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Arabic cuisine: the best places to taste it in Astoria

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Al-sham Sweets & Pastries
83/100 (793 ratings)
Bakeries
Turkish
Arabic
Turkish
Arabic
Turkish
Arabic
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"Let me share with you the story of how I fell in love with this place. I live in the neighborhood and was curious about baklava and this spot for a..."
Andrea Munoz
"Personally, I always love getting desserts from here. But the thing that sealed the deal was when I brought a pre made sampler to my parents and they..."
Abdullah
"Very good sweet and dessert meddle eastern style with very good ingredients prices is good $14 for cookies per pound and $20 for baklava and kunafa..."
hosameldin elmasry
"Best! Fresh! And perfect pricing halal bakery! Great place to pick up and enjoy it for desert. Remember it is CASH ONLY place! They do have ATM..."
Haider X
"I love flaky pastries and came across this shop so I thought I’d give it a try. I enjoyed the baklava very much. They were flaky, crispy, and..."
serenity ann
"Tucked away in Astoria, Queens, this unassuming hole-in-the-wall party shop is a hidden gem for baklava enthusiasts. Their homemade creations,..."
George Panagopoulos at Douglas Elliman Realestate
"Al-Sham Sweets & Pastries is a hidden gem! The baklava and sweets are a perfect blend of flavors, showcasing authentic Middle Eastern craftsmanship...."
Alexandru Costea
"Great bakery for authentic desserts. Baklava was amazing and easily the best around New York. The staff are always extremely friendly and will..."
Isabela
"The baklava and other sweets here are unbelievably delicious. Completely worth a visit from another borough. Also very friendly..."
Lambros Theofanidis
"Awesome sweet shop filled with different types of pastries. Got the baklawa and it was incredible. Staff is friendly. Cash only..."
Stanley Moy
"Their soft knafeh is unlike anything I have ever tasted. It's my new favourite..."
ISHANT GUPTA
"I like their sweets, they have decent prices. Everything is always fresh if you go in the afternoon. This is my favorite place in..."
Wedad Elbazi
"Can't get any fresher than this...straight out of the oven😋. Authentic Middle Eastern sweets to fulfill every sweet tooth desire ☺️. I've..."
Hector C
"I've been going here for years, it's the BEST most authentic FRESHEST Baklawa I've ever had, and the Service is just as Amazing!! Cash only and..."
Joanna's Creative Kitchen
"Friendly shop and great customer service. Great products. Everything tastes good. Cookies are great..."
Kaniz Azad
"Was in a rush but had ridiculous cravings for dessert. Made a quick stop and got a piece of Warbat. Best decision ever!!! All their dessert is..."
Hamza Khamisa
"My husband is from Israel and he says it’s all authentic middle eastern desserts that are of great quality. I tried everything for the first time..."
Dr. Nadine Weingarten-Edut
"I know there is inflation and stuff but this place has become over priced for me now. $20 for this little amount feels like a bit too much. I have..."
sumana ali
"Really incredible, like a temple of delicious Baklava. Huge variety too. Worth coming to Astoria just for..."
Matthew Cushman
Zyara
81/100 (2457 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Arabic
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Arabic
Mediterranean
Lunch
Dinner
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Arabic
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Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Arabic
Fast Food
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Falafel
Shawarma
"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
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