Came on a Saturday at 5 pm right before the rush. Our server was super sweet and friendly and gave…read morea couple of recommendations. She also started us off with some complimentary popcorn. Surf & turf skewers: My least favorite dish of the night. I found most of the skewers a bit dry. Larb beef & tripe: the Larb was super flavorful and delicious. We got a side of sticky rice as well and it paired really nicely together. Crab fried rice: Generous amount of crab and nice wok hay. The rice also had a nice chew to it that I enjoyed. Salt encrusted tilapia: I wish there was a bigger vermicelli noodle portion on the side but I really liked the tilapia. It was perfectly cooked and fell off the bone and the sauce complemented it perfectly. Don't forget to remove the salt crust!

I genuinely don't understand the hype around Zaab Zaab Elmhurst. We ordered the fried rice, drunken…read morenoodles, pad kra pao, and the ribeye steak. The steak was the only dish that showed any sign of life. Everything else tasted as if it had been rinsed with water before being served--completely stripped of seasoning, aroma, and any trace of authentic Thai flavor. It's astonishing that a restaurant with such a strong reputation could produce food that's less flavorful than the faux Thai takeout spots tucked inside Chinese restaurants off the Ohio Turnpike. That's not an exaggeration. What's even more baffling is the location. In the heart of Queens, surrounded by Thai restaurants serving bold, vibrant, unapologetically flavorful food, Zaab Zaab somehow manages to be a culinary desert. The fried rice was bland, the drunken noodles were lifeless, and the pad kra pao lacked the punch, basil, heat, and savoriness that define the dish. It honestly felt as though the menu had been engineered for diners who think black pepper is adventurous. Instead of authentic Thai flavors, everything seemed toned down to the point of being unrecognizable. For a restaurant with this reputation, the meal was a massive letdown. There are countless nearby Thai restaurants that deliver the bold, aromatic flavors Thailand is known for. Save your money and your appetite for one of them.

Food is delicious, perfect portion, clean establishment, friendly staff, will be back soon!read more

Noticed the change to waiter-service when dining in when we went a week ago…read more Jalea is still a big portion for the price. Fried calamari is good to add to it. The whole chicken was juicy, even the wings weren't dry.

Yesterday, along with a bunch of others, I braved the smog (blame Canada) to go to this Algerian…read moreseafood place. It was pretty quiet inside, outside of the TV playing somewhat loud highlights from the World Cup on loop (why,) with the servers and staff being helpful and friendly. In comparison to the other pick-your-own seafood spots like AbuQir or Hamido, the spices are a tad lighter here, being almost closer to Astoria Seafood, minus the olive oil. I didn't mind, though, as the fish was all fresh and perfectly prepared. To drink, our table stuck with water, though there are a few mocktails and some sodas, including some Algerian ones. They put down some simple bread with a bit of garlic and herbs, which was refilled. For non-seafood dishes, we had a few. The first was the $8 Hmiss, or Hammis, a dip made with roasted pepper, tomato, and garlic sautéed in olive oil. The warm dish was earthy and garlicky, and went perfectly with the bread, with the flavor reminding me of a warmer version of some Turkish eggplant dips. There was also the Peasant Salad for $12, with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and Kalamata olives topped with feta, oregano, and dill. If you're familiar at all with Horiatiki/Village salad, it's basically the same thing, though with crumbled feta instead of a block, and it was refreshing and tasty. Finally, we eventually got an $8 side order of Basil Garlic Mashed Potatoes, which were decent. The first seafood to arrive at the table was the $16.99 Algerian Sardines, which consisted of sardines from Morocco with a spice mixture. The man in front recommended them fried, and the portion was nice, and the flavor was excellent. The fish was fried perfectly, with the bones fried enough that the entirety of it could be eaten. This was delicious, and one of the highlights of the meal. As we loved these sardines, we eventually got a small order of the other option, the "Marinated Sardines" from Spain. These were a bit more expensive by weight, being $10.56 for 0.48 pounds, but by comparison, these were much flatter and larger. The half pound consisted of three large pieces, which were broken down and divided among the group. While I slightly preferred the spices from the Algerian version, I liked the texture of these more, as they were more meaty. I don't think you can go wrong with either, as both were excellent. There was also one pound of Mussels for $17.99, which was available in one of two cooking preparations, Moules Marinière or a version with tomato sauce, herbs, and feta. I went with the latter, and they were excellent, with all of the mussels being open. The feta added a unique, slightly salty touch, with the broth being delicious. They had brought us out some extra bread, and we made good use of it. If I were here alone, I might have this along with some sardines and leave very happy. We also got two whole fish, which were both ordered grilled and butterflied. First was the Dorado, or Orata, for $29.24 for 1.54 pounds. As is typical for this fish, it was delicate and light, but had plenty of flavor. The other was the American Red Snapper, which was a bit more expensive at $37.90 for 1.58 pounds. By comparison, this fish was a lot thicker and therefore, a bit more flavorful. We enjoyed both, with a slight preference going towards the cheaper fish for most outside of me and one other. Another highlight was the Scallops for $37.23 for 0.98 pounds, which came out to 14 large pieces. As recommended, we got these sautéed, with the scallops coming in a delicious garlicky juice on the bottom with plenty of other herbs. The scallops were tender while staying plump, though I slightly preferred the more caramelized tops at AbuQir, with these having a more uniform texture. The rest of the people liked what I couldn't eat, the $24.99 Octopus for around half a pound. The octopus came out pre-cut, which made splitting it very easy. I can't comment much on the flavor or saltiness as some other reviewers brought up, or else I'd be in the hospital right now post-anaphylaxis, but people liked it a lot. If you don't want to bother with the lines or crowds at the other fish spots, I would highly recommend going here. The fish is fresh, perfectly prepared, and seasoned just enough to highlight the natural flavors. I would go back.

I only took a photo of the Algerian sardines, but I actually liked most of the other items we…read moreordered more! The sardines were fried well, but just not as mind-blowing as I thought they'd be judging from reviews. My fav were the Tiger shrimps (sautéed) and the branzino (grilled). You could really taste the char, and they were cooked perfectly. We also got butter garlic linguine with scallops and clams. My husband loved the linguine (and the free bread) the most. The scallops were nice and plump but could have been seared more. The clams were tiny and I wouldn't get them again. The guy behind the fish counter was great. The server however was pretty slow. We waited 10 mins after choosing our fish for just tap water and eventually I just got up to ask the guy behind the counter for water. I also had to go up to the server myself to ask for to-go boxes and the check. And I got up to give the check to them, because they still hadn't taken it after my trip to the bathroom. Place is spacious enough for a family dinner, feels welcoming enough.

I don't have any pic... but the food was amazing!! Was my first time trying Philippine food and the…read morerestaurant closed to my home... the service was great,the guy explained to me some of the sauce and plates... good ambience with good music ... kind of busy but it's understandable the food it's great

I am so happy I found this place…read more For some reason, dispite making repeated searches for restaurants nearby after moving to this area six months ago, neither yelp nor Google have ever shown me this place. I only know it exists because I walked past it. In an area with very limited restaurants, this place is unique and interesting, not to mention DELICIOUS. It is truly a breath of fresh air. Though small, the restaurant is clean and comfortable and the staff is extremely friendly and pleasant. The prices are very reasonable. Me and my boyfriend ordered the rotisserie pork belly combo ($40) which comes with a two lb log of pork belly and three sides- we chose the mac and cheese, the adobo fried rice, and the pickled vegetables. The pork is extremely tender and juicy and permeated with smokiness. The outside is crisp and the rich fatty layer melts in your mouth. Perhaps it needed a pinch more salt, but topped with the accompanying sauce, it was quite flavorful. The Mac and cheese is not my go-to style of mac and cheese, but I couldn't stop eating it. The cheese sauce is thinner and it has some pieces of onion which ramp up the savoriness of the dish. I especially appreciated that the elbow pasta was not mushy at all, and still had a nice bite to it. The bread crumbs and crunchy croutons on top were a perfect complement. The adobo fried rice was pretty good, but probably my least favorite part of the meal. The sauce is drizzled on top and if you mix it well it's fine but otherwise you end up with a lot of bland unseasoned rice on the bottom. There was also a few crunchy dry clumps of rice. It wasn't bad though, I still ate quite a bit. The pickled vegetables were so well balanced and provided a much needed refreshing crunch to this rich heavy meal. This was too much food for two people and we were hungry! This combo would easily feed three. I will certainly be returning, possibly even frequently. I can't wait to gather up a few friends to try their kamayan feast, served on banana leaves which looks decadent and incredible.

El único lugar en NY donde encuentras cocktail de camarón (estilo Veracruz ) una delicia de…read moremariscos!! Cada vez que vengo a Queens aprovecho a visitarlos . El servicio es muy rápido también .

Ordered a large ceviche, shrimp... $20…read more very disappointed, shrimp was not fresh, fishy scent and MUSHY!!!!! Unbelievable, called them to let the lady know, she put a gentleman on the phone, he said he knew it was a bad batch and apologized. Apparently was not his fault, his provider gave him bad shrimp to sell... Did not offer to make it right, will be the last visit there, used to be a good spot.... Did get two fish tacos as well, they were alright

Very disappointing. All three main dishes were bland and tasteless. Even the papaya salad was…read moresubpar.

Location: 63-19 39th Ave, Woodside, NY 11377, USA…read more Service: Amazing Ambiance: very unique and clean. Bathroom is tidy with candle scent (fancy) Food: Had a great time. Calamari wasn't worth the price though just to be honest. But the shrimp pad thai was. Very tasty and I'll surely comeback for that. Had young buko and the jurassic pork with the sticky rice. Beef salad was good and the soft shelled crab. Had enough after everything. From service to food. Worth the try.!

Sabry's is hands down one of the best seafood restaurants I've been to. Everything tasted…read moreincredibly fresh, and you can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The grilled branzino was cooked to perfection--crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, with amazing flavor. The grilled octopus was just as impressive: perfectly tender, smoky, and seasoned beautifully. The service was attentive, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to come back. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves great seafood!

Stumbled across this place on my first night of a 4 day trip to NY. Went there intentionally my…read morelast day. Unbelievable all the way around! Service and ambiance were exceptional. Obviously a place for locals and enjoyed the people watching. The food, THE FOOD, however, blew us away. Fresh whole fish on display in ice, live lobsters crawling around the display, and the largest head-on shrimp I have ever eaten that I personally picked out to have cooked, along with a whole perfectly seasoned red snapper, and melt-in-your mouth eggplant with tomato. Plus some very large and juicy clams in a garlic butter sauce that you want to scoop up with a spoon! This place will forever be in my dreams and I cannot wait to go back as it will be a focal point for my next visit. Thank you! Oh, and very reasonably priced too!

First time was there back in December. I didnt review in yelp. I would gave them 5 stars. I went…read moreagain last night, and it wasnt as good. I would gave them a 2 star for yesterday's experience. First, the place was empty on a Friday night at 10:00pm. Probably have 3 takeout order while we were sitting down. The first time I went was on a weekday night back in December, and there were more patrons. Not sure if the place is going down hill, but they dont have slushies anymore. We had the mango slushies the first time, and the only drinks available was whatever bottle drinks they have in the fridge. Mind you, they dont serve you water, so you have to get drinks since the food is garlicky or spicy. We wound up getting the milk tea ice rice this time. It was ok. I never tried it, but the rice is a bit hard. I won't order again. Best dish is large eggplant. Very flavorable, maybe a bit too garlicky. Will order this again. Also, the chicken wing is huge, for the price of $3 each. Thats why we ordered 2 chicken wing this time. But, I think it wasnt grilled as nice as my first time. Still good since it is a lot of meat for the price of $3. Lotus root is also pretty good, glazed with sugar. The worst i would say is the lamb, a bit too chewy, lack of flavor. The bathroom has all sorts of postcard of famous album. I found that pretty neat. Lastly, I think the squid tentacles is much smaller than before.

I couldn't be happier with my experience here…read more The service is friendly and the QR code ordering system is very convenient. It was so cold out the night I went so I was very happy they kept it nice and warm inside the restaurant. There's a very large selection of skewers, they have basically everything you could want. I especially appreciate that you can order just one of any skewer, unlike some other places where certain types only come in orders of 3 etc, allowing you to order a large variety even if you're dining alone. The seasoning was delicious, and every skewer was not coated in identical seasoning. None of it was spicy at all if that's what you're looking for, but none were lacking in flavor. The meat was juicy and you could taste the smoke from the grill. I loved the different textures of vegetables which were all well cooked. I'm still thinking about the crunchy exterior of the rice cake. I think my favorite skewer was the lotus root, which was perfecting complimented by the seasoning mix. An amazing meal! 16 skewers came out to less than $50. I look forward to returning!