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    Pahal Zan

    4.2 (363 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PAHAL ZAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    3.10.26 menu

    Pricey but their salad is so good and refreshing on a hot summer especially. Their hours are odd so check before going.

    Sydney C.

    Everything made to order - can take a while if you have a big orders Pita is soft and fresh; even when reheated in the toaster oven. Falafel and beef shish kebab are delicious.

    Andrew G.

    The best Falafel in Queens. It's a phenomenal place been around since the 1990's. Thank you guys

    Tiffany C.

    Surprising find in the middle of Austin street, Forest Hills. I always passed by and see a short line in the tiny establishment. After you order, there is a short wait. I ordered a baby chicken pita with babaganoush and a side order of falafel. It was very tasty--juicy tender chicken and a large heaping of eggplant salad. Each bite was flavorful and made me want more. The falafels were a perfect bite of crispy, well seasoned yumminess. I think it is very comparable to Mamouns in the city. I saw someone else order the platter which comes with all the sides if you want. That will be next on my list!

    Falafel Platter with Eggplant Salad, Israeli Salad, Moroccan Carrot Salad, Moroccan Beet Salad and more
    Merav L.

    The BEST, I repeat, the BEST falafel in the tri-state. Always fresh, always delicious and authentic. If you know falafel, you will eat nowhere else. The side salads are also amazing. I lie the spicy selections: Moroccan spicy carrots, zhug (spicy red chili pepper of the best kind) , beets salad, tabouli, fried eggplants (yum yum!) with the "you can't eat falafel without" sides: hummus, Israeli salad, tahini, babaganoush and they have more. I had the falafel platter and since I knew not all the falafel ball with survive till I get home, I ordered extra serving of falafel so I can show you those perfect falafel balls. Go hungry! Leave happy! It worth your travel from anywhere! Enjoy!

    Arguably the best place to eat in Queens. Everything is super fresh, tasty, flavourful, high quality and clean. The owners are super kind and generous, and even when they are busy, they work together and get everything done quickly with perfection. The atmoshpere is cozy and just like Israel. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Prices are reasonable, and they don't nickel-and-dime you like other places do for salad, extra sauce, sides, etc. Great place. Beware: Their Schug is EXTREMLY!! spicy. Their Hummus is a must try

    Baby chicken platter
    Marina K.

    If I could leave more stars I would. I tried a lot of middle eastern places near by and WOWW I cannot believe I never tried this place before. SO much flavor , so authentic, and SO SO delicious. I will definitely be coming back. Baby chicken kabobs had so much amazing spices and were not spicy which I love. Eggplant salad just out of this world as well as the 10 salads that came with the platter. Highly recommend

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    6 months ago

    Best food and service in Forest Hills! Fresh falafel and salads every day and kosher to boot! Small hidden gem in the heart of Queens!

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    4 months ago

    great food, great service, glatt kosher the best and delicious. "Hashem yevarech etchem"

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    10 months ago

    I really enjoyed my beef kabab pita sandwich. He added generous portions of extras. Appreciate it.

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    4 months ago

    Delicious, fresh, and kosher! Love how healthy it is and I get all my veggies in! Very conveniently located in forest hills.

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    Great food. Excellent balance of protein and vegetables. A pita sandwich that is tasty and healthy. Also the staff there are great!

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    I love this place. Very tiny place but the food has amazing flavor. The owner is very nice. I get the chicken pita and it's delicious.

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    Food was fresh and tasty. Really enjoyed my lamb kabob platter. Great salads to choose from

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    Super friendly, consistently delicious sophisticated spiciness. Always a great treat!

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    Ask the Community - Pahal Zan

    What time do they close on Friday? It says 8PM on Yelp but I went there at 5.30 PM and it's closed :(

    On Fridays it depends on when the sun sets because it's the start of the Sabbath.

    Does this place have gluten free options?

    Yes. They make red cabbage salad, cucumber & tomato salad, coleslaw, eggplant salad and hummus

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    Nick’s Bistro - Outdoor dining!

    Nick’s Bistro

    4.3(920 reviews)
    0.7 miForest Hills
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    We LOVE this place, we come here every week and the staff is amazing so praises to them for their…read moregreat service The food is delicious, we love the rice, their side salads and the soup! We have also tried the spanakopita and is fantastic! The ambiance is also one of my favourites, any season of the year you can find a great spot!

    My birthday 2026 celebration takes my festivities to Forest Hills, Queens, NYC for Greek, falafel…read moreand seafood with my neighbor who is also a friend. I was exuberant for the occasion of goodness to patronize, at long last. What gives you hope. There is an outdoor seating patio that occupies the entire sidewalk and half the street. The weather was gloomy cloudy, but not raining which enable my party of two to dine outdoors. Our table was uneven wobbling and shaking minimal the entire meal which reminisce "Lisa from Temecula" sketch from "Saturday Night Live," but not as violently aggressive shaking. Customer service is average attentive. Oddly, our appetizers arrived first and my wine did not. We had to request my wine which should be distributed first without request or reminder, thus the four stars. This restaurant was not entirely busy nor crowded for a Friday early afternoon. Nick's Bistro is a small cafe with a modern aesthetic appeal. I enjoy and prefer to be well-cultured expose to all international cuisines without judgment and an open mind for appreciation and global awareness. I am not knowledgeable with Greek cuisine, but I do know that Astoria is the locale for the go-to restaurants. I enter with a empty stomach. I exited fulfilled. Business cards and candy were available for grabs. Nick's Bistro is easily accessible via MTA NYC Transit buses Q53 SBS/ Q52 SBS and then Q54. Dramatic irony: this business name is also the name of my former love - not the same Nick, certainly not the same man. My foodie synopsis: Lamb gyro sandwich, $12.00 The meat was soft, but fresh and Tzatziki sauce was heavy. I do not consume lamb often, but once in a blue moon I would not exclude lamb to consume. The pita bread was the highlight which was fresh, soft and cooked with a good consistency without burning or harden. The gyro contain very pauacity minimal vegetables of lettuce, half cherry tomato and red onion. I always prefer red onion. I prefer regular tomato. This sandwich ate my fill to sustain hunger pangs the entire afternoon. Gyro sandwich is always my default Greek entrée of choice. Oddly, this entrée is price higher than listed on their website for $9.00. I do not believe their website is updated for price. Caesar salad, small $11.25 It was fresh and delightful filled with Parmesan shaved cheese. This portion is actually medium size. The croutons are thankfully not hard, but I never like croutons at all. I am always enamored with the lettuce. Ruffino, Chianti, 2019 red wine $12.00 This wine is one of my favorite reds, but it is difficult to find at most restaurants or cafés not widely offered. It was a joyous delight. It is exactly as is dry, very medium-bodied smooth finish Italian red wine from Tuscany, Italy, crafted from indigenous Sangiovese grape. It highlight bright cherry flavors and surely tasted. I was floating in very high spirits. Chicken rice soup, pint $6.95 Served luke warm but not piping hot with steam visibly emitted. It was also served with Oyster crackers. It was enjoyable and warm the heart. Greek Omelet, over easy egg whites $16.50 It was served with Greek feta cheese with vegetables yellow zucchini and pita chips. I highly despise Greek feta cheese and the same for Greek yogurt because both are extremely heavy, thick and too rich. I do not see any tomatoes. This entrée did appeared well prepared and well cooked but no runny yoke. My neighbor thoroughly enjoyed this entrée. Every time I think of omelet it bring flashbacks from past long-haul international flights major airlines of standard airplane food popularity for in-flight breakfast, often served with potatoes, sausage, or roasted vegetables. Nostalgia brew. Omelet? Flight attendant, I'll take the Continental with pastries, toast and fresh fruit please. Then followed by Bedtime Care Bear make me fall asleep again.

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    Falafel Bites

    4.8(60 reviews)
    3.2 miRidgewood

    Falafel Bites is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, it felt special. It's a…read morefamily-owned spot, and you can truly feel the heart behind it. Sherry, the owner, personally served us and was incredible, so warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We also had the chance to meet her husband, the co-owner and chef, and it was such a pleasure to tell him firsthand how outstanding the food was. They are both unbelievably kind and welcoming. Now the food, wow. I had the Falafel House Platter, two friends ordered the regular falafel platters, and my wife had the gyro platter. Every single dish was stellar. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The falafel was hands down some of the most flavorful and perfectly textured I've ever had, crispy on the outside and tender and herby on the inside. The gyro was high quality, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. Even the rice was thoughtfully seasoned and delicious on its own, which says a lot. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were all unreal. Truly a 10 out of 10 experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be back.

    First & foremost, Sherri is awesome. Every time I stop by she's greeted me & been attentive…read moredespite being the only one out front & being busy. Second, I don't think that there is a single item that Falafel Bites doesn't do well. Seriously, take it from someone who has tried most things on their menu haha. I had their koshary recently & it was absolutely delicious. Definitely coat the koshary in garlic & hot sauce that are on the table or else you will simply be doing yourself a disservice. All in all, Falafel Bites is fantastic!

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    Levant - Free baklava and knefe/kunafa/kunefe. Both were good (baklava was better.) Thanks for the freebees

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    4.5(50 reviews)
    4.8 miAstoria

    Levant is one of my favorite new spots, and a great addition to the neighborhood. The feteer game…read moreis stronger than ever. First off the place is so cute, it's a long narrow restaurant with a good amount of seating, and you can watch them make and bake the feteer fresh to order. The people are so nice there and the food was DELICIOUS I do recommend setting aside some time or calling ahead if you can since it can take around 20 minutes to assemble this delicious creation. Get the mixed meat one and you will not be disappointed. The melty, gooey cheese runs throughout the large hefty chunks of meat sandwiched within this rich, delicious bread that keeps it all together. I ate the whole thing myself in a day. Don't forget to throw on the hot and white sauce on it too!

    Came here for my birthday dinner celebration with friends. We ordered a few platters with rice &…read moremeats with hummus, eggplant,fries & a shawarma feteer. The platters were all delicious and the servings are big. It was my first time trying fetter and I heard that this place has the best and it did not disappoint! Excellent hospitality and ambient, you feel right at home here and are treated as so. Once the weather gets warmer we will definitely return to sit in the back courtyard that I didn't even know they had. Another gem in this area, so much rich culture.

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    Lotus Feteer. $23. Not too sweet even with the biscoff and powdered sugar. Excellent

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