One of my favorite places to order from (especially late nights). The portions are huge and at a very affordable price, and their garlic sauce is delicious. The food is good overall and it's a place that I've ordered from several times a month for the past few months. read more

Got the schwaerma delivered to my apartment, it actually came earlier than their listed opening time which was a nice surprise for my rumbly tumbly. As far as schwaerma goes, this was among the best with one caveat. The meat was well-spiced and moist, the pita was toasted and slightly crunchy, the garlic sauce incredibly pungent and powerful. Combined with the hefty portion-size, this was one heck of a meal. The only complain I could levy was that the pickled jicama was waay too overpoweringly tangy and the wet crunchiness distracted me from the soft savoriness of the meaty filling. Once i picked out 1/2 of the jicama, it was perfect. Highly recommend trying this place. read more

Love this place and seems like everyone else in the neighborhood does too. Always packed, I'd recommend ordering first if you're picking up. I've only tried one thing, the shish taouk plate and it's been incredible every time I get it. Definitely recommend it, will continue to eat from here. read more

Do not eat from this place. Never in my life have I had food poisoning until this past Saturday. Saturday night I experienced one of the worst nights of my life after ordering from this restaurant. I ordered the chicken Sharma over rice with a side of hummus. Shortly after I went to sleep..but not for long. I woke up having to vomit and other (which I will leave out) at the same time. With no sleep I ran to the bathroom 30 times. On Sunday, all day I had a fever, felt week, could not eat and could not leave the house. I know it was this place because for one..all I had to eat all day before this was a couple eggs and toast I prepared. Two..my roommate also had ordered same and he was I'll as well. My advice would be to stay as far away as possible. read more

Best shawarma in the neighborhood. I order from here frequently and the food is great. The rice is fluffy and their garlic sauce gives a really nice flavor. Their pita bread is a bit thin, I prefer the thicker ones such as the type of pita provided from greek or halal style cuisines. Otherwise everything else is phenomenal about the food from this place. read more

I would come here more often, but I always feel out of place ordering from here. The food is good, but the service is lacking. I ordered a whole chicken and waited for my order. A lady behind me by 2 minutes put a whole chicken order after me, and got hers first. I didn't say anything because she was complaining about getting different sauces that didn't come with the order. To make matters worse, the guy who handled the money also got the pita bread barehanded. That's very unhygienic and can get people very sick. read more

The chicken shawarma with extra toum (garlic) is a spiritual event. I've also had other food there and it was all great... but that sandwich is FIRE. read more

Awesome awesome awesome. Love this place you wouldn't know it by it's appearance but go in! They have awesome pita with the green spices and seasame seeds(I forget the name) but delish and I get it with their babgonoush which is an eggplant spread. It's a great deal for what you get. My boyfriend gets their schwarma which he is also obsessed with. If you like and know good Mediterranean food this place is a must!! I would recommend take out since it's a small place with one small table but wow awesome take out and a great way to try a lot of different things for an affordable price. read more

Karam Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We tried combination salad platter with chicken and beef, tahini and lemon garlic sauce. It was good I just felt it's little lemony, though I think if u try with bread or rice the lemony tartness won't be that strong. Their kibbeh was very good and also tried stuffed squash, they serve it cold since I was suffering from cold they warmed it for me, and it tasted good. read more

Karam Restaurant - Kibbeh and stuffed squash. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing food!!! What a gem! On a trip of NYC we walked upon this restaurant. From the outside it has a Carry-Out side and a Dining side. We got our food to go which took less than 15 minutes. We ordered a Chicken and a Lamb Dinner Combo. The meat was seasoned to perfection and the side dishes were delicious as shown in the pictures. The grape leaves were so soft and packed with flavor! The best dish I have ever had. We will definitely stop by this restaurant every time we visit NYC. Would recommend to anyone visiting or living in the area! read more

Karam Restaurant - Chicken Dinner Combo with salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The best hommus I've ever had, hands down. My parents and grandma demand to come here whenever they're in town. They've told every relative about this place. Some of the best Lebanese food in Bay Ridge for sure. read more

We often get kebabs and wraps to go here. There babaganoush is hands down one of the best on the east coast. The chicken wraps with everything are really good fresh too, not for carry out thou or they will get soggy. Grape leaves here are not my favorite but their lamb chicken and dips all make up for it. The staff is also super friendly and nice. Order ahead and pick up is best. read more

Simply amazing... hits the spot every time. Rice is amazing. garlic sauce is amazing Hummus is amazing Salad herb thingy amazing The meat balls..idk what it's called but very similar to a Puerto Rican version of the same shape..man this place is so good. Come here stop reading and just eat it ! read more

If u want great authentic halah food this is the place to go I drive about 40 mins if I want this food it's just to great fresh and the white sauce it's the best it's not like that bottle one u get from the karts in the streets 100% better read more

Doesn't look like much from outside it is a fairly small eatery on the avenue near 86th street but their food is amazing and portions are always great, the meat is always cooked to perfection I've tried almost everything on the menu 10/10!!!! read more

Ive been coming here since i was a kid for the last 21 years. I am so disappointed that the guys i know that always work here are almost all gone and that this restaurant is under new management. The food definitely tastes different not as good or hospitable as it use to be. This was my favorite spot. Now it just feels different the atmosphere feels cold and the quality and taste has definitely gone down. read more

This place is awesome - fantastic food - really nice, helpful staff. Incredible bang for your buck.

The food is good, but the service is crap. They really need to upgrade there service, they treat the costumer as like he's getting his meal for free read more

It's hard to not join the chorus of reviews based around the chicken shawarma, especially since I prefer lamb most of the time, but it doesn't lie. The garlic sauce and parsley are a good part of the charm and stuff you likely wouldn't get at your friend's go-to halal cart. Their lamb and beef shawarma is nice as well. Go for the kafta (pita sandwich or rice plate) if you like Iranian kubide. Also, they really lucked out on location. It's very convenient for anyone transferring at 4th Av and 86th St. Now with WiFi at every underground station you can order while you're on the way on the subway via the Eat24 app, too. read more

I believe it's the best shawerma place in area, fast delivery and great food, chicken shawerma wrap is a must get also they got good hot sauce and Iam a big fan of spicy food. I like how the cater for a really good price. Will be back read more

Going to 86th St is often an unavoidable necessity--Century 21 is the only place nearby that has that stupid crap you need, like a new coffee pot or sheets or picture frames or replacement headphones. But it just sucks so hard, with long lines, all the crazy people, and if you take the bus like I do, it just is an awful little trip. The only thing that can really, truly make the whole thing--the long line, the crazies, the bus--worth it is a stop at Karam. Arguably the best schwarma in the city, and the zataar is tops as well. With each bite all of 86th St melts away! It may not be worth the train ride on its own, but if you find yourself in the mire of a painful shopping trip, Karam could be your haven! read more

If there's anything I learned about good restaurants: You know a restaurant is good when it's patrons are locals. Now on to the review... A quick introduction to this place. My parents and I have been frequenting Karam ever since. It's absolutely delicious Lebanese food. The people who work behind the counter are hilarious, and are convinced I'm Lebanese and refuse to speak to me in English. The shawarmas are fabulous, I have never had a problem with any of their lamb based dishes, but the thing that keeps coming back here is their whole roasted chicken. Thats right. their CHICKEN. Forget that rotisserie crap they sell at your local supermarkets. The way the prepare the bird that is bland if not done right is absolutely amazing. It's juicy. It's a kick of flavor. And when you order one of their birds, it comes with trimmings which includes pita bread, pickled radish, and this AMAAAAAAZINGGGG garlic sauce that I swear is laced with crack. Quick tip: Take your order to go. The restaurant is tiny. read more

Karam is Middle Eastern food but cooked in a Lebanese style. Lebanese is Middle Eastern but a very specific style of Middle Eastern. I do like Lebanese food specifically Lebanese Kibbe. However when it comes to Shawarma I have developed a taste for Israeli Shawarma. So I know I am one of the few that didn't love it but it has more to do with personal taste than quality. Here is an interesting forum about the types of Shawarma. http://forums.egullet.org/topic/59286-good-shawarma-in-nyc/ Most Lebanese Shawarma uses a lot more vinegar than my taste buds can handle. http://www.mamaslebanesekitchen.com/meats/beef-shawarma-recipe/ Israeli Shawarma uses less. http://shawarmarecipes.blogspot.com/2012/06/lamb-shawarma-recipe.html Israeli Shawarma tends to be chicken , lamb and turkey. Lebanese Shawarma mixes beef with it. So as I said it is more of a personal taste. The Falafel was ordinary I could have made it at home. I know I am one of the few that didn't rave about it. But I never follow the crowd anyway! read more

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After hearing about the hype of this place, i decided to try the mixed Sharma sandwich, and it is definitely not what i expected. All though the meat inside the sandwich was good, there was other vegetables put into the sandwich that made the whole taste absolutely weird. I believe they used radish, which was rather very sweet. Other than that the sandwich was okay. Upon entering the place, there was a big line so expect to wait about 15-30 minutes in line just to place your order, and about 5-10 minutes to pick up your order. One good thing about this place is that they do have a good amount of staff working and helping each other to make the food, and the staff are friendly. Besides the staff, the food is not all what i had expected from the reviews i had read earlier. I have yet to try more items from their menu, but i am not sure what to expect as per taste. read more

Oh man. Karam is one of the biggest reasons I miss living in Bay Ridge. This place offers cheap but fantastic Lebanese food right outside the 86th Street R stop -- a total hole-in-the-wall open until really late at night. At first I was intimidated by all the men hanging around outside, but they were all friendly and helpful in suggesting what to order. Definitely check out the chicken shawarma plate / sandwich and the parsley-and-mint super-infused tabouleh. The meat kebabs are very tender and juicy, especially the lamb -- get them with light, fluffy, savory rice, pitas, and their creamy yogurt-cucumber sauce. The spinach and meat pies are crispy and crunchy -- flavorful with good texture, but a bit dry. I'm not sold on the falafel, nor have they ever had french fries when I've gone. They offer a nice selection of Middle Eastern sodas and bakery goods (baklava is only the tip of the selection). But oh -- how I could write sonnets praising the Lebanese garlic sauce, called toum, that they serve with the platters. The stuff is so spicy and garlicky and addictive. It's not for the faint of heart. Make sure to remember your Zantac! read more

I am moving out of Bay Ridge and I'm truly going to miss Karam. I could literally eat their chicken and delicious garlic sauce every single day. read more

Favorite shawarma outside of the Middle East. Best thoum and great friendly service every time! they recently expanded and have a decent seating area now. For the price and type of food they serve the value is unbeatable. Good ol lebanese fast food read more

Well I just ruined my chances of a random New Years Eve midnight smooch, unless I happen to meet a girl with a garlic fetish. I'm usually not one to crave middle eastern food, but if this place was nearer I might be going there once a week. The shawarma was delish and popping with flavors, meanwhile there were a lot of other treats on display that also looked good. Service was a bit muddled, possibly due to people coming in to stock up on New Years fare (so I can't judge just on this visit). So even though I'm now a breath of stinky air, at least I finished the year with a great meal. read more

This review is based solely on the delivered food --not eat in. I ordered the Mixed Grilled combo for my boyfriend and I to share. It took 2 guys to take down my order --language barrier, but nothing that will stop me from ordering again. The second guy who took my order told me to give him about 25 minutes for the food to be delivered. .........an hour and 18 minutes later...........the food arrived. It wouldn't have bothered me much that it took that long if the food wasn't extremely cold, now THAT was very disappointing. This explains the loss of that 5th star. However! when we bit into the food, it was amazingly delicious! I'm not a fan of Mediterranean food but this was just very enjoyable (cold and all)! The hummus was perfect, the Italian beans were surprisingly tasty, and the meat were just full of flavor. I plan to order from here again tonight, but this time I will ask them to please make sure my food arrives hot. This is a must try! read more

I just visited NY for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Had the pleasure of staying in cute little Bay Ridge. I was informed by an obviously misled local that there wasn't "any good food in Bay Ridge"......well, that guy turned out to be an idiot and for more than one reason.... SO, the food.......BLEW MY MIND. I was in NY for 4 days, and pretty much had one of the chicken sandwiches every day, no lie. The flavor, the freshness, the rude new yorker at the counter. PERFECT. I would return to NY just for one of these. I'm definitely going back. read more

Wow! Great delivery experience! My fiancee and I both ordered falafel combos. One with yogurt sauce and hummus, the other with tabouleh and baba ghanouj. Everything was FANTASTIC and super flavorful! And each order came with 2 pieces of pita, extra lettuce, tomato, onion, and tahina on the side. And the delivery was super quick! I really don't know what more to say except that we're both sitting here with super full bellies, some food left over, and smiles on our faces! We will *definitely* be ordering from Karam again! [Edit] Re-ordered from Karam, and the food was still good, but the "yogurt sauce" which they describe as tatziki or cacik, was horrific. It tasted like someone just poured yogurt into a container. There was no mint, no dill, no oil, no garlic. It was literally just a tub of plain yogurt. Definite disappointment. read more

If your idea of a meal in Bay Ridge means eating Italian food under red lights, then this place may not be for you. When I go to Bay Ridge to eat, whether it's a Hummburger from Family Store, or a falafel combo from King Falafel, I'm looking for something inexpensive, made fresh and on pita. You can satisfy all these things at Karam, and snag a decent stool seat at their front window anytime. I've known about their Zatar bread for some time now - beautiful, spice covered flatbreads full of sweet-salty goodness. Earlier today, I tried their meat schawarma. I didn't have any cash and asked about a credit card minimum. The guy at first said yes, a $10 minimum, but then asked what I was getting. I told him a schawarma sandwich and he agreed. $7 would be fine. I was appreciative of his attitude and took an iced tea and to-go tabouleh as well. While waiting for my order, I see they've been written up in the Times. They apparently serve all sorts of offal. Crazy stuff. Marinated cow spinal cord. Brains. Tongue. The schawarma I ordered was simply called meat schawarma and it looked fine - a big slab of meat rotating on a spit with some flaps of fat on top for moisture. I wondered what cuts it was, but it looked just fine. I am sure they would have warned me if it was the cord. I wasn't asked what I want on the pita. It was just given to me, wrapped in foil on a plate. Inside, was delightful. Generous cuts of meat, fresh, pickled pink things, a delicious white sauce, some lettuce and tomato, done just right. I wasn't asked to pay until after I ate, which I liked and made me feel at home. I have a feeling that everything else they sell is wonderful, too. The guys that work there are putting out fresh, inexpensive meals made with ingredients they take pride in. The tabouleh, which I am eating now as I write, is hands-down the best I have ever had. Lemony, not grassy like when I make it, and not cut too small. Even with an on-coming head cold (or worse...) it's extremely tasty and extremely good. read more

This place is amazing the chicken here is to die for. The most juiciest and tasty chicken you'll ever have. This place has been around for while and will stick around for a whole lot more. The best in the business!! read more

I have to admit I really enjoyed the pickled beets in their Chicken Shawarma Sandwich. It adds that extra crunchy and salty touch. Nice balance. However, I can truly do without all the garlic in the white sauce. OMG, two days later and I still taste the garlic in my mouth. It is safe to say, I will not be attacked by the Twilight gang. Tip: White sauce is great, but ask for it on the side to add on as desired. read more

Love this place.. Chicken shwarma and I add rice and salad.. The bread is yum.. Big portions so be ready to eat!

My favorite go to place for Chicken Shawarma sandwich!!! This neighborhood is full of good middle eastern restaurants but this is one place that will never fail despite the place is mostly for take out and not for sit in. The consistency of this sandwich is unparalleled and with garlic spread!!!! I love this place even tho I always say it wrong and call is gyro lol and they didn't mind. Anyway if you ever wants one thing go for the Chicken Shawarma ssanwich! read more

Every time I leave this restaurant with my breath reaking of garlic sauce (extra garlic which I always have added to my shawarma sandwich) I tell myself, "it was worth it". I absolutely adore this place and have taken quite a few people there who agree with me, it's incredibly delicious. It's my favorite hole in the wall restaurant in the neighborhood and the price just can't measure up the the quality and flavor. As Liz Lemon might say, "go to there!" read more

The food is pretty great, however I've only had the falafel and the Zaatar bread. I got a tray of their apps a while ago, and was largely disappointed. The 2 star review is for their shoddy business practices. On the menu, an item reads 3.00 for a zaatar with vegetables. DO NOT CHARGE ME 5, or 6. I will yell, and you will honor that price, this type of service is ridic! They take card, don't let them fool you into thinking otherwise. read more

Hands down BEST CHICKEN SHAWARMA SANDWICH EVER!!! I tried a bunch of other places and all lack compared to Karam. The place is tiny, but I take it home so I dont care. Their baklawa is pretty damn good also, so are the spinach pies and falafel. It's 9:45am & I want a sandwich now. EAT HERE!!! ITS CHEAP & ITS MARVELOUS!!! read more

Ordered the beef/lamb mix shawarma with garlic sauce on the side. Unbelievable. Went back and tried the chicken shawarma and falafels. Awesome. If that garlic sauce was any stronger, it would kill you. Just how I like it. 5 stars. I love this place. read more