This neighborhood cafe is a cute, quiet spot for a quick sit-down lunch or a coffee/tea/dessert…read morehang. It can also be a great place to study or play board games. They have the board game, Trouble, at their tables, if you wanted to play something while you waited for your grub. The menu has lots to offer- coffees, teas, sweets, and savories. They also serve some Indian/Pakistani/Desi street food, which are worth a try. The staff has been very friendly and happy to answer questions. I have tried their crepes, the pistachio latte, pani puri, and some juices- consistently yummy stuff. The chicken wraps are good too- but be warned, they tend to season things on the spicier side. Give Kitchen Cuisine a try.

Loved the authentic karak chai!…read more Golgappy was great (will def ask for it to be spicier to my taste). Will definitely go back, super happy and this will become my neighborhood staple! Perfect for a friends hangout or even post dinner date night!

I absolutely loove the food from Peri Peri Grill house. I found it on a random walk one afternoon…read moreand when visiting a friend in that part of brooklyn. Seeing "peri" in the name made me curious so I had to give it a try. It's a small restaurant which can seat no more than 10 people. The person taking my order was so polite and patience. He took his time with me as I looked at the menu and asked many questions about the sauces. I settled for the Jerked wings and peri peri rice. What really blew me away was the rice! It's a spicy seasoned rice with south African spices. The chicken wings were okay and when dipped in the garlic sauce it was great. After eating that meal, I immediately went back and placed another order for my mom so she could try it. My fav thing on the menu is the jerked chicken breast and peri peri rice. Its a great, clean meal to have on the go.

I used to spend tons on their "lollipop" lamb chops!…read more Well seasoned and prepared. Then they stopped making them. A neighbor told me that lamb was back on menu and I ordered. What a disgusting disappointment! Meat was mostly gristle and fat. Seasoning was nonexistent and "salad" was a handful of lettuce and red onion! The rice was good. Never again!

(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

So good bro literally I love the cheese steaks chopped cheese and all that I order online so i dont…read moreknow hiw they treat you but I'd let them treat me how ever for how good it is

Fast service and attentive. It's a grab and go spot bc the lights in there was beyond bright, I…read moreneeded shades . The chicken platter and corn nuggets hit the spot. Portions are huge, you can literally feed 3 ppl on 1 plate.

While visiting New York i really wanted to visit this place. I can say this for sure that Al-badawi…read moreexceeded my expectations. They give you an authentic Palestinian food experience. For appetizers I had fried halloumi cheese, and they were the most amazing thing ever we also tried their mixed grill. Meet was flavorful and tender, kebab with creamy garlic and tahini sauce was so delicious. Also their portions are big!! Restaurant itself has a great vibe with plants, tree, zaatar and olive oil on the table and the server was very polite. Will surely visit again!

Visited Al Badawi on Atlantic Avenue with a party of four. We had originally hoped to add a fifth…read moreperson to our reservation, but unfortunately they were unable to accommodate the extra person. Lesson learned: if you're going with a group, make sure you have your final number when making the reservation because adding someone later may not be possible. We started with the Mezzi Filistini, a mixed platter of babaganoush, muhammara, tabbouleh, salata, tahini and labneh. This was very good, and we tackled it with zest, devouring it with the accompanying pita bread. We also ordered the falafel, chicken shawarma platter and beef kebab platter. The chicken shawarma was decent, but I would have loved more chicken and bigger pieces. There was considerably more rice than chicken, which made the platter feel a little unbalanced. The beef kebab was better, with a good portion of meat and rice, and the accompanying vegetables weren't too bad either. One disappointment for me was the lack of a proper hot sauce. Something with a little heat and flavor would have paired really well with both the shawarma and kebab and, for me, would have elevated the meal. Overall, the food was good and the ambiance was pleasant. Service was also good for the most part, although I was disappointed that we weren't asked if we were interested in dessert before wrapping up the meal. Al Badawi is probably a place I would try again, but not one I'm in a rush to return to anytime soon.

This was hands down the best BBQ I have had in NYC. I don't normally love brisket and this was…read moreamazing. The star of the show were the sides though - the mac and cheese had a bit of spice to it and was slightly tomato based, and the mashed potato salad I LITERALLY wrote home about and told my mom and my aunt immediately, some of the best I've ever had. We got the brisket, the pulled pork, mac and cheese, potato salad, and cole slaw.

Hometown BBQ has rave reviews, so I have to ask...what exactly do y'all consider good barbecue?…read moreBecause this ain't it. From my experience, both the flavor and execution were poor. For $40, I received 3 overcooked ribs, maybe 4 oz of mac n cheese, and a yellow brick masquerading as cornbread. The sauce on the ribs was awful, the mac n cheese tasted like it came straight from a box, and I'm pretty certain the cornbread was made without a single liquid ingredient. I couldn't eat the ribs. I ended up giving them to my friend who didn't like them either but took them home hoping her culinary skills could salvage them; she couldn't. Not even divine intervention could save those ribs. Seriously though, this is basic barbecue fare, and somehow every part of it was poorly executed. The owner and head chef need to stop what they're doing right now and start the 'eff' over, because no. Points to the staff...they were very kind, but I didn't pay $40 for smiles and enthusiasm.

We attended a birthday party at Gosht and were seated at a table of 11, including four young…read morechildren. Gosht means "meat" in Persian, and this halal restaurant offers Josper-grilled steaks, burgers, and a range of regional dishes. It's in a heavily Russian-speaking area, and the staff is typically bilingual. The restaurant is well set up for families. It has a nifty little indoor play area and offers children's activities, including a "make your own burger" event. The burgers are precooked, so it's really an assemble your own burger activity. The instructions were entirely in Russian, requiring some of the children at our table to learn by watching. That aside, they all seemed to enjoy it, and some even ate their burgers and fries. We sampled fried pelmeni, bone marrow, the GOSHT Salad, lamb chops, and the GOSHT cheeseburger. The crispy pelmeni dipped in sour cream were delicious. I could have eaten an entire plate. The salad was also very good, with tasty, tender roast beef. The lamb chops were a bit salty but flavorful and very tender. And I also liked the fries which accompanied our burgers, they were hot and crunchy. The cheeseburgers were mediocre, and I wouldn't order one again. I didn't care for the bone marrow either, though others at the table enjoyed it. The supervised play area was a big hit and kept the children cheerfully occupied. There was enough toddler energy in there to power a city. Overall, Gosht is a very good choice for a family meal with young children, especially if you order the pelmeni.

Had an early dinner at Gosht and was greeted with quick and efficient customer service. After being…read moreseated I observed the restaurant and it was a cool vibe. Lots of options on the menu. I tried went with the Gosht burger and Caesar salad with grilled chicken. I ordered the strawberry mojito for a beverage choice. It was sweet with alittle bit of strawberry taste. The burger was great though alittle small. I enjoyed it. The salad was fresh and the grilled chicken cutlets were soft. Overall, a decent meal. Definitely a nice place to patronize for a nice meal.

Very excited to have just stumbled across this place! Lived in North Brooklyn for 10 years and the…read morelack of a great halal cart has plagued my soul. We used a delivery app and it came in ~20 minutes and was super fresh. Their meats are very flavorful, as is their rice. Nothing is overly-oily, a frequent sin of halal spots. May have been a tad under-sauced for my preference, I'll order extra sauce on the side next time. Highly recommend!

Very very good halal food for good prices in Williamsburg. They also have a happy hour where you…read morecan get an entree and a drink for $12. They give you a very good portion size and it is super flavorful! The workers are super nice as well! Would be a frequent customer for a quick dinner if i live closer.

Had a bogo deal where 2 chicken w rice were $13 a piece. A great value-- and the halal always hits…read more Nice spot to take out from. Cheers!

Been wanting to try Halal-N-Out for quite some time and finally had the opportunity too. Biggest…read moreregret - did not try the chicken over rice - but will next time! Standard late night grub - can get all things fried and glcan satisfy that craving! We got some onion rings, loaded fries (uses a cheese sauce vs. melted cheese), shrimp basket, and a sandwich. All were good, but nothing stood out. Service was good - everything made once we ordered vs. sitting out for a while. The space was also packed with orders and seems like a serious to go operation. Next time will have to try the chicken over rice!

Stopped by Brooklyn Kebab House for a quick takeout and decided on the lahem seghar ($18) which…read morecame with a massive round of homemade bread straight from the tannur. The staff member who took my order warned me that it would be spicy, but I thought it was quite manageable (or perhaps she made it non-spicy) but overall I thought the flavor was quite bold and the bite-sized lamb made it easy to scoop up with the bread. The restaurant space is fairly large so I'd like to return for sit-down service and to try more Yemeni specialties.

From start to finish, a wonderful experience and delicious meal. Highly recommend this spot in Bay…read moreRidge if you have a family or large group. There are plentiful tables and even a downstairs special event space. Plus, the bathrooms are very clean so you know this is a quality place. Food: 5/5. Huge portions! You can easily feed two people with an entree. We had the Fahsah Chicken in a hot clay pot...so good! It had a plethora of spices and herbs but was not too spicy. And the shwarma was the best we have had in Brooklyn! Ambiance: 4/5. Clean and tidy, they have alot of Yemeni decorations and clay pots that add to the authentic vibe. The doors have a slight draft so it was a tad chilly but nothing too harsh. Overall a lovely spot Value: 5/5. Huge portions of quality food, great service and extra bread. We loved it!