Lamb completely melts in your mouth. I highly recommend, kahlid was super kind and helpful. Super…read moretender, each dish is worth it and big portions.

I feel like I've been living in a bubble. How did i not realize that there's a vibrant Arab…read morecommunity in this neighborhood? Which also means there's lots of competition and the food is good! It's a smallish space, with about 8 tables. They have a cooler by the door for soft drinks, and by the cash register they have the traditional spiced sweet hot tea.. that's complimentary as well. They had one attentive and busy server, who took the time to speak to the patrons and make everyone feel welcome. They cover the tables with b plastic, and switch it after every seating. The salad is basic with some cumin and saffron. The lamb bone broth is very flavorful. It's rich, very cummin-y. Absolutely delicious. The bread is fresh and home made. The saltah is a thick veggie stew that comes bubbling in a crock. So flavorful. Get the fennel slurry on top! The lamb dish was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. It was not gamey and was nicely spiced. Their homemade hot sauce was not spicy, but was flavorful. We also got this date and clotted cream. It was very dense, and not terribly sweet. It felt like something I'd want with an afternoon tea, as a pick me up, more than a dessert. I will be back.

The place is very aesthetic and has nice decor. The portions are also really big…read more They were quick to seat us and take our order. We definitely had to take a lot of it to go, but I would recommend going with a bigger group so you can try more things.

The phone eats first, that's the yelpie motto. Fun night…read morewith great people tasting amazing and flavorful dishes. Mixed cold deep and falafel as appetizer; Followed by chicken platter and lamb. The food was great, the ambiance beautiful and the price terrific! I'll be back soon

We ordered delivery through one of the delivery apps. Order was neatly packed and well organized…read more I ordered the chicken laffa sandwich. It traveled well. I was the last to eat, so I was surprised that it was still warm and not soggy. Packaging was executed very well for delivery. The shawarma had juicy and crispy pieces. Nicely seasoned. The wrap also had tomatoes and I believe pickled turnips. Turnips were pretty acidic and salty which made them poignant on their own; however, they were excellent in the sandwich as they provided a perfect compliment to the savory meat. I think the laffa was lightly fried and pressed which made it very sturdy. It great introduction to Egyptian food for those who enjoy burritos. I also sampled the falafel, the hummus, and the babaghanoush. I enjoyed the falafel and the babaghanoush the most out of those three. Falafel was crispy without being dry. I'm eager to try these freshly fried at the restaurant.

Tried Abu Zayn for the first time and the food was really good. I ordered the beef shawarma bowl,…read morewhich was flavorful, well portioned, and something I'd definitely order again. I also tried Laziza pineapple for the first time and really enjoyed it. I believe I briefly met the owner and he was very friendly and checked in to see how my meal was, which I appreciated. The dine-in experience itself wasn't my favorite though. The restaurant is extremely small, and I ended up seated by the door so it got cold every time it opened (which was often since they're busy). There was also a large reservation while I was there that made the space pretty loud and hectic. The person running the front also came off a bit rude. When I ordered the Laziza, I was told to grab it myself, which would have been fine, but the bottle needed an opener that I didn't have--so I had to go back again to get one. Not a huge deal, but it felt a little awkward. Overall: great food, but because of the tight space and the service experience I'd probably stick to takeout next time instead of dining in. Still worth trying if you're in RVC.

food was good and tastywill buy more offten place is clean…read morevery nice and friendly venders.

YOU NEED TO PRINT "Bangladeshi food" on all dishes ‼…read more all the curry, biryani, somosas and sweets are BANGLADESHI ‼ not mediterranean, nor indian, nor pakistani food. culture ‼

Ordered: Mint Lemonade (~$9)…read moreHummus (~$12) Baba Ganouj (~$12) Grilled Eggplant (~$12) 5pc Falafel (~$12) Tabouleh (~$12) Fatoush (~$12) Grape Leaves (~$12) Zikrayat Mix Grill (~$35): with chicken kebab, beef kebab, lamb kofta and lamb chops with rice, grilled tomato & pepper, spiced bread, and yogurt sauce Aya's take: Zikrayat recently rebranded and changed managers, so I found myself back here for a family dinner. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share and Mix Grill entrees for our party of 7. I would say it's a pretty simple and standard order. No deviations, substitutions, or anything out of the ordinary. Despite that, our drinks took ~20 minutes, the appetizers took 30+ minutes, and our entrees 30+ minutes after that. The Mint Lemonade was so small and tasted artificial. For ~$9, I expect more. The only appetizers worth trying are the Hummus Baba Ganouj, and Falafel. Everything else sadly missed the mark. The Fatoush & Tabouleh were promising but pretty sad. It lacked dressing (lemon and olive oil), flavor, and there were way too many unnecessary lettuce leaves on or around the bowl. I did enjoy the Zikrayat Mix Grill. The meats were tender, well-seasoned, and juicy, the rice was light and fragrant, and it was filling. I found the appetizers to be overpriced and along with the extremely slow service, I didn't leave feeling like it was worth it. I don't think I'll be back.

Went for Ramadan buffet, nice people, great display; so many different choices of food. They know…read morehow to cook meat tenderly! Seems like a great place to smoke hookah and chill later on in the night. Glad we spend Iftar there 2 different times. We will return again next year.

We have been ordering kimos for years. My husbands phone broke earlier so I called to see if they…read morewould be able to call my number instead when our order was delivered. I was spoken to like a child and persistently told I need to update the number next time because it's going to confuse the driver and that they are backed up and that I should have updated it....I don't really know why it was made to be such a big deal, I wasn't rude and wanted to communicate with them so the driver wasn't confused. We Love their food and have been ordering with them for years, but why am I getting spoken to like I'm a child. UPDATE: Hi Mike! Please, where in my review did I call your staff children, I said they spoke to me like I was a child ? When I called I said my husbands first name instead of last name which we quickly realized. I wasn't rude to her, I didn't know making a mistake would cause you to be so upset. Things happens , mistakes are made I tried fixing it and was met with immediate frustration from your staff. You guys have a rep for never taking responsibility for your bad attitude towards customers. This was such a simple issue, and I have the right to voice my experiences. I didn't leave out any details. If I was nasty I'd understand your response, but attacking every customer that has something to say just isn't professional. I am also not a person that believes the customer is always right , but when did it become to standard to respond with such disregard. Hey Mike, that's totally within your right as the owner to make that call, I wasn't planning on supporting you going forward anyway so it works out for both of us. Have a happy holiday.

Food was amazing! Lots of vegan and non vegan options. I had a bowl with lentils as a base, with…read moreavocado hummus, spring mix, fried onions, freshly made and fried falafel and a vegan garlic sauce! I paired that with a peach ginger refresher. My daughter had The Thick Chick sandwich which was a crispy fried chicken with tabouli, fried onions, pickles, dressed with pomegranate harissa and white sauce. She paired that with a hibiscus flower refresher. Super healthy and super delicious. Service was good. Ambiance was great--we got to sit outside on this beautiful day. Will come back on our beach days.

Falafel Bites is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, it felt special. It's a…read morefamily-owned spot, and you can truly feel the heart behind it. Sherry, the owner, personally served us and was incredible, so warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We also had the chance to meet her husband, the co-owner and chef, and it was such a pleasure to tell him firsthand how outstanding the food was. They are both unbelievably kind and welcoming. Now the food, wow. I had the Falafel House Platter, two friends ordered the regular falafel platters, and my wife had the gyro platter. Every single dish was stellar. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The falafel was hands down some of the most flavorful and perfectly textured I've ever had, crispy on the outside and tender and herby on the inside. The gyro was high quality, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. Even the rice was thoughtfully seasoned and delicious on its own, which says a lot. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were all unreal. Truly a 10 out of 10 experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be back.

Was walking in the neighborhood when we passed this spot and decided to stop in since we love…read moreMediterranean food and we were NOT disappointed! We decided to dine in instead of grabbing to go. It's a small and intimate spot few seating, like a mom and pop restaurant. Service was friendly. The lady at the register greeted us and explained that everything is made after it's ordered, so there would be a little bit of a wait. She pointed us to a wall full of games that we could use while we wait. Super cute and tons of options. We opted for connect four. They don't serve alcohol. We opted for the alcohol free Egyptian beer Laziza (which she said translates to "delicious". We had the peach and green apple. Both were good but I personally preferred the peach. The food came out hot and fresh and really didn't take too long. We had the lamb and chicken over rice , the falafel, and the shrimp pita. Everything tasted great and the portion sizes were very filling. I was not able to finish my chicken and lamb over rice.

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!

Truly a stunning Palestinian Restaurant on Atlantic avenue that has fresh, flavorful food, and is…read moreBYOB. On your table is zaatar and olive oil upon arriving. It feels like an indoor garden in the restaurant. Piping hot bread appears quickly. All the food is stellar, the portions are really big! The labneh was just absolutely amazing, the meat pie was too good to be true, and the lamb dishes are all fantastic! Don't walk away without halloumi though. Make this an afternoon, go for lunch, go to Sahadi's next door afterwards for some at home staples, and enjoy. Everyone is kind here, it's child friendly - it's a gem!

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.

What an amazing experience!!! The service was great, the food was so good, and the ambiance was…read morephenomenal. Anytime I have a more than great experience I feel compelled to rave about it. The menu here is so extensive and may be overwhelming, I do recommend everything we ordered: falafel, grilled halloumi, tabouli salad, hummus beiruty, fatayer sbanek w jabne (spinach pies), frozen jellab, frozen mint lemonade, lahme bi ajin (flatbread), shish tawook platter. We split all of this amongst four people and we were stuffed. Our bill was around $260 without tip so I think it was well worth it. If you enjoy Lebanese food, this is a MUST try!

Cafe Mogador has incredible food in both locations, obviously. But the Wythe location in…read moreWilliamsburg is a stand out! It's much more spacious and has indoor/outdoor seating. Great ambiance! This is my staple restaurant that I've been going to for years. It's about time I left a review. It's overdue! My favorite menu is their breakfast/brunch menu. I will continue to frequent this restaurant for good reason.

My friend and I were looking for a quick lunch spot and stumbled across Cafe Mogador! There was a…read morewaitlist as we went around 1:30 PM on a Sunday but we only had to wait about 10 minutes. I ordered the lunch falafel pita with salad and the falafel was perfectly fried and crispy. However, I thought the food overall was a bit bland. I unfortunately wouldn't come back because of that.