Today was my first time going here after a recommendation from a friend in the jackson heights neighborhood. It was absolutely delicious! I had the chicken kebab with salad. The chicken was slo tasty and tender! My nephew and friend gave me to try their chicken shawarma dish and it was amazing as well! Sammy was super friendly and attentive! It's a small and very cozy place. I loved that they play Arabic music making it an awesome experience. I definitely will return! read more

Delicious fries! My favorite things here lol. Falafel wrap is also good. It's totally decent (just not as good as my two fave falafels out there). read more

Had a fantastic meal. Took home side of tabouli and put it on everything I ate for days. So yummy! read more

We came in with a couple of friends today. Jackson height is not known for Lebanese food but we were pleasantly surprised. We ordered the appetizer combo and lamb/chicken shawarma. They are really tasty and healthy. The toum (garlic sauce) is specially impressive. Owner Sammy shows his unparallel service and hospitality. We felt right at home for our first dining experience in El Toum. I would give the top rating for this place read more

We know El Toum for its warm, personal service in house and its fantastic menu dining in, so we inquired about catering for a small event, and Sami worked with us to create a menu of apps, entrées, and dessert. He was so kind, professional, and easy to work with. The food was phenomenal - our guests raved about the mezze spread (muhammara and baba ghanoush especially). The kofte, chicken kabob, marinated lamb, and branzino were *chef's kiss* next to tahini and toum. Sami's walnut semolina cake and knafeh were also just perfect. We could not ask for more (except maybe more leftovers) - definitely recommended for both stopping in for a meal and catering! read more

Gimme that falafel dammit! Finally, a delicious Lebanese place with good falafel in MY hood?! (Mind you, it is difficult to find good Lebanese in all of NYC). I judge hard when it comes to how the f**k you make that shawarma and how that falafel gets treated - thankfully Sami is serving up something fierce in both areas. I'm waaaay too excited about this spot because a slice of home is always welcome. Definitely try the babaganoush, chicken shawarma, mint lemonade (cuz that's how us Levantines do), and the falafel. In fact just try the whole damn menu! I'll be coming through again soon! read more

A jewel of a place!!! The food here is absolutely phenomenal. It taste like home made food your grandmother cooks. Everything on the menu is phenomenal but lamb chops are on point? read more

The service and atmosphere are top notch. The food was excellent as well. The menu has great variety of vegetarian, vegan, and meat dishes, which is a huge plus. Will definitely be returning! read more

I'm mad at myself for not trying this place sooner. Ordered the chicken shawarma and kofta platter with the el toum appetizer. Everything was so good and fresh. I loved the rice that came with the meat, the raisins were a nice touch. The garlic whip (toum) was out of this world! Extremely garlicky and flavorful which tasted delicious mixed with the rice and meat. Owner was also super friendly. Prices are great. This will become one of our neighborhood staples! read more

If your a fan of middle Eastern foods and you should be, this small gem is for you. I say small gem because there's only five tables inside. That said, your there for the food and the food is delicious. Sammy (the owner and head chef) is an amazing grill master. I could tell you more, but eating is believing. Your welcome. read more

Ordered the 1/2 Chicken special tonight. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the potatoes were cooked just right and vegetables were so fresh. Food is always good. Great restaurant. read more

A neighborhood gem! Such tasty food (love the soups! Lentil, Carrot ginger!) everything is made fresh and the owner is so friendly and relaxed, love the cute interior too. read more

I hate to say it but the I was not satisfied with our takeout order. The chicken shawarma was old and dry. Bad move on the person who chose to serve this old food to their customers. Will not order again. Even if the falafel sandwich was good. Be better. read more

Being a local I'm the area I've passed this place by a ton of times before realizing we had a Lebanese place right under our noses. Finally was able to try the Chicken Kebab (which came with grilled tomatoes, rice with raisins, pita, and a mixed salad) and a side of Hummus. The atmosphere of El Toum is cozy and welcoming and the quality of the dishes I've had were amazing -- by far one of the best Mediterranean dishes I have had in a while. Although they have only been around since January El Toum is quickly rising to be a favorite. Highly recommended if you're ordering out or happen to be/live in the area! read more

El Toum - Chicken Kebab - Lebanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

My friend insisted we go and we loved it! The owner or manager? named Sam treated us like ol' friends and served us many dishes, chit-chatting. We had the best ever Hummus and the specialized lemonade. It was so great that I sent my kid to the place the following day to get MORE. And very well priced. read more

This place is OKAY. I was pretty excited that we had a Lebanese place in the neighborhood because I really love the food. That being said it was pretty disappointing. The kibe were grainy, not as smooth as I would like. The chicken in the shawarma sandwich was good, but the toum sauce was WAY too garlicky. It tasted like a bunch of raw garlic was thrown on the sandwich. Toum sauce is normally a very delicious garlic whip. Get the sandwich without toum! Spinach/cheese pies were pretty good but nothing to write home about. All in all it's a bit of a disappointment, but not the worst food I've ever had. read more

Was always a fan of Juju, the cafe that was there for many years before El Toum. Sami the owner was always a delight, always happy to see his customers and drew a loyal following, rightfully so. I was shocked when it closed but was elated to see Sami was behind the counter at El Toum. The chicken Shawarma was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor. If you live in Jackson heights please visit, you will not regret it. read more

The owner is such a wonderful host. We feel so welcome everytime we go and the is spectacular. A community staple!

Entered a stranger, left a stranger. Not sure why I didn't get the same friendliness and service as others who came. Prices are reasonable. I got a chicken shawarma wrap for lunch and it did the job. The toum was more garlic than whip, which I am not used to. Overall I can see myself going back, but I don't feel as welcome as I did at Shahi Darbar. read more

The food here is excellent, and the service and people working here couldn't be nicer. We regularly do takeout here as the space is small, but it is always filled at lunch and at other times during the day. Highly recommended if you like middle eastern food! read more

Delicious food. My wife said that the owner was very nice when she went to pick up our order. It is wonderful to have a Mediterranean style restaurant in the 11372. Healthy and delicious. read more

One of my favorite places in Queens. Sammy cooks up authentic Lebanese cuisine, and his service is amazing. The restaurant has a nice, welcoming atmosphere. This is basically the only Lebanese place in the area, and it's great! read more

Loved the falafel. The meats were beautifully prepared as was all the other food we ordered. Very savory! Friendly and welcoming service. I'm normally not a huge fan of small places but this one works, it's pretty cosy and I loved the merch on the walls. Will be back for sure! read more

Came through for lunch and I would definitely recommend it. There's a small seating area inside with a couple tables outside- love the interior honestly. The owner was incredibly friendly and personable. I'd come back just to chat with him again, but the food was also great. We ordered a kofta and chicken sandwich. Very light ingredients, well-seasoned meats, and just a lovely sauce to go with it. Next time we're going for a platter and baklava. Really looking forward to it read more

Arguably, the best falafel I've had. Almost succulent. For sure, all the other items we ordered were. We shared two combination platters, one of the appetizers and one of the entrees. These are pretty generous portions. Between two grown men, we were fairly stuffed. The meats are really delicious and the presentation was great, I wish I took a photo. I think, it's a family business or at least had that feel. The service was super nice. It's a small place but the ceiling is very high and, especially if you sit by the window, it doesn't feel cramped. There are also tables outside. All in all, definitely the great discovery of the area and possibly the best quality food of this category I've had yet. read more

I ordered take out and unfortunately did not enjoy the experience at all. The lentil soup was cold when we picked it up and the other food was hot (within 20 min of order like they said) . I ordered falafel on a pita and a chicken wrap and ended up with both on a wrap. The falafel was pretty good but the chicken was gamey. Yeah I didn't know that was possible either. I really hate wasting food but I couldn't eat the chicken or the lentil soup. My husband ate half of the chicken and found a bunch of the flavors on the bottom of the wrap instead of spread out and commented that it would have been good if they spread it out since to him it was very bland (I still stand by my gamey comment) read more

Delicious Lebanese food. I ordered the chicken to go and shared it with my husband. It was great. Also, the family running the restaurant is always super friendly. There are a lot of loyal customers eating here regularly - a testament of their quality food and hospitality. read more

I had the pasta and it was delicious. My husband enjoyed the hamburger (without special sauce) and fries. Friendly staff who were attentive and definitely concerned with making sure the customers enjoyed their food. Certainly would recommend this restaurant. read more

El Toum - Hamburger and fries - Lebanese Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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Outstanding food and services. Sammy was super hospitable and accommodating. Food was unique and very tasty. Great find!! We'll be back.

Placed an order for carry out a week ago. Chicken kebab platter and kufta platter, plus the salmon. All top notch. That was for two adults and two kids, I would probably order the appetizer platter on top of that for a little more food. Really nice family running the place, they know what they are doing. Can't wait to go back. read more

I Mediterranean food and was delighted to learn that this amazing restaurant opened up in my neighborhood. El Toum exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the Lentil Swiss Chard soup and chicken shawarma. Both were wonderfully flavorful. Sammy, the owner is an amazing person too. I can't wait to go there again and check out some more of the delicious offerings. So should you. read more

Had the lamb schwarma plate and lemon ricotta pancakes (wasn't expecting this from a Lebanese place). The service was top-notch, the owner is super friendly, and the prices are so reasonable for the quality of food you get. Highly recommend read more

My girlfriend and I used to be huge fans of Juju's (the cafe in this location before El Toum) and so we were happy to see Sami was opening El Toum. We tried the appetizer platter and kofta platter. Falafel was one of the best I've had and the flavor of the kofta was also fantastic. Great baba ghanoush and tabouli too. I'm excited to have a great Lebanese place in the neighborhood and will be back to try more dishes! read more

Have been twice now and I'm thrilled. Excellent falafel. Chicken is super moist. Super needed in the neighborhood!

Yum! What a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The falafel is FOR REAL: crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. Lentil rice and salad were delicious, hummus was garlic heaven. Try it out! You won't be disappointed! read more

We had a wonderful experience today at El Toum! Owner Sami welcomed us so warmly first. We had Falafel sandwich ,Lamb Shish Kebab sandwich and zaeter pie. Falafel is the best! Crispy outside and soft delicious inside. Shish kebab is delicious also. We are so happy to find this place! We will be back soon. Thank you Sami! read more

Amazing! Ordered for the first time on Saturday, January 16. I had the rack of lamb and a side of tabbouleh. Cannot wait to try other items on the menu. A very much needed addition to Jackson Height. read more

I have had this yelp account for about 10 years, and this is my first review. After our meal at El Toum last night, I had no choice but to shout out this amazing new spot. The food is fantastic, fresh, and full of flavor. Sammy is so friendly, and service was super quick. The Kofta Platter was 10/10. Will certainly be back soon. read more

Love, love the falafel wrap or platter..yum. Sami's flourless chocolate cake...is the best ever. read more

Great food. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend the vegan heaven 2 sandwich. Best place for falafels in the neighborhood.