FABULOUS experience on 9th Ave in NYC's infamous Hell's Kitchen. Following a mantinee broadway…read moreshow, we ambled over to Istanbul Kebab House for a memorable and tasty Turkish and Mediterranean meal that delivered in every way possible-- Aylara was our delightful, smiling host/server, the food presentation was ever so lovely and thoughtful, and the taste.... hit it right on the mark. Everything was cooked to perfection and so colorful on the plate. We shared the grilled assorted vegetables and the lamb adana kebab (large- 2 pieces, 1 per). Again, all cooked to perfection. No rush, we sat in the back so as not to be bothered, as it's a somewhat small space. But it comes with big flavor and freshness. We'll be back for sure.

This place is great! I got the lamb doner gyro and fried calamari! Their lamb was very delicious…read moreand flavorful! The service was friendly and quick. Space is a bit small but still had plenty of seating!

food slaps, atmosphere is great, man who i am assuming is the owner is incredibly welcoming and…read morevery kind. got the spinach sambosas, chicken kebab, and kofta kebab will most definitely return

We haven't been able to eat any Afghan food since moving from St. Louis to central PA so were…read morecraving aushak and mantu when visiting NYC. Maybe we've been spoiled by our favorite restaurant back in St. Louis (Afghan Kabob House) but Ariana's was underwhelming. The server was friendly but the food was just ok. Pricey due to the location as expected but also underwhelming taste wise. We got the aushak, mantu, and kadoo bolanee (pumpkin curry with bread). All three surprisingly looked very similar (photos look almost identical as they had the same sauce drizzled with yogurt). The aushak has leeks inside while the mantu has beef. The beef was drier than we were used to and the aushak less flavorful with overpowering onion. The pumpkin was cooked in what looked like the same sauce as well but the baked bread it came with was good. They did offer complimentary chickpeas which were tastier however. Maybe other items on the menu would've been better picks!

A few days ago, my son came from Mexico to visit me in New Jersey, and we went to New York…read more One day, we ate at Turco Mediterranean Grill We ordered Tabouli. I had a Turkish soda, which was delicious. All food was flavorful. We decided to share a "Turco Combo Plate" with lamb and chicken. The portions are very generous. The atmosphere is casual and very relaxed; neither the diners nor the staff seem to be in a rush. The customer service was excellent, and the place is very clean. I will certainly be back. Congratulations to the entire team--may God bless you all, and keep up the excellent work. Thank you very much.

This is my second time coming here while visiting in the city. I was looking somewhere to eat that…read morewas a local place and not a fancy restaurant. You enter along a service line and can see all of the amazing options. Go to the register and place your order. They are very nice and helpful and the food, the food. Fresh, flavorful, and oh so good. I have dined in made the small seating area in the back, and u have taken carry out back to my either way it's oh so good. If you want fresh, good, from a small business this is a great place to check out!

I loved this spot and rate it third behind Mido's and Adel's for all of the halal carts I've tried…read more The rice is perfectly cooked, and I loved the charred flavor of the tandoori chicken. Green sauce is a must. Lace it with that shit. This was quite addicting, balanced, and not as in your face as the flavors of Adels and Midos. Which I don't mind. This feels lighter. No line ever, and it's quality. If I lived in NYC this would be a staple for me.

Vibe/ambiance: food truck Service: standard, pretty quick…read more Items ordered: chicken kati roll: comes with two small rolls; could use a little more salt

This is worth the hype guys... I have no idea how it got so popular (tiktok, ig reels, word of…read moremouth?) but everytime I passed by here during my trip there was a line. It also smelled heavenly. We decided to keep the good vibes going after the most fun night - BTS concert - since this was near our hotel, we got in line around 11:30pm? They're open until super late. Didn't even spend that long in line to be honest, or maybe I just didn't mind the wait? When you get closer to the front, the line splits into two - not sure what the system is logically but it does help with ordering faster. We got one platter for 2 people - Mixed Platter which includes rice, lamb, chicken, and a slice of pita. You also have the option to pile on some crispy french fries (why would you reject fries) and get a drizzle of various sauces. I very intelligently opted for the hot sauce on the side, and was so grateful for that because it does pack a punch! Gosh, this was so delicious. SEASONED, and everything on the plate mixed together so well in one bite. Also an excellent portion that would definitely last you at least 2-3 meals if you got it for one person. I'm for sure going back next time I'm in Manhattan.

Tastes great and reasonably priced. Would not wait more than 20min though, because the regular…read morespots are not that much different. Wait was not bad at 615 on a Tuesday. Looked like 30 people but line moved fast, so took under 20 min.

Delicious fresh Mediterranean dishes and very welcoming, friendly, fast service. The Turkish bread…read moreis so good!!!

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Jesus hooked us up with tea and rice pudding for desseread more

Tried to come here on Sunday and it was closed... they close on Sunday according to the store…read more I just quickly got a lentil soup and it's super tasty I've never had.... I'm not joking. I'll be back again to get other Lebanese food. Card Payne will be 3% charges and I was also told that Dine in an out are different prices. soups are only one size.

The food was great! I visited here a couple of weeks ago while on a work trip. I needed something…read morequick and reasonably priced. I found Omar's here on Yelp and I took a walk from my hotel to get some takeout. They have a nice counter up front where you can order off the menu or pick items ala carte. I picked lamb platter and it was delicious. The meat and the vegetables were seasoned nicely. They offer in restaurant dining which looks nice.

They gave me half of what they normally give.. what is going on?…read more New form of passing the buck down to consumers without letting us know?. Never again

Honestly, really fun, good food for being a fast-casual restaurant. Serving sizes are huge for…read moresure--the sandwich looks small but will leave you full! The waffle bread as a sandwich bread is simply brilliant. The sauces are so good that I asked for a refill. I don't think the meal would've been the same/as good without them! I think the bowl somehow lacks flavor despite being the same meat as the sandwich (maybe the rice was too plain or dry), but I could see myself recommending this to someone if they love kebabs.

Honestly pretty disappointed after all the reviews I've seen on other websites. We had high hopes…read morefor Ravagh but unfortunately left pretty unimpressed. The rice was probably the worst quality rice I've had at a Persian restaurant. The lamb was chewy and rubbery and lacked seasoning/flavor. The shirazi salad was really the only thing that tastes fresh and had good flavor. The bread was solid, too. Our service was basic, not what I would have expected at a higher end restaurant in NYC. Took forever to get our water and drink orders. Our apps took about 40 minutes to come out and our food followed about 30 seconds after. Hopefully it was just an off night for them.

We visited New York from California and didn't expect to find such incredible Persian food, but…read moreRavagh completely exceeded our expectations. Every dish was full of authentic flavor and perfectly prepared--it quickly became our favorite spot in the city. In fact, we ended up dining here three times during our one-week vacation because we just couldn't stay away. The quality, consistency, and warm atmosphere made it feel like a home away from home. A special thank you to Moosa and Joel, the restaurant managers, for their generosity and outstanding hospitality. They truly made our experience even more memorable. We will definitely be back on our next trip!

Truly Mediterranean with beautiful interiors. The meat is fantastic and food is made to order…read more Stopped for a quick lunch The menu is pretty big with lots of vegetarian and meat options. The 5 spread platter is a must try. I ordered Falafel and my friends ordered chicken Byeti kebab and lamb Adana (they loved both meat dishes) The height of the lunch was the dessert !! The Turkish Icecream with freshest baklava was omg Heaven . Overall must try in midtown

I am glad I gave Akdeniz a try! They were pretty busy for a Thursday evening. The interior was cute…read moreand cozy, but the tables were way too close. I thought the staff was nice, but there was no hostess to greet us when we arrived. My friend and I got the large appetizer platter and the manti to share, and that was more than enough for us. I really enjoyed their stuffed vine leaves, hummus, and babaghannous. I was disappointed in their lebni because it was too watery. The pita was just okay. The manti was so delicious and I was so glad we ordered that as our entree. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would recommend this place if you're ever craving Turkish food.