Complementary soup was so good to dip the bread into! The chicken stew was also very yummyread more

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.

I met a couple of friends here for dinner before a concert at Roulette. There's plenty of seating…read morein the back, plus an outdoor space that I'm sure is awesome in nice weather. Walking through, you get a nice view of the kitchen area, seeing where the magic happens: an exciting way to start the experience! My group decided to share a few things, all of which were delicious. The vegetable pizza (or "pitza" as they style it) was a huge hit: we loved the crust, with its resonant notes of olive oil, and the mozzarella cheese could not have been fresher. The olives and peppers delightfully balanced the cheese and tomatoes, making for an irresistible flavor profile and mouthfeel. Seriously, do not underestimate this formidable pie! The chicken platter came loaded with grilled chicken, hummus, and salad, along with warm, freshly baked pita. Perfect option for the person that wants to take their time sampling a variety of foods. The leg of lamb sandwich, meanwhile, is ready to be consumed at whatever pace you deem fit: indeed, one of our party devoured it voraciously, no crumbs left behind. And finally, we also worked our way through the large feta salad, which turns out to actually be an enormous platter of crumbled feta with some diced tomatoes on top. Don't order this expecting a leafy green salad, it's all cheese! BUT, do order it so that you can add some tangy feta to everything else on the table. It really makes the flavors pop. My first impression of Bedouin Tent was excellent. Service was great and the prices are very fair for the area. Whether you're seeking a more traditional Mediterranean meal or something with a fusion twist, this is an awesome spot to consider.

It's easy to walk past this spot. It doesn't have a great store front presence on Atlantic Ave…read more There is no memorable host or music and ambiance. It's dimly lit inside, I thought lights were burnt out at first. Stop in anyway. They make good lentil soup and have very tasty platters and wraps. I've had a bite of falafel that sounded like I bit into a pebble or an olive pit, but it's still 4.5 stars. I need to eat here more often.

Food: freshly made with fresh ingredients, flavorful and well spiced…read more Service: friendly and competent. Ambiance: lovely little spot, cozy and inviting.

They were offering samples of the mint tea. It was very good. I wish I ordered that instead of the…read morefalafel wrap. The wrap wasn't bad but the falafel was overpowered by mushrooms and peppers. Next time I'll try something else.

Abdullah knows his business, and his business (as far as I can tell) is making delicious shawarma…read more We rolled in and quickly decided we needed some lamb shawarma with the works. Abdullah is super friendly, very helpful, and was only slightly confused that two men were about to share a lamb shawarma platter as opposed to getting their own separate meals. (What Abdullah did not know is that this was our second lunch of the afternoon - classic bang bang - and we're pretty comfortable with each other.) When it came out, the platter was everything I'd hoped for. A stunning, colorful array of intensely flavorful lamb slices carved off the spit and served over rice and salad, slathered in white and hot sauce, topped with pickled vegetables. To be sure, I regretted having a second lunch, but not because of anything amiss with the food. And I also regretted not getting any baklava, but I'll rectify that next time around.

Looking for Lebanese and not in Bay Ridge? Hit up Barouk in Park Slope, Brooklyn…read more The owner / chef makes everything from scratch. Had Tamarind soda (not made there), vegan spinach pies, chicken and lamb pita, beef kofta pita, zinger chicken burger and baklava (no butter). Food came out relatively quickly and had a great conversation with the owner. Parking was easy on a Saturday. Priced inexpensively for the area where most entrees are $30 and up.

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.

We found Boutros completely by chance while looking for a good brunch spot in Brooklyn, and what a…read moregreat find! We walked in without a reservation and had no problem getting seated. The restaurant is spacious with a vibrant, lively atmosphere. One thing that immediately stood out was the music. For a Middle Eastern restaurant, the playlist was refreshingly diverse. We heard everything from hip-hop and salsa to world music, and it really added to the vibe. Our server, Omar, was EXCELLENT! If you can, ask to sit in his section. He was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and absolutely wonderful throughout our meal. We started with the very popular short rib hummus and homemade pita, and it definitely lived up to the hype. Very, very good! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, especially the hummus and bread, which are made in-house. We also tried another pita topped with spices, which was a little more sophisticated and absolutely worth ordering. For brunch, we tried the Lebanese omelette, which was a little bland for my taste, but the fig toast was a MUST! Definitely one of the standouts of the meal. The chicken shawarma was also very good. For drinks, we tried the Strawberry & Na'a along with one of their bourbon-based cocktails and enjoyed both. Overall, Boutros was such a pleasant surprise. Great atmosphere, fresh food, fun music, and exceptional service from Omar. There's still so much on the menu I want to try, so I will FOR SURE be back!

Food: The food is pretty good here. We walked in on a Saturday around noon without a reservation…read moreand were still able to get a table even though the place was packed. We tried the mushroom hummus, Zaa'tar fries, chicken shawarma sandwich, and Shakshouka. All of the food was delicious and well-made; I would recommend the mushroom hummus. The best part of the meal was the pita bread that comes with the hummus and also shakshouka. It was some of the best pita I've ever had; it had a nice chewy and soft texture. It came out warm and tasted so fresh. Service: Service was excellent. Staff were welcoming and friendly. They were attentive and constantly came around to fill our water. Ambiance: There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is a good size with many tables to accommodate both large and small groups. Seating is comfortable, and the ambiance is nice. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant!

Absolutely wonderful restaurant! The food is beyond excellent. The folks who work there are…read moreinvariably friendly and helpful. And they provide the most delicious free tea.

The food and portions were great! This was a no frills spot! It is right next to Yemen cafe and I…read morethink is just as good Food: the food was good! The vegetarian appetizer is so large - it has a veggie stew, hummus and baba ganoish, and bread! We also ordered the chicken fahsa which was also quite delicious! I think the quality of the food was good and more than enough for 4 people! Price: very reasonable especially given the portion sizes Ambience: no frills spot! Service: the service is very slow!

We love this neighborhood spot. The food is so delicious! We bring our toddler and he LOVES the…read morebugler which has such a good flavor! Highly recommend

My family has been going to Mazzat once a year for over 10 years. If we lived closer it would be a…read morelot more often. We live in Jersey and come to Brooklyn every year to get our taxes done. Its become a tradition to go to Mazzat after our tax appt. In all these years not only have we never had a bad meal, but the meal has always been exceptional! Today it was just my wife and I. Our two sons had other plans. Even though it was just us two, we ordered like there were four. We started off with drinks. My wife had the Mango Sunrise and I had a Mojito. Carlos, who does a little bit of everything at Mazzat recommended it and it was the best Mojito I've ever had! Well balanced, the mint stood out and the agave gave it just the right touch of sweetness. Mazzat is a place where food is meant to be shared so we ordered multiple apps and two entrees. We got hummus, merguez (lamb sausage), garlic shrimp and chicken cigars, which you can also order with lamb. All of it came with a basket of soft pita with crispy pita chips added. The hummus has the consistency of Gelato; smooth with the slightest of lemon flavor, drizzled with olive oil and paired perfectly with the pita. Chicken cigars come with an avocado crema that complements the smoky flavor of the chicken inside. Shrimp was fantastic and the merguez equally so. Both come bathed in olive oil and spices, perfect for dipping. My wife had shakshuka because she's a big tomato fan and was very happy with her choice. I got the half marinated chicken which comes with bulghur rice, a side salad and a garlic dipping sauce. The chicken had a deep smoky grilled taste that permeates the meat. It didnt need the dipping sauce but the dipping sauce was a great partner nonetheless. The bulghur rice deserves it's own paragraph to describe it but I'll keep it to buttery, soft and fluffy and unbelievably delicious! We also ordered a fattoush salad which is as good as it gets as far as salads go. We consider Mazzat our favorite restaurant pound for pound. When it comes to food quality, quantity, value, freshness, service and atmosphere, you'll be hard pressed to get any better than Mazzat. Apologies for the long read but I feel you have to give a restaurant like Mazzat it's kudos and that just won't happen thoroughly in a one paragraph review.