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The food here is hands down delicious. I very much enjoyed the taste of Lebanese culture that was expressed through the food I had here today. My friends and I decided to split the supreme mix which consisted of most of the meats served here, all cooked to perfection and flavorful. The rice was nothing special and I enjoyed the salty fries.
The reason I rated three starts is because
1) it was a hot, humid New York City day & the restaurant barley had AC on, luckily I wore lots of deodorant 😂.
2) this place has been getting some attention lately so how could they let their bathroom be out of sorts? My daughter ran out saying she saw a bug on the toilet and it made my heart drop. When I checked the bathroom there was in fact a small roach but even more strange… no toilet seat!
3) like I mentioned earlier, I had brought my daughter (7 years old) who asked the waitress for lemonade and when coming around toward the end of the bill the waitress had asked if she wanted another one, my daughter being a child excitedly said yes however I strongly said no… low and behold the waitress brought another lemonade and decided to charge us for it too…… the only thing worse than paying for something you ordered is something you didn’t want/order? 😂

Lastly this place looks very big in pictures but it’s definitely deceiving lol.

Come for the food!!

Love this place. Ate here for the second time on Friday. I lived in Lebanon for five years and can attest that the food is authentic and well prepared. We were a group of 4 women- had a hummus and fattoush (salad) to start and then the deluxe platter. Yes it is an expensive platter at $89, but it was enough meat for all 4 of us and we didn’t even finish it all! So we felt it was fairly priced. Service was great also, highly recommend

The food was the best Lebanese food of my life, other than my grandmother’s! You can rarely find sfia on a menu, and this was a total highlight, spiced and cooked perfectly, from the baked dough to the beef mixed with pine nuts, to the touch of cinnamon and allspice (I think!) The tabbouleh was also perfection, heavy on tomatoes and parsley, very light on bulgur wheat. We loved the vegetarian grape leaves, the labneh with a delicate layer of olive oil on top, the hummus and the fattoush. Be sure to get the vegetarian sampler plate so that you can sample all these dishes.

Another wonderful Halal spot. Our waiter Mohammed was a wonderful person to be around and the food was so delicious. My favorite was the hummus with lamb. A very tight spot and I would recommend getting there early to be able to get a good place to sit. Love it. Oh and definitely try the baklava.

Went for lunch, staff were very friendly and efficient. Sat in the outside dining area which was very fancy for an outside dining area. Had the dogs with me, and they were warmly greeted and well looked after as well :). Ordered the shish kebab and the chicken salad. They were cooked to order, which took an extra couple of minutes but lead to beautiful things happening on our plates. Absolutely delicious, nice big portions. A real gem. Will definitely be going back.

Our meat is Halal. Alcohol is also served.

Casa La Femme

Atmosphere is great, pleased my lady because someone felt that this place was a top romantic spot in NYC. Figured why not give it a try. Place is nice, the decor is amazing, the atmosphere is beautiful. Definitely a date night spot. The food and the service ehhhhhh, not so good. We sat outside and felt forgotten, the waiter checked on us once, then we got a new waitress, so who knows what was going on.  What was known is that the food, for the price was not that great. No flavor, very bland. The dessert we ordered was good though. So in the end not so worth the whiskey 🥃

I STRONGLY DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!!!

1. THIS IS NOT EGYPTIAN CUISINE.
as it was stated in the restaurant website.

2. QUALITY.
The food quality is the worst! I don't feel well right after we leave the restaurant, and today is not the best day either.

3. TASTE QUALITIES OF DISHES.
The taste of the dishes was also tasteless. We ordered:
- Hamam Mahshi specialties $52
Egyptian pigeons stuffed with jasmine rice were served with milk soup” (it was the most expensive plate), but the meat and rice were tasteless at all, I sure can say it was BAD!
- Lavash (3 pieces) $ 6 (it was warmed bread, not freshly made).
- Humus
Mashed chickpeas with the addition of Harris, $12 (it was such a small mini-bowl that you might not find it in my photos.

4. PRICE.
The price is expensive!

5. BELLY DANCE.
The restaurant's page states that belly dancing is held from 8:00 to 10:30 pm. We arrived at 9.35, but there was no dance performance, the waiter said that the dancer had already finished, but at 10.30 pm she would dance the next dance. But no one is dancing at 10.30 pm! We asked the receptionist at 10.50, and she looked at her watch and went to ask someone, after she said there would be a performance inside in 10 minutes, we went in, and this performance was less than 2 minutes!!!
After that, we ended our evening there, in a bad place and feelings.

Don't make the same mistake! Don't go there! It doesn't pay off at all.

The price of the photos they take is $20!

The place has exceptional service. Everyone’s super kind and makes you feel comfortable. The food is also great. However, it is very expensive considering how small the portions are.

I wanted to try this place for a long time, and on Mother’s Day, I told my boys that’s where you taking me)))
It is absolutely beautiful restaurant, the interior design is very very pretty.
Unfortunately they served only Mother’s Day special menu, and if you wanted anything else, than they won’t do any substitutions, but would make whatever you wanted on top of the special, that was a bummer;(((. For example if we didn’t want to have the salad from the special,, which was just a green salad ( just leaves) and wanted to swap it
for a Greek salad, they told us that we can’t swap it, we will gat that Arugula salad anyway and would need to pay extra for a Greek salad. So that green salad was a joke - very little portion size.  The appetizer - mezza, was not enough for 4 people for sure.
And it took quite a long time for food to arrive.
Our server seems to be in a rush all the time.
So when the food came , our lamb chops were Rare, instead of Medium Rare . So we tried to get our waiter for that, waited a long long time, nobody couldn’t find him. After probably half an hour , We were lucky that the manager came and was super polite and listened to our concern and took the plates back to cook the chops better. It took a while, but when they brought them, they were just great.
So if it wasn’t for manager , I would probably give that restaurant a 1 star.
I also think it’s overpriced ((
The manager definitely deserves 10 stars ⭐️

We went there for my boyfriends birthday. The place is sooooo cute! We loved the food, cocktails and decor.
We’ll definitely be back, this time I’ll try to get the spot outdoors.

All food is Halal. We have live belly dancing on some nights. Alcohol is served.

ilili

Wow. This restaurant blew me away. It does everything it is supposed to do right, right. From the moment I was first greeted at the door to the moment I left, everything was great. They truly understood the Restaurant Week assignment and executed every dish that we ordered, to perfection. They will have my business in the future for sure. We ordered the hummus, tabbouleh, fattoush, black iron shrimp, salmon, chicken breast and the two desserts. Everything was amazing. It was a new burst of flavor, texture and temperature with every dish we ate. The service is great, each course of the dinner was checked on by our waitress and the waters were always full. I will say that this restaurant can certainly step up the furniture in terms of the chairs and tables, and it will be the finishing touch it needs. The chairs felt slightly flimsy and too laid back for something that I’d like to lounge in. The table itself can use some real candles instead of the fake ones. I appreciate the technology with mobile payments through the wait staffs mobile devices, but I felt uncomfortable touching the screen multiple times to pay for my meal. Overall, great experience that can be enhanced through minor touches.

Oh Ilili, I have nothing but compliments for this restaurant. The ambience is simultaneously homey yet upscale (God bless the interior designers and decorators). You’re definitely going to feel welcomed as the guests and staff represent various ethnicities and shades of melanin. And no matter the occasion (family dinner, date, special occasion, or casual meal), you’ll feel like you’re in the right place.

The food is AMAZING! Dinning here was my first Lebanese cuisine experience and there isn’t another Lebanese restaurant I want to try because the menu here is delicious. The mixed grill platter with lamb, chicken, beef, potatoes, and veggies, is absolutely delicious and I order it every time. My lovely friend took me here for my birthday and Valentine’s Day, both experiences were more than worthwhile. The seasonal drinks are also very good and you definitely get the bang for your buck!

What makes the overall experience so outstanding, is the staff! They make eye contact with you, smile, and make sure your needs are met in a timely manner. The restrooms are always clean. Lastly, making a reservation here is easy but not necessary (I recommend making a reservation though because it does get busy). Enjoy!

The venue is spacious and gorgeous. We ordered hummus dip, lamb shawarma and lamb sausage. Everything was made to perfection, super juicy and delicious. Highly recommend coming if you want some affordable upper class dishes.

Incredible food and vibes. Felt like I was in new Cairo! It is definitely on the pricier end but the ambiance makes up for it. We got the mixed platter and hummus which were both amazing. Staff were also extremely friendly

I came across this place while browsing where to dine Middle Eastern food in midtown west! The ambiance was great, the servers were courteous, the place was busy but everything was flowing smoothly and the food came faster than we expected! The food was delicious and loved every moment of it!!

Steinway Halal Grill

Despite bad reviews I’ve been eating at Different Steinway restaurants/trucks/whatever you want to consider an establishment that sells halal food.  This is by far is the best truck I’ve eaten at. This is now my 4th time eating here and I keep it simple. Chicken kebab over salad or over rice and it hits every time! Go get some you won’t regret it. U can sit outside and eat and chill. Grab yourself some red and white sauce too. No regrets.

Fresh food cooked in charcoal grill.

Mostly i get half chicken combo which is delicious.

Service attitude/behavior need to be improved.

One of a kind affordable food truck in NYC with open air grills. I constantly return for their chargrilled half chicken, their amazing free soups, and the shish taouk. A must try in astoria

after the guy told me it was $15 for my chicken over rice, water, and brisk, I angrily forked over the cash and walked back to the car thinking I overpaid. I open up the bag and see two soups and a full salad, accompanying my chicken over rice. $15 for all that felt like a steal and I felt bad for my reluctance in paying.

So I'm writing this review to say $13 for the chicken over rice, soups, and salad was a great deal on top of the canned drink and water for $1 each. I actually do a stand up bit about overpaying for halal food, so ironically enough I wouldn't this time

Duzan

Duzan is a great place to order from. Their food is phenomenal. I’ve ate from here and DoorDash’d on separate occasions and their customer service was tremendous. One complaint though is the parking situation - I know it’s beyond the workers’ control, so keep that in mind if you’re picking up an order from this restaurant. They work so fast, and they’re super concise.

First time being there and first time eating this kind of food. I have to say everything from customer service to the food is A1.  It was so good. Ppl were nice. Customer service top notch. Plus you get more food then you can eat in one sitting. I was in heaven.

The food is the star here.  It always maintains a level of quality and freshness.  The service is not fast, but they also do a high volume.  It's worth the wait.

food took about 45 minutes worst service ever will never come back found a hair in my food it tasted pretty good but slow and rude service

I have been going to this place for a long time, but they always change workers, and they mass up my orders but I stop going. Then I visited lately I found a new girl her name is Hanane: she's amazing: always taking the order with a smile, very helpful, good energy. Please if you don't want to wait longer. Ask for Hanane she will make your experience great.

All our meats and products are certified Halal.

Falafel & other classic Middle Eastern staples

King of Falafel & Shawarma

I've been coming here for quite a while now and I have to say, they never disappoint! The food tastes amazing, if you are thinking about going, just go!
If you decide to go (which you totally should) I suggest you go for their famous Chicken Platter with yellow rice. Now, if your taste buds love spice, I would go for the Chicken Platter with  Basmati rice. They have other options on their menu so it's totally up to you!
Lastly, the pricing is not bad at all. For two Chicken Platters, the price is about $20 and mind you, you are going to be getting a lot of food on one plate! In simpler words, you are getting a lot of food for a fairly low price. So once again, if you are thinking about going to this restaurant, just go, you won't regret it.

Halal is my favorite comfort food so I’ve been to many places but I tell you There’s something very special about this place. I will most definitely be returning and I live in Brooklyn so that should tell you something it’s definitely worth the travel. Wish I could rate you guys 7 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

amazing!!! unique shawarma great job guys

Simply the best.  Love their falafel - usually in pita sandwich form.  Quick service, fair price, and most importantly delicious.

This was my first time having halal and now I can honestly say I'll be having it weekly. The place is great, giving out fresh and crispy falafel while you wait to place your order. I highly recommend the Big Daddy dish.

King of Falafel

The menus at this restaurant clearly state that Halal food is served.

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Falafel on Broadway

Longtime local Middle Eastern chain serving falafel, shawarma, kebabs & more in a traditional space.

Mamoun's Falafel - MacDougal Street, NY

Their famed falafel wrap is a no-fail order. Filling and high on flavor.

Mamoun's is legendary!!! Been in the Village for as long as I can remember, always tasty, always cheap, always good. With COVID going on you basically order then wait outside for them to call you. I'm so happy to see they are surviving somehow and I'm happy to continue giving them my business, even though it's now $4.50 for a falafel. I got spoiled on years of $3 falafel, but the times they are a changing. 

Come to Mamoun's, enjoy a taste of old New York!!!

Fast service. Food is a little one dimensional flavored-- better schwarma elsewhere, but you know what to expect

Been going to the original for years! Been to all of their newer locations. Mamoun's was the first Middle Eastern restaurant in the US. How can you give them less than 5 stars?
 What is unique about the other locations is that the food tastes the same! 
Most places with other location only have one that tastes good and the others suck. Mamoun's is unique in that way! 
The pictures are of the Hoboken and New Brunswick locations in Jersey which we have gone to on the way home from the shore.

I have been coming to this place for over 40 years. I can remember back in my NYU this was the spot for falafel in the village. That has not changed. If you are in the mood for one of the best falafel you will ever have drop by  Mamoun's. It is well worth the trip.

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