Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Astoria

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mohammad mostafa

"If there was an award for the best French fries in the world… this would be it. This place is a low key in Astoria but boy do they have the..."

Jehan Ansar

"Small shop just underneath the subway station. Few options with shawarma - wrapped or in the pita pocket. Few veggie options. The staff is pretty..."

Pavel Push

"New shawarma place. Nice interior. Good size inside with seating area for 10-15 people. -Decent prices ($). (Photos of the Interior and of the menu..."

Will Johns

"Really nice Shwarma place, with a wide variety of Mediterranean as well as American Food. I would give 5 stars for food taste, portion size, and..."

Avais Sherani

"The food here is amazing and the owners are wonderful. We had several large platters delivered to us for a large staff lunch. Everyone was happy! The..."

Gregory Reilly

"I got the falafel bowl. If you are debating about this place versus another about your falafel place, please look no further. Its a Sunday night and..."

S T

"Everything I’ve had is so good and the delivery is fast! Favorite are falafel sandwich, lamb and beef sandwich and chicken kebab. Love the..."

Julia Mushalko

"Nice people, delicious food , nice atmosphere Alfredo and khaled was the best guys ever they take care of me since a year thanks guys wish u the..."

Aymen Chekhab

"One of the best falafel I ever have in New York..."

Neven Omran

"This place is amazing the food is so good and very filling even when I was full I couldn’t resist getting more the chicken platter is amazing and..."

Potatoman224

"Damn. Thats a good chicken kebab. Low key slowly becoming one of my fav late night stops on my way home from..."

Anderson Brandao

"OMG when I used to live in queens this was my go to spot all the time. I’ve tried everything on the menu. Everything is on point. When I’m..."

Rania G

"Excellent shawarma and open during holidays. The hot sauce is fire. Nice amount of kick but not overwhelming, creamy and very flavorful. Pita..."

Charlie

Duzan

87/100 (8869 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"DELIVERY REVIEW - I've ordered from Duzan twice so far and Ive really liked it. Their chicken shawarma has been reliably delicious. For the pita, the..."

Trisha T

"I’ve been meaning to go Duzan for over a year now, finally decided today would be the day! Boy was everyone right about the Pita sandwiches. Packed..."

norabkth

"I recently picked some food at Duzan in Astoria, Queens, and it was amazing! I tried their chicken shawarma and beef lamb shawarma, and both were..."

George Panagopoulos at Douglas Elliman Realestate

"Amazing food. It's usually a hot or mid when it comes to mixed platters for me but everything was delicious. Chicken was amazing. Beef was amazing...."

Jose Peralta

"Very good lay back spot for your mediterranean fix. Their humus and falafel are to die for. They don't skimp on..."

Axel B

"Duzan is phenomenal. Chicken shawarma plates & pita sandwiches are top tier. My "special" sandwich is chicken schnitzel, fries, pickles and Duzan..."

Lex P

"Absolutely delicious. Got the chicken platter with hummus and garlic sauce. Amazing flavors and really good quality. The portion was huge and well..."

BKLYN NYC

"They stop taking orders early in order to CLOSE on the DOT. Lines can get long and the food takes a while but it tastes great. Seating is outdoors,..."

A B

"Amazing shawarma joint. The owner is Arab Israeli and brings the great touches of Israeli shawarma that you can hardly find in other doner / shawarma..."

Omer Hayun

"This place is a home run, full stop. Best Shawarma I have ever had hands down, and every part of the pita is super fresh and crisp. What a gem to..."

Brenden Resnick

"Some of the best middle eastern food you can get around here! Definitely worth the trip if you’re away from this area. The mixed platter and the..."

Andrew Dabydeen

Mombar

"Living work of incredibly sincere art, in which the artist generously allows visitors to sit and have a meal. Really incredible. He has the daily..."

Luan Garcia

"This place is amazing. The food is delicious, the service is great and the atmosphere truly resembles an authentic restaurant. Mostafa the chef is..."

Heba Fahmy

"Nice small place in Astoria. One man operation with owner serving as waiter and cook, so be prepared to wait a while. No menu so he will read off..."

Roger C

"If you have a few hours to spend on dinner, you will enjoy this gem. This place is run by one person, a gentleman. He takes your order, cooks, and..."

Mei Kam

"Moustafa is the best! It’s truly a hidden gem in Astoria. You feel like you’re transported into another realm, surrounded by art and pieces that..."

Crystal Xu

"The setting is very antique as if he brought the whole egypt with him, very unique. Food’s good feels like a touch of home. The only thing is that..."

Ky

"You know hidden gems of New York City ? This is one of those hidden gems ! Where 99% people doesn’t know about it 😅❤️ The best traditional..."

kazi afsar

"Mombar is an absolute gem. We went here and had one of the best dinners in a very long time. What makes Mombar special is not just the delicious food..."

Eleanor Heberlein

"Celebrated our friends Bday here. It was so good. Home cooked meals, served by the wonderful owner. Great service and food. Worth the..."

faith manito

"Don’t walk, run to Mombar ! A cute restaurant by a native Egyptian from Alexandria. Be aware food is made to order. Please be patient. Lots of..."

Christina B

Balkh Shish Kabab House Inc

"Best authentic Afghan Food! Very nice..."

Nadir A

"Authentic Afghan food! Definitely recommend the daily special. The lamb shank goes falls right off. Everything here is fresh and cooked on the..."

Tanvir Hassan

"We ordered Lamb Shing (shank) with mixed kema and chicken kebab. Very good flavor. You can feel the freshness in food. We also had Bolanee Kachalou,..."

Fazle Safi

"I’ve eaten here a few times over the past few years and each time I visit everyone is friendly and the service is quick. While the prices have gone..."

Cynthia McCright

"Best afgani good ever. Must try their lamb kofta and lamb..."

Araf Ahmed

"Absolutely LOVED this cute & cozy spot in Astoria. I've had amazing Afghan food in Flushing and other areas in Queens but this was super delicious...."

Samreen Shah

"delicious food, beautiful indoor ambience, and very kind..."

Labiba Rahman

"The lamp shank was scrumptious. The meat was so soft and just fell off the..."

Ameen Ahmed

"Great food and great service! The staff was very mindful about the cake I gave them for my father's birthday. They were so helpful with taking family..."

Arhum

"The Uzbeki Palao (lamb shank) is the best in the city. We enjoyed it a lot and it was definitely our favorite of everything we..."

Omar Khan

"Best Place Ever, been eating here for yrs, food is always on point. People are nice, restraint is clean, just a great place for..."

ALPHA 392

"Food is very delicious its family place you guys must visit this..."

Zain Ali khan

"best afghan food in town!! authentic and filled with..."

Arzoo Jabbar

"Delicious food with cheap rates. 2 person can eat one combo..."

Mursh Hed

"The food was really delicious. I got the lamb shank and it was very juicy, well cooked and just all round delectable. The serving size too is very..."

Chantay Bekti

Zyara

81/100 (2457 ratings)

"I've been to Zyara many times with friends, but it was the first time coming with a large group of people (14 of us). Food was great as usual and..."

Mohammed-Ali Dewji

"This is going to be my new favorite place to eat. The service was beyond amazing, the food was freshly made and absolutely delicious and also their..."

Sofia Echaybi

"The best Meddle Eastern food and this restaurant is well known in Steinway. Their Foods🍱 are really delicious 🤤 😋. The menu at Zyara has a..."

Mohammed Ali

"First time visiting Zyara. Loved the vibe of the place, and everything smelled so good. When it comes to the food, the falafel and chicken shawarma..."

Mujahid Sachoo

"First time eating here and came a lil bit early before opening. What i can tell worth the wait!!. Ordered lamb kofta kebab platter w/ rice and..."

Libson Sison

"I have been to Zyara multiple times and I love it. The Palestinian owner is very nice and all the workers are super kind. The shawarma is..."

Lejla Omeragic

"Ordered via uber. Food was delicious. They forgot to send me the pita bread. But the chixken shawarma bowl was absolutely amazing . The lebneh and..."

Vishal Khomane

"An absolute gem for Arabic cuisine! This place has completely raised the bar for my taste buds. Every bite was a flavorful adventure, a genuine ode..."

Shibin Abraham

"So delicious! Wonderful spices and creamy humus. I am already looking forward to going..."

Theresa Morrison

"We stopped at Zyara at night and I think I found my new fav spot. First of all, shout out to the guy who took our order. He was so kind and welcoming..."

Suman Fayyaz

"Really nice mom and pop type of a restaurant. The laffa was delicious & they give large portions of food. The negatives are that they're short..."

Anthony M

"If you're looking for a hidden gem that's worth every penny, you've found it! The food here is so good that you'll find yourself becoming a regular..."

Kevin Albertson

"The food was very delicious, taste,smell everything was good. Restaurant's decoration was pretty cool.But the service was worst.I used to order..."

Arif Ahmed

"Food was very delicious. Service was fast. Staff was friendly and courteous. Parking was very..."

G Bach

"The food quality is worth it, we loved the whole meal we got. The shawarma is here is a must try. The shawarma was fully infused with the real..."

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King Of Falafel & Shawarma

79/100 (6101 ratings)

"Delicious food!! Great service!! We got a free falafel to try the moment we walked in. Ordered 2 mixed platters and didn’t realize how big the..."

Diana Yuan

"I love this place. I have been ordering from them for years and they remain consistently delicious ! My go to is the falafel platter with white sauce..."

GalaxyBabe

"My friend and I got the chicken and falafel platter with basmati rice. It was a big portion but was perfect for the two of us. We stayed in to eat..."

Michelle Huang

"Just happened to pass by this place and went in because it smelled so good. They welcome you with a free falafel (delicious and perfectly fried). I..."

Sandy

"There’s a reason they call it the king of falafel. Best falafel and shawarma out there. Not only does the food live up to the name but the service..."

Stanley Moy

"Decided to give their storefront a try! Food is delicious as always! Ordered chicken shawarma platter as always! They have a decent area to sit down..."

Josh Daniel

"If you haven’t stopped by here, what are you waiting for?! Some the best street food that is not only delicious but affordable. You also always..."

Usury Torres

"The lady at the counter handed us a falafel to try and it convinced us to eat here instead of our OG destination! We got the king appetizer plate and..."

Diana Zahuranec

"the workers on their food truck on ditmars are undoubtedly the most kind, passionate workers I have encountered in my life!! My friend eats here a..."

Larry Sherpa

"I left New York 7 years ago and I missed the chicken and rice I used to eat from this guys all the time, could not find something that matched it in..."

William Lozano

"Awesome vegan and vegetarian options. Grape leaves, falafel and lentil soup are all vegan and very tasty. We have frequented the green truck since we..."

Joe T

"I've been to this place twice and its a decent spot with great Halal Food. Its not that big of a place but theres plenty of seating, each visit was..."

Jabriel Perez

"The best place to have a good marinated flavoured meat ❤️. The falafel 🧆 was really appealing and full of flavour. The chicken 🐔 shawarma..."

StàÑ

"Really good food and friendly staff. We are always greeted with fresh warm falafels as soon as we walk in. Our orders are always made fast and the..."

Aisha H

"My absolute favorite. LOVEEEEE!!! It’s truly hard for me to not come here every single day. Huge and delicious portions. I always get the shawafel..."

Aliya Nurani

"Oh man, this place brings back memories. I remember during my high school days this used to be a cart outside of the C-Town a block away. The food..."

Sharder S. Islam

"I came here on a Tuesday afternoon around 12:30pm and there wasn't really a line, so I got my food quickly. Off the back, I noted how pricey the food..."

Kevin Norris

"Update: went back for a mix shwarma and it was delicious. Hefty plate and very fairly priced at 14-15$. Owner always offers a falafel and usuaully..."

Anthony M

Tut's Hub

"Wonderful food and amazing service. They really took care of us! Highly suggest the Lamb Shank, Chicken Tagine, and Feteer with Custard and Walnuts..."

Rasheed Badawi

"The feteer is delicious!!! As close to traditional koshary as you can find. Great Egyptian and Middle Eastern food. The staff is very friendly and..."

Mahmoud Saada

"I love this place. Their food is sooo delicious 😋, hookah is well done ✔. Waiters and waitresses are so friendly and..."

Fouada Elakabawi

"I'm Egyptian and when my husband and I come here it feels like we are eating our moms home cooked food. It is like we are sitting in Egypt. We love..."

J. A.

"Feteer with nutella or cheese and beef is the best in the states , definitely going there again , hookah guy is so funny , the sign outside the..."

Mary Ibrahim

"Food is Delicious and service is good and no doubt the place is clean and so nice like what else a person could ask for. Must visit place..."

Xee Shahzad

"Super great service and food. It's the dead of summer and the owner came up to us to ensure great service and apologize for the AC failing and..."

Sydney Lai

"Beautiful place, great Egyptian..."

Stephanie Lugo

"I was really worried this place would be all decoration and no taste when I took my Egyptian dad recently. I was very wrong- the food was phenomenal..."

Adam Aref

"Good food and decor.. only thing to watch out for are their prices but you get what you paid..."

Ismael Cabrera

Layali Dubai

77/100 (1071 ratings)

"The decor and food is everything to go there. I was surprised to receive a brand new pipe for our hookah. The music was just from youtube and it's..."

Sam R

"Very nice place the food was excellent waitress was very..."

Shreen Adham

"Beautiful Middle Eastern atmosphere, but unfortunately we came when they did not have live Arabic music... Hopefully we can visit again Friday or..."

Sahar Halabi

"Great staff, amazing food and really good hookah! Friday and Saturday live singer ! Definitely..."

Arslan Bhatti

"Hookah lounge and restaurant. The hookah was pretty strong, the food was tasty and flavorful. The place was pretty empty so the service was fast..."

Rahilah Villar

"Beautiful place with great staff members and phenomenal selection of..."

Elia Claros

"Place was really really good & the food was sooooo tasty 😋 the server ALI was so so sooooo nice & helpful!!!! Really appreciate it!!!..."

Manzira Amin

"The best resturant in nyc hands down! I highly recommend this place. The ambiance is amazing, customer service is spectacular, hookah is very on..."

Zara Malik

"Amazing decor. Amazing ambience. Live music. Belly dancer who truly is a belly dancer and not a make shift dancer. Wonderful time. Definitely..."

Jawad Mir

"Really ornate. The food is amazing.cash..."

Limb

Little Morocco

"Great mint tea. I am addicted to their mint tea, it is absolutely perfect. I also like their couscous, which they only serve on Fridays. It's a bit..."

Sabah H.

"Chef Crammer managed to cram two full-sized chicken breasts inside the to-go container, and still found room for vegetables, chickpeas, and couscous...."

Unitednationsoffood

"By far the best part of Little Morocco is the relaxed experience of sharing tea outside with groups of Middle Eastern and North African men and..."

Eat The World NYC

"This is by far the best Halal Morrocan home cooked style food in NY. NJ. CT. PA. Hands down the best of the best! Thank you very much for giving us..."

Mohammed Alhomsi

"Delicious tajine found. The price is game winner in such good quality dishes. Merguez Sandwich is so impressive. I tired whiting plate the fish were..."

wen wen

"Great food, really can’t ask for much more! The lamb fell off the bone so easily and was extremely flavorful — make sure to get some lamb or..."

Owen L

"I had been craving msemen for a while and was delighted to come here and have some with honey. Got a lentil soup too. There’s a sheltered outdoor..."

Meghan Peterson

"I missed eating middle eastern food, and we were in New York visiting my brother. We stopped at Little Morocco to have some middle eastern cuisine,..."

Ibrahim Saleh

"Great flavors at a good price. We had the chicken kabob platter. The chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly. It came with rice and a salad that..."

Jennifer Snow

"The food is great. There is a variety of fish lamb chicken and vegetarian dishes. The soups and salads are delicious and the service very quick and..."

TheLwinja

"Loved everything! Lentil soup is the best I ever had. Also, the mint tea with fresh mint leaves brigs so much..."

Nina Brajdic

"Dear Manager: the food at Little Morocco is good - but the service is terrible. Tall guy with red cap is rude and unprofessional. Slow, impolite..."

Maria Ugarte Ordoñez Ugarte

"My first experience in Moroccan food, real service, but very home cooked food,sauce in the tajin kofta,..."

John R

"Excellent Moroccan food and atmosphere ! The outdoor seating area is open and welcoming , great place to enjoy a nice sunny New York day . Hajj Driss..."

Simo Naoui

"The tagine chicken was so savory and so tender, I can’t even describe it. Delicious and such a great..."

Rebecca Bush

"I have been here on weekdays and the workers are ok but on Sundays the owner is there and it is a completely better experience. I got this dish and..."

Jhoselin Dorado

"Special travel 17-miles to get their *Harerrah* made with boiled original tomato sausage with others *Traditional Morocon* style spice. In fast food..."

Muhammad Raza

"High quality foods and tasty. Morocco Merguze is highly..."

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