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    Little Morocco

    4.1 (174 reviews)
    InexpensiveMoroccan
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Harira soup
    Moaz A.

    Great restaurant serving excellent tajins Servers are decent and food comes relatively fast A must try is their beef tajin the mergouz tajin is simply a sojouk tajin with cheese and eggs

    Lamb Shank

    Fast service and really delicious food! Everything was fresh and flavorful, will definitely come back.

    Gary Y.

    . Our hotel was located on Steinway St. in Astoria, and there were so many choices on Steinvway St, but we were attracted to Little Morocco because of the line winding out the door and down the street. Most of the customers were taking food home (It was Iftar, during Ramadan), but the line went fast. When it was our turn, we were greeted by the host, who explained the menu options (this was our first time with tagine). We chose the lamb shank, Baba Ghanoush, a delicious tomato soup. Food came quickly, and was so delicious. You order, then find a table, and they bring the food over. We wanted to order a tagine, but we could tell by the dishes others were having that we wouldn't be able to finish any more! Each dish was exceptional! The lamb was well seasoned, the rice perfectly cooked, and the peas were a great veggie. The BG was different, smooth and very eggplant. The soup was spicy and tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The best part was the festive spirit of the Little Morocco; the family next to us were Moroccon and explained a little more about the food, shared some of the goodies that they got for dessert, and just made it a wonderful experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then the owner came over to make sure we were well taken care of, explained that the BG in Morocco was different than what we might be used to, and brought over some delightful sweets, and mint tea to go with it, to make it a great meal. We are headed back tomorrow for a Tagine for sure!!!

    Meat Combo Platter
    Lien L.

    Small neighborhood joint serving Moroccan casual food. It's a counter where you order what you want and they bring it to your table. It's an informal setting but they had good options of grilled meats as well as tagines. Got the mixed meat platter- it was seasoned well- however the price which is around 26-27 dollars was high for the amount of food you get and how casual the restaurant was. It was a good platter to sample a little bit of everything though.

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    ZOHAIB M.

    Got a kebab platter, chicken platter & meatball platters. All the meat was delicious & the rice was soft & flavorful. I just wish they would put a little more meatballs in the meatball platter. Hummus is perfect . [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a few tables inside but it's a bit congested & they also have outdoor dining space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Linda D.

    Don't expect much for the decor, however they serve great Moroccan food. The staff are so friendly and kind. The place is very tight and weather permitting there is outdoor seating. The can get extremely busy and depending on the time of day have long lines for service. Besides the food being so delicious they are affordable.

    Dead fly in the food.

    I usually don't leave bad reviews but this was the most disgusting food that I have ever had in my life, they are just about money, there was dead fly in mu food. Do not recommend, [[HIGHLIGHT]]non sanitary place and should be shut down[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

    Menu - July 2024

    Had the lamb shank tahini and vegetables - this was super flavorful and tasty at a very reasonably price!

    Meat Combo Platter
    Sophia Z.

    A small hole in the wall restaurant that we stumbled upon. I've never had Moroccan food so I was quite excited. The chicken was really juicy and tender. And the meat slipped right off the bond. All the salvors really worked well together. There is seating under a tent outside of the restaurant, which is where we sat and it was quite cold even though there was a heater nearby

    Lamb shank , rice, peas, potatoes. For under 20 bucks cant go wrong with that.
    Sergio A.

    The food was amazing. A meal i will certainly not forget! look forward to coming back and trying something else on their menu. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. PS: they let you eat first and then pay which I liked.

    Merguez platter with large fries
    Julia Y.

    I live nearby so this is my go-to place if I'm ever in the mood for fries and lamb. They honestly have the best thin fries in the neighborhood, and they give you so much for 5$ for a large. My favorite side is zaalouk. I recommend the merguez platter (as pictured). Sometimes they give me a side of salad instead of peas tho. One time I ordered a tangine to go, and portion of it was way too small in my opinion.

    Baba Ghanoush Zaalouk Chicken Tagine

    Ordered Zaalouk and chicken tagine and what arrived was Baba Ghanoush and chicken over rice. The "tagine" has no sauce. The item on the menu did not mention rice. It said vegetables and chicken. I politely called to have my order corrected and they hung up on me. I was excited to try this Moroccan restaurant but my experience was not great.

    Chicken tagine
    Anna L.

    Delicious and cheap Moroccan food! It's also Halal. The inside is a bit cramped with a couple of stool seating, but there are outdoor tables. I had the merguez sandwich, chicken tagine, and sweet paratha all for under $20. They were all delicious! The lamb merguez sandwich was flavorful and not dry. The bread was also very good, slightly crispy on the outside and not hard. I didn't even need a drink to wash it down. The tagine dishes comes with rice and two vegetable sides (potatoes and peas) which were all delicious. The only negative is that the breast part of the chicken was a bit dry but that's always the problem when cooking chicken. I would definitely come back again!

    Chicken tagine with peas rice. Potatoes eggplant and some sauce!!

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    Back up and open for business! Food is even better than ever good stuff ask for the mint tea

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    Food was so good highly recommend this place. I tried The mergez sandwich and kofta tagine. Tastes really good

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    Absolutely delicious food and lovely ambiance. Do yourself a favor and eat here. (I'll elaborate on this review when I get the time.)

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    Dar Lbahja

    Dar Lbahja

    4.5
    (31 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Note- Menu has changed a bit since I was there, with the prices having been updated (especially the…read moretagine,) with there also being some new dishes on the menu. Recommendations- Bastilla/Pastilla, Tagines, Zaalouk. Grilled platters are alright. On a side note, some dishes, similar to other Moroccan places, such as couscous, are only available on weekends. As per many of my recent reviews, I was at this Moroccan spot a good while ago, with our host having heard about it prior to the place being featured in the NYT Top 100 as well as on TasteBuds, a highly recommended Instagram/TikTok account. The woman who helped us, whom I believe was one of the owners, was very friendly, and the place inside was casual and decently busy, especially for how far away it is from the subway. The food was overall very tasty, with a particularly good bastilla/pastilla, among everything else, and I can see why this restaurant has gotten so much publicity. My preference of the two appetizers was the $7.99 Zaalouk, or eggplant cooked in tomato sauce and marinated with charmoula. The dish reminded me a bit of Egyptian-style moussaka due to the mix, though less tomato-focused and more about the sweet eggplant. The chermoula was very light, with a hint of sourness and spice. Overall, this was delicious, especially with the bread. The other appetizer was the Moroccan Carrot for $6, which was a mix of sliced carrots with a spicy chermoula. Of everything we ordered, this was the least favorite dish of the night, as the cold carrots lacked much flavor, as there was a lack of chermoula flavor, just like with the eggplant. Best of the dishes was the $12.99 Chicken Bastilla, or Pastilla, listed as a traditional Moroccan pie stuffed with chicken strips, crushed almonds, and dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon. A lot of people might find this sweet and savory combination odd, but I have gotten used to it, and this was a very good version. The chicken was well-spiced, the pie was flaky, and it wasn't overly sweet. The previous place, which had the best version, was the long-closed La Shuk in Harlem, and this is better, though I do want to compare it to the other popular Moroccan spot in Astoria, Siham. Second favorite was the Lamb Tajine, or Tagine, With Prunes for $22, consisting of slow cooked meat with prunes, dried apricots, roasted almonds, and sesame, and served with rice. The lamb inside was very tender and fell off the bone. I liked the roasted almonds and sesame as the bit of nuttiness helped with the overall sweetness of the dish. We also liked this dish, and it paired particularly well with the rice. My preference from the grilled section was the $16.99 Merguez, listed as Moroccan merguez grilled over charcoal, and served with rice. The dish came with many pieces of sausage, which had a slight spicy kick and a bit of a snap. For the same price, there was also the Grilled Lamb, or tender lamb with a choice of rice or fries. The lamb was pretty flavorful, but some pieces were a bit overcooked. It was good, though, but not as notable. The fries on the side were a mixed bag, with some being crispy and some a bit soft, so between the two, I would recommend the rice more. While I didn't love the grilled platters, the rest of the dishes were delicious. Combine that with the friendly service, and we had a very good time. I wouldn't mind going back and trying again, though this might also be because I want to have more of their bastilla.

    Dar Lbahja was phenomenal from start to finish. We tried the lamb tagine, beef tajia, beef tagine…read morewith vegetables, and the chicken tagine, and every single dish delivered. The portions were generous, the meat was consistently tender, and everything was packed with rich, comforting flavor. This is the kind of food that really sticks with you. Even though we ordered to-go, the experience stood out. The staff treated us incredibly well during the wait and even offered complimentary Moroccan mint tea and bread. For a brief moment, it genuinely felt like a glimpse into Moroccan hospitality. I do not rave about places often, but this is absolutely one I would recommend to others without hesitation.

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    Moroccan Carrots. $6. Cheap, but bland as it lacked chermoula flavor. .Would not recommend
    Moroccan Carrots. $6. Cheap, but bland as it lacked chermoula flavor. .Would not recommend
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    Sabry's

    Sabry's

    4.5
    (446 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    This place is something else. I came with my dad, husband, and sister, and we had an absolute blast…read morefrom start to finish. My dad is Egyptian, so food like this carries real meaning for our family, and Sabrys delivered in every way. The moment we walked in, we were met with the kind of warmth and hospitality that makes you feel like a guest of honor. They treat everyone that way, which makes it even more special. The meal began with fresh housemade bread, incredible hummus, baba ganoush, and salad, and then came the fish. Honestly, the best fish I've ever had, and we've dined at wonderful restaurants all over the country. We ordered the grilled platter with calamari, shrimp, and salmon, plus a fried combo that was light and perfectly done. Not greasy, just real home cooking, like your Egyptian grandmother made it. The branzino was outstanding, and the rice brought me straight back to childhood. Every dish tasted like it was made with genuine love and care, because it was. If you want to eat somewhere that feeds your soul as much as your stomach, come here. We'll be back every chance we get.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 7 Overall: 8 I'm updating this review because I had such an enjoyable meal last night at this long standing palace of seafood, and I wanted to share the experience to remind everyone why we all should continue supporting this wonderful establishment. Being honest, it's been a while since I have returned because I have favored Hamido Seafood lately, right after a previous love affair with Abuqir Seafood two doors down. Then there is the old reliable Astoria Seafood and the new kid on the block, Le Petite Pecheur, which I really enjoy as well. However, once again, Sabry's proves again that they have the best pitas in the business. A full basket comes with fluffy and chewy goodness that none of their competitors can match. I do wish their dips (babaganoush, humus, tahini) were better as I have mentioned, but they are all solid 7's. Onto the seafood. What an excellent version of Grilled Octopus (9/10), with maybe the best crispy char I have tasted in recent memory. I do wish the sauce had a touch of vinegar. Not a big deal. Another near perfect dish was their Grilled Sea Scallops (9/10). They were extra large, super tender, sitting in a pool of delicious tangy sauce (reminiscent of NoLa style BBQ shrimp sauce). The Grilled Shrimps (7/10) were slightly overcooked, while the Taojine Mixed (7/10) was somewhat watery and a bit too dill forward. Lastly, the broth of the Seafood Soup (7/10) was clean and light. The calamri and clams were still tender, but the shrimps were a tad overcooked once again. Clearly after this meal, I have to add Sabry's back into my rotation of pick your own seafood type of restaurants. This was the place where I had my first experience with Egyptian style seafood and it is still one of the best after all these years.

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    Seafood Combo for 2
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    Queen's Room

    Queen's Room

    4.2
    (320 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    My friend and I stopped by Queens Rooms after a yoga class, and the food and service was superb. We…read morewent on a Tuesday night which just so happened to be trivia night, and it made the experience even better. The atmosphere and ambience was warm and inviting, while people were engaging and having fun it never got too loud where you couldn't have a convo at your table. It was also still happy hour, so we enjoyed a few glasses of wine, the QR burger, and the Roast chicken breast. Both equal delicious. We also wanted to try the crab and avocado dip to share, but we weren't sure if the chips were safe for my friend to have, who has a GF allergy. Our waitress was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The waitress knew which plates could be modified to accommodate dietary restrictions which was super helpful in decision making process. Overall the food, service, and atmosphere were great. Def a nice place to check out!

    Queen's Room has one of the best brunch menus out there. Everything is so fresh and delicious!…read more We got shakshuka which is a poached egg dish made with tomatoes and feta served with fresh pita. We also got the egg and cheese croissant sandwich with a side of Brussel sprouts. Sooooo flavorful ! The halloumi fries are a non-negotiable for me. 10000/10 served on a bed of tzatziki Sweetest server ever and very attentive. Prices are super reasonable as well. Interior is gorgeous. Don't hesitate!

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    IBN Hamido Seafood

    IBN Hamido Seafood

    4.4
    (655 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    Was visiting from out of town with a friend back in March and my cousin and his girlfriend…read morerecommended this place for dinner one night. We got in line around 7:30 pm on a Sunday and waited about an hour to order our food and another 20 minutes or so to be seated. You pick all the seafood you want first and how you want it prepared. Once you're seated, you get another menu with appetizers and other cooked dishes. Your seafood gets brought out along with any other dishes you ordered. Everything we got was really good and cooked to perfection. It was such a unique experience as well. There's a reason why the wait for this place is so long and I would recommend anyone to come give it a try!

    We were excited to try IBN Hamido and came on a Sunday. There was no wait to be seated (lucky us!)…read moreand we were told to go to the back and to pick out our seafood before picking seats. It's a little overwhelming because there is definitely a lot of seafood to choose from. The fish selection looks fresh but they do have some previously frozen seafood like large prawns and lobster tails. They have the names of everything and the price per pound posted which can be a little intimidating because it's a bit expensive. We ordered a grilled branzino and asked for the large tiger shrimp. The staff behind the counter said it would be the ones without the head but when long at the sign, it said head on tiger shrimp so I was a little confused but we just went with it because we assumed the staff knew what they were talking about. We did also get the head-on large prawns. We asked for everything to be grilled and confirmed that they don't use butter or cheese or cream on anything and then we went upstairs to get a table. Upstairs by the window is nice because you can people watch on a good day. We asked the staff member if there were any butter or cream or cheese in the mezza or rice and she said no, so we proceeded to order those and also asked about the soup of the day. She told us it was a shrimp and corn soup and that sounded good so we ordered that as well. The mezza came and the babaganoush and moussaka were good. The lemon potatos were fine but other places have made it better. The tahini was tahini and nothing special. The soup came and we took a sip and it tasted like cream so we were confused because the staff member didn't mention cream when she was taking about it. We asked about it when another staff member came by to drop off the rice. The original staff member who helped us came back over and we asked her if there was cream in the soup. She told us that yes because it's a chowder and the chowder has dairy and told us that we ordered the soup. I'm not denying that we ordered it. My issue is that we specifically asked about avoiding dairy in other food menu items and she didn't even stop to mention that hey the soup of the day that you want is a shrimp and corn chowder and has dairy. She took it back but I felt like we were inconveniencing her because of her tone. The mains arrived shortly after. The head-on prawns came and then the branzino. The large head-on prawns were overcooked and a little rubbery. The branzino was a touch too lemony but that was probably my fault for squeezing lemon over it. The fish was firm and smooth. There wasn't a lot of flavor on either dish. By this time, our table is pretty full and one of the staff members came by with the tiger shrimp and he more or less just stared at the full table and then plopped the plate down right next to my husband's phone. We barely even had time to move plates around to clean up space for him, but I feel like they should have definitely looked a little harder because one of our plates was just full of bones and shells and could have been taken away which would have made room for the shrimp. They were also over cooked and rubbery. Throughout our meal, no one came to check on us once. At the end of the meal, I used my own hand sanitizing wipes and was a little puzzled that they don't give any to customers. We got the bill and were a little peeved that they charged us $3 to butterfly the branzino. We weren't told about that and we didn't particularly ask for them to butterfly it. There's individual hand wipes by the stairs and it's odd that staff don't bring them to you once you're ready to pay. Are customers expected to walk around with dirty hands to go grab the wipe by the stairs? It's definitely a one time experience and overall, I wouldn't recommend it for the poor service and seafood being overcooked and underwhelming.

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    Indoor seating downstairs
    Indoor seating downstairs
    Hamido Salad (~$8)
    Hamido Salad (~$8)
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