Falafel Bites is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, it felt special. It's a…read morefamily-owned spot, and you can truly feel the heart behind it. Sherry, the owner, personally served us and was incredible, so warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We also had the chance to meet her husband, the co-owner and chef, and it was such a pleasure to tell him firsthand how outstanding the food was. They are both unbelievably kind and welcoming. Now the food, wow. I had the Falafel House Platter, two friends ordered the regular falafel platters, and my wife had the gyro platter. Every single dish was stellar. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The falafel was hands down some of the most flavorful and perfectly textured I've ever had, crispy on the outside and tender and herby on the inside. The gyro was high quality, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. Even the rice was thoughtfully seasoned and delicious on its own, which says a lot. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were all unreal. Truly a 10 out of 10 experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be back.

First & foremost, Sherri is awesome. Every time I stop by she's greeted me & been attentive…read moredespite being the only one out front & being busy. Second, I don't think that there is a single item that Falafel Bites doesn't do well. Seriously, take it from someone who has tried most things on their menu haha. I had their koshary recently & it was absolutely delicious. Definitely coat the koshary in garlic & hot sauce that are on the table or else you will simply be doing yourself a disservice. All in all, Falafel Bites is fantastic!

I've been back here a few times since my review in June 2024. The service and the food has…read moredeclined over time since then. This time I had the mushroom and onion hummus, which was a little watery and only came with one small piece of pita for a large bowl. I also got the fries, which are still actually pretty good. The reason for the steep downgrade aside from the dwindling food quality and the so-so drinks, is the service this time was just ATROCIOUS. Bushwick service has gotten kinda cruddy overall these days because so many places have this transplant hipster vibe where they just can't be bothered, but this guy acted annoyed and put out to even be there. It was not great last time, but this time was astonishingly bad. He took my order and as soon as my food came out, he disappeared behind a screen and didn't come back out unless someone came in the door (which was only a couple times). Never checked on me. Never asked if I wanted another drink (my mint julep was awful, so moot point I guess). I had to wait for him to emerge when a to go order came in for me to flag him down for the check. Probably the last time I come back here.

Restaurant was decorated and music was kinda loud so it was hard to hear someone across from me…read more They later dimmed the lights and had candles which was nice. Staff were nice and attentive. The hummus and falafel plate was good. I really liked the rice and veggies - the flavors paired well. Maybe too much hummus for the portion ratio? Decent price for what you're getting, maybe $40 including tax/tip(?) for two of these plates.

The tacos were the best thing I've eaten in my 29 years. Not even joking. Flavors complimented each…read moreother so well.

This place is solid, especially as a late night option. Nothing is mind blowing but everything is…read moregood for sure. Solid burger tho a bit small. Decent flatbread. The pita is really good! Tacos are also very tasty. The shawarma is flavorful but was a little dry (and wish the portions were a bit bigger). Overall it's probably a 3.7-3.8 rating, so will round up to 4. Worth trying if you've never been, good local spot. People who work there were nice too.

truly the best and most accommodating restaurant i've ever been to in nyc. incredible food and…read moreservice. feels like eating at home.

I came across this place by accident while being hungry and walking around the neighborhood, turns…read moreout it was a delightful coincidence. Apparently the place allegedly won bunch of Yelp recognition for 5 years. Service: The guy was truly a gem, you will probably never find a similar person with such Charisma, patience and vibe around BK. He is the type of people that will become your best friend once you become a regular. They Also take Venmo in case you dont have your Wallet with you. Food: I had the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich alongside some truly hand made fries, seasoned and fried on the spot. The Sandwich was also very filling with a mix of hummus, tomato and lettuce and spice. It is certain that having a mix of flavors in every bite is something certain. I will definitely be coming back to this place when Im in the neighborhood.

I love this local spot! The portions are huge and the food is really good quality. I usually get…read morethe chicken shawarma with all of the sauces and lots of pickles on the side. The baba ghanoush as well as the grape leaves are also fantastic. The store has lots of grocery goodies too.

Not very familiar with Lebanese cuisine, but my partner and I like to change things up when we get…read moretired of our usual takeout options. One of the owners warmly greeted us, asked if we'd been there before, and recommended a few dishes. He even offered us a sample of some hot items they had ready. We ended up really enjoying the grilled beef pitas, topped with what seemed like a yogurt sauce and pickled vegetables. Overall, it's a nice little spot with friendly staff, and the food really hits the spot.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 7 Overall: 7 This is a lovely little restaurant with a very friendly owner named Sammy. If you are looking for a neighborhood place to dine regularly, this spot is not a bad choice. As for food, I think the beat thing they make is the falafel, which are crunchy on the outside and loose on the inside. The rest of the El Toum Appetizers was just okay. I didn't love their hummus, baba ganoush, or tabouli. The accompanying pita bread was average as well. On the Mix Kebab Platter, the kofta was tender, though could be more juicy and flavorful. The lamb was decent too, but the surprise was the chicken. For Breast meat, it was extremely moist and delicious. I do wish the food was slightly better, but definitely decent enough that I would come back. Like I said, not a bad place to grab a bite if you live nearby.

Sami is wonderful and welcoming. He cooks everything in house, freshly made in the kitchen. It's…read moresmall but plenty of magic happens there. The mixed grill is delicious. ALL the meats have a nice seasoning and flavor on them. The salmon was good but too soft for my liking. The artichoke appetizer was enjoyable but I wish it had some sumac and a bit of tahini on top of it to give it more flare. The tabouleh, famous, hummus and baba ganoush were very flavourful. The garlic was prominent. We also got the burger on a different day and it was perfectly cooked. The fries were thick. Very good fries. Dessert... I love that he doesn't add a lot of sugar syrup to his desserts. They are balanced so well. The taste of rose water with the sugar coating the phillo sheets is comforting. The restaurant decor is simple. I love the mosaic candle lights and the random welcoming signs and pictures of Lebanon landmarks. Mera's Tip: eat here

Semkeh is an unassuming place with delicious food and better people working behind the counter. I…read moredon't have much to say about the food, it's great and clean and solid portion size. I didn't eat at the restaurant, but most of the seating was in an indoor outdoor type space.

Delicious food. Not too pricey at all. Fresh mint lemonade is amazing!! Staff was all very friendly…read moreand helpful. Would definitely recommend and come again!!

I got the falafel over rice. It was good. I love how they offer you a variety of vegetables to add…read moreI got chickpeas, white onion, red onion and cucumber. There was lettuce. I opted out of the olives. And they said the white sauce is not tzatziki, but it's similar. It would be nice they made fresh tzatziki, but it sounds like it was premade, but then they have a variety of sauces that you can pick from. I went on a Friday evening. It was pretty empty, but there was a place to charge my phone. It's nice. It was clean in there. The halal food was good but I've had better. I'd come here though if I just needed a quick bite.

What was once a humble cart in eastern Queens has ballooned to a number of locations across the…read morecountry and beyond, including this Shah's cart on the corner of 46th and Greenpoint Ave. The meteoric rise that Shah's has experienced over the years has been nothing short of impressive. If memory serves correctly, this cart started initially under the 7 train 46th Street station tracks before moving further into the Sunnyside Arch (#1). Since the name has taken off, even the cart looks different with bright colors and big branding. The good news is the food is still tasty. Most of the time, I tend to go for the evening hours when I might not be completely sober (#2) aiming for my go-to combination lamb and chicken over rice with a blanket slathering of white sauce and a dash of hot sauce. I also found the service to be friendlier at night with Muhammad (?). However, even during the daytime, the cart serves as an excellent lunch option. It's a different crew but the food is no less tasty. Different crowds are here at different times, so there are weights occasionally, but I found that the food has always been consistent without much of a wait. While the prices have gone up significantly due to foodflation, the portions have been consistently hearty. I have a feeling they accept credit card, but I always recommend paying in cash. (#3) ___________ (#1) Where uncoincidentally there's less competition from other Halal food carts. (#2) Drunk food is delicious food. (#3) Tell me you're from New York without telling me.

Saint Pita has very tasty and great, fresh quality food! I was very pleased with my choice of the…read morefalafel pita I ordered and really liked that they provided the tzatziki on the side since it was a delivery order. I'm more used to pitas like this having lettuce, tomato, and cucumber with perhaps onions and olives with feta and this falafel pita is more limited in toppings with red onions, herbs, and a few tomatoes. I assume it is to elevate the experience of being able to really taste the very delicious homemade falafel. I also tried an order of fries and they were really good, still hot when delivered, and excellent dipped in the garlicky tzatziki. If you're a falafel fan, you will be very pleased with Saint Pita's.

As someone who loves Mediterranean, my review is going to be biased because I have yet to come…read moreacross a gyro I didn't like. For delivery, this place really hits the spot. The meat is so tender and well seasoned. The only thing I wish the restaurant would do is keep the yogurt sauce to the side. I felt like my gyro was overly drenched in white sauce. When I was finished with the gyro I felt like I ate a meal that was really greasy- I do wish the gyro sandwich was tasted more fresh. The hummus was absolutely delish! I wish it came with more pita bread, the hummus to pita ratio was not equal. Definitely would try again!

Food was bland and boring. Asked for extra white sauce and didn't get it. White sauce that I did…read moreget not authentic. I asked for mixed salad and got all rice with cucumbers. No lettuce. So many cucumbers. Nothing had good flavor. Took hour for delivery and I'm 15 min away. Highly disappointing for all of us. Never ordering Shahs again. Not authentic at all. Can't even finish it, throwing in garbage

Fast-paced service at the counter, very business-like, although the guy at the counter was heard…read morearguing with the kitchen staff (To be honest, I am not sure if it was banter or serious). There are tables and counters for seating. The atmosphere is strictly quick-dining. The food is halal and decent. I got 15 pieces of chicken and fries to go. I had to pay extra for the white sauce.