I was raised in this type of household, and this food was served often, and all I can say is WOW…read more. The lamb skewer, rice, houmus and bread were DELICIOUS! The baklava perfection. I am NEVER in that part of Brooklyn, and found this spot because I needed to go to Citibank across the street. I will be back and often. GO!!!! It puts other places to shame!

I have heard from friends and relatives, food is tasty. We needed change. From what I see. I see it…read morewas a pizza parlor for many years. Counter was when you entered and you would face ovens. They stripped all oven and front counter, made it an open walk in towards rear with tables to sit at. Very attractive and comfy. Prices are within reason. Very nearby. Truthfully, I have back and hip problems. So, I must phone for takeout n delivery

This is an amazing Palestinian restaurant with great ambiance and relaxing decor. It feels like…read moreyou're in a different with all of the faux greenery and murals. We got the Mezze Filistini which is a mix platter of hummus, babaghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahuna, and labneh. Truly delicious, highly recommend!

I picked up an order of grape leaves as a snack on my way back to Manhattan a couple of nights ago…read more They were really just average at best and an order of 5 grape leaves rang in at $20 + tax which is insanely expensive. I can't comment on the service since I got takeout, but the place was about 40% full and the ambiance was really nice. Bathroom didn't have a functioning soap dispenser which was concerning! Based on the prices I doubt I'll return but others seems to really love it!

Yemen Cafe is one of those spots you keep coming back to. The food is consistently packed with…read moreflavor, the portions are generous, and the overall experience just feels comforting every time. If it is your first visit, the beef fahsa and lamb haneeth are the way to go. Both are rich, satisfying, and showcase what the menu does best. One thing I really appreciated was being able to self-serve tea throughout the meal. It is a small touch, but it adds to the experience and makes the whole visit feel more welcoming. I would definitely come back.

Super fast service! Lots of sitting, turn over is very fast and quick! It was a cold night, we got…read morea table right away without wait! But there are always customers come and go! We took our seats, we ordered. Lentil soup came right away. They did not stop refilling the warm pita. We didn't even need to ask! They just come! Very comfortable, causal setting! Would def come back for more!

Everything we've tried on this menu has been absolutely delicious! The place is super tiny, and…read morethere may or may not be seating available for you, but they also do takeout so you can take your food to-go if they don't have seating. The team here is so friendly and they're good at giving you a heads up of how long orders will take. The food is a fantastic deal as you get a lot of it for the price, and it's always perfectly seasoned. What I've tried so far: - the falafel platter - the lamb platter - the steak sandwich - a number of juices and smoothies The falafel platter - INCREDIBLE deal for the amount of food. Only $11 for falafel, a salad, hummus, and pita. The falafel aren't dry and overall they're well seasoned. The only thing this is missing is their rice (which is amazing on its own). The lamb platter - I like this included super flavorful rice. Generous portion of meat. Definitely heavier than the falafel platter. Steak sandwich - SO good. They have some kind of secret sauce that ties everything together. Portion was smaller than the platters (easier to get through in one sitting) and this was probably the best thing I tried on the menu. It does say it comes with a side salad but we never got one. Would be better with a salad to balance out the steak+bread. Smoothies and juices - very fresh and tasty. Overall, we're very happy we found this cute neighborhood falafel spot :)

Tiny cute middle eastern cafe with a few vegetarian options. Service was ok and food was not great…read more The grape leaves were fine but the falafel was awful. Very bitter. Maybe I had too much expectations but got disappointed.

Absolutely wonderful restaurant! The food is beyond excellent. The folks who work there are…read moreinvariably friendly and helpful. And they provide the most delicious free tea.

The food and portions were great! This was a no frills spot! It is right next to Yemen cafe and I…read morethink is just as good Food: the food was good! The vegetarian appetizer is so large - it has a veggie stew, hummus and baba ganoish, and bread! We also ordered the chicken fahsa which was also quite delicious! I think the quality of the food was good and more than enough for 4 people! Price: very reasonable especially given the portion sizes Ambience: no frills spot! Service: the service is very slow!

I came here with a last minute reso I made earlier in the day and got the chef's table seating…read morewhich was really cool! I would absolutely come back to try the short rib hummus and falafel! Everything ordered was shared: Mushroom hummus (10/10) delicious Fattoush salad (9/10 really refreshing) Patata harra (9/10 great flavor but I thought they'd be crispier) Monkfish kebab (8/10 the monkfish melted in your mouth but a little spicier than expected) Knafeh dessert (9/10 I wish it was a little crispier but delish!) Orange blossom donuts (8/10 also really good but a little too sweet!)

Food: The food is pretty good here. We walked in on a Saturday around noon without a reservation…read moreand were still able to get a table even though the place was packed. We tried the mushroom hummus, Zaa'tar fries, chicken shawarma sandwich, and Shakshouka. All of the food was delicious and well-made; I would recommend the mushroom hummus. The best part of the meal was the pita bread that comes with the hummus and also shakshouka. It was some of the best pita I've ever had; it had a nice chewy and soft texture. It came out warm and tasted so fresh. Service: Service was excellent. Staff were welcoming and friendly. They were attentive and constantly came around to fill our water. Ambiance: There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is a good size with many tables to accommodate both large and small groups. Seating is comfortable, and the ambiance is nice. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant!

Nabila's feels like a visit to your hip Lebanese aunt's kitchen in Brooklyn. The interior is bright…read moreand airy with tons of natural light and feels welcoming for a meal any time of the day. Nabila's does a great job at balancing upscale dining with casual grub, so overall a perfect spot when wanting to hit the town without a white table cloth. You can see most of the dishes on the menu in their Cruset-esque pots sitting at the front of the restaurant, which during my first visit felt more like a dig inn experience but I digress. There is waited table service so not actually an elevated middle eastern dig inn if you don't want it to be. The menu itself feels perfectly edited and purposeful where everything is meant to be shared. We started off with the mouhamara dip which was pleasantly chunky with the signature flavors of pine nuts, molasses, and honey permeating throughout. The pita was served steaming hot and was the perfect fluffy vehicle for our appetizing dip. Our zero proof drinks (sumac / zaatar lemonades) were absolutely delicious and refreshing. I'm inspired to make these at home. The fattoush salad was also delightfully pleasant with its vinegar dressing and fresh vegetables and crispy toasted pita chips tossed in. It quickly became a favorite and one of the larger dishes we ordered. The fatayer were surprisingly soft and delicate though SO delicious, I could've ordered another round for the table. The sheesh barak were definitely a table favorite as well. I was expecting slightly bigger dumplings, though they tasted incredible and the minty yogurt sauce was the perfect creamy dip to pair with pretty much everything we already had at the table (I combined it with the rice and YUM). I could see myself coming back here and trying more of the menu. We left perfectly full and not over stuffed, which maybe means we didn't order enough by Lebanese culture standards, so just a reason to return!

Food here is excellent 10/10. Coming from a Lebanese background it's authentic and true to taste…read more It's rare to find a tasty kibbeh but Nabila's doesn't disappoint. The service was also great with really nice staff. It would be great if they put some more love into the decor and aesthetic. They also don't have a liquor license which seems be out of their control but hopefully they get one soon as proper cocktails would be a great complement to this delicious food.

We were visiting some friends in Brooklyn, and they invited us to try a local Lebanese restaurant…read morethat had been open since the 1970s. Hell yes! The restaurant is very slightly hard to find from the street and is in the basement, just look for the staircase on the right side of the upper-level restaurant. Downstairs, you'll be treated to a beautiful, romantically lit world of culinary awesomeness. The staff was extremely attentive and kind, taking photos for us and bringing extra olives to the olive-loving 1.5-year-old in our group. They don't sell alcohol, but one of our friends ran to a nearby liquor store for a bottle of wine and our servers happily uncorked and poured it for us. We ordered a variety to share: the mezze platter, shish barak (meat pie dumplings with yogurt sauce), tabouli salad, bamia (okra with lamb chunks in a tomato/pomegranate stew) and wara'anib (stuffed grape leaves). OMG, everything was bursting with so much fresh flavor and made with love. I had never seen or tasted dishes like that on other menus before. We cleaned every plate. The dumplings were by far my fave! Fun tip - We were seated under the large, lighted ceiling dome. Try standing under it to talk to your friends... it can throw the sound to make it look like someone close to you is talking from far away and vice versa. Trippy and entertaining!

This spot was BOMBB AND SO AUTHENTIC. the sounds of fairuz on the backdrop made it all the more…read moreenjoyable. They had such a vibe going for them inside and you can tell they were real Arabs ! The food was a major hit! Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and she enjoyed the meal immensely. Which means it passed her Arab vibe check. I'll def be back. Thanks Instagram for showing me the place !! The service was good and they even gave us dates when they heard we were fasting. Service was a1 ! They also surprised us with some halaweh at the end which came from Lebanon! What a great surprise !