Been to this place a couple of times and had great experiences. One nice perk is that you can earn…read morepoints through Opentable and redeem them for credit toward restaurant experiences, credit toward OpenTable reservations, or Amazon gift cards. You don't need to download an app, just sign up for an Opentable account at www.opentable.com. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Inexpensive, Turkish, and comfortable atmosphere! The place wasn't busy during lunch time but busy during dinner time. Amazing service and delicious food! The food was fresh and came out fast. Lunch specials are $21.95 for 2 courses while dinner specials are $36.95 for 4 courses. I had the Eggplant with Tomato Sauce and Beets as the first course and Lamb Adana Kebab as Entrée. Lamb Adana Kebab comes with salad, which I can't have since it's cold and raw, but they were able to accommodate me and replaced salad with more rice. I had Kabak Tatlısı, which has a nice sweet taste and is healthy. All were delicious, also gluten free, dairy free and soy free. Plus, the Turkish Tea as the fourth course was a great pair with my meals. Their menu offers a variety of choices, including options that are gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. I would definitely come back and suggest you give this place a try if you are in Hell's Kitchen or Columbus Circle.

Great mid-town spot for Turkish food. The staff is great and the food is generally above average…read more It's got that great NYC shabby/chic vibe. Well worth checking out.

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.

Caters to Vegans! They ran out of the seitans, but the hummus taco was fantastic! Loved their…read morehomemade spicy sauce. Service was great! I'll be back!

Have been here a few times now for both lunch and dinner (weekends and weekdays) and the food and…read moreservice is always great. I first went to Hummus Kitchen at their UES location, but this one is equally wonderful. The space is on the smaller side (a bit narrow) and they have indoor seating for around 20-25 people. I recommend making a reservation in advance. The servers are friendly, attentive and the food comes out fairly quickly. As the name implies, the hummus here is excellent as is the thick pita it comes with (they have regular and whole wheat). If you haven't been before, get "the hummus kitchen" as it has 4 different types of hummus you can try. The mazze are also tasty, my favorite would have to be the grape leaves, but the falafel, cauliflower and babaghanoush are also extremely delicious (you can order any 3 for $28 and it comes with pita). For entrees, I highly highly recommend the chicken shawarma tacos (2 per serving) followed by the open arais tacos (also 2 per serving) and the Mediterranean red chicken (in that order). If you don't go with the shawarma tacos or want less bread, then the shawarma platter is also a good choice. The chicken shawarma tacos here are simply incredible, they serve them in their warm fluffy pita, sliced in half, open and fill the inside with chicken, onions and whatever else makes is so ridiculously addictive. This thing is bursting with flavor, it has to be the best chicken shawarma I have had in NYC. The tacos also come with a small side of hummus and babaghanoush along with pickles and some tomato salad. The portions are what you would expect as are the prices. Really a delicious spot if you are in the area or want a great/quick meal before or after a show.

Came here for an early dinner and some drinks with friends and family. They did not disappoint! The…read moredrinks were pretty good, but the food was even better. Everyone loved the pesto halloumi, the hummus, and the special Buratta. The service was great! It was a small restaurant but very mighty.

Zizi had delicious Middle Eastern food in a pleasant setting, brunch was solid…read more The shakshuka was full of flavor, savory with good spice giving it a nice kick. The eggs weren't as runny as I was expecting, more over medium in cook, but still a hearty meal overall. And it came with challah bread that was flaky and rich in texture; great for dipping in the shakshuka or eating on its own. The french toast was great, a layered cube filled with compote. The compote was excellent, and the cream served alongside was next level, I had a few dollops of it on its own. Great stop for a good brunch in this part of Chelsea!

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!

Two words....THE SWIRL…read more Best dessert of my life. Gonna be hard to beat that. Great playlist, great service, great food. Can't go wrong

As someone who's allergic to gluten LOL, this was 1000% worth it…read more Ordered the Frena w labneh -- one of the best bread I've had in my life, and the spread was amazing. Also got the steak shish kabob -- very juicy, but kind of hard to eat once it cools down. Also got the lamb skewer -- this is where I started to feel the gluten kick in, so I wasn't feeling 100%, but it was so yummy still! Probably my second fave dish here besides the frena. Lastly, ordered the Tahini soft serve -- the ice cream and sorbet mix was very interesting, but then it ended up working very well together! It wasn't the most pleasant thing to eat though cuz it had like kettle/nuts that get stuck in your teeth unfortunately. Highly recommend this place! Glad we got to try it!

Unbeatable HH deals in a European style restaurant!! Monday to Friday 2 to 5pm. The HH is bar…read moreseating only and we didn't make reservations so we had to wait in line for 20 minutes (not too bad). We got the salmon skewers, zucchini cakes, chicken shawarma pita, steak pita and schnitzel on challah. Everything was delicious but the pitas and the schnitzel were the best deal and super tasty. We also got some drinks, sparkling wine, old fashion and a vodka spritz. James was great, he was super nice and very attentive.

We tried Motek in Boca Raton, Florida and honestly we were not impressed. A few months later, my…read morehusband and I were in the city and came across this location not realizing it was the same restaurant until I read the menu. Well let me tell you- NO COMPARISON THIS PLACE - This place blew the restaurant in Boca Raton out of the water! Atmosphere Customer service and attentiveness Food quality It was so good we went back again! If you love Mediterranean food - this is a "Must try". You will not be disappointed!