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    Maqluba Restaurant

    4.6 (31 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Laffa Chicken Shawarma sandwich $13
    Irene L.

    Food here was amazing. The chicken sandwich $13 was flavorful and the mixed appetizer $20 was okay. I like the labneh, hummus, babaganoush but the coleslaw and pickled green beans wasn't good. I also ordered the large beef kebab platter. It came with salad and hummus. You also get a choice of fries or rice for $24. They also included a spicy pepper that was very hot and i loved hot peppers and a roasted tomato. The beef kebab was a bit dry and it came with two pita. Next time I am getting the chicken. They forgot my garlic sauce. Overall the food here is solid and service was pleasant.

    Meat Shawarma Platter
    Shirley H.

    I got some pita bread and dips from Mideastern bakery and needed some meat to go with my dinner. This spot is new to the neighborhood and has many good reviews. The restaurant was clean and cozy. I placed my order in what seems like a mother training her daughter how to take orders and I thought that was so sweet. I got my order within 5 minutes and tried it when I got home. The hummus was really tasty as for the salad. The salad was really refreshing too, and it tasted kind of minty. The meat was tasty too with the rice. The pita bread really complimented the different components. I might come back again, but there's also a lot of good choices in the neighborhood. That flames from the oven is very tempting to see what comes out of it.

    Arabi Meat Shawarma
    Donna Z.

    I came here on their 3rd day of being opened to try it out. I'm being lenient on my scoring as they are brand new and still working out kinks. We ordered the Arabi Meat Platter and the Meat Kofta Platter and they were both delicious. The Meat Kofta ($16) came with 2 pieces of meat, 2 peppers, 1 grilled tomato and either your choice of rice or fries. The Arabi Meat Platter ($14) consisted of meat and peppers with a side of fries. This was a good amount of food. The fries were perfectly cooked and everything was seasoned well. They also give you a plate of apps with the meal which included bread with 2 dips, pickles, and small salad. While the food was delicious, they are working out kinks in the service. We waited 45 minutes for the food. People who ordered after us got their food before us. At first we were handed the wrong food order as well so check to make sure your order is correct if you're taking out which we did. There is some seating inside but not much and a little too cramped. It was also too warm inside so I had to take a breath outside. Their food was good and I would give them a second chance when if I'm in the area.

    AnnMarie N.

    Having been in the area once or twice a year I often look for a place to eat to avoid the dreaded rush hour 530 pm traffic - Maqluba was recommended by my hair stylist and I walked three blocks to have a bite and check them out. Several tables are set up and it was pretty empty at 540pm. Turns out, it was Ramadan and I was not completely aware of that. By 6 pm several tables had patrons as they prepared to break their fast. Spoke to a lovely woman who was meeting her son about the fasting daily and what it is like. I felt welcome and enjoyed the food a lot. The portions were big and the prices are good.

    Fattoush Salad, next to what was left of the Babaghanoush after we attacked it immediately
    Paul S.

    A 10/10 dining experience, highly recommend eating at the restaurant as the presentation of the dishes is ideal on plates vs packaging to go. The M'sakhan is divine, from the taboon bread layer over the dish to the delicious chicken and flavorful rice that had an abundance of different ingredients. Their Babaghanoush is perfect, smokey and flavorful. Their Fattoush salad is served in a unique bread bowl, a fusion of Lebanese and Palestinian spices and ingredients. And the staff is amazingly gracious and eager to talk through their favorites on the menu, which items come from family recipes and country's of influence.

    Mixed Grill 2/3, Arabi Chicken Shawarma, Mixed Apettizer, Falafel (4 pcs), Fresh Pita, French Fries Large
    David A.

    Ordered Mix grill for 3, shawarma and the mixed appetizer as well as the half and half manakish plus some falafel. Everything was delicious, my mom insisted on calling the store and thanking them because the flavor profile so closely matched home cooking. Prices are very fair, this will be a go to middle eastern restaurant for us. Must try

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    Kern C.

    When I got home and opened up my food and saw my sandwich with those fries , I knew the trek was worth it . I'll say this was some of the best middle eastern food I've ever had . Easily top 3 . The fries were really well seasoned and I had a really difficult time stopping before I even touched my sandwich . The Arabi chicken kebab sandwich was full of flavor and you can really taste the love and care they put into their dishes . The sandwich had console greens , cucumber, tomato and what appeared to be , garlic sauce . After adding the cole slaw that comes with the meal, the sandwich went to another stratosphere . High quality ingredients , executive chef like execution and most importantly, love created this food . You literally can feel the care and meticulousness they dedicate to their creations . I also got a side of falafel (very nicely priced ). When I got home, I noticed they threw in two additional pieces! I suspect it was because they felt bad that I had to wait 25 + mins for my take out order ? The cook also warmly thanked me ,as I was walking out and that really felt good as I was starting to feel annoyed with the wait time. In hindsight , I'd gladly wait an hour for this kind of food !

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    Fatme K.

    The food amazing service are great staff so friendly we order our food that's served to us hot and so delicious

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    Filet mignon was overcooked. Could have been good but too medium-well. Other menu items look interesting so I'll try again.

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    10 months ago

    This is the best hummus and chicken shawarma I've had so far in Bay Ridge! Highly recommend

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    The place is a hidden gem of Bayridge, delicious, feels like home food, and the service is excellent!

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    So good!! Food was perfectly seasoned and cooked. By far my favorite middle eastern food. The mixed grill feeds four people.

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    Friendly service, generous portions, highly recommend! The ambiance is very calm and welcoming

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    The quality of food is extremely good and authentic! I will reach for the menu every time I'm too tired to cook!

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    Food was fresh, delicious and reasonably priced and the service was even better. Had a lovely experience and cannot wait to go back!

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    What a great morning cafe!…read more My friend took me here for breakfast and said they have really great sandwiches and coffee. We shared the hashbrown sandwich with egg which was so delicious, and just the right amount of spice from the green sauce. I also got a cardamom cinnamon syrup latte that seriously blew me away. When we stopped in, they were only doing take out and said they'd be closing for a few weeks for renovations so hopefully they'll have seating again in the future. But in the meantime, highly recommend taking your coffee and food to the park for a lovely time!

    Food: This is an excellent Yemeni cafe right outside of the 45th Street subway station in Sunset…read morePark. The food and drinks are amazing, and I would highly recommend you try this cafe. They offer a variety of coffees, teas, cold drinks, sandwiches, toasts, salads, small bites, pastries, and brunch items (weekends only). We tried the shakshuka and lamb haneeth sandwich. Both were delicious, and I would recommend them both. The shakshuka is served with two slices of crispy and fresh toast. The shakshuka is served warm with three eggs topped with goat cheese. The lamb sandwich was very flavorful and served on crispy toasted bread with French fries. I can't wait to go back and try all of their other items. I would also recommend their orange blossom lemonade. It's very aromatic with a hint of sweetness. Service: Staff are so pleasant and welcoming. There is a server who brings you your food and clears your empty dishes after eating. Ambiance: The cafe is not big, but they have a good number of tables in the front and back of the cafe. Not ideal for large groups. The decor and ambiance is very nice and homey. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this cafe!

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    4.3(292 reviews)
    4.2 mi•Brooklyn Heights
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    While visiting New York i really wanted to visit this place. I can say this for sure that Al-badawi…read moreexceeded my expectations. They give you an authentic Palestinian food experience. For appetizers I had fried halloumi cheese, and they were the most amazing thing ever we also tried their mixed grill. Meet was flavorful and tender, kebab with creamy garlic and tahini sauce was so delicious. Also their portions are big!! Restaurant itself has a great vibe with plants, tree, zaatar and olive oil on the table and the server was very polite. Will surely visit again!

    Visited Al Badawi on Atlantic Avenue with a party of four. We had originally hoped to add a fifth…read moreperson to our reservation, but unfortunately they were unable to accommodate the extra person. Lesson learned: if you're going with a group, make sure you have your final number when making the reservation because adding someone later may not be possible. We started with the Mezzi Filistini, a mixed platter of babaganoush, muhammara, tabbouleh, salata, tahini and labneh. This was very good, and we tackled it with zest, devouring it with the accompanying pita bread. We also ordered the falafel, chicken shawarma platter and beef kebab platter. The chicken shawarma was decent, but I would have loved more chicken and bigger pieces. There was considerably more rice than chicken, which made the platter feel a little unbalanced. The beef kebab was better, with a good portion of meat and rice, and the accompanying vegetables weren't too bad either. One disappointment for me was the lack of a proper hot sauce. Something with a little heat and flavor would have paired really well with both the shawarma and kebab and, for me, would have elevated the meal. Overall, the food was good and the ambiance was pleasant. Service was also good for the most part, although I was disappointed that we weren't asked if we were interested in dessert before wrapping up the meal. Al Badawi is probably a place I would try again, but not one I'm in a rush to return to anytime soon.

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