Best quality food. And friendly workers. Place is very famous for its great service and delicious…read moredishes.

The food is so good, yummy, very well seasoned. The lamb with rice is the way to go. But they have…read moremany choices. Mostly lamb meat. The kebab is spot on. You can taste the ingredients in the food. The soups are okay. The lamb with rice comes with a soup and salad. But I never take it. The vegetable side is unique. Just remember this is Arabian/middle eastern, so spices are vast.

Yemen Cafe is one of those spots you keep coming back to. The food is consistently packed with…read moreflavor, the portions are generous, and the overall experience just feels comforting every time. If it is your first visit, the beef fahsa and lamb haneeth are the way to go. Both are rich, satisfying, and showcase what the menu does best. One thing I really appreciated was being able to self-serve tea throughout the meal. It is a small touch, but it adds to the experience and makes the whole visit feel more welcoming. I would definitely come back.

Super fast service! Lots of sitting, turn over is very fast and quick! It was a cold night, we got…read morea table right away without wait! But there are always customers come and go! We took our seats, we ordered. Lentil soup came right away. They did not stop refilling the warm pita. We didn't even need to ask! They just come! Very comfortable, causal setting! Would def come back for more!

Food and service are very goood. The only issue the wait time to get a table on weekends.read more

Came here for dinner with a friend who has also never had Lebanese food, so it was a first for me…read moreboth of us! We started with the rekakat jebne which was delicious! It basically a mozzarella stick but in fried phyllo which made it lighter. We also decided to do the Mezze & Dips spinner. My favorite dips and mezze from the spinner : foul medamas, batata harra, baba ghanoush & the hummus. My least favorite were the tabouli salad and arnabeet bi tarator. For our entree we did the mixed grill platter. For the price paid we expected the portion to be bigger. Our beverages were the Lebanese please and golden days. Both were on the moreso tart side. Parking in the area may be challenging however the L train is about 3 blocks away. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side. We had to ask for another table to hold our food and drinks comfortably. Overall , I would come back here. I would love to try the table side shawarma!

Magnificent service and food. I tried the chicken hummus…read moredish with a side of FOUL (fava bean) . Served with bread. Absolutely delicious and plentiful. The swan tea is heavenly!! Thanks for all you do! I am smiling ear to ear.

Really fine experience here, mainly due to the food, which is extraordinary. Can't say the same for…read morethe service, which is no-nonsense, but that didn't affect our enjoyment. My dinner, the aromatic and tasty flavor bomb that is the Chicken Zorbian, was the perfect amount of food for dinner AND lunch the next day. Yemeni tea on tap was a nice touch as well. Don't sleep on this BR gem.

We went to Abu Rass for the first time the other day. It is unassuming from the outside, but we…read morewere happy we came in to experience the delicious cuisine. Ambiance was nice with folks smoking shisha. All the food we had was delectable and my Egyptian husband gave his stamp of approval, which is not easily granted. We loved the fresh bread, crispy falafel, mint lemonade, hummus and baba ghanoush. Honestly everything was good. Service was also polite and attentive. We will be back inshallah!

You walk in from a take out area but are seated in a semi outdoor like area. Theres nothing too…read morefancy about the seating but they are family friendly. We got the eggplant appetizer to share. It was amazing, with the blend of sweet molasses, the crunchy nuts, pieces of pita, and the soft eggplant. The portion size was great too. I got the chicken shwarma platter. The chicken was a little dry but luckily they give a side of garlic yogurt. Also I added some hot sauce to up the taste. The size was good too. Oddly they dont offer water, but have bottles for purchase. The server forgot the waters but did help with picking food. I also noticed others doing Hookah with their dinner which was a neat add on for a special occasion.

(Unfortunately, this place is NOW CLOSED by the City) I've…read morebeen to Ayat several times since they opened in Bay Ridge. But this is the first two times that I've gone to their "NEW" sit down location' across from the original. The decor is really pretty and it pays homage to Palestine. The staff is great. I've gotten the Hibiscus Margarita (non-alcoholic - so good, you honestly don't miss alcohol); Got Muradad: rice/lentil/caramelized onions n some kinda yogurt; Chicken Shawarma salad; the measl comes with pita bread, olives in oil and another seasoned oil dish

Tip: if buying takeout, please make sure u got all your sauces (yogurt/hot sauce) in the bag!…read more I bought take out from here. I ordered the kefta and it wouldve probably tasted better if they gave us yogurt and hot sauce! Without it, the whole plate was dry. There was still some flavor on the rice and meat, but its not satisfying without the sauces. I didnt notice we were missing the sauce until i got home and i was not driving 20 minutes back over there to get sauce

Gorgeous upscale dinner spot in midtown! We came as a group of 7 and were seated comfortably, lots…read moreof room within the restaurant. Great place to share several food items with a group. It was a little hard to hear and converse at times as it gets crowded, but the food was delicious and there are really unique items on the menu. Food: The duck shawarma was one of our favorites! The lamb and scallops were also flavorful and tender. The dips were delicious with the pita, but I wish the serving size for the dips were bigger. The fries were great - well seasoned! Also recommend the milky pudding, it was a nice refreshing way to end the dinner. Service: Our server was super helpful in letting us know what items are more shareable and his suggestions for cocktails. Definitely try some of the arak based cocktails. Vibe: Gorgeous interior, the mirrors and lighting really elevates the space and makes it a lovely spot for group dinners or dates.

We went for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived a few minutes early we did have to wait a bit. The…read morerestaurant had two floors, nicely decorated and cozy. We were lead upstairs to a table. There were 7 of us The seating was cozy but not cramped. We started with 7 family style small dishes: Hummus with Falafel Pops (chickpea purée, tahini, falafel, olive oil), Spring Burrata (roasted cherry tomatoes, toast, basil oil), Hamachi Crudo (passionfruit vinaigrette, citrus zest, cucumber, mint, sesame tuile), Scallops (carrot puree, serrano pepper, brown butter sauce), Tenderloin Skewer (zaatar chimichurri, fresh herb salad), and Shiitake Stuffed Grape Leaves (tomato coulis, yogurt foam, herbs). Everything was delicious. The hummus was well seasoned the falafel had a nice crunch. It went well with the warm puffy gyro bread that came to the table. The burrata was wasm and creamy. I love the vinaigrette on the fish. I ended up eating most of it. The scallops were the sweetest, most tender ones I have ever had. The tenderloin skewers were tender and well seasoned. I liked the grape leaves but the rice consistency was very soft almost mushy and you can barely tell there were mushrooms. There was barely any mushrooms flavor. Next we all chose an entree. I got the duck breast, my husband and daughter each had the beef tenderloin. The duck breast was smaller than i expected. The skin was nicely seared and very crispy but boy did it give my jaw a workout. It was done medium rare. It was juicy but tough. The small beef tenderloin was tender and smoky. The waiter poured the sauce over the tenderloin for added flavor. Finally dessert was a fruit plate with ice cream and pudding. The fruit was fresh and the flavors of the ice cream and pudding unique. It was a nice end to a good brunch. The price was a little expensive at $85 a person.

Great Lebanese restaurant with middle eastern/Lebanese/Palestinian/Egyptian staples…read more This spot has shawarma, kebabs, hummus, tabouleh, meat and vegetable pies, tons of fresh salads (some vegetarian, some with meat), falafel, gyro, and more. We had: The chicken kebab--huge, juicy pieces of chicken full of fragrant spice. It comes with a side of your choice--I had the grilled zucchini, which was just the right level of firm and well seasoned. The shawafel--something we've never seen before (and we eat a lot of this type of food). It's a wrap chocked full of shawarma and falafel. Crispy falafel, moist chicken, tons of spice and fresh veggies. My husband loved it. We also got their spicy hummus with jalapeño and cilantro. It was good, but wasn't as spicy or flavorful as I thought it would be. We got the fried cauliflower with tomato and garlic. It wasn't heavy or greasy and they veggies really brightened it up. Delish. We also had their bread pudding and kunafah. The bread pudding was silky and creamy inside with a mild crisp on the outside. The kunafah is a Palestinian cheese pastry in syrup, so a little sweet and a little savory. Great spot with an expensive menu. Will definitely try more from them.

We happened upon this place after a midday movie and it was perfect. It was freezing outside and…read morenice and warm within. The decor is fun and the ceiling a treat for the eye. The tea was hot, the service was quick and the food was good. I've never had such fluffy falafel. The split pea soup had big chunks of fresh veggies which was lovely. My husband had lamb with was juicy and delicious. The bread looked homemade too. If I lived anywhere nearby I'd definitely be back again!