Review Samesa - Brooklyn

Matthew Denner

Really liked the vegan lamb. Its texture and taste were incredibly similar to a lamb kofta. The sauce was spicy! But offset with a really good salad. The server put up with us umm'ing and ah'ing about what we're going to have. And a couple of requests that had them searching for things. So got to give them credit there. In the basement of the Rockefeller center, so it can be a bit busy outside. But we had the entire place to ourselves which is surprising given the quality of the food.

Pawel Burzynski

On the beginning I was sceptical to that kind of food. But after I tried it. Everything changed. Cook's up heare know how to connect tastes and structures to made symphony and masterpiece wich will overgrow your expectations. No meat at all, but taste will repay it in 150% Uncovinient tastes in good doses. And portions are that big I just fired half of it. So good luck with it.

Ziv Weizman

After visiting Samesa for the first time last week, I can confidently say the small but mighty Mediterranean restaurant makes one of the most authentic, high quality, and delicious shawarmas I've had in my lifetime. It's been a personal mission of mine to find shawarma in the United States that competes with what we get in Israel. Samesa fills that void and I am a happier, better fed person because of it. Outstanding.

Ryan Rafferty

Perfect spot to escape the crush of Midtown & have a delicious lunch - great food & great vibes. Shawarma is incredible, but the real star was the avocado hummus. You immediately get a sense of the great care put into the space walking through the door - warm, welcoming & friendly. Great jams from the record player! Highly recommend & will absolutely be back!

Cara Bender

We chose Samesa to cater a 110-person event for our organization in May. Guests were raving about the delicious food, and the delivery and service were impeccable. Eli was wonderful to work with. He was accommodating of dietary restrictions within the group, and made the entire ordering process so easy. We will definitely be ordering from Samesa again!

cynthia tam

Samesa catered our organization’s holiday lunch, and our staff raved about all their food items including the vegan lamb sandwich, eggplant & pickled egg sandwich, kale fattoush salad, and desserts. In addition to the delicious food, they were also very accommodating, responsive via phone, and prompt with delivery. We will definitely consider having them cater another event!

Jenna Rogers Rafferty

The avocado hummus alone is worth a trip to Midtown, and that’s just the start of the meal!! Samesa is the best kind of family-run business where the owners prepare their delicious food with great care. Highly recommend.

Roxanne Segall

Samesa is one of my go-to spots in midtown. Fresh, flavorful, solid portions and great environment. You can't go wrong with the Chicken Shawarma and make sure to order all of the dips!!

Katie Fuller

A little oasis in Midtown. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate which was the perfect mix of well seasoned meat, healthy sides, and colorful pickled veggies that I will not stop talking about. Shoutout to the staff who were so kind and helpful.

Bibi Lorber Telzak

I ordered Samesa catering for a work holiday party. The food is absolutely delicious, the pickles and chicken were favorites. Eli is super helpful and responsive with all questions. I highly recommend for all lunches or parties.

Ava Bai

We’re going to be forever customers! We came here based on a recommendation from a friend, and we’re so glad we gave this place a go, the avocado hummus is both creamy and rich and came with baked pita chips drizzled in olive oil and sprinkled with za’atar. Their house-made pickles were so fresh with a mix of beets, cauliflower, cucumbers and carrots. A rare mix since house-made pickles this tasty isn’t easy to find in the city. It’s also clear that Eli, one of the owners loves what he does, it shows in the food! This is going to be my go-to lunch spot.

Della Newman

The menu is organized to show Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy, and Non-Dairy which is great. The chicken was a little dry and the prices are expensive when eating with more than two to three people (we had 6). Above all it was an amazing place with good food so I definitely suggest coming here. P.S. it was also calm and quiet which is a plus.

Michael Hewitt

best food, vibe, staff and concept this side of the mediterranean! must try....

Kate McCabe

So delicious! Everything is made from scratch with the finest ingredients. Very friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Eli Sussman

This is the best restaurant/catering company/market I have ever been in. And I should know because I'm not only the president, I'm also a client.

Adam Otracina

Absolutely delicious chicken! Great service and music! everything fresh and tasty!

James Walsh

Samesa is like that older sibling that turns off the Macarena and puts on Prince. The Macarena is a slice of pizza and Prince is braised lamb.

Anthony Marceda

Hands down the best chicken shawarma sandwich I have ever had. I met Max (one of the brother/owners) at a pop-up dinner and he is super nice. I love their whimsical demeanor yet strong passion for great food.

Lyn Breen

A++ 100%!!!! Best restaurant ever. Friendliest staff and chefs ever. Ever.

Serri Knight

Could bathe in the beet hummus. My new favorite spot!

Erika Kazemzadeh

I wish I could give Samesa ten stars, but facebook has limits on these things.

Aoki M Lee

Everything �� so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!