super friendly services - I've ordered shwama platter , farafel sandwiches French fries and…read moreLemonade M. Farafel sandwich needs to add more vegetable carrots or parsley. hot sources aren't recommended I personally love hot source this one is too HOT! I needed to ask water emergency at the cashier. French fries are awesome! Theres no restroom inside so if you're eating inside this is an info. Ordering by app/touch panel and cashier are available. I've attached photos - I hope it will help.

I came here on a rainy day and ate lunch outside in the covered place on the street in front of the…read morerestaurant. Mamouns is a counter purser casual place to eat with two counters in front of the windows and warm weather permitting outdoor tables in the street in front. There were kiosks to order electronically but I ordered at the register. The food is made/assembled to order and is customizable (eg no pickled turnips, sauce on side etc). I was very pleasantly surprised by my shawarma platter ($15). I ordered rice and a salad for $1 extra. There was a very generous portion of lamb shawarma and the rice and vegetables were fresh and delicious. They accommodated my request for a glass of tap water.

This is by far the best NAYA location in the city. Every item is hot and prepared exactly the way…read moreit should, servings are consistent, the staff are friendly, and the restaurant is always spotless. I'd give 10 stars if I could, such a gem Naya

Ordered from Uber Eats - food was good. Forgot Pita Bread on order and utensils…read more Simple things forgotten are a shame when paying for delivery services and higher prices.

1st time visiting and I was extremely satisfied. The food was very very good. Chicken Gyro with…read morerice and salad was definitely worth it. Nice, quiet vibes. Good service as well.

Thanks to blackbird and myself this meal was free! We enjoyed trying this place for the first time…read moreand the food was great! The service was efficient and swift. The workers were kind and easy to talk with even gave a great substitute for the wine they didn't have available. Our meal was just at $50 for the dishes and wine! Would love to come back soon!

Ayat Hind Hall is a vibrant, bustling Palestinian restaurant. Given its size and limited space,…read moreit's not the best for large parties or an intimate meal, since it can be loud and cramped, and the tables are tiny. However, since it's open-air, it didn't feel stuffy at all. In addition, they do espouse freedom and peace in the Middle East in their designs and slogans, so come with open-mindedness and respect. Ordered the Beef shawarma, which was filling and flavorful. Also ordered the Laziza Peach soda, which was malty and tasted a bit like a flavored non-alcoholic beer. Prices are varied and fair, ranging from $15-40 per entree. Service seemed rushed and busy but very kind and friendly. My one complaint was that the food took quite a while to arrive, but it was to be expected given how crowded the restaurant was. As Palestinian food is slightly less common in NYC, I'd recommend at least giving it a try, and if you're not in the UWS, they have other locations in Astoria and Midtown.

As others have noted, the hospitality at Ayat is phenomenal -- and the food no less so…read more Staff are SO warm and kind, SO patient with spills, extra napkins, large parties, people of all ages and backgrounds and physical abilities -- really, anything you can think to throw their way. (And yes, we did throw a lot their way, alas.) Fresh, house made pita, excellent olives and olive oil, and za'atar are brought out for the table before you even order. This is hugely generous for a NYC restaurant, where there is often a fee for bread service these days. The menu is extensive, but happily, our large group was able to try a good portion of it. If you have multiple diners, you can't go wrong with the Mezze Filistini ("Mix platter of hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahina and labneh"). The hummus and baba ghanoush were fabulously rich and creamy, the herbs and vegetables pristinely fresh and flavorful. I happen to make killer baba ghanoush. This one was almost as good as mine. ;) The Hot Appetizer Mix in our case included falafel, wara dawali, cheese rolls, kibbeh, and fried halloumi cheese. The falafel were awesomely crisp, probably double fried, well textured. Wara dawali included some slightly tough grape leaf fibers (just like my homemade versions), but the lightly acidic bites were a nice foil for all the lovely fried things on the plate. It was difficult not to overindulge on appetizers and we were almost done in even before our **enormous** main course platters arrived. Among us, we had: - Fattat Jaj ("6-layer dish of roasted chicken, rice, chickpeas, mint yogurt, crispy pita, garlic sauce and slivered almonds") - Lamb Ouzi Royale ("Royal rice dish featuring a generous lamb shank, slow-roasted until tender, served over our signature ouzi rice mixed with spiced ground meat & aromatic Middle Eastern seasonings, finished with slivered almonds.") - Whole Branzino ("served over rice with salad") - Chicken Shawarma platter (with rice, salad, pita, pickles) - Beef shawarma sandwich I won't give the blow by blow for each dish, but will note a few commonalities among those we tried: - All proteins were tender, well seasoned, and moist. - Branzino was beautifully grilled, with crispy skin outside, perfectly moist fish inside. - The rice in all our dishes was plump and tender, perfectly flavorful, not overly oily. - Vegetables were, across the board, perfectly fresh. Salads (and those wonderful pickles) were very acidic, which cut effectively through fat / rich flavors. The little ones, who aren't as into lemon and vinegar, found them overpowering, however. Prices are extremely fair for 2026, NYC, especially in light of the quality and generous portion sizes. The message of peace, love and inclusion is everywhere -- on the walls, on the takeout bags for leftovers (since you WILL have leftovers), in the faces and actions of staff, cooked into the food. I don't know how one could eat at Ayat and not fall in love with this place.

If you're on a budget and looking for a a place to grab a quick bite, this is the place. Located in…read morethe Upper West Side, this is great spot to try something fresh. There are only 3 or 4 small tables, with only counter service and a menu board on top. There were 2 people working behind the counter at that time. The good thing about that is that they have a small kitchen, so you could watch them make your food. I ordered a falafel sandwich which only cost $10. You can build it any way you want as if you are going to Chipotle. The ingredients were fresh and I was given what I believed to be 4 falafels falafel was soft and surprisingly not as crumbly. The best part was the sauce; it had the perfect balance of both sweet and spicy. This is a great spot to check if you want to avoid being tourist trapped while visiting the city. I will most definitely come back again!

This place is TERRIBLE! I haven't written a negative review in a long time. I have owned several…read moresuccessful restaurants in New York City and at the Jersey shore, so I know that it's not an easy business. Yet this restaurant was outstandingly bad and also annoying so I want to make other people aware of it. 1. They have no menus for you to look at at the table, I brought my brother, who is disabled, and my brother had to squint to read the menu board across the room. What restaurant does that? So annoying! 2. I walked up to the counter, which is where you have to go to place your order.. they have a wooden panel on the counter that goes up and down to allow the staff to exit and re-enter the back kitchen. As I stood there, the wooden plank slammed down of its own accord and it was so loud. It sounded like a gunshot. It hurt my ears and completely startled me. Obviously, it happened so often that the staff just laughed about it. I mentioned it to the guy working there and he just stared at me. The thing is, it happened about three times while I stood there, and I actually said to the guy that he should put some type of foam to dead in the sound because it's painful. Once again, he laughed and didn't even acknowledge my comment. If that was my restaurant and it happened even one time - no one would've had to say anything, I would've fixed it immediately. It's like they don't care that they're startling their customers who are sitting literally about 1 foot away from this extremely loud banging. 3. The prices are crazy insane! $18 for a small bowl of a few chunks of eggplant in some tomato broth. It had absolutely no flavor, so we had to add salt and pepper so we could at least taste it. It's just ridiculous. Oh, it came with a small bowl of plain rice on the side. I got a combo plate...which consisted of a small scoop of hummus and a small scoop of baba ghanoush and a small bit of salad... once again, $18. Tax and tip this meal was $50. Insane! It should've been half of that. 4. The only time the guy behind the counter seemed to care was when he rang me up because he was handing me the paper with the receipt so I could tip him. Like I said, I've owned restaurants and I know it's hard, so I gave a good tip. 5. It really was a terrible and way overpriced meal and the thing that gets me is tonight I wanted to go on to their Google and put a review, yet they have locked it as "private" so no one can post reviews. No wonder they have a good rating - they don't let anyone put reviews! All the really good reviews are probably people they know. ~So in summary, I have nothing against these people as humans... yet the way they operate this place to me is a crime. It's one thing if you serve really delicious food, then you can charge a premium. This food was NOT delicious by any stretch of the imagination. It is passable at best as it literally had no flavor. The portions were small. The place is loud as hell due to their clear negligence and they don't even care. Every single thing about this restaurant is a disaster. Do NOT spend your money here.

Is this the best halal cart in the city? No. (Not even close). But they are friendly,…read moreconsistent, and offer great value. Lamb-over-rice is just $5, vs $6-7 for similar quality in Midtown or at one of the more "famous" branded carts. Best of all, they're on my way to rehearsals in the UWS or Symphony Space. As with all street meats, the key is to hit them up within a few hours of when they prep for the night.

Not good. It's one of those dining options that you wish you could take back. I'm telling you, the…read moregyro meat tasted like it was simmering and re-heated for weeks. So after a bite and a half of tough mystery clumps, I dumped it in the trash. Almost any option is better than this.

In passing by this relatively new spot decided to check it out. After having for many years…read morefrequently overcooked kebab and chicken meat from street vendors like the Halal Guys, the experience turned me off, but was interested in trying this food from somewhere other than a food cart. So glad I did! Decided on a Combo Salad, with lamb and chicken, adding a wide range of fresh and prepared toppings they offer, plus tahini, white and green sauces. Different than the other experiences I've had, the meat was freshly grilled to order, with onions and peppers at my request - that makes a huge difference! It was a delicious sizable portion, fairly priced. The person behind the counter was friendly and did a great job making my tasty, large Combo Salad! Keep in mind, it's a to-go place with nowhere to sit. Definitely would return again and recommend others checking Halal Bitez out!

New halal spot in town. Prices better than most halal places including the carts. A takeout place…read moreas they don't have seating inside. Friendly staff and good food!

Everything was 10/10 - the taste, freshness, and price!!…read more Portions are perfect for 2 people (my man is tall, big man that eats a lot and still a big portion of food was left over between us two even after sharing with our two dogs). I recommend ordering the chicken combo with the yuka fries, plantains, tzatziki sauce, green sauce, and one extra order of bread. The veggies were delicious as well. I ordered from this restaurant 4 times since this order (within the span of 1.5 weeks) but instead of the steak we ordered the full chicken (rather than the 1/2 chicken in this photo) with same sides, and mozzarella sticks with 2 sodas. Will continue to order from here. Very happy!!

This rating is for the Columbus Ave store that charged me for food they never delivered. 2.5 hours…read morewaiting and no food. I couldn't get them on the phone since the answering service wasn't working and kept hanging up. Chow Now was no help. But even they couldn't get ahold of the store. Several days I had to wait for the charge to be posted, so I can dispute the charges. This is the second time I've had problems with this store. Never again.