Tried this spot and really enjoyed it. The chicken souvlaki was delicious and full of flavor, and…read morethe pita was delicious as well. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. They also accommodated me when I showed up 30 minutes before closing, which was really kind and appreciated. Wonderful service overall and I would definitely go again when I'm back in the Bronx.

Fast and delicious. Love everything they make and their soup, salads, grape leaves and chicken…read moresticks are my favorite!

Didn't have a reservation, but was able to get a table for a party of two on a Friday evening. It…read moredid get more busy as the evening went on so making a reservation is recommended. There's so many options (vegetarian, meat) - something for everyone on the menu. Our hostess was also very nice as she also provided some recommendations since this was my first time being here. The food portion sizes (even the dips) are huge. There was also unlimited pita bread for the table. Would definitely come back next time to try other items on the menu.

I genuinely wanted to like Au Za'atar, which made this experience even more disappointing. During…read moreour brunch visit for 3 on May 9th 2026, I experienced the first significant allergic dining reaction of my life. Rather than immediately posting a public review, I contacted management privately because I believed they deserved the opportunity to address the situation professionaly. Their initial response was that they would review the incident internally. After I followed up, they specifically offered to send me a complete ingredient list for everything we ordered so I could review it with my healthcare provider. I accepted that offer but, the ingredient list was never sent. Months later, there has still been no meaningful follow-up. My frustration isn't about demanding compensation or proving what caused the reaction. It's about customer care and accountability. Making promises that are never fulfilled leaves the impression that guest concerns only matter until the bill is paid. Once our $471 tab was settled, the commitment to help simply disappeared. The food and atmosphere may attract people, but how a restaurant responds when something goes wrong is what defines its hospitality. Unfortunately, based on my experience, the follow-through did not match the promises made, and I can't recommend a restaurant that handled a serious guest safety concern this way. Its NYC, 1000s of restaurants will charge less serve higher quality ingredients and treat you with greater hospitality, and this place is located in midtown east.

So far so good. On this particular visit I came to try their puddings. I also wanted to check them…read moreout because they were not far from where I lived and they have been trending. I don't know what the food taste like yet, but the mint lemonade I brought with the Biscoff cookie and Dubai chocolate pudding were delicious. My favorite being the Dubai one. That is a must have. It's genius of them to come up with that flavor. All the ingredients go so well together. The inside of the location has seating and it was pretty clean, customer service was pleasant. I will make a return soon to try the food on the menu. For now a thumb up and Happy Yelping!

It was my first time at this establishment since this place is far from my usual go to outlets…read more Main reason that I made the trip - HMS certification Please keep that! Food - Tried authentic shawarma, chicken tikka poutine and chicken shawarma bowl - amazing Service - Attention to details, loved their recommendation of their tractor drinks - Passion fruit and pineapple, watermelon and mint - Refreshing Ambiance - Casual, friendly, welcoming It's far from my place, but the food and service will have me returning to their restaurant soon

They have their own parking and a really good chicken shawarma and the fries! My favorite fries,…read moreand now they have fresh pies! All kinds of pies! I'm so excited to try them all. Happy Yelping!

This is my 3rd halal place I am trying in the area and this placed last for me. I ordered the…read morechicken over rice. The chicken was sliced from the shawarma machine and while I know this is the authentic way, it just made for a very dry meat. The seasoning on the chicken itself was somehow not enough and yet too much at the same time. The seasoning on the chicken had this distinct flavor I did not enjoy. I did appreciate them adding the white sauce and then giving me some on the side which was much needed (without asking). As I said in my previous reviews I am searching for a good halal spot closer to home but sometimes you have to make a sacrifice for what you like!

I was so fortunate to find this amazing restaurant, about a mile off exit 8 on I84…read more The owners are so friendly, kind, and ready to share thier culture. The two times I've been in, they've brought out samples of thier menu items to try. I've ordered various things on the menu: hummus, lebneh, falafel wraps, falafel platters, baked kibbe platters, the green bean side, etc. All have been amongst the best Lebanese food I've tried. I want to expand and try more things, like the chicken and beef kafta. If you have questions just ask. Certain platters come with different items. Some rice, some salad, etc. Thier pita is fresh and delicious, and comes in different sizes. They have a decent sized dining area for dine-in, and the take-out area is right as you walk in the side door. Here you will also find a grocery area with Lebanese essentials. The selection is sizable, and offers items you won't find in a regular grocery store. I stocked up on spices, and coffee. Prices are reasonable, and portions are generous. I will return every opportunity I get.

This is a little hole in the wall spot that gives it such charm. It's part of the ambience. They…read moreserve you straight from the kitchen and people running the joint got it on lock down. Been many times and send people often. The food is by far the best Mediterranean food I've had in a 50 mile radius .

Çka Ka Qëllu has been on my radar for a while now. I first heard about it several years ago when…read morethey first opened in the Arthur Ave neighborhood - standing out as a traditional Albanian restaurant amongst the sea of Italian eateries. Fast forward to the present day, and they have gained considerable attention. The restaurant has made the NYT's Top 100 Restaurants in NYC list for the past 4 years, they have expanded to two (soon three) other locations, and is a favorite among the social media and celeb crowd (this is allegedly one of Dua Lipa's favorite restaurants in the city). That being said, we thought it would be a great spot to celebrate a family member's birthday - so I booked a table and off we went. Çka Ka Qëllu is located on Hughes adjacent to the back entrance of the Arthur Ave Retail Market. The restaurant is gorgeous - it's pretty spacious with three main dining rooms. The decor is a showstopper in itself - the exposed stone walls coupled with the abundance of artwork and old world accents placed throughout the dining area make this seem more like a museum than a restaurant. The ethnic music that is piped throughout the restaurant completes the feel. I honestly couldn't stop looking around. There menu is pretty expansive - most of the items I had not heard of before, but it's also approachable as they spell it out for you in the description what each dish is. We were a party of seven, so to make things easy we aligned to share everything. My brother and I decided to take lead and order items from each section. We decided to start with the ajvar, sausage dip, and tarator. These were all delicious; essentially dips, they all had great flavor and were paired with hot crusty bread mmmm. We then got a bunch of other dishes: leçenik, burek, fili, fasule with smoked meat, mantia, mazë e zier, and a shop salad. As with the dips, everything here was delicious. It's hard to pick the standouts because everything was so good - honest food, full of flavor and depth. Okay you twisted my arm - if I had to choose, my favorites were the burek and the mazë e zier. I love a good burek, and this one was top drawer. The pull on the mazë e zier was out of this world, yet it was easy to maneuver with great flavor. We ended the meal with one of their grilled dishes - namely the mixed meat combo. We chose five meats and they paired them with some vegetables and potato. At risk of sounding like a broken record - this was delicious as well. Service was awesome - everyone was welcoming and the food came out at a good pace. Overall, Çka Ka Qëllu is an absolute yes - the food, the decor, and the service were all aces. The hype is real and they deserve all the accolades they have received. Goes without saying, but I would definitely return for another meal - take me back now!

we liked the leçenik. the menu called it cornbread but it's different from american cornbread, w…read moreless corn flavor & an eggier texture. it reminded me of greek batsaria bc of the spinach & feta. the menu also said it came w a pepper sauce - it was like a cream sauce that had the 'green' flavor of green peppers, no spice. there was also a red olive garnish, which had a milder fruitier taste than green olives fresh complimentary bread came out w the entree, hot from the oven. they had a nice crust on the bottom & were rly soft on top. i tried them w the olive oil that was at the table, you could rly taste the olives our group got a mixed meat combo for the table. my fav was the suxhuk / sausage, it was flavorful w spices. we also liked the roasted potatoes, which tasted like they were seasoned w mustard(?), as well as the bit of cabbage slaw. i will say tho that this plate was a bit too salty for my taste the ambience is nice & rustic, w brick walls, traditional music, & even leather-bound menus. however they were understaffed so service was slow

Everything I tasted at Al Badawi was excellent, from the appetizers to the drinks to the mains…read more We began our meal with complimentary flat breads, which were pillowy soft and freshly warm. It came with brine-y olives, a dry seasoning that I assume is za'atar, and olive oil. Our drinks were refreshing. The strawberry lemonana was wonderfully sweet, and the virgin mojito was nicely bubbly. For our mains, we shared the cheese bread, which was so flavorful and gooey, and the kafta, which had a nice blend of smoke, spice, and funk, perhaps coming from the beef and lamb blend. I so enjoyed my dinner there, and I'm determined to return!

It was our first time trying Al Badawi and we've been wanting to go for a while. We went for brunch…read moreand wanted something other than the typical brunch and eggs dishes. When we arrived it was empty however by the time we finished, there were many tables filled. The bad thing is that there was only 1 server during brunch. It took forever to get our check and even a to-go bag for our leftovers. We ordered for apps, the grand mezze dish with all of the different spreads, such as hummus, red pepper, tzatziki, eggplant, wow! It was delicious and to top it off they have homemade pita bread! Which was a huge highlight! Even my baby loved their homemade pita bread! For our mains, we ordered branzino, which was such a small sad piece, literally just half of a filet. Would never order again. We also got the mixed meats which came with kafta, lamb, chicken a few pieces of each, and also this was so sad, the pieces were SO small. And we also got this Fattat Jaj (which is a 6 layer dish with chicken, rice chickpeas). Honestly all of the mains were such a disappointment. Full of rice, not a lot of meat in any of the dishes. Especially the Fattat Jaj, which literally was just rice with a bunch of small crispy pita bread, barely had any chicken. While we really enjoyed the mezze platter, especially the homemade pita bread, all of the mains were SO small and terrible. Full of rice and salad and barely any meats (despite we ordered all meat and fish dishes). Sad portions. Would not return.

We live locally and visit Apo at Turkish Cuisine with some frequency. His restaurant is one of our…read morestandards because it's THAT GOOD. I think the babaganoush is among the best I've ever had. This trip we enjoyed the iskender kebab, and Apo's chicken and lamb kebabs are tender and beautifully seasoned. Apo home bakes the baklava, which is as perfect as it gets. This is an amazing lunch or dinner spot. Low key, reasonably priced and of the highest quality. Highly recommend.

My partner and I got food delivered from this spot. I loved the mezze plate. It was large, and I…read moreloved the eggplant and baba ganoush. The manti were nice and delicate but a bit expensive for the size, I'd say. The menu was substantial, and I look forward to trying other items in the future.