My wife and I tried Taboonette after visiting a nearby exhibit. The fast casual vibe was perfect…read morefor a quick lunch. Staff were polite and professional. I enjoyed the lamb shawarma pan with brown rice. The sauces made for a flavorful dish and the bonus green hot sauce was a nice addition! My wife wasn't as happy with the Israeli salad but realized that she wanted something more than the cucumbers. Nice casual and seemingly healthy lunch!

Stopped by Taboonette after a movie at the nearby Regal theaters, and it was a great choice for a…read morecasual meal. It's an order-at-the-counter spot with a solid menu and friendly staff who made the experience even better. We ordered the lamb kebabs and the chicken shawarma, and both were flavorful and satisfying. I especially enjoyed the rice, which I preferred over the salad, and the tzatziki was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were okay. If you're looking for a convenient and tasty bite after catching a movie, Taboonette is definitely worth checking out.

Dinner was so good. We arrived fairly early on a Saturday and opted for a table inside (although…read morethe sidewalk seating looked lovely). Our servers were amazing and everything we ordered was delicious. I regret not having room for dessert. Highly recommend the salmon crudo and braised lamb. The date glaze on the lamb...wow.

So we live in the neighborhood and we decided to come here for restaurant week . I love to make…read moreMediterranean food I studied under the best people. So we come in. Straight away the place is empty. We're seated at the worst table in the empty place. The worst right by the stairs where I'm surely going to be bumped into every few minutes. Table was rickety as were the chairs. Hostess didn't know anything about the menu. We sat for maybe 10 minutes before we were given warm tap water. Another 10 minutes and nothing. We had reservations as well. Not like we had just popped in. After being ignored we got up and simply walked out. We ended up going across the street to Osteria and were immediately greeted and seated. The place was packed and still they were attentive throughout the night. Do better KUBEH definitely not ready to be in business. Oh and they canceled our reservation hours after we left lo. How do you cancel reservations after we checked in? roflmao

Classic for a reason. I've been coming here since high…read moreschool and now I'm... (decades older). But it's still a little storefront with a few inside tables. The service is still quick and friendly even though I no longer see the original to me owners. The falafel sandwich is loaded and the falafel balls are still crisp on the outside, warm, and herby on the inside. Perfect. Solid meal for a reasonable price.

Opened in 1971 by Syrian immigrant Mamoun Chater, the flagship Greenwich Village location on…read moreMacDougal Street is the oldest falafel shop in New York City. Operating out of a tiny, fast-moving storefront, Mamoun's is a legendary staple of Village food culture, known for serving affordable Middle Eastern classics late into the night. Using their exact menu terminology, here is how the food breaks down: Shawarma Sandwich: Thinly sliced 100% lamb cooked slowly on a vertical spit with signature spices, stuffed into a warm pita pocket with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and smooth tahineh sauce. The Manhattan: One of their loaded signature sandwiches featuring deep-fried falafel, creamy hummus, smoky baba ganouj, and fresh tabbouleh, all packed into a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, pickled turnips, olives, and tahineh. Famous Hot Sauce: Made in-house from imported hot pepper spices, this signature crimson sauce is famously potent--just a few drops add a massive kick of heat to any sandwich or plate. Lines often stretch down MacDougal, but the team works with speed to get sandwiches out in seconds. A timeless NYC destination for quick, authentic Middle Eastern food.

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.

Ambience was nice. Service was lax. I enjoyed the baba ganoush so much, I had never had any before…read moreand it was delicious. Whatever spicy paste they put with it was smoky and divine. Also- I don't usually like cauliflower a whole lot... I'll eat it if it's there... but this was the BEST cauliflower I've ever had, roasted so evenly with oil and an amazing texture. Squash, falafel, and jerusalem salad were all great too. The mint leaves in the watermelon salad were not very fresh, and so I think the price for it was steep- $13-but they do give you a lot so that's nice. I really liked the Hawa cola (zero sugar kind) as well.

This is such an incredible, well priced restaurant. The toum is incredible, and the ambiance is…read morewonderful - there's great outdoor seating with good people watching. Tons of food for the price, and the service is fantastic! I will 10000% be back.

So So good- cute little spot (not huge venue but comfy). Service was great and BYOB which is a nice…read moreoption. Went with a couple friends and able to share dishes which was perfect- ended up getting a couple platters (chick and steak) along with dips (tziki and hummus). Everything so good and great atmosphere- recommend

We both work, so Naya is always our go to when we are in a rush and need something delicious and…read morefilling for dinner. This location is spacious, with cool AC and great staff!

This location is very pretty inside. It has an accessibility ramp access on the outside. During…read morelunch time, it was a bit busy, but the line moved quickly. I got the chicken kebab bowl with vermicelli rice this time. Usually I get their beef shawarma or kofta. They don't have beef shawarma anymore, but they do still have chicken shawarma. The chicken kebab was tasty, but I like the other meats better. For topping, I had everything and the pita. It was a generous portion. Enough for 2 meals for me. Scan your QR code from their app and get loyalty reward points.

MY FAVORITE!! My friend and I went here for dinner and holy moly, I don't think I've ever loved a…read morerestaurant more. This is officially my new go to spot and I'm going to be telling everyone about it. I got there right at our reservation time, but the uptown trains had completely stopped and my friend had to walk all the way from Canal St to the East Village. It took her about 30 minutes to get there (), but the staff were so kind about it. They never made me feel uncomfortable or pressured to order while I waited, which I really appreciated. I did end up ordering a couple things so there would be food on the table when she arrived. We got the za'atar fries and the falafel with tahini and pita. Delishhhh For our mains, my friend got the chicken kebab which looked fantastic, and I got the veggie couscous bowl. It was unbelievable. It tasted exactly like the couscous my mom and safta made when I was growing up, even down to the broth being served with it. Eating it honestly made me feel like I was six years old again. This was one of my favorite meals as a kid and I haven't had it like that in so long, so I was so happy to find a place that does it this well. The vegetables were perfect with zucchini, butternut squash, cauliflower, and chickpeas, and I loved the addition of raisins and onions. Everything was also really reasonably priced for what you get. The energy in the restaurant was great and I loved that they have hooks for coats so you're not crammed at the table with jackets and bags. Overall just such a fantastic experience. This is easily my new favorite restaurant in the city and I cannot wait to come back.

We were seated and then waited for very very long to order - not good…read more Once we ordered, the food came very fast - very good. Food was delicious - very good. High prices given the portion size, location, table size and furniture - not good.

Will start off by saying the food was nothing special and I've definitely had better. We had an 8…read morepm reservation and still ended up waiting until about 9 pm to get seated, so our group was frustrated with that but they gave us complimentary wine while we waited. We ordered a couple dips, the cauliflower, and the halloumi and everything was decent. But the vibes after 10 pm were immaculate and so fun, they brought out tambourines and passed them out and blasted the music and everyone was singing and dancing, definitely more catered for a younger crowd though

I was happy to get a walk-in seat at the bar. But it was confusing when I arrived as the three…read moreseats and counter had things on them. I had to ask the bartender about it. Apparently it was staff bags and coats. Maybe not the best place to put them. The shakshuka was really very mild and kind of lacking. My memory of the last time here was that it was at the top level of my comfort zone for spicy. This was not spicy at all. The fluffy pita bread was terrific. The bowl of what I guess was Greek salad was tasty. The bartender who waited on me did a good job. My stomach rumbled a lot for 8 hours after too. So all in all I'm not sure I'll return.

Moustache pizza is the kind of spot that's increasingly harder to find in the city, let alone in…read morethe west village which is observing its slow decent into slop bowl/IG inspired food capital of the world. Moustache is a rare gem which feels homely, inviting, top it off with a service with a smile and you're left wondering why this place isn't the darling of food vloggers and enthusiasts. Ultimately, it's the food that wins. I tried the excellent Lahmajun pizza, the baba ganoush and washed that down with a delicious mint tea for my late Saturday afternoon lunch. Highly recommend, avail of these local gems before the next reigning slop bowl dujour overruns all these beautiful, magical spots in the city.

We had a great dining experience at Moustache Pitza! We were able to walk in and get seated…read moreimmediately on a weekday for dinner. It has a cute interior that feels homey. And the servers are so nice. We got the muhammara and chicken kebab plate. Both were delicious! The muhammara was smooth and flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy.

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.

I really wanted to love this place but all the food fell a little flat. The music was very loud and…read moreseemed more like a trendy spot we had fallen for. We were greeted with shots and had to sit at the bar because the place was packed and we had no reservation. I remember the fried artichokes being very yummy but other than that I don't remember what we ordered. For the price, I remember being somewhat disappointed by the food. The bartender was great though and was able to make us carajillos even though he did not know what they were originally.