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    Mohamed A.

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

    Mint tea
    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.

    Chicken pastilla
    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.

    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

    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.

    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

    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.

    Mint tea

    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.

    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

    lamb shank and chicken pastilla

    This meal was nothing short of life changing. The food is clearly cooked with love and the staff is very friendly. This place is a must-visit.

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    9 months ago

    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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    My first time trying Moroccan tea I really love it highly recommended this place service are great friendly

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    I really enjoyed my first dinner here. Great food. Would definitely go there again. I especially loved the lamb tagine!!!

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    Dar Lbahja

    Dar Lbahja

    4.5
    (31 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    Women-owned & operated
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    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.

    Dar Lbahja was phenomenal from start to finish. We tried the lamb tagine, beef tajia, beef tagine…read morewith vegetables, and the chicken tagine, and every single dish delivered. The portions were generous, the meat was consistently tender, and everything was packed with rich, comforting flavor. This is the kind of food that really sticks with you. Even though we ordered to-go, the experience stood out. The staff treated us incredibly well during the wait and even offered complimentary Moroccan mint tea and bread. For a brief moment, it genuinely felt like a glimpse into Moroccan hospitality. I do not rave about places often, but this is absolutely one I would recommend to others without hesitation.

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    Chicken with Tfaya
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    La Baraka

    La Baraka

    4.5
    (210 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$$

    We took a drive to check out their French lunch buffet. It's not an offering I have heard about…read moreever, so I was really excited to see and eat! We found a charming and lovely restaurant with delightful French cooking. The deal really can't be beat. The small buffet area was ample both with options and flavor! She asked if we wanted a salad and choice of soups that they had for the day. They were brought out from the kitchen with a basket of rolls. We chose the creme of leeks soup. So warm and comforting! On the buffet: Turkey meatballs Chicken Dijon sauce Mussels & Clams Garlic sauce Also some sliced and cubed cheese were out on the buffet. For dessert they had small portions of bread pudding to help yourself to. We ate until we could eat no more! Marie was very kind and attentive. We were not rushed at all. We had a relaxing and pleasant lunch date. Honestly, if they were closer than us, I'd be there all the time. Maybe for dinner the next time! Lunch buffet is available Tuesdays-Saturday 11:00 am-2:30 pm

    I had a really good time dining in at La Baraka. I always passed by the store but never really got…read morethe chance to go in. I'd been reading the reviews, following the restaurants social. I ordered UberEats from them before and was blown away by the tremendous offerings and generous portions. I decided to dine in and it was even better! The restaurant is located on the busy Northern Blvd between Morgan and Glenwood. The inside has a 19th century French ambiance, decorated with French posters, carpeted floors and a cozy warm dining area. Don't worry about the never ending traffic noise, commotion , and construction coming from outside. The calm and peaceful ambiance along with the music playing in the restaurant canceled out all the exterior noise. I opted in for their lunch buffet, which offered a ton of food for an amazing $18.95 deal which you can hardly find in this day and age. The restaurant gave a nice basket of warm bread with a generous amount of butter in a ramekin followed by a really good Tunisian salad with a little bit of everything. (fresh greens, cooked carrots, chickpea salad, diced cucumbers peppers and their take on the Ratatouille-- really good) I was given the option of getting their daily soup or the French Onion Soup with an up charge. I took the French option soup without any hesitation. Last time I had a good French onion soup was back when I attended college in upstate. Glad I got to try the one from here. The onion soup has an abundance of flavor with a generous amount of melted cheese and onions. The buffet selections were at the table. It came with two entrees (a chicken and a beef) cooked vegetables, mussels, mixed rice, cheese selection and slices bread cake. The entrees vary each day so be sure to call in and check. The chicken was moist, and juicy, served with a mushroom gravy. Similar to a Chicken Marsala dish. The stewed beef with mushrooms was nice and soft. The veggies included carrots and onions. The mussels were cooked to perfection, simmered in a nice buttery sauce. The meal also includes a cup of coffee or tea. What a great way to finish the meal. Marie was super nice and friendly. She gave me some insights on the food and the different menus they have on different days. A great establishment going strong for 47 years! Thank you Marie for everything. I will definitely be returning with my family.

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    The Valentines Day drinks menu is on the other side of the heart and included the glasses of Merlot and Peach Bellini on the table.
    The Valentines Day drinks menu is on the other side of the heart and included the glasses of Merlot and Peach Bellini on the table.
    Duck a la Orange with mixed vegetables and rice
    Duck a la Orange with mixed vegetables and rice
    Chicken and turkey meatballs

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    Cafe Mogador

    Cafe Mogador

    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    Everything about this place is wonderful especially the food. I swear I think they put cocaine in…read morethe soup. And I'm pretty sure I had an orgasm the first sip

    MY FAVORITE!! My friend and I went here for dinner and holy moly, I don't think I've ever loved a…read morerestaurant more. This is officially my new go to spot and I'm going to be telling everyone about it. I got there right at our reservation time, but the uptown trains had completely stopped and my friend had to walk all the way from Canal St to the East Village. It took her about 30 minutes to get there (), but the staff were so kind about it. They never made me feel uncomfortable or pressured to order while I waited, which I really appreciated. I did end up ordering a couple things so there would be food on the table when she arrived. We got the za'atar fries and the falafel with tahini and pita. Delishhhh For our mains, my friend got the chicken kebab which looked fantastic, and I got the veggie couscous bowl. It was unbelievable. It tasted exactly like the couscous my mom and safta made when I was growing up, even down to the broth being served with it. Eating it honestly made me feel like I was six years old again. This was one of my favorite meals as a kid and I haven't had it like that in so long, so I was so happy to find a place that does it this well. The vegetables were perfect with zucchini, butternut squash, cauliflower, and chickpeas, and I loved the addition of raisins and onions. Everything was also really reasonably priced for what you get. The energy in the restaurant was great and I loved that they have hooks for coats so you're not crammed at the table with jackets and bags. Overall just such a fantastic experience. This is easily my new favorite restaurant in the city and I cannot wait to come back.

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    Cafe Mogador
    Merguez Sausage From the Grill
    Merguez Sausage From the Grill
    Cafe Mogador

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    Mombar

    Mombar

    4.0
    (200 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I learned of Mombar and its history on IG so I decided to visit during my visit to NY. The…read moreexperience itself is approx. 2hrs. Be patient and you'll reap the benefits. I ordered a chicken dish with mixed veggies and rice, along with hummus & pita (not pictured). The food had a lovely blend of spices and the hummus was truly the best I've ever eaten.

    I wasn't sure what to expect when I came to Mombar, but it surprised me in many different ways…read more First, the design of the store is cool -- there are many different pieces of art throughout, so it was nice to look around. We talked to the owner and he told us that he designed and built the restaurant himself -- that's awesome! We came around 8:45pm, and there were maybe 2-3 other tables sat as well. The owner came to tell us the menu (I don't think there is a physical menu to read off of). We ended up getting the hummus, cauliflower, lamb shank, a beef-stew like dish, and a fish. I really enjoyed all the menu items we got, and found it to be very aromatic and flavorful. A few things to note: -this restaurant is cash only, so make sure to come with some cash on-hand -water/drinks aren't provided, but there is a refrigerator at the front from which you can buy a drink from -the wait is quite long (we didn't leave until around 11pm) I would recommend trying this place if you aren't in a rush. It's an interesting experience and good food!

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    Mombar
    Chicken tagine and branzini with cous cous (surprisingly more flavor than any other cous cous I've had - also much finer in texture)
    Chicken tagine and branzini with cous cous (surprisingly more flavor than any other cous cous I've had - also much finer in texture)
    Mombar

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