Cairo Restaurant and Lounge

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!

Chicken tagine and branzini with cous cous (surprisingly more flavor than any other cous cous I've had - also much finer in texture)

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Mum Feteer

4.3(101 reviews)

0.4 mi•Astoria

If you've never had Feteer before, RUN HERE NOW. An egyptian pizza, it's basically a suffed flaky…read moredough with all soft of toppings. We got a mixed (all) topings and one with also one with different meat. Don't skip out on the dessert feteer as well. Bring friend as it is heavy and there's lots to share!

An Egyptian pizza! It seemed like every restaurant on the block served feteer so finally we gave in…read moreand had to try it. Compared to NYC pizza, there is a LOT more cheese and the crust is like a thin crepe. We didn't enjoy the veggie feteer just because of the enormous cheese ratio, but enjoyed the slice and trying it nonetheless!

Mixed Feteer

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Chicken

Sabry's

4.5(441 reviews)

Great customer service!!! Food delicious and seasoned perfectly !!! Very cozy area and they treat u…read morelike royalty

Went for a dinner with my brothers on a Monday evening and had an amazing time here. Kind of small…read moreso i could imagine it gets packed quickly on busy days, but we had no issues this time. Greeted by the server, then we walked over to the fish selection area and scouted what we wanted. Our server directed us to which item we will enjoy so we let him bless us with the best fish he had in mind. Started with their seafood soup, absolutely appetizing and excites the stomach before the main dishes. This one is a must have every time I visit. Comes with shrimps, squid, mussels or clams, onions, in a savory tomato broth. One order can be shared with the table, for 4 of us we ordered 2 because the boys were hungry, but I imagine 3-4 can share one order of soup. Additional appetizers were baba ghanoush, hummus and their crisp house salad with fresh pita. Mains were the sardines, lightly fried. Branizino butterflied with the garlic lemon sauce. Order of tajine with squids and shrimps. Everything was out of this world delicious. Highly recommend this place and I will be back again!

Seafood Combo for 2

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Outside 3-29-2026

Abuqir Seafood

4.6(393 reviews)

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.

Strip bass

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Calamari

Cairo Feteer

3.9(17 reviews)

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.

Lovely lighting in back room

Iron man mix feteer

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Cairo Feteer

IBN Hamido Seafood

4.4(644 reviews)

1.0 mi•Steinway, Astoria

We went there on Saturday 4/25/26 the weather was terrible the line was relatively short and moved…read morequickly. Our food was so good we had grilled salmon red snapper shrimps and prawns. Excellently prepared with light seasoning next time I'll skip the shrimp or get the fried option. Staff was very accommodating and efficient. I will definitely be going back.

Food is good but on two occasions the check came including items that I did not order and were not…read moreserved. Make sure you check the bill before you pay.

Indoor seating downstairs

Hamido Salad (~$8)

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Scallops

Levant

4.5(50 reviews)

0.4 mi•Astoria

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!

Came here for my birthday dinner celebration with friends. We ordered a few platters with rice &…read moremeats with hummus, eggplant,fries & a shawarma feteer. The platters were all delicious and the servings are big. It was my first time trying fetter and I heard that this place has the best and it did not disappoint! Excellent hospitality and ambient, you feel right at home here and are treated as so. Once the weather gets warmer we will definitely return to sit in the back courtyard that I didn't even know they had. Another gem in this area, so much rich culture.

Beautiful Lighting!

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

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Kabab Café

3.8(237 reviews)

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The restaurant this reminds me the most of, vs anywhere else I've ever been, is Rao's. It's old…read moreschool, feels more like a home cooked meal than a restaurant meal, and has delicious food. The owner was great, definitely rubbed some people in my party the wrong way. The place is so small, I was shocked we were able to roll in with a group of 8 without a reservation. Would love to come back

The restaurant delivers exactly what you hope for when dining out. The food meets expectations, the…read moreatmosphere exceeds them and the service confirms them. Sincerely, the workers show unwavering friendliness. The amount they serve made our shared meal quite filling. I'll return to sample different menu sections.

Lamb kebab with onion potato eggplant bell pepper

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Little Morocco

4.1(173 reviews)

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Most of the meats were quite dry, especially the sausages that I was looking forward to try. The…read morebeef chunks were delicious though. The cooked vege and potatoes were pretty cold when served with not much flavors, I wonder why they didn't heat them up in the back like how they heated up the lamb shank. FYI, they have a total of one 2 persons table and three high chairs for the side countertop.

Chicken couscous that they have on Fridays was fabulous, along with the mint tea and falafel…read more Everyone was very kind.

Outside of Little Morocco

Lamb Shank

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Menu - July 2024

Zikrayat Restaurant and Lounge

4.4(8 reviews)

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.