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    Cairo Restaurant and Lounge

    3.7 (26 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    Amber P.

    Absolutely a beauty everything everything i mean everything and one. Saturday night is a perfect big to come the Dj the waiter the security man i have no complaints and i came alone. I wish i stopped by b4 i been missing out

    Austin K.

    First thing is that the decor is indeed so striking. I was a bit taken aback that this place is also a hookah bar, but you would never know if you are just on the 1st floor where we are. The place apparently has rotating chefs, and when I went, the 'Egyptian' chef wasn't there and so we couldn't order any of the items on the Egyptian specialties section. I would go back, but would call ahead of time to see if that chef is in. The place also has a lot of Latin dishes interestingly. The 3 of us ordered 3 dishes, but we had plenty of leftovers. Also, the place starts you off with a huge salad and pita bread. - Yuca Arepas appetizer ($14): 2 arepas come out with meat on top; I liked it and would potentially order it again - Mixed Grill ($30): It seems like it came with 3 kinds of meat, all were pretty good. The chicken and beef were both more tender than I expected, and the kofta(?) was good as well. It comes with some carrots and broccolis, as well as a smattering of rice with some sort of sauce on the bottom. There's also 4 additional sauces that they provided. I'd definitely recommend this if you want to try different meats. - Mixed Feteer $25: It's the size of a small pizza, but much more loaded - it was cut into 8 slices but we could almost eat half of it. This was good, but the cheese is so 'American' tasting, I think it was Monterrey Jack. I'd try another Feteer if I ever wanted something like a Calzone.

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    Halal N.

    Stopped by this restaurant for Iftar and it was amazing! Food: We got a variety of dishes including the mixed grill, mixed Feteer, hummus, baba ghanouj, lamb shank, sweet Feteer & more! I was so stuffed by the end of the dinner and I'm happy to say that every item was a HIT! I personally recommend trying the mixed Feteer which I thought was excellent and quite unique. Drinks: I tried the lime mint juice and O M G !!! Seriously one of the best drinks I've ever had! Super refreshing and complimented the food! Ambiance: Alright, this place is stunning. There are literally three floors which means that they can accommodate large groups and the third floor is specifically for hookah and the other two floors are family dining areas. I love that they separated the Hookah and the dining area which makes it easier for families to dine in and also accommodates people who want to smoke hookah. Service: The service here is really efficient! No complaints here Will definitely be returning to try more of the Feteer options and the Egyptian sausages!

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    Samir N.

    Authentic Egyptian Food with an amazing vibe, great Egyptian decor and top notch service. Everything we tried was really good and the customer service was great. Even the hookah was really good. I will definitely be making this a regular spot.

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    Natalia R.

    The decor is absolutely beautiful. I really enjoyed their Koshery! The staff is very kind and they really help you decide on the dish you want and what you'd like to include. You can't miss it, outside has a beautiful waterfall.

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    Monica N.

    So glad I came across this place while visiting, I am obsessed! It's not common to find authentic Egyptian food in the US and let me tell you this place just hits all the right spots. Coming from an Egyptian, the food there is authentic and delicious.Also, the decor and overall vibe of the place is pharaonic.It's like you went to Egypt for dinner and back. The portions are huge and the waiters are nice! Service is so quick, the food was out in roughly fifteen minutes. 100% recommend this restaurant! Check it out if you are visiting NY or just craving something new!

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    Miss P.

    I am always hesitant to write negative reviews but this time I have to share absolutely disastrous experience we had in Luxor Feteer. The place just re-open under new name but same location. So we made our reservations and were reassured that all menu items are available. We walked in on time and were seated upstairs where most of the tables weren't cleaned, and had food left overs. We asked the server to wipe it. The place looked dusty and sticky as if not cleaned since opening day. They also serve food with plastic utensils and cups. Not what you'd expect from a restaurant that charges you top bucks for food. And speaking of which it was terrible. Green salad had a rubber band inside. When we called manager he apologized and said that stuff happens and it's a band used for veggies. Needless to say that our appetite was gone, plus one of the entries we ordered were not available, server notified us 30 later. Bottom line, cleanness, service and food were all poor quality. Not a place I'd come back and definitely not to recommend.

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    Great hookah deal in Astoria! Staff is knowledgeable and attentive. Go early to get a good seat, nice spot to start your night with friends.

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    Please come again. We listened and made improvements

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    Please come back soon we miss having you as our guest

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    Good food and Good vibes. Service is great and music is even better. Beautiful architecture, super great backgrounds for my instagram feed.

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    I learned of Mombar and its history on IG so I decided to visit during my visit to NY. The…read moreexperience itself is approx. 2hrs. Be patient and you'll reap the benefits. I ordered a chicken dish with mixed veggies and rice, along with hummus & pita (not pictured). The food had a lovely blend of spices and the hummus was truly the best I've ever eaten.

    I wasn't sure what to expect when I came to Mombar, but it surprised me in many different ways…read more First, the design of the store is cool -- there are many different pieces of art throughout, so it was nice to look around. We talked to the owner and he told us that he designed and built the restaurant himself -- that's awesome! We came around 8:45pm, and there were maybe 2-3 other tables sat as well. The owner came to tell us the menu (I don't think there is a physical menu to read off of). We ended up getting the hummus, cauliflower, lamb shank, a beef-stew like dish, and a fish. I really enjoyed all the menu items we got, and found it to be very aromatic and flavorful. A few things to note: -this restaurant is cash only, so make sure to come with some cash on-hand -water/drinks aren't provided, but there is a refrigerator at the front from which you can buy a drink from -the wait is quite long (we didn't leave until around 11pm) I would recommend trying this place if you aren't in a rush. It's an interesting experience and good food!

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    Abuqir Seafood - Black Tiger Shrimp (~$13): grilled

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    4.6(393 reviews)
    0.5 miAstoria
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    This is some of the most authentic Egyptian seafood I've had in NYC. I've been eating from here for…read moreyears, and the quality hasn't slipped. My experience from here is takeout. My relatives regularly drive way out of their way to pick up food here to serve guests. That kind of effort only happens when the food is worth it. I haven't dined in and I've only eaten from here through visiting family, but the seafood here is consistently very good. Some great options are the grilled octopus, grilled calamari, grilled shrimp, and branzini cooked mediterranean style.

    Abuqir really lets the seafood shine. Its such a relaxing experience. They welcome you, you pick…read moreyour seafood and tell them how you want it cooked. 15-20 mins later the seafood is on your plate. I wouldnt call it expensive but probably wouldnt call it affordable either but whatever it is its worth it. I got the salad Egyptian rice a fried snapper and some scallops. The salad is simple and good, the rice is fine, scallops were buttery. I wish the scallop had a little bit more of a crust but thats splitting hairs. The snapper was really well cooked. I didnt love the seasoning on the fry but after a squeeze of lemon I was much happier. I also noticed they use the same seasoning mix are most of their fish. Thats partially why I says the seafood shines because its all seasoned the same lol. The staff were very friendly. It all just went so smoothly.

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    Cairo Feteer - Delicious grilled kofta.

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    3.9(17 reviews)
    0.5 miAstoria

    While walking along Steinway St on my way home, I couldn't help but notice how many Egyptian…read morerestaurants are in the area. Out of curiosity, I decided to try a place called Taste of Egypt--the colors and design of their signage pulled me right in. Two people at the counter greeted me with so much energy the moment I said hi. I asked about the mixed grill displayed on the menu posted on the clear glass wall, and one of them explained that it includes three different meats, plus rice and veggies--all grilled. The chicken, coated in an orange seasoning, was flavorful and very tender. The beef, on the other hand, was quite tough--definitely for people with strong, full sets of teeth (no pun intended). The third meat was a sausage-like lamb, with a gamey aftertaste that almost made me feel like I could smell the lamb as I ate it. The rice was well-cooked too. If you ask me whether it's worth the $20, I'd say it's a bit on the expensive side. At $15, I'd probably go back for it.

    I was quite excited to try this new purveyor of Egyptian feteer pies on Steinway, giving Mum nearby…read moresome competition. Steinway Street is no Zamalek and I expected a no-frills experience, but we were very underwhelmed by the food offerings. The feteer itself was filled with an artificial tasting blend of American and Cheddar cheese, and was extremely salty. There are some exquisite fries being served up at many establishments in this area, but the ones at Cairo Feteer tasted like a fast food variety. The koshary - usually one of my favorite items - was the most palatable thing we ordered, but the da'ah on the side had almost no flavor, and the whole dish was lacking in flavor.

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    Levant - Free baklava and knefe/kunafa/kunefe. Both were good (baklava was better.) Thanks for the freebees

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    Levant is one of my favorite new spots, and a great addition to the neighborhood. The feteer game…read moreis stronger than ever. First off the place is so cute, it's a long narrow restaurant with a good amount of seating, and you can watch them make and bake the feteer fresh to order. The people are so nice there and the food was DELICIOUS I do recommend setting aside some time or calling ahead if you can since it can take around 20 minutes to assemble this delicious creation. Get the mixed meat one and you will not be disappointed. The melty, gooey cheese runs throughout the large hefty chunks of meat sandwiched within this rich, delicious bread that keeps it all together. I ate the whole thing myself in a day. Don't forget to throw on the hot and white sauce on it too!

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    Levant - Lotus Feteer. $23. Not too sweet even with the biscoff and powdered sugar. Excellent

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    4.4(8 reviews)
    0.5 miAstoria

    Ordered: Mint Lemonade (~$9)…read moreHummus (~$12) Baba Ganouj (~$12) Grilled Eggplant (~$12) 5pc Falafel (~$12) Tabouleh (~$12) Fatoush (~$12) Grape Leaves (~$12) Zikrayat Mix Grill (~$35): with chicken kebab, beef kebab, lamb kofta and lamb chops with rice, grilled tomato & pepper, spiced bread, and yogurt sauce Aya's take: Zikrayat recently rebranded and changed managers, so I found myself back here for a family dinner. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share and Mix Grill entrees for our party of 7. I would say it's a pretty simple and standard order. No deviations, substitutions, or anything out of the ordinary. Despite that, our drinks took ~20 minutes, the appetizers took 30+ minutes, and our entrees 30+ minutes after that. The Mint Lemonade was so small and tasted artificial. For ~$9, I expect more. The only appetizers worth trying are the Hummus Baba Ganouj, and Falafel. Everything else sadly missed the mark. The Fatoush & Tabouleh were promising but pretty sad. It lacked dressing (lemon and olive oil), flavor, and there were way too many unnecessary lettuce leaves on or around the bowl. I did enjoy the Zikrayat Mix Grill. The meats were tender, well-seasoned, and juicy, the rice was light and fragrant, and it was filling. I found the appetizers to be overpriced and along with the extremely slow service, I didn't leave feeling like it was worth it. I don't think I'll be back.

    Went for Ramadan buffet, nice people, great display; so many different choices of food. They know…read morehow to cook meat tenderly! Seems like a great place to smoke hookah and chill later on in the night. Glad we spend Iftar there 2 different times. We will return again next year.

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