I've lived next to this place for 5 years now and although it always smelled delicious never made…read moreit out til today. The smell was just too enticing Menu is simple and affordable. I got few whole pitas plus humus. Food was cheap but tasted delicious Whole pita is stuffed with 5 falafel balls fries, salad, cabbage, pickles and more. Tahini sauce is flavorful and a pita leaves you stuffed for $10 The humus is creamy and with a hint of lemon. Highly recommend and will definitely be back Plus the place is vegetarian which is great when entertaining a friend of ours who is vegan.

After my doctor's visit, I was craving some falafel and decided to visit this place since it's…read morepinned on my google map. The restaurant is certainly clean and I like how it's in the open so you can see all the action and cleanliness. I ordered their falafel whole pita sandwich and was told I can add whatever choosing I wanted. I also ordered two sides of their falafel balls to enjoy. They were 3 balls for $1. As for the sandwich, I thought it only tasted okay. I was very hungry at that point so if I thought my sandwich was okay then I know I'm not a fan of it. The flavoring was bland, I asked for spicy sauce but didn't taste any. I also asked for the fried eggplants to find out as I'm biting into it that there was none. Make sure you watch them when asking for your choosing. They might now hear you and you'll just end up feeling disappointed like me because I love the taste of eggplants. Regarding the falafel ball, I thought it was too doughy. I usually like them a little more loose and garlicy.

Ate here to see if this restaurant would be a great fit for a Sunday brunch with 15 friends. We are…read morelooking for a local spot to have authentic Moroccan food. The person who served me was quite pleasant and helpful. She answered all my questions about the food. I enjoyed my food immensely. The only downside to this restaurant is that they allow dogs inside. It's too small of a place for pets. One dog was jumping on everything inside the store area and it made me think about whether that was hygienic because of its paws all over the streets of NY.

I'm writing to hopefully reach the owners and ask if everything is ok with them. At one time Mimi's…read morewas one of the few places west of the middle east to find good hummus. Folks would trek in from miles around for it. Yesterday's hummus - purchased 4 days before last sale date - was nasty. It used to be rich and creamy - we would devour the tub in a day. This is not the first time we have been disappointed. And the pita which was usually soft and delicious was stale. Even heating it didn't help. Since their food used to be exceptionally good, it makes me wonder what happened. They recently moved from across the fire house to the corner of Stratford. Nothing from the new location is any good. I'm giving 2 stars because I like them, but its really a negative star

I ordered Taste of Akko through Grubhub. Grubhub was a trainwreck. But the Taste of Akko food was…read moreamazing. I had been looking for Kosher knafeh. And this place has it. And it is so good. It reminded me of knafeh in Israel. And I also got their falafel and salads. And I am not the biggest falafel person. But I really enjoyed their falafel. And their salads were amazing too. I was really satisfied with this.

So impressed! My husband and I had an itch for shakshuka and decided to try it out. No frills, all…read moreflavor! Small but cute restaurant with a few tables. Staff was kind and calm. My child ate probably 100000 pieces of pita bread. The pickles, olives, tahini, and shakshuka were all bursting with flavor/ cannot wait to order for delivery!

(Unfortunately, this place is NOW CLOSED by the City) I've…read morebeen to Ayat several times since they opened in Bay Ridge. But this is the first two times that I've gone to their "NEW" sit down location' across from the original. The decor is really pretty and it pays homage to Palestine. The staff is great. I've gotten the Hibiscus Margarita (non-alcoholic - so good, you honestly don't miss alcohol); Got Muradad: rice/lentil/caramelized onions n some kinda yogurt; Chicken Shawarma salad; the measl comes with pita bread, olives in oil and another seasoned oil dish

Tip: if buying takeout, please make sure u got all your sauces (yogurt/hot sauce) in the bag!…read more I bought take out from here. I ordered the kefta and it wouldve probably tasted better if they gave us yogurt and hot sauce! Without it, the whole plate was dry. There was still some flavor on the rice and meat, but its not satisfying without the sauces. I didnt notice we were missing the sauce until i got home and i was not driving 20 minutes back over there to get sauce

I've gone to the 86st/20thave location many moons ago so I was curious, if this location would be…read morethe same...the Bensonhurst location is bigger but the flavors still are the same. I got what was supposed to be the combination platter of chicken gyro (half portion) - but I should've known because it seems to be A LOT to just be a 1/2 (there is a differencein pricing b/w the two that I chalked it up to misunderstanding). But nonetheless, it was really good AND I had left overs for dinner & lunch the next day. So that's always a in my book. Before the meal, you are given pitta bread, olives in oil as well as a white and red sauce (red is spicy). The service was pretty good - you weren't rushed AND the busser came to fill the glass of water w/o you having to ask. I sat outside so I didn't really get a vibe of the place but I'll definitely visit again and sit inside to get a better feel of the place

I was craving some lamb and stopped by their Bay Ridge location. I went for the Adana Kebab, which…read morewas a solid choice. The ground lamb was well seasoned, and the rice was smooth and fluffy. I wouldn't have minded if the lamb had a bit more juiciness and a stronger char. The small portion was maybe 8 bites of lamb so it more like a kid's plate to me. Next time, I'll just go for the large and save myself the guessing. I also tried the Lamb Shish Kebab, which unfortunately was on the dry side and was a little too tough for my liking. The hummus was really good, creamy, smooth, and packed with flavor. The pita was just okay, not bad, not great, just there. Service was friendly, and the space itself was clean and cozy, a comfortable spot for a casual meal. If I come back, I'd go for the Adana in large size, but skipping the shish.

Legit good. The mix over rice is a good value with great taste and don't forget the sauces!read more

This restaurant is at the corner by the playground. Interior has seating and it was pretty empty…read moreinside. I ordered a chicken tikka, beef kofta, lamb over rice and samosa. I like the salad bar that has all the offering. The beef kofta was good, but a bit under seasoned as well as the chicken samosa. Beef kofta and lamb over rice tasted a bit healthier by using leaner meat, hence a nicer texture. The chicken tikka was a bit dry and under seasoned as well. I really enjoyed the rice and salad that went along with the meal. The lamb over rice was better tasting than the usually halal cart. I really enjoyed the sauce that was put on the side to go with my meal. I was a bit sad when the beef kofta and chicken tikka didn't come with bread. I will come back for healthier halal option. Also, it was a friendly service.

Food, service, ambiance is a 10/10!…read more Came for happy hour drinks and hookah and stayed way longer than expected haha! The bartender and servers are so kind. Really enjoyed the hookah it was perfect. Shout out to blue the bartender

Happy Hour ending at 8PM AND it's not THAT far from my house...Let's Gooooo…read more.. IYKYK... (REVIEW IS ONLY FOR HH) You already know ya gurl sat at the bar where the HondaCars be as I waited for my homegirl! Shoutout to her for finding the spot. A lot of the spots in my neck of the woods have the HH ending at 6 . Ok, ok now for the deets... Got the zucchini fries and truffle sliders...AMAZING! Now...that White Sangria...tell me that doesn't look like BBQ's Texas size LilSister?! It was HUGE and tasty! One of things I loved aside from the food & dranks -was how hospitable the staff and the customers were. The vibe was chill w/a side cool kids! Will definitely be going back BTW, this place also has hookah... $40 including tax & tip

Most people get takeout, but the little dining area is beautiful- special paintings…read more Incredible food , and great service here!! Lots of choices- no wonder it's one of the most popular places to grab food in Bay Ridge.

If your looking for authentic middle eastern shawarma this is the place to go ! I didn't get the…read morechance to even take a photo of my plate but it was so delicious and smelled so good I couldn't wait I had to start eating in the car the sauce the plate comes with ON POINT ! I wish to go again and try the chicken shawarma next time , excellent food and prompt service

Delicious food, friendly staff, very clean and great prices. Great for families. Large portions.read more

My friend wanted hummus and falafel to go so I decided to try this place since it was nearby…read more Overall, food was OK. My friend wasn't too crazy about the hummus. She said it was a bit too oily and runny. The falafels were accetable though. Place was pretty big for a takeout place with a decent amount of seating.

Been ordering gyro plates from here for at least 18 years now and it has always consistently…read moreremained the best Turkish food we have ever had. My mom and I always get a couple of gyro doner kebab plates, the liver cubes and we grab my dad a chicken kebab plate. Their rice is by far the best rice I've ever eaten in my life. I miss when they used to add a lot of chickpeas/garbanzo beans to their rice though, that was even better. Wish they gave 2 cups of each sauce per each gyro plate that you order though because 1 sauce cup is not enough at all. Haven't had a gyro plate in over a year now and now that I have eaten some of Istanbul Bays gyro meat and rice, it feels so good to be back home.

Istanbul Bay is one of my go-to places for all things Turkish although I sometimes have no idea…read morewhat I'm ordering. Portions are absolutely massive and the food is always super fresh. They offer both small and large portions that usually come with a side of rice and a salad but do come hungry as the portions are generous. The service is super friendly and food is served made to order quickly. Lamb gyro: 10/10 Adana kebab: 10/10 Kofte sandwich: 8/10 (maybe get this on a platter instead) Yogurt sauce is delicious. Order extra!