Duzan is a certified spot in Astoria. It is one of those places you can rely on for consistently good food without overthinking it. The portions are huge, everything is packed with flavor, and the quality stands out compared to your typical food truck. It is very no-frills, but that is part of the appeal. You are leaving full and satisfied every time. If you are torn on where to go and want something casual, this is an easy choice. read more

Just give me and my wife a reason and the answer is always yes, want to go to Duzan? Whether your a meat lover or vegetarian the food will not disappoint. My wife loves their chicken schnitzel. The chicken is fried to perfect with its crispy interior and soft interior. I went for the falafel, eggplant, on a heaping serving of couscous couscous. There is a great balance of salad and homemade pickles. Can't mention the dipping and the garlic pita thay comes with the order. Dont forget their splendid pink sauce (duzan sauce) its goes with everything! read more

Duzan - Chicken Schnitzel Bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

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Located right on the edge of little Egypt this spot makes some delicious Mediterranean food. It's more like a Chipotle style restaurant. I only order online and during busy times you must order way ahead. I love their platters and the dressings. Never had a bad order here read more

I can't believe I didn't update my review for DUZAN. It's amazing and I've been going here for years now. The chicken schnitzel remains my go to with the fries and the salad and white and duzan sauce. Can't go wrong. The ful medames took me entirely by surprise because it was arguably the best I've tried. Super flavorful and complex flavors and amazing portion size with fluffy warm bread on the side. A perfect, healthy lunch. I still love their hummus and I hate all other hummus I've tried. Also they've been under construction for literally years. They're supposedly supposed to finish in 2025 but we got two months left and nothing looks ready yet so there's that. They used to take ages to prepare food (over 20-25 min) but they've sped up a lot since. read more

Duzan - Beef and Lamb Shawarma Bowl with Hummus and Fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

I personally don't understand the hype. I've eaten here three times and never enjoyed the food for me it lacks flavor. The service is OK. You might take about 20 to 30 minutes for you to get your food and their ambience is very New York. Not high-end more of a sit and go. read more

Food is great, they make it fresh so it might take a while once you order but it's worth it

Ordered the combo platter! The beef kebab was probably my favorite. Loved the portion and variety (salad, humus, rice). Meats were well flavored but on the dry side. Pita with the garlic aioli was fire!! The side dipping sauces were bomb! Would go back. Current under construction so there a few outdoor tables to sit at outside and like 4 seats indoors. read more

Duzan - Combo platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

I saw this spot on IG via a foodie influencer (which I am growing more wary of) and decided to come try this for myself. I've been here twice now and I will say the quality has been consistent. It's an easy grab for a quick bite to eat, you order at the counter and then they call once your order is ready. There's a good amount of seating consisting of benches and tables despite it being under constriction the first time I went, not sure if they have plans to expand. I've had the chicken schwarma wrap, platters, hummus and falafels - everything was made fresh and delicious. You can also customize with any sauce you'd like, they have them available at the tables for your convenience. Overall, I feel like this is a great go to spot when you don't know what to eat in Astoria or are craving Mediterranean food. read more

Duzan - Chicken schwarma wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

The food here has consistently been delicious! The kababs are made fresh to order and have a nice char grilled flavor, the meat was tender, the salad was nice especially with the pickles and I love the couscous here! The fries were also super crispy. The service was great, the staff was so kind and conveyed the idea that they genuinely cared about the experience of their customers! It was a relaxed atmosphere with a good amount of seating, casual dining with good food i will definitely be coming back read more

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HOLY CRAP how did I not know about this!? If this were closer it'd be a go-to spot! Like, I could consider doing delivery for this and I NEVER do delivery. Ample portion size - easily two days worth for the mix shawarma hummus is GOOD, and they put the sauces on the side for controlled dipping (read: dunking). You'd never realize this place is IT from how it looks on the outside. A shame they're far away from the thoroughfare. read more

Duzan - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

Yummy! Got the beef shawarma plate for lunch with hummus and fries as the sides. If you dine in, you don't need to choose only one sauce! They give three sauce bottles for you to use. Loved the pita that it came with as well. Next time, I'd get the salad as a side instead of the fries! Think it would freshen up the meal more. Service was quick and simple. read more

Duzan - Beef shawarma plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

Took a while to get my order of chicken kabob on pita. It was not the typical round pita but more of a square pocket pita (see picture). As for the taste, it was good and juicy and not dry at all. It did the trick for a first time visit. There were a lot of business at the 2:30p time. Many appeared to be regulars as well as first timers like me. They ran out of beef and lamb so I downgraded them due to options. The ladies taking the orders and packing them were very friendly and efficient. read more

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The food here is heavenly! Some of the best Mediterranean food I've had. The food is very fresh and flavorful. I've only gotten takeout here but it's great every time. Most recently I had the Sabich bowl (eggplant) and it was delicious. We also got the baba ganoush, which has a unique but delightful flavor. I love their pita! read more

Duzan - Sabich Bowl with hummus and salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

The chicken shawarma platter with hummus and salad is SO DELICIOUS THAT I DAYDREAM ABOUT IT!!! It is healthy, flavorful, and so, so good. It comes with pickles, pita, and delicious garlic sauce. I'm told that I'm a harsh food critic but this place is a 10/5!!!! Absolutely amazing! Friendly employees, and nice ambiance. They have a sit in area. read more

Duzan - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

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I usually only write good reviews. But I was so disappointed with this one that I had to write about it, I used to get food from here a lot but hadn't been there over a year. I used to be really amazing food, . Took a few friends there yesterday and it was disappointing. The chicken was dry. Rubbery, All 4 orders were disappointing. Please bring back the great quality, savory food that you used to have and I used to recommend. read more

Eats under $15 Truly a Middle Eastern gem. You can get things like shawarma, falafel, mixed grill with great sides such as their hand cut fries, hummus, couscous, and pickled veggies. Duzan makes everything fresh to order!! The food is seasoned so well and has a tender bite. Make sure to finish it off with their sauces. We got white sauce, Duzan sauce, and harissa sauce. Quality ingredients, generous portions, and a price tag that won't break the bank...a New Yorkers dream come true! Highly recommend this place!! read more

Duzan - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

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ive tried a lot of shawarma places down steinway and duzan is definitely among the best of them. i got the arayes and chicken shawarma which were both very filling and flavorful. they were generous with sauces and the hummus and baba ghanoj sides. i enjoyed the tahini and duzan sauce but only wish i got garlic sauce to pair with the chicken shawarma and pita. the only downside is they dont provide any veggies unlike some other shawarma places, but who cares about some leaves when the meat is this good. they get a ton of delivery orders so its prob worth calling 20 mins ahead to order if you dont want to wait for your food. read more

Duzan - arayes - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

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I was introduced to this restaurant by my co-worker and I was obsessed with it. I love the chicken shawarma bowl which breaks down to a few meals for me. I always add more pita but always run out. They are generous with the meal. I always order the chicken with fries and hummus, duzan and harissa sauces. Always get extra sauce! read more

2/2 Food; 1/1 Value; 0.5/1 Service; 1/1 Ambience I have been frequenting Duzan since 2019 and to this day their shawarma is unmatched in NYC! Even though I no longer live in the area, the food is so alluring that I have commuted to Astoria for Duzan and Duzan alone. I don't know what magic they do to tenderize and flavor the meat that has me returning time and again. I ought to try more items from Duzan, but honestly, the shawarma is so good that I can't but help order the platter every time. The chicken and beef are both fantastic options, being superbly flavorful and robust. I would say that the chicken is just moderately better because the beef is a very lean cut that is not as much. The rice, fries, and salad have all been good standard sides that I've tried in the past, but I would highly recommend either the hummus or baba ganoush as at least one of the sides in a platter. In particular, the slight smoky flavor of the baba ganoush perfectly compliments the meats. Each platter is also served with beautifully golden and soft garlic pita, which is great for either dipping or making into a little sandwich. As for the sauces, it is always a great idea to come with friends so that you can order a bunch of sauces to share. My stand outs are the garlic spread, harissa, and classic white sauces. The garlic spread is very potent and be prepared to boast garlic breath for hours thereafter, but it's worth it. The harissa is not that spicy, but certainly packs a punch; the white sauce is a pure classic for shawarma. Regardless of what you order, however, the food always tastes fresh and is served piping hot sliced off the vertical spits. The staff is friendly, but be prepared for a long wait if you go in person and do not order ahead. Duzan is a very popular establishment in the community, so the wait time to order and receive food can be very long, particularly during Ramadan. The ambiance is very casual with picnic like tables indoors and outdoors (weather permitting, not heated), and I believe it's because they are under construction, but is has also been in this state for several years now. Albeit casual with hole-in-the-wall vibes, the store is maintained well and I've always found the premises clean. For the high quality of fresh food and generous portion sizes-- I only finish the platters if I am starving-- Duzan is certainly worth it! read more

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DELIVERY REVIEW -- I've ordered from Duzan twice so far and I've really liked it. Their chicken shawarma has been reliably delicious. For the pita, the one struggle I had is that the veggies were not distributed evenly with the chicken so they were mostly at the bottom which some people may prefer, but for me I like to have my veggies distributed with every bite of meat. There's one thing I wanted to try from them which is their special item, the Arayes with cheese. I saw it on their Instagram and it just looked so good. This dish comes with pickles, radish, tahini, and their hot sauce. Best way I can describe this dish is like eating a burger flatbread sandwich, except the ground meat and cheese is in a pita and grilled which made for a delicious meal. The other dish I really wanted to try was their hummus. I personally found it delicious, especially with the olive oil on top. Their hummus is REALLY smooth so it might surprise those who are used to their hummus having more texture. My fiancé was personally not a fan but I was. I'll definitely be ordering from here again but might opt for the chicken shawarma bowl instead so I can have my veggies with each bite lol. UPDATE: I am fairly certain Duzan has the software fluffiest pitas I've ever had. Warm and addicting with the hummus! read more

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I came here for a late lunch with two of my friends. We split the vegetarian platter, which included falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, fried eggplant, salad, cabbage, pickles, garlic pita, and a choice of fries, rice, or couscous (we opted for fries). We also split the fattush. Our total came to about $30 and we had leftovers! Service and ambiance is very straightforward- no frills. The food is excellent, though. read more

Duzan's has quickly become my go-to when I'm in the mood for this type of shawarma. The meat comes in an abundance and is just so juicy and well-flavored. My order is a wrap all the way with the standard toppings and it creates a huge meal. A little intimidating to eat as it can be a bit messy, but worth it. There can be a bit of a wait (I've usually gone Sundays around noon) and they do sometimes run out of the meat. Prices for this type of meal very reasonable. Parking looks like it would be super hard but I've never had an issue. And now they have a huge seating area indoors which I don't remember them having previously. Will be back- probably a few times. read more

Been so long since I been here. Got my usual kofta kabab sandwich & my mom got a grilled chicken bowl. Mine was delicious as usual. The grilled chicken was tough to cut & just tough in general, I guess. read more

Duzan - Grilled Chicken Bowl & kofta Kafta Kabab Pita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

The best baba ganoush i ever had. Im not sure what they put in it that tastes so good and different than in other restaurants. Maybe they add yogurt and pomegranate molasses ? Not sure, but it's just SICK GOOD! read more

Came here on a Saturday evening for a casual dinner. Ordered two sandwiches, one chicken shawarma and one kofta, a large fries, babaghanouj, and arayes (pita bread with minced meat made to order) with harissa and Duzan sauce on the side. After being told 20 minutes, the food came out nearly 45 minutes later. The host was very friendly and apologetic and brought us a bottle of water on the house. Let's go through the items: Chicken shawarma sandwich on pita- fresh hot and made how I like it, this always hits and is loaded with meat. Kofta sandwich on pita- less meat than the chicken and this arrived cold. Will not be ordering this again. Babaghanouj with pita- super yummy generous portion and fresh. Fries- fresh, hot and salted perfectly. Arayes- crispy exterior, juicy interior served with pickles and tahini. First time having this and thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall this meal was 4 stars but due to the long wait, customers who ordered after us got their food first, and the cold sandwich which is not typical of them at all, I had to knock it down to a 3. This place gets super busy on the weekends so I can understand the wait time, but no one wants to eat a cold sandwich when it should be hot and fresh as was the rest of my order. We will definitely be back, this place is worth the trek. read more

By pure luck, we walked into Duzan Mediterranean Grill and had one of our best meals ever. Their food tastes wonderful and portions satisfy. The place accommodates relaxed meals or single diners nicely. The staff's personal approach stands out first. Complete recommendation of this spot. read more

I've been wanted to come here forever but the last time I came, the place was under construction. This time, it was still "under construction" as the entire restaurant has a construction theme, complete with decorative hard hats and caution tape. There's a very chill, laid back vibes here but I'm all for it! Duzan is a local favorite that always has a line. It took almost half an hour to get my food but it's worth the wait. We ordered so many delicious dishes that I can't begin to describe. Everything was just so flavorful and tasty. They had so many sauces to choose from and every single one of them was unique but all yummy as well. I even enjoyed the pita that was served with my platter. It was soft, warm, and fluffy. read more

Duzan - a table with a variety of food items - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

I'm glad I discovered this restaurant when I did. The whole menu reflects quality standards. This compact spot offers cleanliness and comfort with urban design sensibilities. The employees were remarkably kind and helpful. This place delivers exceptional cuisine. read more

I was won over by the attention to detail. The service is warm and the food is wonderful. The workers provided satisfactory service. Their dishes reflect standards. This spot employs capable staff. read more

Great food and amazing service here at Duzan Mediterranean Grill. I really enjoyed my time here, I will bring all my friends next time. 5 starts for you Duzan Mediterranean Grill read more

My boyfriend been wanting to check Duzan out for a couple weeks now. He found the spot through a tiktoker There's is no parking near so I parked on a pump! It's located right off the exit and it's a very popular strip of different restaurants. Upon arrival we were both incredibly shocked at the presentation of this establishment. My boyfriend and I laughed so hard because we were expecting a different environment then what we wanted into. They had no tables inside and it looked like a sketchy place. They even had what seemed like a bullet hole through their window. Ambiance is definitely a 2/10! It's more of a takeout spot with outdooor dining outside. It's definitely not a formal nor fancy place to take someone unless you just want to quick bite. We didn't judge a book by its cover since the review on the food were amazing and that's what we came for!! Good food!! Definitely came to try the Arayes with cheese and I decided to get a small hummus in the side as well. I asked for garlic spread on the side as well. The wait for the food was "25 minutes" we were told. When I tell you we waited almost 1 hour and 30 minutes for our food, I am not lying. It was worth it at the end! The arayes were super delicious and appetizing. They also did not feel like an unhealthy food choice. Everything tasted fresh. Will be back soon! The hummus was delicious as well. read more

Duzan - Arayes with cheese - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

Great takeout spot! I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl with hummus and salad. I initially wanted the mixed shawarma, but it's only available after 6 PM. The portion was generous and every bite was delicious. The harissa sauce had a nice kick to it. I'm excited to try other items on the menu. read more

This is a really solid Mediterranean food option - there's a lot of sides that come with the dish and everything was super tasty and fresh. However beware - there's this garlic sauce they have which is very strong and will leave your breath a tad stinky. Funny enough, I accidentally ordered a bunch of it and have been using it in my everyday cooking ‍ Overall a solid food option that will leave you full and satisfied! read more

This is one of my favorite spots. I usually get the large grill platter which takes about 20 minutes to prepare because everything is grilled fresh. The falafel and beef shawarma also stand out to me as great dishes. Try all the sauces too! The harissa is phenomenal: fresh, spicy, and great tanginess. The employees are always very friendly and super nice. A beautiful spot for a quick bite to eat! read more

It's not uncommon to see roasting spits of meat being shaved throughout Astoria but the quality, taste and authenticity that you find at Duzan is what sets them apart from the rest. But it's not just their shawarma and kebabs that are delicious, they offer some of the most amazing tasting falafel I've ever had. Pictured is my go to order - chicken shawarma plate with rice and salad with a side of falafel and fries. Don't forget to try their tasty Duzan sauce as well as their spicy harissa. Shoutout to Devour Power for the recommendation! Parking can be tough so I suggest parking a couple blocks away in the residential areas. Also, be prepared for a bit of a wait because it's always jam packed. read more

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The shawarma here never disappoints! The chicken is the perfect texture and flavor. The sauces here are incredible as well. You can choose two sides to compliment the dish. It is a huge portion! I am always satisfied after eating here. read more

Duzan - Chicken Shawarma Bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Queens, New York

Today, had the chicken shwarma plate...chose salad n hummus as the 2 sides...comes with pita...all very good, plentiful, and reasonably priced. read more

Yato is disappointed. Prices have gone up through the years but that was okay. Good food is worth the price. But imagine Yato's heartbreak when the good food never entered the room. The peak of the meal was always the Duzan sauce, but it was a watery mess with a strong vinegar flavor. What happened? Was the recipe lost? I could overlook the pink chicken I received once. I could overlook the missing bowl. But 3 times I'm treated like a jester waiting for his dinner, but only to be made to look like the joke for hoping this time would be different. Yato was crestfallen. How the mighty have fallen. How Duzan became what was once amazing but is now not worth my time. read more

I love Duzan so much. It has truly become one of my favorite spots to visit whenever in Queens. The food is flavorful, fresh, plentiful, and delicious! As many have mentioned, what keeps us coming back is the consistency. I typically get the chicken shawarma plate with hummus, salad, plus fries (3rd side is extra) and I have yet to be disappointed. The falafel is crispy good, the pita is fluffy and soft, and the Duzan sauce is a must. There's almost always a line but they work pretty quick. If you are in a rush however, I would order ahead online or for pick up. If you're dining in, they have been doing construction to expand for a while. I'm looking forward to when the location comes all together. Whether you live in the area or are just dropping quickly by the neighborhood, I definitely recommend paying them a visit! read more

The hummus is to die for! If you're going to order just one thing from this place the hummus is amazing. I got the chicken shawarma plate with salad and rice with the duzan sauce. Next time I want to try the falafel. Everything is so delicious here I can't wait to go back and try more. read more