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4.6 (49 reviews)
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Cheyenne T.

A very small (3 tables) eatery with delicious Moroccan food. We came because of the "where do Moroccan people go when they're homesick and hungry vid". There were limited options and the couscous items are only available on certain days so we couldn't try. The items we did try were delicious! The chicken pastilla was like a chicken baklava lol. The top was sweet like a dessert so if you don't like salty sweet food this may not be for you. The lamb was fall off the bone. Not gaimy and very flavorful. The mint tea was great to balance everything out. I'd def come back to try the other items! Want to note that it's not quite a sit down restaurant and more like a bakery or deli with seats.

Alan S.

Moroccan Bites is one of the most exciting North African eateries in the city and also one of the most pleasant locales for an afternoon cup of tea near Steinway. I came here primarily to try the msemen, similar to other North African flatbreads like Tunisian mlewi, but served sweet with butter and honey. It paired excellently with a cup of the mint tea, which the owner was kind enough to serve for us in the typical "pulled" fashion to aerate the tea. We ordered the vegetarian kosksi (couscous) to go, which was served with a spice-infused brown butter sauce and was absolutely excellent. For good measure, we added the seffa, a subtle and delicate sweet vermicelli-based dish with cinnamon, not dissimilar to couscous-based masfouf.

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Jeny K.

The food and the service here were amazing. The family who ran this mom and pop shop were so friendly and nice. I got the chicken pastilla and the lamb tajine. I definitely want to come back and try the couscous, I heard great things about it!

Wei H.

We had a company lunch catering by Moroccan Bites by Siham. We ordered lamb shanks, chicken, rice and couscous with veggie/beef. Everything was so delicious. I wish I had a bigger stomach. The food was visually and physically satisfying. Lamb was very tender. It pulled apart when you picked it up. It was marinated and cooked with apricots and prunes. I never knew they go so well together. Couscous was light as clouds. Vegetables and beef were soft and flavorful. Chickens were roasted with skin. Brown glazed skin on top and juicy in the meat. I had a thigh piece. Wonderful cut. Meat was very fresh. The rice was also cooked with many different ingredients with chopped green/red peppers, moist yet light. It is a family owned restaurant. They are nice and friendly. Very helpful. Definitely authentic Moroccan food. The restaurant has great cultural decorations. They also have many desserts options.

Mohamed A.

Great food, great surroundings, friendly and pleasant staff. Authentic, yet modern. Great relatively limited menu that is clear and helpful.

This is a photo of their main menu!
Sophia T.

Absolutely loved coming to Moroccan Bites! Shoukran bzzf your restaurant is Authentic Moroccan dishes that bring me home to Maghreb! What a beautiful new space as well I love the simple yet exquisite Moroccan designs! It was such a beautiful Iftar with my cousin and I cannot wait to come back for Rfissa Insha'Allah If you visit here, you will love it all Bess7a!

I had an exceptional experience at Moroccan Bite by Siham. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, elegant, and authentically Moroccan. The décor, the music, and the welcoming energy make you feel like you've stepped into a beautiful home in Morocco rather than just a restaurant. The food was absolutely outstanding. Every dish was full of rich, authentic flavors and clearly made with care and high-quality ingredients. You can taste the tradition in every bite -- perfectly balanced spices, beautifully presented plates, and portions that are both generous and satisfying. It's rare to find Moroccan cuisine done this well. What truly made the experience special was the hospitality. The service was attentive, kind, and genuinely welcoming, making the entire evening feel personal and memorable. Moroccan Bite by Siham is truly a gem. If you want authentic Moroccan food, a beautiful atmosphere, and a dining experience that feels special from beginning to end, this is the place. I will absolutely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for one of the best Moroccan dining experiences around. Fatima

Clarissa V.

The chicken was all gone so I went with lamb and the beef tagines. Ordered a variety of things and it was great. It was a quite the wait to get to ordering and also serving, maybe 45 minutes? But the food was delicious and will definitely be on the radar for next time we're back ! Got a $100 parking ticket so that wasn't fun ending to the meal

With the owner, Ms.Ms. Siham

I went to this restaurant for the first time on a Saturday afternoon and I had a really delicious lunch. Portions were generous and everything was authentic and tasty. I had the Harira soup followed by beef couscous. I met the owners when they came out to check on the customers. I highly recommend this restaurant. The decor was pleasant and very Moroccan.

Moroccan Bites store front and sign

If you're looking for traditional Moroccan dishes, this the place to go! Great food, clean and nice atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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We came here for the gazelle horns cookies, and ordered dinner as well. The lamb tangia was flavorful, and the fish is tender. The fish is good for anyone to enjoy, even those whose teeth cannot manage chewing too much meat. The lamb is served on the bone. The gazelle horns are as authentic as they could be. I'm very glad I found these in NY. The mint tea smells better than it tastes, but the presentation is impressive. The service is a little slow, but they try to do their best on a weekend evening. If they can turn down their music a bit, it would have been perfect.

Came here today for Iftar. Everything was good the service, food and Siham is such a great women welcoming people very sweet and successful, I used to go to her old location she always been very friendly. I highly recommend Moroccan bites by Siham. Also the decoration of her restaurant is just an example of Moroccan culture.

Lamb tagia and chicken tagine

The lamb tagia was the best meat I ever had and bread was delicious, beautiful ambience as well. 10/10

lamb shank and chicken pastilla

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best Moroccan restaurant in nyc. voted number one by patrons for a reason. no kidding.

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the food was SO GOOD. one of the best places to eat in Astoria fr. Will go again ngl it's worth the trip.

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE QUALITY OF THE FLOWERS AND A SPEEDY DELIVERY!…read more I searched for weeks for reasonably priced gumpaste flowers for my wedding cake. I learned that by being resourceful I don't have to pay $300 and up for a wedding cake! I made a deal with a local baker and all I needed to do was purchase my own gumpaste flowers and ribbon for a simple 3 tiered white cake. I purchased the 3 Rose spray (Size XL) to use as a topper. The flowers came in the mail 48 hours later from NY to Vegas!.....keep in mind I only paid for standard shipping which was supposed to take up to 9 nine days. I knew i'd be in good hands once I saw the name------Sampaguita LLC. Maraming Salamat Po!!!!

Very sad and disappointed how they treated me today!!! I order some flowers from them and all I was…read moredoing was simply calling asking them was my order ship out yet! Dude ask me call back while he'll check the status. So I did what he ask.. I called back dude said he's on the other line so please call back again .. so I waited 3-4 hours later called back.. now a lady answer my call told me hold on .. I hear her asking the dude bout my order.. dude said something to the lady and she just hung up on me I thought bad connection so i called back !!! No they saw my number and decided not to pick up!! They are so unprofessional !!! All I want to know was did the ship my package!!! Had my friend called them and to god surprise they answer !!! Wat does that tell you!!! This is my first & last time doing business with these people!! I'm sorry but I would not recommend anyone ordering from them unless you like their unprofessional ways of doing business .. if there was a scale of negative stars to give they'll be my top -10 stars

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4.4(47 reviews)
1.8 mi•Long Island City

Service is always wonderful here and so are the lattes and pastries. I love everything that I have…read moretried. The latte is perfect and just sweet enough every time. I really enjoy trying these donuts and seasonal pastries. I haven't found anything I didn't like yet.

Even though I like supporting, small, independent businesses, this franchise location is very…read moreconvenient and always stocked with fresh pastries foods, & cakes. The staff is really nice and easy-going. Also, the young (I think) 2nd Gen owner (very cool seeing the culture carried on) is there a lot. Everything is freshly baked and a good portion. Even the sandwiches and salads in the packaged food case look really good. I've had the custard cream bun, hotdog garlic roll, & a egg, ham & hash brown roll (wasn't a huge fan, the hash brown doesn't stay crispy). I've tried the Portuguese egg tart (Pastel de Nata) & that wasn't so great - reminded me of the egg tarts from Aldi, sweet bland filler custard. The staff can heat the pastries up for you, but it might take at least two rounds for larger items. Highly recommend the round fried rice flour/mochi doughnut, soboro bao (the peanut butter crust-topped bun) & if they have, a coffee/mocha shell-topped bao. You can't go wrong with a Korean chiffon cake slice - not too sweet, and light as air buttercream. Not sure if the strawberry cake is based off of Japanese strawberry (birthday) cake. I've never had their drinks, so don't have a review about them. I don't get the impression that the drinks are the strength of the café. Paris Baguette is a chain from Korea. I think their cafés in Korea are a lot bigger and very nice/comfortable, the US version is a more minimal and quick service kind of set up. For $4 -15 you can get a decent pastry, sandwich, or salad which is a great option for the area, LaGuardia Community College students & hotel guests nearby.

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I stumbled upon this place by accident while driving. I knew i had to come in and try them out. I…read moredid and it was worth it. I am a pastry fanatic after all. They just opened at the end of April to early May 2022. From the name of this shop, i naturally assumed they only sold pastries. Aside from pastries, and to my surprise, they also sell diner fast food (i.e., burgers, chicken sandwiches, french fries, etc.). I had no idea. The name can throw one off. People would naturally think it's a pastry shop. It's an interesting mix of fast food and pastries. They have a decent selection of sliced cakes/pastries, which include red velvet, creme brulee, strawberry shortcake, and tiramisu. I believe they also prepare large cakes for special occasions like birthdays and weddings. I was really happy with my purchase and would totally return. The place is clean, has seating, and the cashier was really nice. It's also just nice to see more variety of stores opening in this area. The north side of Queens Blvd in LIC is seriously lacking in options. The flavor to the pastries were lite, which i enjoyed because sometimes you just don't want pastries drenched in sugar where it's enough to kill a charging elephant in Africa. It all tasted great and the cream puff with the vanilla filling was to die for! The hot food was really good also. It felt refreshing and not oily at all. I got the banh mi chicken sandwich, along with some appetizers. All were really good. Come check this place out and SUPPORT them!

Stopped in for a sweet snack and opted for a slice of strawberry shortcake. It was pretty solid,…read morewith a nice fluffy texture. I do think Roam (which is right around the corner) makes a better strawberry shortcake, but Shero is a good option if you're looking for a lower price point. They also have bahn mi and other hot snacks/food. Would try the pineapple cake next time!

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Paris Baguette - Cream bun w/ mango, Coffee Bun

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3.4(90 reviews)
2.0 mi•Jackson Heights
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4/5 crab croquette $4.79- a bit sweet…read more 5/5 raspberry fruit bite $3.79- tart & sweet, delicious 5/5 mini strawberry pastry $3.59- sweet, slightly tart 5/5 Very berry pastry- tart & sweet, yum 5/5 strawberry lemon cream croissant $3.79- perfection, love anything lemon flavored, esp lemon cream, sweet & tart 5/5 strawberry croissant $6.19- so good, sweet, tart, creamy 5/5 fruit pastry $4.79- delicious, creamy, sweet tart 5/5 chocolate cream bun- my fave, so delicious, slightly dark chocolate flavor 4/5 iced pumpkin pie latte $5.49- really good All the pastries & cream are delicious, esp the lemon cream, some of the pastries aren't labeled lemon cream but they are so

Been to this location a few times and great experience each time…read more Interior is clean and spacious with plenty of seatings, the French chairs and checker floor tiles is a cute design. And cafe is not too loud. Always filled with a good variety of their baked goods and sandwiches. I've had their strawberry round croissant, iced black coffee, Dubai chocolate pizetta, etc. Strawberry round croissant- good level of sweetness, strawberry chocolate layer on top is slightly sweeter than filling but nice cuz its tartness balances it out. Cream inside is also sweet but not overwhelming and pastry got a nice crunch. Would get this again. I've heard from another location's pistachio version of this is very sweet so a bit scared to try, not sure if it's diff per location. Dubai pizzeta - also great! The Nutella/chocolate spread went well the the tartness of the strawberries and the crunchy bits on top was good, would like a bit more of the crunchy bits. Pastry was a really flaky and nice balance of crispy and fluffy. Would also get again. Their coffee is also pretty good. If you haven't downloaded the app yet, do it. You save points for with every purchase but they also at times give pretty good deals. ESP for your bday you get a free slice of cake! Learned recently to make sure they scan everything before scanning your coupon as the system is not smart enough. Employee that was helping me did not know this but was patient and kind.

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Dar Lbahja - Lamb Tajine/Tagine With Prunes. $22. Very tasty

Dar Lbahja

4.4(34 reviews)
0.4 mi•Astoria

3.5% cc fee. Started…read morewith the chicken bastille, and it is a strange but tasty balance of sweet and savory, but ultimately savory. Nutty and crispy. Chicken was a tad bit dry but fine. I'd get it again. The lamb tagine was even better though - slightly more sweet but still not really. Such tender lamb that my friend who hates lamb couldn't resist taking bites. I'd get this again too. We also got the beef tagine, which is also very tender and has tons of green peas. The sauce is very savory and comforting, so somewhat boring to me. You get a side of rice (yellow seasoned rice) or bread (comes hot), and I recommend the bread. I was tempted by dessert, so really the food was not too sweet if that's any indicator. I do want to come back next time.

Note- Menu has changed a bit since I was there, with the prices having been updated (especially the…read moretagine,) with there also being some new dishes on the menu. Recommendations- Bastilla/Pastilla, Tagines, Zaalouk. Grilled platters are alright. On a side note, some dishes, similar to other Moroccan places, such as couscous, are only available on weekends. As per many of my recent reviews, I was at this Moroccan spot a good while ago, with our host having heard about it prior to the place being featured in the NYT Top 100 as well as on TasteBuds, a highly recommended Instagram/TikTok account. The woman who helped us, whom I believe was one of the owners, was very friendly, and the place inside was casual and decently busy, especially for how far away it is from the subway. The food was overall very tasty, with a particularly good bastilla/pastilla, among everything else, and I can see why this restaurant has gotten so much publicity. My preference of the two appetizers was the $7.99 Zaalouk, or eggplant cooked in tomato sauce and marinated with charmoula. The dish reminded me a bit of Egyptian-style moussaka due to the mix, though less tomato-focused and more about the sweet eggplant. The chermoula was very light, with a hint of sourness and spice. Overall, this was delicious, especially with the bread. The other appetizer was the Moroccan Carrot for $6, which was a mix of sliced carrots with a spicy chermoula. Of everything we ordered, this was the least favorite dish of the night, as the cold carrots lacked much flavor, as there was a lack of chermoula flavor, just like with the eggplant. Best of the dishes was the $12.99 Chicken Bastilla, or Pastilla, listed as a traditional Moroccan pie stuffed with chicken strips, crushed almonds, and dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon. A lot of people might find this sweet and savory combination odd, but I have gotten used to it, and this was a very good version. The chicken was well-spiced, the pie was flaky, and it wasn't overly sweet. The previous place, which had the best version, was the long-closed La Shuk in Harlem, and this is better, though I do want to compare it to the other popular Moroccan spot in Astoria, Siham. Second favorite was the Lamb Tajine, or Tagine, With Prunes for $22, consisting of slow cooked meat with prunes, dried apricots, roasted almonds, and sesame, and served with rice. The lamb inside was very tender and fell off the bone. I liked the roasted almonds and sesame as the bit of nuttiness helped with the overall sweetness of the dish. We also liked this dish, and it paired particularly well with the rice. My preference from the grilled section was the $16.99 Merguez, listed as Moroccan merguez grilled over charcoal, and served with rice. The dish came with many pieces of sausage, which had a slight spicy kick and a bit of a snap. For the same price, there was also the Grilled Lamb, or tender lamb with a choice of rice or fries. The lamb was pretty flavorful, but some pieces were a bit overcooked. It was good, though, but not as notable. The fries on the side were a mixed bag, with some being crispy and some a bit soft, so between the two, I would recommend the rice more. While I didn't love the grilled platters, the rest of the dishes were delicious. Combine that with the friendly service, and we had a very good time. I wouldn't mind going back and trying again, though this might also be because I want to have more of their bastilla.

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Dar Lbahja - Moroccan Carrots. $6. Cheap, but bland as it lacked chermoula flavor. .Would not recommend

Moroccan Carrots. $6. Cheap, but bland as it lacked chermoula flavor. .Would not recommend

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