Getting together with our friends for dinner. I suggested we go to one of my favorites places,…read moreAladdin. I love the atmosphere which immediately transports you to an exotic country. The food follows suit. The Arnabit is addicting, add labne and Mom's homemade pea soup you have the ultimate comfort food experience. Oh did I forget to mention the Spinach pie, falafel, zucchini ??? We're vegetarians but there's plenty of meat for you carnivores! So... experience a wonderful exotic atmosphere, amazing Middle Eastern food and a Staff ( shout out to Samantha) that is warm and welcoming. A real family traditional experience that you soon feel a part of.

Incredible and authentic food! Wonderful service! Felt like my childhood, I was right back in my…read moreSito's house eating a meal fresh from the garden!

I was very apprehensive when we entered the restaurant. We were a big party of 9 with a couple of…read morekids and there was only one person working when we came in. We asked permission before moving tables around so we could sit together and she kindly allowed us to do so. She was also super accommodating when we ordered one of the kids food before even deciding what we wanted for ourself so that was awesome! Once we ordered, it took a bit of time for food to start coming out but I can't imagine complaining as she was a one woman show. The food was delicious! Authentic Egyptian food with the home cooked flavor! PLEASE make sure you try the hibiscus lemonade, it was amazing! All in all, this was a pleasant surprise and a great experience!

We were served immediately and with kindness by the server. Between the 3 of us, we all chose…read moremostly vegan options and all were quite delicious AND affordable. The pasta dish reheats well on the second day and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. Thank you!

Great hidden gem. The lamb gyro and fries were amazing. The owner and her daughter were extremely…read morefriendly and engaged in conversation. The food is cooked to order but definitely worth the wait. The menu is huge.

My son loves the Chicken shawarma, and baklava. It's always fresh. There is only one other place…read morethat makes shawarma. Thank you.

Food and service were incredible. I wish I lived close, I'd be there all the time. We ordered: gyro…read moreplatter, mujaddara, and grape leaves.

After a day at the park, we wanted a health-ish meal, and one that hopefully did not take too long…read more We came across True Blue. They delivered. The place seems to be a mix of a store front as well as a restaurant. I wouldn't say seating is limited, but it is cozy. They dishes are fairly portions with a decent quality. I loved how they served the sides on separate plates while preparing the main portion of the main. I also found the rice tastier than I thought it would be! We grabbed dessert to go and were happy with them at home. So, overall, definitely a recommend if you are in the area. Enjoy!

This spot creates experiences beyond words. The feel here is warm and welcoming. They used unique…read moreingredients yet served efficiently. Not exaggerating, these workers are outstanding, remarkably friendly, knowledgeable and make you feel at home right away. I was pleased with the entire visit.

This place feels like it was designed specifically for people like me. The dishes provide complete…read moresatisfaction. Staff - one of nicest people I've seen who would always accommodate your needs. The position of Suzy American & Egyptian Food in the neighborhood is ideal. Sample their food and form your impression.

I had never frequented New Egypt Kitchen before, but my wife & Mother In Law had been (for…read morebreakfast, a couple of times). Shortly after entering this establishment, I realized I had dinner in this building before, but the last time was several years ago (was Naples Pizza & Pasta back then, in 2018). Everything had changed, decor was simple and rustic now. Anyway, we ordered lunch. Conversation between us was strained because the music was a bit loud (albeit, it was a decent genre, 70's & 80's Rock). It took a while for the meals to arrive to our table, even though only one other table was occupied at that time in the restaurant. Our waiter was a bit inattentive also (or maybe inexperienced ?). I had to get up to ask him for some plates for our mozzarella stick appetizer, some ice in my wife's Iced Tea, a bottle of ketchup for my Mother In Law's French fries, and the coleslaw that was suppose to come with my Mother In Law's meal. Food was alright though, not great, but not horrible either. I don't agree with the 4 & 5 Star reviews for this place though, maybe breakfast is better, but that certainly wasn't what I experienced yesterday during our lunch. I imagine I still might be back someday, because it's close to where my Mother In Law lives and there really isn't a lot of choices nearby. A weak 3 Star Rating for now, I'll write an updated review when we return for breakfast sometime.

Traveling on Rte 539 near New Egypt and found this charming little place for lunch! The menu was…read moresurprisingly varied. I had the most delicious cheeseburger with onion rings and my companion had soup and sandwich. Both were excellent. A real find!

Be sure to call ahead and bring cash! This place can be a bit easy to miss since the signage blends…read morein with the front of the store, but the food here is a highlight of Little Egypt in Astoria! This is a unique restaurant where the owner verbally tells you the menu and then asks you what you want. The food is made (or microwaved) to order and comes in generous portions (don't ask how big a portion is, he has no answer for you). We got the Hummus, Cauliflower, and Koshary between 2 people, which gave us enough for leftovers the next day. While there is no air conditioning, the food is good enough to sit and sweat through eating. Would highly recommend if you're looking for that "hole-in-the-wall" experience.

We had a wonderful meal at this small and quirky restaurant in Little Egypt. The decor, all the…read morework of the owner and chef, is wonderful. So much eye candy! The owner tells you what is available, and you choose, and then he cooks and serves you. The process is not quick, but we were a family group of five and enjoyed examining the dense decorations of our surroundings while we waited for the delicious food. Our meal included an outstanding beet salad, cauliflower in pomegranate sauce, foul (mashed fava beans with vegetables), lamb shank, lamb tagine, fish in a clay pot, and koshary (a mixture of chickpeas, macaroni, rice, and tomato). Everything was so good, and portions were generous so that there was a good deal left to take home. We would absolutely return and recommend.

BEST Egyptian food in the city! Don't walk, RUN there! And everything you get will be generous and…read moredelicious. The owner is very nice and sometimes gives complimentary baklava.

Cilantro is unbelievable. What an experience. This is a hole in the wall spot, but everything from…read morethe service to the quality of the food was 10/10. The chef is the wife, the husband assists the business aspect and the son takes care of serving the food and he's the cashier. I could go on and on but honestly the fresh ingredients and quality need to be experienced on your own.

I can see why the place was empty on a Monday evening when I arrived. The server who apparently is…read morethe cook as well was pretty slow and not very attentive despite the fact that I was the only one there, likely for the last few hours. Before I left, there was a couple who came in who he badgered loudly when they asked him for suggestions. He's definitely not a people person. He does a better job being in the back of the house as the food was grilled well. I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and tried something different that I wouldn't normally gravitate towards. Lamb is not my favorite but I ordered it anyway despite coming in for the salad. I also had the lime and mint drink. Pretty expensive for a small glass and no refills. The food wasn't worth the price and the service was poor. I literally had to go to the back to ask him for extra napkins which he eventually took from an adjacent empty table. Did I mention the place was empty for most the of the time I was there? I also had to get up and go to the back to ask for more water and finally for the check. He was busy washing dishes the last time. Glad I tried something different but next time I do it won't be at cafe 28.

My husband and I stopped in to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had visited once before and…read morewe're very impressed with the food and enjoyed meeting the owner and chef. This time we tried the fava dish, lentil salad, rice pudding, sausage appetizer and falafel. Surprised and delighted with how light and crispy the falafel was! We learned Egyptian falafel is made with fava beans and not chickpeas. The sausage appetizer came with a very flavorful tomato sauce for dipping homemade pita bread. Hummus was also very creamy and delicious. The evening was rainy and cold so we were the only customers making it feel very cozy. The owner and chef was accommodating and shared memories of growing up in Egypt. We enjoyed our time very much. Food is a step above typical Mediterranean. ​ p.s. updated review to add pictures from our first visit. We fell in love with the mint tea, lentil salad, French fries, and pita wraps with tahini dressing.