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.

We hosted our reunion party at Casa La Femme for 45 guests, and everything exceeded our…read moreexpectations. The space was beautiful and perfectly set up for our group, the food was exceptional, and the ambience created such a warm, memorable atmosphere for everyone. What really stood out was the hospitality and service - seamless, attentive, and thoughtful throughout the entire afternoon. Medhat and his team went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of, and it made all the difference. Our guests are still talking about it and several have already mentioned wanting to host their own events here - which says it all. Couldn't recommend Casa La Femme more highly. Thank you again to Medhat and the entire team for such a special event!

Had such a nice time here. The owner and our waiter mo. The ambiance was so cute and the outdoor…read moreseating was great. I felt like I was back in the Arab world. They comped meze and dessert for us. We had such an amazing time. I would definitely be back. The food was really good and the hummus passed the Arab vibe check.

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!

Once again, Yelpers did not disappoint. This was terrific! Fast, clean, friendly, and tasty. The…read moreonly thing wrong was that I instantly had buyer's remorse and wanted what everyone else was eating in the restaurant, regardless of what it was they were having.

During my trip, eating at a Yemeni Restaurant was a must! I'm glad I found this great restaurant…read more Right away I knew it was family owned. The sense community was lovely inside and it was busy but moving. The Saltah dish was delicious!! It was so comforting and made fresh. It was filled with vegetables that were cooked to perfection really. I also had a wrap as well. The amount of food was one area of disappointment. One order wasn't enough for one person. Small portions would have been okay if the price matched it. Ordering two plates to be content was unexpected.

Melons for dinner, and I want it deep fried…read more.. The Cairo restaurant was known in its past iteration as King Tut's hub, which is this gaudy joint located on the Steinway strip between Broadway and 30th avenue...which I praised many many moons ago for its khoshary and fateer. It changed hands at least three times since...to the point where I am not sure who the owner was, or what they are. So, did any of its formerly good bones make it to this reataurant? Eeeeh, not really. Me and the missus also made the mistake of showing up during Ramadan 2022. For those who are not familiar with how ramadan works in muslim 'hoods, it's a month-long fasting period from sunrise to sunset for those who are physically able, and it's a family/community thing. Either a feast at the local mosque after sundown prayers, or your local eatery will host a joyous meal. A large family will sit down at a restaurant with cups of water (or Vimto) and medjool dates before sundown, and once the timer goes off, you make dua (offer prayer), pass the dates and the drinks around, and then the apps arrive. Then you sit down for a massive meal (usually an all-you-can-eat buffet in most circumstances), and during that time, every seat in nearly every restaurant is filled to the brim with people. Is it rather telling that this place is not all that busy during ramadan, and the table leaving didn't seem to have finished that much food? Well, let's talk about the decor - When this place was Tut's hub it was known for the more "Indiana Jones" like interior, what with sphinxes, pharoah's chairs, waterfall window and all that. At some point the previous owners seemingly piled more stuff on the walls. On my table I have this bas-relief of the goddess Isis where her...bosom were shoved 18 inches onto my shoulder. "hey, free melons for dessert" - my wife was quite the riposte artist. While this is happening someone decided to run the "Egyptian pop" playlist on spotify, except it was so loud that it came out distorted. Ever heard of El Sawareekh's 2020 banger Ekwaty (my brothers)? Yeah, I got some interesting stuff on my Shazam / Apple Music playlist? Normally it sounds just fine in a car stereo or earbuds, but when it's played waaaaaay too loud in a restaurant, the repeated "Ek Qwaaadi" calls came out distorted sounding like "I want it deeeeeeeeeeep fried", and since it was the Zuksh & Shehta Karika remix, it went on waaaay too long - at some point it went from banger to dental drill. So okay, I got tacky concrete boobies taking up my space, and the music is annoying, was there any redeeming features? Well, there's a full service bar and lounge upstairs serving up latin flavors (eeh, during freaking Ramadan?), and they are supposed to serve the Egyptian classics. Let's see, there's khousary, beef tagine, and grilled seafood. It can't be that bad, right? Well, the Khousary was terrible. The chickpeas were undercooked, the pasta is overcooked, the rice was flavorless, the tomato sauce is purely heartburn with not much other flavors to speak of....and I had some good to great khousary in the past. The grilled shrimp with their spicy special sauce was overcooked shrimp with thousand island dressing on the side that had some hot sauce mixed in, and waaaay too much stale tasting fries. The beef tagine tastes like the same tomato sauce from the khousary mixed in with a few pieces of beef grabbed off their grill and barely simmered, served with some plain white rice on the side - it was like a Moroccan Shashouka, except like it came out of a jar. Eeeeh, and somehow that was nearly 100 bucks for this cornucopia of disappointment. Someone once said that it's diffcult to get a table at an Egyptian joint during Ramadan. In this case, I wish that it was impossible. Never again.

Great hookah deal in Astoria! Staff is knowledgeable and attentive. Go early to get a good seat,…read morenice spot to start your night with friends.

This spot creates experiences beyond words. The feel here is warm and welcoming. They used unique…read moreingredients yet served efficiently. Not exaggerating, these workers are outstanding, remarkably friendly, knowledgeable and make you feel at home right away. I was pleased with the entire visit.

This place feels like it was designed specifically for people like me. The dishes provide complete…read moresatisfaction. Staff - one of nicest people I've seen who would always accommodate your needs. The position of Suzy American & Egyptian Food in the neighborhood is ideal. Sample their food and form your impression.

Very friendly service, good drinks, good music! They do get crowded as the space is very small and…read moreintimate. The hookah is good!

Deferring to my sister saying the hookah was excellent. Service equally as attentive. Many visits…read moreto the table and very swift in changing the coals. Sadly, we read too many reviews warning us about the watered down drinks and of tasting alcohol, so we avoided any serious mixers. The tea was pretty good, not great. What was really disappointing was the wonderful looking selections on the menu, but our group voting not to eat here. Again, too many negative reviews. Two of us stuck to a couple appetizers. Falafel and hummus weren't earth shattering but tasted fine. I should have ordered later supper! For hookah, atmosphere and service = 4-1/2 star. Our limited drinks and plates = 3 star. 10/24

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.

Probably one of the best halal carts I have been to especially for the price. For 5 dollars you can…read moreget chicken or lamb over yellow or spicy rice. However, be warned that the line can get really crazy during school semesters during lunch hours. There have been times when the line circles around the block. What makes separates this cart from many other carts is the way they prepare their chicken. They cook their chicken on the grill about 70-80 percent for the charred smoky flavor which elevates the taste of the marinade and spices that they use for the chicken. My only complaint is the inconsistency. Depending on the day, the chicken can sometimes be slightly overcooked and lacking some seasoning. However, for the most part this cart is pretty solid. I have been a regular here for a couple of years now.

It was one of the best and cheapest fastest way to get food on ccny campus. I really hope things…read morechange soon with the COVID.

If you want flavorful charcoal grilled meat- this is the food cart to go to. This place always has…read morea line but it moves fast so don't be intimidated. We ordered a kofta platter as well as a half chicken- both came with two soups, one tomato based the other was I believe a orzo base with a side salad and two types of rice with side of hot sauce and white sauce. The sides were a nice touch since it's a little different from other halal carts but it's really the smoky herbs of the meat that really sings. For these two platters it cost us 29 dollars total and that's pretty reasonable for a meal for two people with leftovers as well. Give them a try!

Tasty long fresh hot sandwiches. A good cart is hit and miss and today was a big hit. I ordered the…read morechicken sandwich. It canne with lettuce, white sauce and hot sauce. Simple but perfectly done. The sauce doesn't drench the sandwich but it's very satisfying. The hot sauce gives it a nice kick. Plus the sandwich is very big s so you can share, save some or just feast. Mera's Tip: get a sandwich but ask for less lettuce.