Surprisingly good food here, and if you're in the mood for a non-pretentious setting for a meal…read morethis Turkish leaning eatery is a decent choice. For $14.99 I went with their grilled chicken plate and it was more than filling - generous portions of chicken, rice, and Mediterranean salad which was delicious. Basket of fresh bread too. Nothing fancy about this place, but it's clean, has plenty on the menu, and nice service. Food arrived to my table quickly. Open 24/7.

Good food. I had the kofte kebab with Turkish pita. Hubby the lamb gyro with Turkish pita. Both…read moredelicious! His had more meat; I had 4 meatballs. I was envious. I did still enjoy! Clean and calm, sit-down. The service was friendly. We ordered then sat down. They brought us the food. I would recommend and go again.

This place is quite amazing. Super fresh food! We found this randomly while running errands in the…read moresoho area. I'm vegetarian so I can always find good options at a middle eastern place. I had the falafel sandwich with added cabbage. I got an arugula salad on the side. Falafels were nice and crunchy, pita was so thick and delicious, the cabbage added a nice crunch. Added tahini and hot sauce and their hot sauce is hot! Partner got the 4 choice plate with chicken shawarma, hummus, falafel and cauliflower. His favorite is the chicken and cauliflower. Place is small, but def worth it to eat in. Been here twice and will continue to come back!

Ba'al is a small place with a good looking Middle Eastern menu. The workers were nice but I had to…read morelaugh, because they were blasting Spanish-language music, as if it were a Mexican restaurant. So I got a kofteh wrap. I have eaten all over the Middle East. This did not even come close to matching what I have had in Israel, Jordan, & Lebanon. The meat needed more obvious seasoning. The cucumber salad needed more lemon & olive oil & maybe sumac or zaatar. It was all a bit plain.

Absolutely love this place. Great food everytime time and the guys who run it are great. They can…read morehelp you set up your meal or you can order ahead for pickup. I highly reccomend the salmon plate. TBH this is my go to spot for salmon.

This is a little Middle Eastern hole in the wall which has been serving a lot of the cab drivers…read morefor a good while. It isn't pretty inside and the people could be nicer but they are friendly enough if you know you want. As per all of the chickens outside, they specialize in rotisserie but they have a variety of other dishes as well. Some things are daily and the menu can be bit confusing to people not used to it. They are specifically Egyptian which means I will definitely be going back one of these days on a weekend to have their koshari. I got the lamb stew. It was a bit oily as expected but the lamb was very tender. I think it happened to be one of the more expensive things in the menu but I didn't mind as there definitely was a lot of lamb. The spices were on a lighter end but it was still satisfying. This was served with rice and peas (pretty positive they were black-eyed) as well as a small salad. The rice was cooked properly and the peas added good flavor. The salad could have been a bit better but it worked for what it was. Mid 3. Will go back and try the koshari as noted.

This takeout-only German-Turkish döner kebab spot at the north end of the East Village makes for an…read moreeasy and delicious meal. You order on the sidewalk via a kiosk and choose your protein (chicken, beef, or mixed), served as a wrap, sandwich, or in a box. I got the chicken box and of the three available sides (salad, yellow rice, fries) chose the rice and sides. The most delicious garlic cream sauce is drizzled over everything, though you can get extra sauce for $1 if you want more than just a drizzle. You can also get some spicy sauce for the same price, which does not come standard with the box. I didn't try the spicy stuff, but I would next time. The rice and the crunchy, shoestring-style spiced fries were great, but of course the biggest star of the box was the ridiculously tender chicken. It reminded me of halal street meat, but it's maybe even juicier and more succulent. Minor notes: The chicken was slightly, just slightly, over salted. Don't wait too long to eat the fries, which lose their luster pretty fast (as fries tend to do).

We placed two orders. Since we weren't very hungry, we just wanted to try it. We ordered two döner…read moresandwiches, and we politely asked both verbally and through the ordering system for each döner to be cut in half with a knife. When the döners arrived, they were not cut. We kindly asked again, but they told us it was a rule and that they couldn't do it. Honestly, I have never heard of such a ridiculous rule in my life. The customer service and overall service quality were absolutely zero.

Food was made fresh to order. Not too long of a wait. The mint tea was so refreshing, I regret not…read moreordering another tea to go. So so good.

In one corner of the Essex Market is this vendor doing Moroccan cuisine. I thoroughly enjoyed their…read moreMerguez Sandwich that had a kick from the spicy lamb sausage, paired with some soucr pickles, creamy feta, and flavorful harissa seasoning. The pita it came in was fluffy with a good chew. Not much wrong to complain about except the service was somewhat slow and the servers could maybe smile a bit. Regardless, I plan to return to try more menu items.

Excellent food. Had a platter to fill 2-3 people including different types of lamb and chicken…read more Very nice, good service as well

This place really stands out for flavorful, authentic Middle Eastern food that tastes fresh and…read morewell-prepared. Their shawarma is honestly some of the best I've had in NYC--juicy, well-seasoned, and wrapped or plated in a way that feels very satisfying without being greasy or heavy. What makes the place even better is the variety on the menu. You're not limited to just wraps; there's a good mix of platters and rice-based dishes too, which makes it easy to go back and try something different each time. The biryani is a pleasant surprise--fragrant, well-spiced, and not overly oily--and the kofta with rice is especially good, really tender and flavorful with a nice balance of spices. Overall, it's a solid go-to for consistently tasty, authentic comfort food.

Hands down the BEST thing I ate during my week long visit to NYC. When you first look at the menu,…read moreyou might think it's expensive, but for the amount of meat you get - it's SO worth it. We got the short rib pita sandwich with all the toppings to split between two people - it was clearly enough food. The sandwich must've weighed 5 lbs! We also got the fries to share and they were so addictive, well-seasoned!

Thrilled to have made it out to this excellent spot. Only steps from the Bowery stop on the J/Z…read moreSubway line, I found the restaurant in quiet mode, being that I was the only customer their at the time, I was served quickly and that was even after 2 of the 4 staff in the store were on break - very impressive indeed for a Kosher Food Establishment in the LES of Manhattan. I ordered a vegetarian pita sandwich better known as a "Sabich". The sandwich was nicely prepared, and right after I ordered it using only the freshest ingredients. While eating, a family of 4 arrived along with another separate customer whose orders were also quickly taken. Not to bad for a Kosher fast food restaurant that has a simple but very Mediterranean style menu, offering both regular and sweet potato French fries that are worth the visit all on their own. Only draw back, is the size of the dining area, with only 4 small tables, the place could potentially get crowded fast, so if you're not happy eating in a high chair at the counter, you'll probably want to call ahead/pull over to order and take your meal on the road. The restaurant is not in a busy part of town, easily accessible on foot, bike or by car on the east bound side of Delancey street approaching the Williamsburg bridge to Brooklyn. A definite must for your meat cravings with vegetarian options available as well. I will most certainly be back!

The collabs this place puts together is insane! They currently have an Indian samosa Bureka with…read more@chefpriyanka and a delicious Mango Lassi Slushy that's danky! Seating is available outside with standing room inside. Run to try this collab because those chutneys are amazing and I hear the Bureka is delicately crispy and fluffy! Happy Munchies, @JaeGreens

Yummy! We funny tried this place that was on our list since the opening. We came late so the y only…read morehad the spinach burekas and it was delicious.