Loved it here! We were here for a long weekend, and we came here twice! Service is nice and attentive. They play some weird Charlie Chaplin videos, but it would be nice if they played some games that were on or something. Hookah was really good every time and lasted a long time. They come by and change the coals frequently too. Food was solid too. Our favorite thing was the hummus with lamb but be sure to get it spicy. It wasn't gamey or anything. read more

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Absolutely loved it here! Great customer service! Wonderful hookah. And the fooodd omg the food was absolutely delicious savory and fresh. I got the falafel taco and it was delicious the hummus was great and fresh. Will definitely be coming back. The tea was subperb read more

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A hidden gem for some delicious food. I had Toshka as appetizer and it was pretty delicious, as the bread was well garnished and filled with meat and cheese and was served hot, giving a sense of warm with every bite. The fries as a side were well seasoned with a great texture, made me order another portion. The lamb shawarma (forgot to take a picture) was amazing, the mixture between rice and lamb was unique as each had its own seasoning, but when put together in my mouth, an ambiance of flavors start happening. The service was great, the waiter took time to know everyone's order and was very friendly. read more

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I found this spot after searching for an after happy hour spot. From the minute of stepping in you are greeted and seated quickly. The spot is very spacious with outdoor seating as well. Our hookah was extremely smooth and lasted for quite a while, a server checked in on us and changed the coals consistently without us asking. In addition, the owner checked in regularly. The iced hibiscus tea was absolutely delicious- I didn't get to eat during this visit but I am excited to try out a meal next time. read more

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U feel welcomed as soon as U walk in everyone is really friendly! If U feel like having a main course the lamb chops are always cooked perfectly. If U want a delicious shawarma get the chicken wrap with a side of there delicious fries. As for appetizers I'm not a big fan of eggplant but I had there moussaka and it was amazing had it with coworkers and we all loved it!! Perfect spot to chill with anyone really. Shout out to Mostafa the owner he's the best!!!! read more

I've been in NYC for over 5 years and d have tried almost every hookah lounge in manhattan By far, this is the best hookah lounge for the following reasons: The flavor goes on for hours. They are using a modern Shisha bowl that ensures the hookah doesn't burn out so quickly! The flavor they have are spectacular. Please try the James Bond or pistachio ice cream! The ambiance is clean, beautiful and does smell stale! They have indoor and outdoor. This is an actually lounge that closes at 4AM. They don't offer alcohol but you may BYOB and they don't charge an uncorking fee! The owners and hookah-tenders are beautiful and peaceful people. The music is not all that loud. You can study, listen to your social or just hang out with your friends! I don't want to over expose the owner but they are usually there. Once of my favorite hookah-tenders is Mohammad. He's Lebanese and he can make a mean hookah! OMG! The tea! Try the cold Hibiscus flower and report back! That's all I can say! The food is also make from scratch and is authentic! read more

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Fantastic place with great service, staff, and food. Conveniently located in East Village

Amazing service and friendly staff ! It was so relaxing to stay there I would love to come back next time to try their food. Definitely recommend! read more

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This hidden, off the beaten path, hookah spot is nice, simple yet quaint and cozy. It's the place to go regularly because management is friendly and they appreciate your patronage. How do I know? A very good friend of mine chose this spot to meet and when he arrived it's as if everyone knew him on a first name basis! Plus knowing Arabic helps, but regardless , staff and service is great , their hookah is standard quality and can't give a full breakdown how their food was but I did have the lamb wrap. It was great in presentation and taste but it could have used a little spice and a kick. But that's my preference. Their menu selection is enough to please anyone and almost everyone in your group (there's always gonna be that one person though if you catch my drift). If you're looking for a nice date spot, need a place to meet a long lost lover, or recommend a few friends to hang out at a spot , this should be one of your choices . read more

We just loved it here. Such a friendly owner. Made us feel very welcome. For those of you for whom it matters: they use the good coals!!! That alone made me happy because too many places use the @other" stuff. Another plus is that the music isn't overwhelmingly loud. Granted it was pretty dead when we went on a Thursday night but still -- some places play it too loud no matter what but here it was perfect -- I could still hear myself think and hear my husband speak. No alcohol but the hookah is of such quality (and variety) that it didn't matter to us. The Wings and fries were fine, nothing to write home about, but we Didn't care because the hookah was so good and it was such a good place to actually relax. Glad to have found this hidden gem our first night in the city. read more

Lovely spot for hookah and tea! Didn't try food but moroccan tea was perfect and has really great service. Great ambiance too

Mustafa was amazing!!!!!! Amazing Person, made us feel more than at home the best Lounge in Manhattan! The Service we experienced was beyond incredible amazing Hookas and Tea. read more

This place has amazing fresh food. Wonderful service & a nice atmosphere. I highly recommend stopping by.

Best Hookah in NY and the food was amazing! The service was top notch and fast. Everything is fresh and made to order. I was surprised a high quality meal came out so fast. The atmosphere is inviting with just right ambience. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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10/10 would recommend. Fabulous service. Fabulous ambiance. Fabulous hookah. It's giving quality. And the other reviews are true, Mustafa is the best. read more

Wonderful experience Layla, She made us feel comfortable in the spot, It felt like I was home with my family, incredible hookah options, and conversations. Felt like a VIP with the amazing service and beautiful ambiance. An amazing restaurant to take family and friends to. read more

Great spot for pre or post night out in LES. Music and seating were a vibe. Not to mention the warm and friendly staff! Drinks and food and HOOKAH were great too, and most importantly the owner was very nice. Highly recommend !! read more

Best food and hookah and number 1 service In the city We had the best night ever Highly recommended read more

Bumped into an old friend and I'm glad I did. Amazing hookah and tea with some great food. Best spot for hookah, drinks and food in NYC. The vibe is so relaxing and great for groups to sit and chat, have a hookah and some drinks. Let me tell you, the customer service is beyond exceptional. I will be coming back every week as my new spot to work from and have a hookah with fresh mint tea. Please, if you're in the East village stop by EastSide Story. You will not regret it! Thank you so much Mustafa for the service read more

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This is a new shisha / hookah place that is such a lovely hidden gem. The owner is so warm, funny, sweet and you can tell he cares very much about his customers. He wants everyone coming in to have a good time and I think he really tries to achieve that. His entire staff is that way too, they were so friendly and regularly changed our hookah coals so we could have the best experience. It is so refreshing to have a place like this in New York where you can chill and hang out with friends over high quality hookah in a nice environment. The hookah here (which we got over the ice bucket - SO nice) is actually of a cleaner, smoother, higher quality than other places in NYC. The place is cute and has a nice little garden at the back that would be great in the summer. The vibes and crowd here are great. I'm sure this place will become super popular soon. Part of me wants to gatekeep this place as my own little secret but that wouldn't be nice, people deserve to discover this gem too. Love this place!! read more

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One of the best hookah spots I've been too great people great service it's like almost to perfect for the human eye to see one of the Owners named Mohammad mosatafa son is a great gentleman and a charming person would come here again read more

A hidden gem! If you're looking for a place to just chill and relax, either after walking the streets of New York or in-between activities, this is the place! Ali, who is the owner, took amazing care of us. We ordered grape mint which was very well packed. Hookah hit like a champ and was priced very well! We ordered a tea pot and Ali dropped off a complimentary bowl of cashews to go with it. Everything was very clean and welcoming! Will be going back again! read more

If I could give this place a -1 I would. The worst experience I've had at a restaurant since I've been to NYC. Our servers attitude was atrocious and I believe he lied and said his name was tutu. He was dismissive, condescending and did not want to help in anyway. He got an attitude to a point where he was shouting at us and we had to leave bc we did not feel safe. Do not recommend, read more

I was here with a group of 10 people. We were having a great time and loved the atmosphere, but the attitude of the workers made it clear they had something against us. They weren't happy with the quantity that we ordered despite us ordering a lot of food and hookah the whole night. They overcharged us for 3 food items we never ordered and wrote in a tip of $100 on top of the 20% included gratuity. They illegally overcharged us $200. These people are running a fraudulent business trying to take advantage of people who they think will not second guess the bill. read more

the place was fantastic, with loots of space for big groups! amazing ambiance and a welcoming host (mohammad). their fries were 10/10, gave us us food for free even read more

Mustafa is amazing! Food is to die for - I would highly recommend the chicken shawarma