Falafel Bites is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, it felt special. It's a…read morefamily-owned spot, and you can truly feel the heart behind it. Sherry, the owner, personally served us and was incredible, so warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We also had the chance to meet her husband, the co-owner and chef, and it was such a pleasure to tell him firsthand how outstanding the food was. They are both unbelievably kind and welcoming. Now the food, wow. I had the Falafel House Platter, two friends ordered the regular falafel platters, and my wife had the gyro platter. Every single dish was stellar. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The falafel was hands down some of the most flavorful and perfectly textured I've ever had, crispy on the outside and tender and herby on the inside. The gyro was high quality, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. Even the rice was thoughtfully seasoned and delicious on its own, which says a lot. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were all unreal. Truly a 10 out of 10 experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be back.

Was walking in the neighborhood when we passed this spot and decided to stop in since we love…read moreMediterranean food and we were NOT disappointed! We decided to dine in instead of grabbing to go. It's a small and intimate spot few seating, like a mom and pop restaurant. Service was friendly. The lady at the register greeted us and explained that everything is made after it's ordered, so there would be a little bit of a wait. She pointed us to a wall full of games that we could use while we wait. Super cute and tons of options. We opted for connect four. They don't serve alcohol. We opted for the alcohol free Egyptian beer Laziza (which she said translates to "delicious". We had the peach and green apple. Both were good but I personally preferred the peach. The food came out hot and fresh and really didn't take too long. We had the lamb and chicken over rice , the falafel, and the shrimp pita. Everything tasted great and the portion sizes were very filling. I was not able to finish my chicken and lamb over rice.

I've been back here a few times since my review in June 2024. The service and the food has…read moredeclined over time since then. This time I had the mushroom and onion hummus, which was a little watery and only came with one small piece of pita for a large bowl. I also got the fries, which are still actually pretty good. The reason for the steep downgrade aside from the dwindling food quality and the so-so drinks, is the service this time was just ATROCIOUS. Bushwick service has gotten kinda cruddy overall these days because so many places have this transplant hipster vibe where they just can't be bothered, but this guy acted annoyed and put out to even be there. It was not great last time, but this time was astonishingly bad. He took my order and as soon as my food came out, he disappeared behind a screen and didn't come back out unless someone came in the door (which was only a couple times). Never checked on me. Never asked if I wanted another drink (my mint julep was awful, so moot point I guess). I had to wait for him to emerge when a to go order came in for me to flag him down for the check. Probably the last time I come back here.

Restaurant was decorated and music was kinda loud so it was hard to hear someone across from me…read more They later dimmed the lights and had candles which was nice. Staff were nice and attentive. The hummus and falafel plate was good. I really liked the rice and veggies - the flavors paired well. Maybe too much hummus for the portion ratio? Decent price for what you're getting, maybe $40 including tax/tip(?) for two of these plates.

This place is solid, especially as a late night option. Nothing is mind blowing but everything is…read moregood for sure. Solid burger tho a bit small. Decent flatbread. The pita is really good! Tacos are also very tasty. The shawarma is flavorful but was a little dry (and wish the portions were a bit bigger). Overall it's probably a 3.7-3.8 rating, so will round up to 4. Worth trying if you've never been, good local spot. People who work there were nice too.

Small cafe with Yemeni food. We had lunch and tried the flatbread with harissa and chicken shawarma…read morewrap. Both were quite good.

I came across this place by accident while being hungry and walking around the neighborhood, turns…read moreout it was a delightful coincidence. Apparently the place allegedly won bunch of Yelp recognition for 5 years. Service: The guy was truly a gem, you will probably never find a similar person with such Charisma, patience and vibe around BK. He is the type of people that will become your best friend once you become a regular. They Also take Venmo in case you dont have your Wallet with you. Food: I had the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich alongside some truly hand made fries, seasoned and fried on the spot. The Sandwich was also very filling with a mix of hummus, tomato and lettuce and spice. It is certain that having a mix of flavors in every bite is something certain. I will definitely be coming back to this place when Im in the neighborhood.

I walked into every bodega on my way to this spot trying to get cash back because I noticed it said…read more"cash only" on yelp, I decided to try to buy without cash anyways and luckily they accept venmo! so glad I didn't turn back because it was soooo good, I got a mixed plate and rice pudding, but I think next time I'm going to get a plate with just the kebab bc it was better than the chicken in my opinion. The owner was super kind and funny too, highly recommend! he said i'd be back the next day to sing him praises and he would be correct if I didn't have plans already

Simply some of the best food around - been coming here for years. The owner and all the staff are…read morealso incredibly friendly and are real staples in the community. The hummus, sandwiches, meat pies, rice platters are truly delicious - my family gets tubs of the hummus for many family events. Not to mention all the great sweets like knaffeh they have. Recommend this place in my top 5 spots in Queens for a solid meal while not spending too much. God willing they'll be in Sunnyside for years to come!

heard a lot of things about the food here but didnt feel like the taste was anything special. i got…read morethe mix shawarma wrap, baba ghanouj, and knafeh. the meat and ingredients for the shawarma wrap were quite good but mine was almost entirely chicken so im not sure what the beef tastes like. baba ghanouj didnt taste fresh and knafeh was also not the best ive had. the owners are very friendly but also may be understaffed and it takes a while to get your order when its busy.

OMG, every bite was better than the last. 15 min from airport. Headed for lunch after our flight…read morefrom Laguardia. We order Chicken schwarma platters, one with salad one with veggies. I even had to ask how he made the sides so delicious. The garlicly eggplant and taboulli were great too. Our son opted for a delicious large waffle, and none was left over. The place ia small but packed with ambiance. Our server appears to be the Owner and has customer service on overload. I think we were the only ones that werent locals. I have it on our returns list for the next time we fly in. It was qell worth the circling we had to do to find a parking space. But even that became enjoyable as qe walked the neighborhood. Its a delightful mesh of a ton of cultures, each with their 10ft slice of the street curb. We stopped and picked up some fresh fruit on our way back to the car. Great experience overall.

I came to dinner with my aunt and uncle and we ate falafel and I ate the shrimp with veggies. He…read morealso made us a specialty dessert which reminds me of home. Sami is the best cook in the world.

Semkeh is an unassuming place with delicious food and better people working behind the counter. I…read moredon't have much to say about the food, it's great and clean and solid portion size. I didn't eat at the restaurant, but most of the seating was in an indoor outdoor type space.

Yummy food but some filthy and lax business practices. I ordered in person then was just gazing in…read morethe window and talking on the phone as I waited for my food. The staff was having their dinner. One guy was putting gobs of food all the way in his mouth with his hands. Then when he finished eating wiped his nose with his hand and went straight back to packing our food!! I was TOTALLY GROSSED OUT! So I knocked on the door and let the one guy know and he made the dude go wash his hands and they gloved up. But it begs the question: what goes on when no one is saying anything to them about washing their hands and safe food handling??! Then, I ordered via Uber Eats and they sent me 2 lentil soups that were all water and no lentils. So I called them to have a new delivery and they couldn't manage it. The owner then said that I could just have a credit the next time I ordered since no delivery people were available and I said ok to that. So I called today and asked for him. Guy on the phone claimed he was the person I spoke to and asked what I wanted to order. So I order and he says I have to pay! Turns out he was not the owner, which was a waste of my time. He then said he was actually the manager and would reach out to the owner about it and call me right back. 2 hours passed, so I just ordered from somewhere else. A couple days later, I was craving hummus again so I dropped by on the way home. ANOTHER dude wiped his nose before taking my order and I had to say something!!! The food is really, really good. But I would not order takeout because orders are often wrong and they make promises to fix things that they do not keep. Also, you want to watch them while your food is being prepared and make sure they are not doing things like wiping their noses and not washing their hands then handling your food! I have now witnessed this TWICE! UPDATE: Owner read my review and offered to make it right. But never did when I called him to order again.

I got the falafel over rice. It was good. I love how they offer you a variety of vegetables to add…read moreI got chickpeas, white onion, red onion and cucumber. There was lettuce. I opted out of the olives. And they said the white sauce is not tzatziki, but it's similar. It would be nice they made fresh tzatziki, but it sounds like it was premade, but then they have a variety of sauces that you can pick from. I went on a Friday evening. It was pretty empty, but there was a place to charge my phone. It's nice. It was clean in there. The halal food was good but I've had better. I'd come here though if I just needed a quick bite.

What was once a humble cart in eastern Queens has ballooned to a number of locations across the…read morecountry and beyond, including this Shah's cart on the corner of 46th and Greenpoint Ave. The meteoric rise that Shah's has experienced over the years has been nothing short of impressive. If memory serves correctly, this cart started initially under the 7 train 46th Street station tracks before moving further into the Sunnyside Arch (#1). Since the name has taken off, even the cart looks different with bright colors and big branding. The good news is the food is still tasty. Most of the time, I tend to go for the evening hours when I might not be completely sober (#2) aiming for my go-to combination lamb and chicken over rice with a blanket slathering of white sauce and a dash of hot sauce. I also found the service to be friendlier at night with Muhammad (?). However, even during the daytime, the cart serves as an excellent lunch option. It's a different crew but the food is no less tasty. Different crowds are here at different times, so there are weights occasionally, but I found that the food has always been consistent without much of a wait. While the prices have gone up significantly due to foodflation, the portions have been consistently hearty. I have a feeling they accept credit card, but I always recommend paying in cash. (#3) ___________ (#1) Where uncoincidentally there's less competition from other Halal food carts. (#2) Drunk food is delicious food. (#3) Tell me you're from New York without telling me.

Saint Pita has very tasty and great, fresh quality food! I was very pleased with my choice of the…read morefalafel pita I ordered and really liked that they provided the tzatziki on the side since it was a delivery order. I'm more used to pitas like this having lettuce, tomato, and cucumber with perhaps onions and olives with feta and this falafel pita is more limited in toppings with red onions, herbs, and a few tomatoes. I assume it is to elevate the experience of being able to really taste the very delicious homemade falafel. I also tried an order of fries and they were really good, still hot when delivered, and excellent dipped in the garlicky tzatziki. If you're a falafel fan, you will be very pleased with Saint Pita's.

As someone who loves Mediterranean, my review is going to be biased because I have yet to come…read moreacross a gyro I didn't like. For delivery, this place really hits the spot. The meat is so tender and well seasoned. The only thing I wish the restaurant would do is keep the yogurt sauce to the side. I felt like my gyro was overly drenched in white sauce. When I was finished with the gyro I felt like I ate a meal that was really greasy- I do wish the gyro sandwich was tasted more fresh. The hummus was absolutely delish! I wish it came with more pita bread, the hummus to pita ratio was not equal. Definitely would try again!

Food was bland and boring. Asked for extra white sauce and didn't get it. White sauce that I did…read moreget not authentic. I asked for mixed salad and got all rice with cucumbers. No lettuce. So many cucumbers. Nothing had good flavor. Took hour for delivery and I'm 15 min away. Highly disappointing for all of us. Never ordering Shahs again. Not authentic at all. Can't even finish it, throwing in garbage

Fast-paced service at the counter, very business-like, although the guy at the counter was heard…read morearguing with the kitchen staff (To be honest, I am not sure if it was banter or serious). There are tables and counters for seating. The atmosphere is strictly quick-dining. The food is halal and decent. I got 15 pieces of chicken and fries to go. I had to pay extra for the white sauce.