i love you, al aqsa. a must stop every single time i am in new york city and i mean every single…read moretime. transports you to jerusalem with their falafel, which they generously feed you in line. their freshly baked breads compliment all their foods. i love the fried kibbeh, and i always get the four pieces promising i'll save more for later and i don't even make it out the shop with any left. i got their chicken shawarma plate this last time, coming back for dinner, and they teased about my multiple visits in one day but i couldn't resist. the nostalgic taste, the quality of the ingredients, and the family atmosphere are addictive.

Decided to grab some lunch and returned to Al Aqsa, which had a line out the door when I stopped by…read moreSaturday afternoon. There was a steady line and while most people ordered takeout, I noticed the tables in the back were all occupied as well. I ordered a za'atar and cheese manakeesh ($4) again, a small ful medames ($8), a small chicken shawarma plate ($14), and fresh taboon bread ($2.75) and the total came out to $29. All this food fed three people comfortably, though I would definitely order an extra taboon bread next time as we could not get enough of how fluffy and soft the bread was. The ful medames was so warming and cozy and the chicken shawarma came with rice, salad, pickles, and three different sauces (we especially loved the toum and the hot sauce).

Stopped in because I never tried Khachapuri before…read more I gotta admit I was expecting a lot more options on the menu, and I was very disappointed when they only had some pre packaged Russian Potato Salad ("Olive-yeah"), and pastries. The only thing they offered was the cheesy and doughy salty perfection of Khachapuri! This thing was delicious! It was cheesy and salty in the most creamy and perfect way. The fact that this one menu item, is so close to perfection earns this place 4 stars. Let's be real, they really need some more options! However we work with what we got. I hope they offer more in the future! The service was, classically Eastern European. The girl was nice but couldn't speak any English. If I could not speak Russian it would have been difficult to order. Come to think of it, having a single item on the menu might be intended! The place had two simple small tables and a bench to sit on to enjoy your meal. Hardly comfortable for an extended stay. The owners clearly do not want customers sticking around long. I'm inclined to wonder if the location serves as a ghost kitchen or something as I saw a few deliveries go out. Reading this review you may wonder how it has 4 Stars, any sane person would think they are reading a 1 Star review. Try. The. Khachapuri. You'll have your answer.

Although I had just eaten phenomenal falafel down the street, because I am not on Avenue M that…read moreoften, I had to stop in when I saw this clean, modern looking Georgian Bakery. The server behind the counter was very friendly and helpful and because I always seem to have room for a little more food, I ordered a penovani khachapuri that was warm, flaky and filled with delicious Georgian cheese. Will definitely have to go back again!

First time here, won't be the last. Got the pork shaurma. 8 inches of goodness. Just under 2 inches…read morethick; that's after being in the sandwich press. I just wish the vegetables were more evenly distributed and the shaurma rolled more evenly, but you can see how much meat they put in. I normally go to the place that starts with a 'G' one block over, but somehow only just found out about this place even though I live literally one block away. One big difference is the wait/prep time; 'G' keeps the meet on a gyro wheel. The meat is cut as you order then rolled into the shaurma. Shaurma Factory has the meat already cut and kept warm so it cuts down on prep time. The wait time at 'G' is 10 minutes plus vs maybe 5 here. I always go around the same time (12:30-1:30). 'G' is always busy during lunch. There were 2 other customers while I was here, but I still got my order quickly. Both places include a free can of Coke w/shaurma. The price at 'G' fluctuates ($12-14), but has been $12 for some time now. I paid $12 here. I haven't been here enough to note price changes, but I'll definitely be back here to try the chicken shaurma and khachapuri.

Wow, new little Georgian place with food ready made to go! Halfway between the two Q stations. They…read morehave "draft" tarragon and other sodas, as well as refrigerated bottles. For vegetarians, there are various spreads including spinach pkhali, and breads including with cheese and beans. Meat eaters can order something to be made, or take the ready made shashlik in a wrap, or try the chicken potato side. Friendly servers, and you can speak Georgian, Russian or English.

You cant go wrong with an omelette here at D/D coffee shop, it originally came with homefries not…read moresaying they're not good because they definitely are , but I decided to switch it up and go to for the salad and let me tell you it did not disappoint. I got French Dressing for mine but it usually comes with Lemon Vinaigrette. The service was great , the staff was very attentive and kind and the ambience was top notch, the old school music topped of my morning breakfast. If you're around you got to try!!! It's a must

I got 2 coffees to go. Sweet and light!…read more Looks like a very adorable mini diner with adorable seating. The coffee was delicious. The service was wonderful. Such nice staff.

This place is not bad, they make their own bread which I love, and the pieces are big. The chicken…read moreshish was ok. The meat was not to my liking personally, I like more of a char grilled taste which this did not have. The rice and veggies were good. Not a cheap place, it's about $15 for a small chicken shish and the desserts are about $8 for a piece. But priced the same as other competition nearby. Not somewhere I would personally go again but was good for a first try. I personally prefer another place not too far away from this one, the Shish kebab in my opinion tastes a bit better and not as dry and has that charcoal grilled taste I am looking for. Seating area is separated from the walk-in/cashier which is nice.

I've eaten at this restaurant maybe 8-10 times. They have wooden chairs and tables (nothing fancy),…read morebut their service is great, and their dishes are so delicious. My favorite appetizer is the fried calamari. Each piece melts in your mouth. Please be aware, they automatically add a 20% tip on the check. I didn't realize until my last visit, I erroneously gave a generous 40% tip. I've also ordered takeout via Uber Eats. We always order Babaghanoush, Falafel, and our favorite large platters. I normally get my favorite, Chicken Adana, but I tried their Chicken Gyro this time. It was good, but I still like the Adana more. My kid loves the Chicken Shish Kebab. We will be back for more.

Amazinggg georgian food! I always take it to go but it's still really good rewarmed at home.read more

Food was not as I would of expected…read more Service was great But it's mostly a place for bread that's their specialty If you decide to try them order only their amazing breads w bread choices W cheeses or meat or beans Amazing Food is not great Dry chiken Soup too watery Salads are good too So know what you want to order Ask the waiter he will steer you in the right direction Also I don't do corn or vegetable oils They don't have olive oil Unfortunately for me it's not a great choice

Authentic Sicilian food that tastes like the food my grandparents used to make for me. The…read morerestaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. It's not too loud either -- you can talk to others without yelling. The insalata verde is delicious. It's nice and simple, like many Sicilian foods, containing arugula, pistachios, caciocavallo cheese, olive oil, and maybe a hint of lemon. Everything is made fresh, including the sauce, which is tangy and authentic. I have ordered a side of sauce before and the owner gave me a nice portion. I think he should add it to the menu as I'm sure I'm not the only one who would buy a big container of it. We also love the arancinette (rice balls with cheese). They are crispy on the outside while still tasting light. We have also tried various pasta options, which have been great. The owner even brought out frozen grapes in the summer one time, which was a nostalgic treat.

I wish I could uproot this gem to Carroll Gardens. I love it. I found out on Instagram that Amuni…read morewould be serving some specials at the Bay Ridge 3rd Avenue Festival which was held today. I was set on going and immediately knew I would head straight to Amuni upon arrival for a good lunch. The street fair was fun and I walked many steps, but my highlight was the food at Amuni. Mini Panelle Sandwiches, Sfingione (with or without anchovies), Octopus, Arancini and fresh Limonata were some of the specials. I had a mini Panelle Sandwich, Sfingione with Anchovies and a fresh Limonate (lemonade). If these foods sound foreign, it's because this is authentic Sicilian food. Delicious and comforting. Everything was excellent--- I didn't expect otherwise. I had the pleasure of seeing chef/owner Vincent again who is always so pleasant and welcoming. We ate indoors in the cozy space. Since I am half Sicilian, I am appreciative to enjoy food that brings back memories of my childhood. Amuni accomplishes that for me. Solid gold.

Came here recently as we saw that it recently opened up. Having never tried Azerbaijani food before…read moreI was curious. The space itself is very homey and has the feel of a cute little, authentic Cafe. We ordered some qutabs to go. One was beef and the other was dill. They were both very good and aromatic. We also got a walnut cookie that was tasty. The service was fast and friendly.

Great food. Fast service. Reasonable prices. Breakfast omelettes are delicious. A party of 7 was…read moreserved in under 10 minutes.