service and food make this cash only establishment one worth coming back to!

Layali Beirut Cafe Restaurant

3.6

(144 reviews)