FABULOUS experience on 9th Ave in NYC's infamous Hell's Kitchen. Following a mantinee broadway…read moreshow, we ambled over to Istanbul Kebab House for a memorable and tasty Turkish and Mediterranean meal that delivered in every way possible-- Aylara was our delightful, smiling host/server, the food presentation was ever so lovely and thoughtful, and the taste.... hit it right on the mark. Everything was cooked to perfection and so colorful on the plate. We shared the grilled assorted vegetables and the lamb adana kebab (large- 2 pieces, 1 per). Again, all cooked to perfection. No rush, we sat in the back so as not to be bothered, as it's a somewhat small space. But it comes with big flavor and freshness. We'll be back for sure.

This place is great! I got the lamb doner gyro and fried calamari! Their lamb was very delicious…read moreand flavorful! The service was friendly and quick. Space is a bit small but still had plenty of seating!

food slaps, atmosphere is great, man who i am assuming is the owner is incredibly welcoming and…read morevery kind. got the spinach sambosas, chicken kebab, and kofta kebab will most definitely return

We haven't been able to eat any Afghan food since moving from St. Louis to central PA so were…read morecraving aushak and mantu when visiting NYC. Maybe we've been spoiled by our favorite restaurant back in St. Louis (Afghan Kabob House) but Ariana's was underwhelming. The server was friendly but the food was just ok. Pricey due to the location as expected but also underwhelming taste wise. We got the aushak, mantu, and kadoo bolanee (pumpkin curry with bread). All three surprisingly looked very similar (photos look almost identical as they had the same sauce drizzled with yogurt). The aushak has leeks inside while the mantu has beef. The beef was drier than we were used to and the aushak less flavorful with overpowering onion. The pumpkin was cooked in what looked like the same sauce as well but the baked bread it came with was good. They did offer complimentary chickpeas which were tastier however. Maybe other items on the menu would've been better picks!

I'm honestly disappointed I didn't take pictures because this meal was incredible. We ordered…read morehummus with freshly baked bread, falafel in a flavorful sauce, and a lamb and chicken gyro sandwich, paired with a refreshing Turkish soda. Everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. This was a small hole-in-the-wall spot, but it really impressed us. I also got to try the rice and grain, which were both absolutely delicious. Our server, I believe named Faresh, was very attentive and welcoming, and did a great job making the experience even better. The restaurant was busy, and I even overheard someone say it's the best Turkish/Mediterranean spot in town. I'd honestly agree. Portions were generous, especially the sandwiches, which were huge. I will definitely be coming back.

We were in the area and were looking for a good gyro…read more I'm glad we came across this place. The gyros are huge and freshly made. The sauce was delicious, and my gyro was packed with lettuce and tomatoes. If you're in the area you should check this place out.

I loved this spot and rate it third behind Mido's and Adel's for all of the halal carts I've tried…read more The rice is perfectly cooked, and I loved the charred flavor of the tandoori chicken. Green sauce is a must. Lace it with that shit. This was quite addicting, balanced, and not as in your face as the flavors of Adels and Midos. Which I don't mind. This feels lighter. No line ever, and it's quality. If I lived in NYC this would be a staple for me.

Vibe/ambiance: food truck Service: standard, pretty quick…read more Items ordered: chicken kati roll: comes with two small rolls; could use a little more salt

When we got here around 6 PM on a Friday, there was already kind of a long line, so I don't even…read morewant to think about what it would've looked like 5 hours from then. But I'm very glad I got this now so I don't have to care about how long that potential line would be. It was around 20-25 minutes before we ordered and got our food. I had the mix platter - which consists of lamb and chicken over yellow rice with pita and lettuce. To that I added fries, white sauce, and hot sauce. Although the hot sauce was weirdly just missing. I guess they forgot it. I just have to mention the portion first. This is a gigantic amount of food. Anyone who can finish all of this in one sitting has either just had a bacchanalian night of drinking or has appetite of a mammoth. I respect them either way. But I got two-thirds through this before tapping out. Sometimes with huge portions you see the volume being disproportionally overstuffed by copious amounts of rice, but here they had equal portions of lamb and chicken as well. It's truly an equitable extravagance. Outside the portion, I really liked the taste as well. The fries were a fantastic addition I would recommend to everyone coming here - as they mixed in with the rice to add that extra textural crunch (they actually stayed crispy basically the whole time). The lamb was quite fatty and very juicy. The chicken was mostly standard, but decent still. I liked the way the pita gave you a different way to eat rather than just with a spoon - so you could mix up the eating mechanisms. The first thing you need to do is mix everything together; that's how you get the white sauce to coat everything. And this white sauce is really good. I really wish they hadn't forgotten the hot sauce as it would've added the necessary spiciness to how rich and garlicky the white sauce was. For just 13 dollars ($3 addon for the fries) this is an incredible deal. Probably some of the best value you can find in Midtown. Overall, this place that justifies a lot of the hype. I will say I wouldn't wait more than 30 minutes in line for this, but if it's less than that - I'll be jumping at the chance. 9.25/10

Good, but I think Midos has this place beat…read more Got two chicken and rice bowls. We asked for spicy rice but they gave us regular rice which was disappointing. Even reiterated it twice. So I'm docking one point for that. They also up charge quite a bit if you pay by card, so highly recommend cash. Overall, I can tell why people like this place. The flavors pop a lot more than other halal spots especially with the combination of white, hot, and copious amounts of green sauce. It was tasty. Chicken was flavorful and not dry. Would we wait in a long line for this? Probably not. We were fortunate that there was no line on rainy day. I just thought Midos was better overall flavor wise and texture wise, and never a line to deal with.

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Jesus hooked us up with tea and rice pudding for desseread more

Fabulously delicious cuisine! Hope to dine there again when we visit NYC. again. You will love itread more

The food was great! I visited here a couple of weeks ago while on a work trip. I needed something…read morequick and reasonably priced. I found Omar's here on Yelp and I took a walk from my hotel to get some takeout. They have a nice counter up front where you can order off the menu or pick items ala carte. I picked lamb platter and it was delicious. The meat and the vegetables were seasoned nicely. They offer in restaurant dining which looks nice.

Tried to come here on Sunday and it was closed... they close on Sunday according to the store…read more I just quickly got a lentil soup and it's super tasty I've never had.... I'm not joking. I'll be back again to get other Lebanese food. Card Payne will be 3% charges and I was also told that Dine in an out are different prices. soups are only one size.

They gave me half of what they normally give.. what is going on?…read more New form of passing the buck down to consumers without letting us know?. Never again

Honestly, really fun, good food for being a fast-casual restaurant. Serving sizes are huge for…read moresure--the sandwich looks small but will leave you full! The waffle bread as a sandwich bread is simply brilliant. The sauces are so good that I asked for a refill. I don't think the meal would've been the same/as good without them! I think the bowl somehow lacks flavor despite being the same meat as the sandwich (maybe the rice was too plain or dry), but I could see myself recommending this to someone if they love kebabs.

Honestly pretty disappointed after all the reviews I've seen on other websites. We had high hopes…read morefor Ravagh but unfortunately left pretty unimpressed. The rice was probably the worst quality rice I've had at a Persian restaurant. The lamb was chewy and rubbery and lacked seasoning/flavor. The shirazi salad was really the only thing that tastes fresh and had good flavor. The bread was solid, too. Our service was basic, not what I would have expected at a higher end restaurant in NYC. Took forever to get our water and drink orders. Our apps took about 40 minutes to come out and our food followed about 30 seconds after. Hopefully it was just an off night for them.

We visited New York from California and didn't expect to find such incredible Persian food, but…read moreRavagh completely exceeded our expectations. Every dish was full of authentic flavor and perfectly prepared--it quickly became our favorite spot in the city. In fact, we ended up dining here three times during our one-week vacation because we just couldn't stay away. The quality, consistency, and warm atmosphere made it feel like a home away from home. A special thank you to Moosa and Joel, the restaurant managers, for their generosity and outstanding hospitality. They truly made our experience even more memorable. We will definitely be back on our next trip!

Truly Mediterranean with beautiful interiors. The meat is fantastic and food is made to order…read more Stopped for a quick lunch The menu is pretty big with lots of vegetarian and meat options. The 5 spread platter is a must try. I ordered Falafel and my friends ordered chicken Byeti kebab and lamb Adana (they loved both meat dishes) The height of the lunch was the dessert !! The Turkish Icecream with freshest baklava was omg Heaven . Overall must try in midtown

I am glad I gave Akdeniz a try! They were pretty busy for a Thursday evening. The interior was cute…read moreand cozy, but the tables were way too close. I thought the staff was nice, but there was no hostess to greet us when we arrived. My friend and I got the large appetizer platter and the manti to share, and that was more than enough for us. I really enjoyed their stuffed vine leaves, hummus, and babaghannous. I was disappointed in their lebni because it was too watery. The pita was just okay. The manti was so delicious and I was so glad we ordered that as our entree. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would recommend this place if you're ever craving Turkish food.