Their chicken sharwarma is big portion and fresh with the lettuce. Crispy outer shell…read more The cheesy egg bread was yummy my first time having it. It was like a slightly sweet and eggy topping bread with a good crust. Their cake is delicious and generous portions too. Friendly ladies and good seating spaces.

Was excited to try this place and finally got the chance to. They were a little busy so I couldn't…read moreor didn't have a chance to ask questions and just ordered quickly. Tried the mix shuarma and it was tasty, filling and worth the $12. I enjoyed the veggies inside of it as it gave it that fresh taste. Also really like the spicy peppers inside. The soup dumplings took a little while but nothing crazy and they were steamed fresh. It's not your usual Asian soups dumpling but these did not disappoint. Flavorful and the right amount of "soup". All in all, I'm excited this is new in the neighborhood and I'll be back to try other dishes they offer here.

Behind a retro blue awning sits a restaurant dear to Brighton beach and to me! Ive been coming here…read morewith my family since I was a child so the food, vibes, and TVs playing endless Russian music are so nostalgic for me. Recently, I took a friend here who is not familiar at all with Eastern European food and she loved all of the dishes. The cutlets were perfectly seasoned, and the buckwheat was buttery and warm. It tasted just like what I eat at home. We also had the sweet cheese vareniki which tasted desert-like and were so decadent with the sour cream. The Compot had a refreshing fruit flavor and paired so well with our meal. The service was quick, and we were able to request extra plates to share our order.

If you go to Brighton Beach, you have to experience two of the following: the beach and the Eastern…read moreEuropean cuisine. Oceanview Cafe somewhat satisfies both. With it's outdoor dining that is minutes away from the beach, you get a pretty good summer dining experience if you don't mind the occasional subway overhead. The food at Oceanview Cafe is par for the course in terms of what's in the neighborhood. We ordered compote, mushrooms and potatoes, roasted veggies and rice pilav with kebabs. They were pretty tasty.

This place is not bad, they make their own bread which I love, and the pieces are big. The chicken…read moreshish was ok. The meat was not to my liking personally, I like more of a char grilled taste which this did not have. The rice and veggies were good. Not a cheap place, it's about $15 for a small chicken shish and the desserts are about $8 for a piece. But priced the same as other competition nearby. Not somewhere I would personally go again but was good for a first try. I personally prefer another place not too far away from this one, the Shish kebab in my opinion tastes a bit better and not as dry and has that charcoal grilled taste I am looking for. Seating area is separated from the walk-in/cashier which is nice.

I've eaten at this restaurant maybe 8-10 times. They have wooden chairs and tables (nothing fancy),…read morebut their service is great, and their dishes are so delicious. My favorite appetizer is the fried calamari. Each piece melts in your mouth. Please be aware, they automatically add a 20% tip on the check. I didn't realize until my last visit, I erroneously gave a generous 40% tip. I've also ordered takeout via Uber Eats. We always order Babaghanoush, Falafel, and our favorite large platters. I normally get my favorite, Chicken Adana, but I tried their Chicken Gyro this time. It was good, but I still like the Adana more. My kid loves the Chicken Shish Kebab. We will be back for more.

I stopped in to try some food and wish I had brought a ton of friends with me! Huge portions of…read moredelicious food. Really enjoyed the feijoa soda and the beautiful pottery carafe of water.

Amazinggg georgian food! I always take it to go but it's still really good rewarmed at home.read more

Stopped in because I never tried Khachapuri before…read more I gotta admit I was expecting a lot more options on the menu, and I was very disappointed when they only had some pre packaged Russian Potato Salad ("Olive-yeah"), and pastries. The only thing they offered was the cheesy and doughy salty perfection of Khachapuri! This thing was delicious! It was cheesy and salty in the most creamy and perfect way. The fact that this one menu item, is so close to perfection earns this place 4 stars. Let's be real, they really need some more options! However we work with what we got. I hope they offer more in the future! The service was, classically Eastern European. The girl was nice but couldn't speak any English. If I could not speak Russian it would have been difficult to order. Come to think of it, having a single item on the menu might be intended! The place had two simple small tables and a bench to sit on to enjoy your meal. Hardly comfortable for an extended stay. The owners clearly do not want customers sticking around long. I'm inclined to wonder if the location serves as a ghost kitchen or something as I saw a few deliveries go out. Reading this review you may wonder how it has 4 Stars, any sane person would think they are reading a 1 Star review. Try. The. Khachapuri. You'll have your answer.

Although I had just eaten phenomenal falafel down the street, because I am not on Avenue M that…read moreoften, I had to stop in when I saw this clean, modern looking Georgian Bakery. The server behind the counter was very friendly and helpful and because I always seem to have room for a little more food, I ordered a penovani khachapuri that was warm, flaky and filled with delicious Georgian cheese. Will definitely have to go back again!

Came here recently as we saw that it recently opened up. Having never tried Azerbaijani food before…read moreI was curious. The space itself is very homey and has the feel of a cute little, authentic Cafe. We ordered some qutabs to go. One was beef and the other was dill. They were both very good and aromatic. We also got a walnut cookie that was tasty. The service was fast and friendly.

Great food. Fast service. Reasonable prices. Breakfast omelettes are delicious. A party of 7 was…read moreserved in under 10 minutes.

Al Reef is a newcomer to Bay Ridge's 5th Avenue serving Lebanese/Palestinian baked goods and…read moresandwiches similar to what Al Aqsa offers a few blocks north. While I had hopes for the food here after stopping in a few weeks ago for a spinach pie, I think I will stick with Al Aqsa as my go-to. We tried the mufaraka, baba ghanouj, and makali. The fried items in the makali were themselves quite tasty, but I was surprised they didn't serve these with a bit of tahini or some other sauce to give some additional flavor. The mufaraka was very, very salty and I would probably skip next time. I enjoyed the baba ghanouj. When I had stopped by in the evening, service was friendly and they offered some suggestions on baked goods. But in the daytime our waitress was quite curt and did not provide any cutlery with our food, which was peculiar. The floor also had food scraps all over it.

Such a lovely spot with a very welcoming owner! We ordered the labani with mint, plain zaatar,…read morekofta kebab with fries, and a meat pie (I didn't take a pic of it). The meat pie was definitely my favorite, especially with their mint tea. They also have desserts and pastries. I really loved the harissa dessert. Everything was fresh and delicious! :)

This is my first time trying Albanian food and it was absolutely delicious…read more The inside is small but clean and cozy. The waitress was so friendly and hospitable. She checked on us multiple times and was just overall very nice. We ordered the Oofte Arberia, small grill plate, afjar condiment, and French fries. Everything was delicious. The French fries, wow. They were so delicious - perfectly crispy and not oily at all. The perfect shape too. I don't even like French fries like that but I couldn't stop eating them. They also have fresh bread that was made in house - that was delicious with the eggplant dip that we ordered (afjar). The grill platters were so delicious. I would recommend the grill platter so you can try different types of meat. But each meat was flavorful and perfectly cooked. We got a house salad with the meat and it was nice and refreshing. I had a really pleasant and delicious experience. I would definitely come again.

When Cka ka Qellu started getting hyped, as much as I was on the bandwagon, it left with me an…read moreexistential question. Having never tried such delicacies as flija anywhere else before, how could I know if they were being exalted for their own execution or for the dish itself? After trying another interpretation at Arberia, I believe the answer is simply that flija is one of the most delicious savory cakes out there. It's the original Lady M - layers of crepes clearly stacked with copious amounts of butter. I wish the ajvar came with it, but it's worth shelling out a few extra dollars to add a bit of color to the dish.