Great place for Afghan food! Came here with a group of three during noon and were seated right…read moreaway! The waiter was super nice and gave us recommendations so we ended up ordering the beef sambosa, the kabuli palow with chicken, the kebab combination ii, and the okra. Loved the beef sambosa, the waiter actually brought them out for us to try before we ordered and told us to eat it with the spice condiments on the side with a white sauce. Very delicious! The okra was delicious and paired well with the rice. The kabuli palow had raisins and pistachios in the rice that was really delicious and added a nice sweet and savory element. The meats for the kebab combination were all delicious, spiced, and juicy. The waiter also gave us chickpeas which were so flavorful and would definitely recommend! Such a great place and even better service! Will be back soon!

We haven't been able to eat any Afghan food since moving from St. Louis to central PA so were…read morecraving aushak and mantu when visiting NYC. Maybe we've been spoiled by our favorite restaurant back in St. Louis (Afghan Kabob House) but Ariana's was underwhelming. The server was friendly but the food was just ok. Pricey due to the location as expected but also underwhelming taste wise. We got the aushak, mantu, and kadoo bolanee (pumpkin curry with bread). All three surprisingly looked very similar (photos look almost identical as they had the same sauce drizzled with yogurt). The aushak has leeks inside while the mantu has beef. The beef was drier than we were used to and the aushak less flavorful with overpowering onion. The pumpkin was cooked in what looked like the same sauce as well but the baked bread it came with was good. They did offer complimentary chickpeas which were tastier however. Maybe other items on the menu would've been better picks!

I'm honestly disappointed I didn't take pictures because this meal was incredible. We ordered…read morehummus with freshly baked bread, falafel in a flavorful sauce, and a lamb and chicken gyro sandwich, paired with a refreshing Turkish soda. Everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. This was a small hole-in-the-wall spot, but it really impressed us. I also got to try the rice and grain, which were both absolutely delicious. Our server, I believe named Faresh, was very attentive and welcoming, and did a great job making the experience even better. The restaurant was busy, and I even overheard someone say it's the best Turkish/Mediterranean spot in town. I'd honestly agree. Portions were generous, especially the sandwiches, which were huge. I will definitely be coming back.

Quick service and fair pricing. Staff were all very nice. The food itself was middle of the road…read more The meat was cold by the time I opened up the foil wrapping 3 minutes later. Wish they would put some seasoning into the sandwich, as it felt relatively bland. Sauces were decent but you could tell they were watered down. Overall, just a decent spot for gyro.

Stopped by on a Friday night at around 9:30 to pick up a few platters. I just went with one…read morechicken, and one lamb - can't really go wrong with that, right? Well, they both tasted the same - I'm not even sure I could tell which was which, unless he just gave me two of the same things. It was also super oily, and not in the good late night platters way but in the I'm going to regret this in the morning way. I originally had this place bookmarked because of the great reviews but was disappointed. Next time, I'll stick to the tried and true Halal Guys.

Food Service…read more Overall rating Good food, great flavors, awesome service! We were introduced to Royal Grill on our last trip to NYC 2 years ago. And this trip Royal Grill does not disappoint. Definitely a must and much better than the other guys. Recommend getting the Chicken & Lamb Combo over Rice, the Chicken Tikka over Rice & the Chicken Kati Roll with Chimichurri!

This outside truck spot can definitely have long lines and wait times. I luckily came right when it…read moreopened but I still waited around 15 minutes. I definitely recommend coming here right when it opens. For the food itself, I got the Mix Platter (Lamb and chicken) which was delicious and flavorful. It had a spicy kick, but it was still enjoyable. The plate was definitely loaded and I recommend getting it with the spicy rice. I definitely think it's worth the hype and would come again.

I feel like this place is a 1 and done - but not something that you have to have... more like, if…read moreyou have FOMO and want to try the hype. I feel like this place is good, but the white sauce is what makes it. Would I wait another 50 minutes in line, again? Heck to the no - but 1 time? Yes, just to say I tried it. I came in line around 9:45pm and waited approx. 50 minutes before being served. the line just grows and grows.... it is crazy busy! I don't get the line concept here. Because while I was in a long line, when I get to the front, there's another line to the left of the truck... and people seem to be getting their food faster, and the line is like 2x shorter. So that's kind of confusing. Ambience in line and ordering = chaotic. The line is quick in terms of when it is your turn, KNOW what you want. Because you have like 5 seconds to order and that's it. I ordered the special (the spicy rice, lamb and chicken combo, extra white sauce, 3 squirts of hot sauce, and a topped with fries). $13 in total. I would like to say, advice to folks to know what you want before you come. I did not look at menu options beforehand and I did fairly little research so I honestly did not know what to order, just looked at some google reviews and pictures. That is going to help you, in case you do not want the typical lamb and chicken combo. To the food - 1st - they don't care how much hot sauce you want. they're making these bowls in the masses and are just giving you a single squirt so they can make 20 bowls all at the same time. I was hoping for more spice in what I ordered, but it was very slightly spicy. I'm not sure if they let you serve yourself to more, but I'd definitely want more of the hot sauce. 2nd - I didn't taste any spice in the spicy rice. I'm not sure if, again, due to the fast production that it all just taste like regular rice? but didn't see what the hype was there. 3rd - I genuinely think the white sauce is what brings it all together. The chicken was OK to me. I didn't think it was anything special, and would give it a 3 out of 5. texture was OK, flavor was OK... the lamb definitely stole the show. The lamb was absolutely flavorful and full of delicious spices. This reminded me of what I've had in Dubai. Very rich in flavor and just the perfect amount of spices. Overall, I think if you wait for your food to cool down like 20 minutes, you'll get to taste the flavors more. Everything hot together, for me, just didn't allow me to really absorb all the food. But the rice was your average rice. Pita was deliciously soft and pillowy which complemented the white sauce. Chicken was ok. had an OK texture; nothing life changing. lamb was fantastic, and fries were just fries (nothing memorable). For a NYC experience, a 1-time, 50 minute wait is acceptable. And, for $13, that's pretty cheap for the amount of food you get. I would eat it again if the line was 5 minutes. Otherwise, I'm positive you will find similar food/better food elsewhere.

We were greeted warmly and the service was excellent throughout the meal. The food is fantastic…read more The restaurant is intimate with a warm atmosphere. We walked by the restaurant on the previous night and liked the look of it. We are so glad we went back tonight. There were some Turkish guests.

Always a favorite when visiting NYC. Pretty, quiet place in Times Square with lovely staff. Stays…read moreopen til 11:00! Many veggie options. Bread delicious. Everything very fresh and beautifully plated. Reasonable price. Full bar.

Tried to come here on Sunday and it was closed... they close on Sunday according to the store…read more I just quickly got a lentil soup and it's super tasty I've never had.... I'm not joking. I'll be back again to get other Lebanese food. Card Payne will be 3% charges and I was also told that Dine in an out are different prices. soups are only one size.

The food was great! I visited here a couple of weeks ago while on a work trip. I needed something…read morequick and reasonably priced. I found Omar's here on Yelp and I took a walk from my hotel to get some takeout. They have a nice counter up front where you can order off the menu or pick items ala carte. I picked lamb platter and it was delicious. The meat and the vegetables were seasoned nicely. They offer in restaurant dining which looks nice.

They gave me half of what they normally give.. what is going on?…read more New form of passing the buck down to consumers without letting us know?. Never again

Honestly, really fun, good food for being a fast-casual restaurant. Serving sizes are huge for…read moresure--the sandwich looks small but will leave you full! The waffle bread as a sandwich bread is simply brilliant. The sauces are so good that I asked for a refill. I don't think the meal would've been the same/as good without them! I think the bowl somehow lacks flavor despite being the same meat as the sandwich (maybe the rice was too plain or dry), but I could see myself recommending this to someone if they love kebabs.

We visited New York from California and didn't expect to find such incredible Persian food, but…read moreRavagh completely exceeded our expectations. Every dish was full of authentic flavor and perfectly prepared--it quickly became our favorite spot in the city. In fact, we ended up dining here three times during our one-week vacation because we just couldn't stay away. The quality, consistency, and warm atmosphere made it feel like a home away from home. A special thank you to Moosa and Joel, the restaurant managers, for their generosity and outstanding hospitality. They truly made our experience even more memorable. We will definitely be back on our next trip!

First time visiting New York and I was seriously craving good kabobs after a long day of exploring…read more We found this place and it ended up being such a gem! We made a reservation earlier in the day and everything from start to finish was smooth. Everyone was so welcoming and kind, which made the experience even better. The food was AMAZING, super fresh, top quality, and the portions were huge. Definitely worth every penny. The kabobs were flavorful, juicy, and honestly some of the best I've had. You can tell they really care about the food and overall experience here. If you're visiting NYC or even local and looking for delicious Persian food, definitely give this place a try. So happy this ended up being one of our first food spots in New York!