I came to dinner with my aunt and uncle and we ate falafel and I ate the shrimp with veggies. He…read morealso made us a specialty dessert which reminds me of home. Sami is the best cook in the world.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 7 Overall: 7 This is a lovely little restaurant with a very friendly owner named Sammy. If you are looking for a neighborhood place to dine regularly, this spot is not a bad choice. As for food, I think the beat thing they make is the falafel, which are crunchy on the outside and loose on the inside. The rest of the El Toum Appetizers was just okay. I didn't love their hummus, baba ganoush, or tabouli. The accompanying pita bread was average as well. On the Mix Kebab Platter, the kofta was tender, though could be more juicy and flavorful. The lamb was decent too, but the surprise was the chicken. For Breast meat, it was extremely moist and delicious. I do wish the food was slightly better, but definitely decent enough that I would come back. Like I said, not a bad place to grab a bite if you live nearby.

Delicious Palestinian food! This was my first time at this restaurant and I was not disappointed!…read moreThe staff is very kind, the place is very cute, and the food is great! Not to mention that you get a lot of food! My friend and I started off with the hummus, which was accompanied with some pita. I have no complaints- it was delicious! I would love to try the red pepper one next time! My friend ordered the watermelon salad for lunch which looked absolutely delicious as you can see in the pictures- the perfect dish for a hot summer day. I ordered the mixed platter that came with a salad, rice, different kinds of meats. I loved that I got to try a variety- I honestly couldn't pick a favorite because I enjoyed all of it. My dish was so big that I even had leftovers for dinner and lunch the next day. If you're looking for somewhere to eat in Astoria I definitely recommend this restaurant! My only complaint is that it was hot inside the restaurant. Not sure if their HVAC wasn't working that day but the warmth was not pleasant on a summer hot day.

Came back for Friday lunch and it was empty besides a table so no worries about not being able to…read moremake a reservation. The pita was much more soft and pillows this time around, comparable to Al Badawi. However, the food was still relatively bland. Two of us shared the hot appetizer platter which does have a couple of 'cold ones like rice stuffed grape leaves. Falafel is on the crispier end for my liking, but overall, the platter is not bad when paired with the garlic sauce. I got the mansaf which I liked so much from Al Badawi. While the lamb was similarly tender, it made me wonder whether this was as bland at Al Badawi as well. The rice was much more watery and flavorless in comparison too. I think I'm willing to give this place one more try, perhaps a ouzi, before calling it quits. I did enjoy the hibiscus mocktail, refreshing and nicely sweet.

Happy to have tried something new but wasn't my thing. Expensive and I thought the food was…read moreunderwhelming. Marani sampler - 2/5 - 3 different phkali spreads (spinach, eggplant, and green bean). Bland. I like the spinach one the best. It would be nice if it came with bread or chips, but we got bread on the side and that was $5 extra. Lamb kebab - 2/5 - Tough texture. Expected it to be juicier? Khinkali - 3/5 - Thick shell. I always take note of broth inside of a soup dumpling. Wasn't super flavorful but decent.

Cute little restaurant with a homey vibe and gracious service. I had ordered delivery when I lived…read morein Rego Park 2 years ago but enjoyed my first in-person visit a few days ago even more. I love a place where breads are standout aspects of the menu, and the Georgian bread from here doesn't disappoint, especially when dipped in the borscht and braised beef stew with tomatoes and potatoes. The stew was one of my favorite dishes of the night while the other was the dessert--chocolate mousse and homemade, warm chocolate and hazelnut cigars. Will definitely be back!

I recently went to an Afghan restaurant in Astoria, and it reminded my of the very first time I had…read moreAfghan food. It was probably about 30+ years ago, here at Kabul Kebab House in Flushing! It was (and still is) one of the very few non-Chinese restaurants in the area. I used to walk past this restaurant all the time. You could see them grilling all sorts of kebabs by the window. People used to just stop and gaze into their window. The smell of those kebabs just made you drool! Well, I tried their food one day and I've been hooked ever since. Phenomenal food here!! I credit my love for Brown Basmati Rice to Kabul Kebab House, since I tried it for the first time there! They also have a sister restaurant in Westbury, Long Island.

So yummy! Definitely underrated. The chicken kebab is so good, the chicken is flavorful and brown…read morerice was perfectly seasoned. They gave a fair amount of sauce and veggies. I ordered through the phone for pick up and the hostess was so friendly, I got my food within 20 minutes. The food was so good I ordered the next day and got a combo for 2, the chicken and kofta kebab. So delicious and I will 100% be returning!!!

I feel like I've been living in a bubble. How did i not realize that there's a vibrant Arab…read morecommunity in this neighborhood? Which also means there's lots of competition and the food is good! It's a smallish space, with about 8 tables. They have a cooler by the door for soft drinks, and by the cash register they have the traditional spiced sweet hot tea.. that's complimentary as well. They had one attentive and busy server, who took the time to speak to the patrons and make everyone feel welcome. They cover the tables with b plastic, and switch it after every seating. The salad is basic with some cumin and saffron. The lamb bone broth is very flavorful. It's rich, very cummin-y. Absolutely delicious. The bread is fresh and home made. The saltah is a thick veggie stew that comes bubbling in a crock. So flavorful. Get the fennel slurry on top! The lamb dish was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. It was not gamey and was nicely spiced. Their homemade hot sauce was not spicy, but was flavorful. We also got this date and clotted cream. It was very dense, and not terribly sweet. It felt like something I'd want with an afternoon tea, as a pick me up, more than a dessert. I will be back.

Lamb completely melts in your mouth. I highly recommend, kahlid was super kind and helpful. Super…read moretender, each dish is worth it and big portions.

Levant is one of my favorite new spots, and a great addition to the neighborhood. The feteer game…read moreis stronger than ever. First off the place is so cute, it's a long narrow restaurant with a good amount of seating, and you can watch them make and bake the feteer fresh to order. The people are so nice there and the food was DELICIOUS I do recommend setting aside some time or calling ahead if you can since it can take around 20 minutes to assemble this delicious creation. Get the mixed meat one and you will not be disappointed. The melty, gooey cheese runs throughout the large hefty chunks of meat sandwiched within this rich, delicious bread that keeps it all together. I ate the whole thing myself in a day. Don't forget to throw on the hot and white sauce on it too!

Solid spot. The veggie feeter (kind of a cross between a pizza and a quesadilla) had some veggies…read moreand plenty of cheese in between a flaky flatbread. The falafel was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, served with some pickles. It was a sizeable amount of food for a bit over $30.

Duzan is a certified spot in Astoria. It is one of those places you can rely on for consistently…read moregood food without overthinking it. The portions are huge, everything is packed with flavor, and the quality stands out compared to your typical food truck. It is very no-frills, but that is part of the appeal. You are leaving full and satisfied every time. If you are torn on where to go and want something casual, this is an easy choice.

Just give me and my wife a reason and the answer is always yes, want to go to Duzan?…read more Whether your a meat lover or vegetarian the food will not disappoint. My wife loves their chicken schnitzel. The chicken is fried to perfect with its crispy interior and soft interior. I went for the falafel, eggplant, on a heaping serving of couscous couscous. There is a great balance of salad and homemade pickles. Can't mention the dipping and the garlic pita thay comes with the order. Dont forget their splendid pink sauce (duzan sauce) its goes with everything!

My Turkish husband and I were meeting friends for drinks in LIC but we were super early so I…read moresuggested getting a quick bite at Safir, because we always like to try Turkish places and we hadn't been here yet. After our visit, I was left lamenting "why did we wait so long to come here?". We came in early on a Monday, before 6:00 and the place already had several tables full. We received a warm Turkish welcome and quickly settled in with menus. Our quick bit turned into mixed appetizer (hummus, babaghanoush, muhmmara, haydari and pink sultan), followed by sigara borek and lamacun. Everything was so good that we overate! I was full after the mezzes but the lamacun was so good...among the best we've had in the NYC area. Service was great too. Just a nice vibe with the friendly owners stopping by each table and saying hello. It was clear there were many regulars eating here and we anticipate more visits ourselves. They have some nice images of Istanbul on the wall and we were just in Turkey a few weeks ago so it felt like we were back there! This place is really a gem and I highly recommend it. Just make sure you bring your appetite because you will fill up when you eat here!

Octopus is great Branzino is great…read more Spinach was great Everything I've tried so far was delish