I came here pre-pandemic on a trip to New York with my friends. There were 10 of us. We had just…read morespent the day exploring Coney Island and we were starving. We ended up at Olympia Pita (formerly Olympic Pita) and it was just perfect. They were able to accommodate the large group just fine. Portions were very generous. It was a nice, casual environment. Everyone got laffa bread sandwiches. They are apparently known for their laffa bread. Most of the group got shawarma (every single one of the 8 guys). I lean more vegetarian so I got the falafel wrap. However, everyone who got the shawarma was raving about it so much that I am going to say that the shawarma is THE thing to order when you visit. The vegetarian options were slim. However, the vegetarian falafel wrap is delicious! Olympia Pita is a kosher (meat) Mediterranean restaurant. They also have soup on the menu which is unique for this type of restaurant but I love that it is an option. They serve Snapple, soda, and juice to drink. And, according to their website, they offer delivery and catering as well. If I'm in this area again, I wouldn't hesitate to return to Olympia Pita!

Very Good Food! Came here with my wife and friends to eat before going to a show. We got Shawarma…read morein the plate, shish kebabs and chicken schnitzel. The plates come with so many sides, from humus to eggplant salad, to rice and beans, insane hot and fresh home made lafa pita and more! The abundance of food and flavors were unbelievable. I left this restaurant more than satisfied..., I was exploding lol. Will definitely come back here.

One of the best dining experiences I've had in Brooklyn--friendly service and incredible flavors of…read moreChicken Tikka, Dal, and homemade rice pudding. After a long day of apartment hunting, I stumbled upon Sapid Indian Restaurant. The moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the kindest staff I'd encountered all day. Exhausted and without the energy to browse the menu, I simply asked the server to choose for me. She kindly asked if I was vegetarian, vegan, or if I ate meat. I told her I eat meat and needed something hearty with protein. She curated the perfect meal for me, and I can't praise her choices enough. The homemade rice pudding, in particular, was a revelation--it took me back to childhood memories of my mother's own rice pudding. It was a moment of comfort and nostalgia wrapped in every spoonful. Sapid is the perfect spot for a family dinner. As someone from Indian and Bangladeshi heritage, I know that authentic Indian food is about the spices and the soul of the cook--not the décor or fancy interior design. Thank you, Sapid Indian Restaurant, for making my night unforgettable!. Sincerely, Sami-

Have been many times for in-person dining and enjoyed every experience. Best shag paneer my friends…read moreand I have ever had - so creamy and flavorful! Others in my party got lamb and chana and also enjoyed their meals. The service was so friendly and attentive!

I finally made it here for lunch and wow I was impressed!…read more They have a Mediterranean influenced menu and we ordered a few items which we loved. I ordered the chicken schwarma plate and falafel salad which were excellent - the fries were terrific and the overall atmosphere was to die for - it's a nice cozy space and the service was excellent The owner cares deeply about serving quality food at a reasonable price - they make challah bread over the weekends which sells out fast Definitely try this place you won't be disappointed

I was craving falafel and this is one of the few places that popped up in the neighborhood…read more I ordered a falafel sandwich and it was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely order again. Israeli style with pickles, which I love. The chickpea soup was a standout. So flavorful and nourishing; definitely a nod to the sopa de garbanzos that I grew up with. The generous portion of labane is rich and complimented by herbs and an excellent olive oil. But it only comes with one pita! Personally, I'd prefer a smaller portion with more bread. Ok, first, let's be accurate about a few things. Etymologically, "batata" comes from the Spanish for "potato." This is a nod to "Sephardic" Jews, from the Hebrew word for the Iberian Peninsula (by definition, Spain and Portugal; after "expulsion," this came to include a diaspora more broadly northern African. In order words, western and southern European, not Eastern like Ashkenazi Jews.)

I was in this neighborhood a couple of months ago with one other person. We initially planned to go…read moreto Miriam next door, since the other person had been to the Upper West Side location and enjoyed it. Still, they were working on it, so we decided to go to their sister, more casual spot instead, with me, in hindsight, being happy because I liked this more than Miriam (at least the UWS location.) The place is casual, with a warm and inviting atmosphere, and I can see it being very popular for lunch or brunch. The service was friendly as well. We both decided to get the Israeli Experience for $32 each, though they warned us it was a lot of food and we could split it. We did indeed take home some leftovers, and it was a terrific deal. Said experience is a comprehensive sampling of their menu, featuring two skewers, five salads, hummus, tahini, and two pitas, served with a choice of yellow rice or French fries, with the salads and skewers being our choice from the menu. Since we were going to share a few cold mezzes/salads, we decided to get fries and rice. The fries were well portioned, with a light crisp, while some were a bit soft. I found the rice, as expected, to be a better accompaniment, as it's lighter and goes well with the sauces. The pita bread was warm but standard and presumably store-bought. For the salads, our favorite of the bunch was probably the Spanish Eggplant, listed as fried eggplant tossed in tomato & pepper sauce. This was very similar (if not the same) as Turkish Soslu patlıcan, so I'm not sure why it's listed as Spanish unless they're Spanish eggplants or something. All naming aside, this was very tasty, with the eggplant both very garlicky and soft, but not too much that it lacked texture. I also liked the Moroccan Carrot, listed as thinly sliced carrots cooked & marinated in Moroccan spices. I have seen this in a few Moroccan places, such as in Astoria, and this was good. The carrots were soft, and the spice blend had a slight tang among other flavors. I would also recommend this. I am not usually the biggest fan of Israeli Salad, which is made here with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, and za'atar lemon vinaigrette, but this was good. I believe there was a bit of tahini or something similar in the dressing, which made it a bit more flavorful than the usual version, and all the vegetables are very fresh. This was better than expected and good. The Hummus was pretty good. I like some other spots with thicker hummus or a bit more kick, but it was still tasty. The same can be applied to the Tahini, which was standard but good. More standard and tasty was the Purple Cabbage. Nothing particularly special, but it was good, and they appear to have updated since I had it last, adding beets and roasted sesame seeds, which sounds like a pleasant addition. The Kale and Dried Apricot Salad with winter kale, dried apricots, and roasted almonds dressed with house vinaigrette was fine. I'm a bit biased here as I don't like kale, but there were plenty of crunchy almonds. However, I wish there were more apricots, and the dressing didn't mask the kale as much as I'd like. I wasn't a fan of the Corn Salad with grilled corn, red pepper, and jalapenos. The dish should probably be served warm, since the cold grilled corn had an unappetizing texture and flavor when mixed with the pepper. It reminded me a bit of a dip gone wrong. This was easily my least favorite, and neither of us finished it. The skewers were pretty good but more standard. In terms of options, each of us got a Harissa Salmon, he chose a Chicken Thigh, and I got a Ground Beef & Lamb Kofta. The fish was surprisingly tender, but I found the harissa to be only very mild, which was a bit surprising given how red the dish looked. He seemed to enjoy his chicken skewer, while the kofta was alright. I have had much more flavorful kofta before, but at least it wasn't dry, with the meat being pretty juicy. The "experience" reminded me of a much better version of Kashkaval Garden in Hell's Kitchen, minus the fondue, of course. It's essentially the same price point as getting the salmon from there, but it has many pluses. The side dishes are much better and more varied, the skewers are smaller but much more tender and less overcooked, and the portion size is much larger. This doesn't even include the large portion of rice or salad, which isn't included there. I didn't love everything here, but it's hard to deny this deal, especially in this fancy neighborhood.

Please bring back the old sides, the new carrot heavy options aren't a great replacement and we…read morewere disappointed with our last order. Otherwise big fans.

Saw really good reviews for this halal truck so decided to grab some halal for dinner. Got chicken…read moreand lamb over rice, no salad and the owner gave me a lot of rice and protein. Tastes good but it was so much food for $11 that I couldn't even finish. Solid food and prices.

Was wandering around looking for food during jury duty lunch. For $9, this cart is one of the…read morepricier options for halal food in this area. There are a lot more carts around ranging from as low as $7-$8. For $9, it is not bad at all. Chicken over rice in a large square container. I'd hazard to say that they arguably give more than other carts. They also give a good amount of very fresh salad. This halal food is more on the milder side. So if you're sensitive to strong spices or flavors, definitely go with this one over the other carts. Overall, a good option for halal food but I'm cheap so I'll go with the $7 carts haha.

Awesome butcher. I have tried many in the New York area and nothing compares to this place- their…read morebeef and lamb is fresh and the quality shows in the end product - tasty. It's a Turkish grocery store/butcher in Coney Island. It's so worth the drive from Long Island to stock up from this place. Store is clean. Have been going for at least 10 years and this place is consistent with their quality. I would, however, seek chicken elsewhere as their chickens tend to be on the larger size. Lamb and beef for everyday cooking- this is the place!

This is a nice little Middle Eastern store. I stopped in for a shawarma sandwich. It was very good…read more I didn't walk very far into the store, but I walked far enough in to notice a myriad of pastries and Turkish delights. There was baklava and sari burma; it seemed like there were generous allocations of pistachios and honey throughout. I could easily see myself popping into this store on a weekly basis of I lived in the area.

Ordered from here last night and absolutely loved the food…read more The tzatziki and tarama dips were SO good. The half chicken with spinach rice was solid but lacked salt. Still, I'd order from here again for sure. So nice to have found a Greek food spot in Brooklyn with affordable prices.

An authentic family owned Greek restaurant offering delicious food …read more We started with the hummus dish with fresh pita. It was fresh and flavorful. We also had the Keftethakia. Meatballs in a tomato basil sauce. These were by far the standout dish. The meatballs were tender and hearty and simmered in a simple sauce. We also had the Spanakopita. They also did not disappoint. The Mousaka was robust with a mixture of flavors, onions and tomatoes. Service was excellent and assisted us with our selections. The restaurant is small and cozy, and there were many people picking up orders to go. I highly recommend Avlee if looking for authentic greek dishes.

This was the most amazing Turkish food we have ever had in our entire lives. It was unbelievably…read moreincredible. The baba ghanoush was the freshest I've ever tasted, and I've had a lot and the beef shish. Oh my gosh, the portion was enough to feed multiple people. The meat was so tender, and it had the absolute best taste. Both my husband and I agree we've never had such amazing Turkish food. The service was amazing. Every single person was so nice, so helpful and prompt. If I could give it more than five stars, I would.

This gem in Brooklyn shouldn't be hidden. We had a group of 8 where a third of the party were…read moretoddlers and we were treated with so much care. The service was impeccable, understanding and kind. Now to the food,...chefs kiss. The bread Bastien was warm and soft. The grilled calamari is definitely an appetizer must. But the biggest surprise was the fried liver bites. I couldn't get enough of it. The seasoning, the juiciness, the joy it brought me was unexpected and highly appreciated. Not a fan of the fried calamari but the rest of the adult at my table liked it...to each is own. I didn't get a chance to enjoy my main course because the kids started getting rowdy but the rest of my party ate their meals and couldn't stop raving about the food. Was a little disappointment the almond pudding wasn't one that menu anymore. I really wanted to try it, but the tiramisu was delicious and the whipped cream with pistachio was light and delightful. I didn't get to take any pictures but I would definitely go back the next time I'm in Brooklyn.