Everything was genuinely good! My son ordered the Jalab and Lebanese pasta, while I got the passion…read morefruit drink and the El Toum salad. We shared the baba ganoush and the semolina cakes, which were on the house, and everything was delicious. The portions were generous, the flavors were spot on, and it was all very reasonably priced.

Never been here. Found it through a Google search. Arrived before meeting my party and as soon as I…read morereached the front and saw the dark dirty floor of front door, and how filthy the front door looked I couldn't bring myself to eat here with my party. They have on the front dirty window an "A" rating. Go figure! Took my party to another A rated place that door window and floor wasn't dark dirty.

When I lived in Jackson Heights I always wanted to try this place, then I forgot about it…read more Remembered it when looking for a place that could replace Taverna Klykades as a place to celebrate birthdays without running up against wait times over an hour. To be sure Plaka's menu is not as expansive as far as seafood goes, but it had enough to make it worth a try. We were not disappointed. We skipped the appetizers having had a larger than usual lunch and ordered the grilled shrimp, the lamb chops, and the mixed grilled seafood platter. Everything was excellent! The grilled octopus was excellent, as was the grilled shrimp and calamari. Lamb chops couldn't have been better. Lemon potatoes tasty. Look forward to returning. Service was friendly, but not intrusive, and it was clear they know their clientele, so friendly and inviting. Desserts were excellent too. I had the orange ice, my wife rhe lemoncello flute, and my mom the chocolate mousse.

Delicious! Service is great I love that it's a family owned…read moreand run restaurant I feel the warmth and care. The food is so good my favorite is the olive paste with pita ! Salty goodness! I order more just to take it home with me to snack on. The other dish are just as awesome check my pictures.

The menu celebrates the simplicity of Greek coastal cooking, where the quality of the ingredients…read moretakes center stage. We ordered the branzino, grilled octopus, and Black Sea bass, and each dish showcased impeccably fresh seafood, prepared with restraint and confidence rather than unnecessary embellishment. Having traveled through Greece and enjoyed seafood in countless tavernas, I appreciate when a restaurant understands that authenticity isn't about being flashy--it's about respecting the ingredients and welcoming guests with genuine hospitality. Loukumi captures that spirit beautifully. From the warm, attentive service to the perfectly executed seafood, every detail reflected the traditions that make Greek dining so memorable. It was well worth the drive, and every penny spent. This is the kind of restaurant you happily travel for more than once.

I wish I can give this place 5 stars because the owner was so warm and welcoming. The food was…read morebasically a mixed bag. For appetizers we had a Greek salad and the Saganaki. Those are my two favorite things to order at a Greek restaurant except for here! Both were the most disappointing Greek appetizers I ever ordered. The salad had no dressing and no seasoning whatsoever! The cucumbers were hard because they weren't ripe yet. I told the waiter, and he simply said they don't put dressing or seasoning because not everyone likes it which makes zero sense to me. The Saganaki cheese had no seasoning and the coating was soft. Luckily the dinners ended up being very good! We had the pastitsio, methismeness, and a chicken kebab. The pastitsio and the methismeness were DELICIOUS! The chicken kebab needed more seasoning, and it didn't come with any tzatziki sauce which was strange since we are in a Greek restaurant! There are too many good Greek restaurants in Astoria for everything here not to be up to par.

I came here a bit ago and have been thinking of it ever since as I am not from New York. I was here…read moreon a bachelorette trip and this was the last restaurant we stopped at. I'm so glad we did. It was wonderful. Some of the best greek food i've ever had. The service was lovely. Thank you to Daniel. My friends and I ordered a bunch of stuff on the menu and it was absolutely wonderful. There is also very delicious complementary dessert. It is a small restaurant so it's very tight. Everyone is kind of crushed together. The food is a bit on the expensive side but absolutely worth it. I can't wait to come back one day. Amazing experience with wonderful food and service!

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0…read moreValue 3.0/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Good taverna, couldn't sit outside given I stopped by on a very hot day but it would certainly be nice in the mid-fall. Food was decent. They are very busy, the servers are worked pretty hard. Some of the servers were very good at handling the mass of activity, noticing issues, and fixing them... and for that they should be appreciated. It's a bit of a trek for me so not sure if I'd come often... but it certainly deserves its reputation as a staple in Astoria.

The spot is on the route to LaGuardia airport and perfect stop over to pick up your snack for the…read moreflight. They're beef and lamb shawarma is excellent and so is the chicken. I tried the bowl with a side of hummus and french fries and it was a very filling meal. It's counter-serve but has ample seating if you choose to. Service is quick friendly and delicious food

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 5 Value: 8 Overall: 7 With all the delicious options for food in Astoria, I am glad to see Duzan still succeeding after all these years. The food has always been freshly prepared, in large portions, and cooked quite well. I'm thankful that has not changed much. On my most recent visit, we got a Mix Grilled and Vegetarian Plate to share between four people. There was so much food that we did not have dessert next door as originally planned. Prices are higher nowadays, but you are receiving great value for what you pay. Both chicken shawarma and the beef kufta from the Mix Grilled tasted great, especially with the provided zesty white sauce. I also added hot sauce to mine, which made it more satisfying. The chicken kebab was not bad, it had a nice char, but slightly dry. All of the accompanying humus (a bit salty), salad, rice, and garlic pita were excellent too. For the Vegetarian Plate, though good, I would like the falafels to be fluffier. The best things I enjoyed on the plate was the fried eggplants and baba ghanosh. It also comes with cous cous, which was good. Fresh middle eastern cuisine, made with quality ingredients and care, this restaurant may not be my first choice in Astoria because it's not as sexy as some of the other offerings, but I'm glad that they are still around when I just want a quality meal at a reasonable price.

hospitality is great behave also very nice. food yummmy Tea one of best in Jackson highlights.read more

I don't know all the permutations and procedures but I enjoyed the 3-vegetable combo. I selected it…read moreunaware of what was included and I have no idea how often it varies. There was a potato dish with intriguing fennel notes, a spinach dish with beans and a saucy creation with potatoes and cabbage with a zucchini cameo. Unbeknownst to me, I was actually here a couple years ago for tandoori chicken. Yelp photos tell no lies.

Customer service: Top-notch!…read more Ambiance: Quite homey and welcoming. The seating is arranged in one long, straight row, so the space feels a little less spacious, but the cozy atmosphere makes up for it. Plus, the bathroom was really clean! Calamari Salad -- Fresh seafood and veggies, paired with fresh bread. A lovely way to start the meal! Chicken Kebab with Rice -- The chicken was savory, but what really stood out to me was the rice! It was perfectly cooked, with a natural, wholesome taste that I absolutely loved. My Favorite is Phyllo Scroll with Feta Cheese and Parsley i forgot the name but you can say phyllo scroll with feta haha -- Oh, my goodness! So, so good! The phyllo pastry with feta cheese and parsley was my personal highlight. I could happily order this again! Overall, the food was savory, the service was excellent, and the ambiance felt like home. And my verdict...Please pay Truva a visit! I can honestly say it's worth it. A taste worth coming for.

Great place, beautifully decorated. Much more spacious than you would think for a place on Ditmars…read more The service was good, staff was attentive. The food itself was quite good. Big portions, and honestly some of the best fries I've had in a while. I had the calamari salad and that was absolutely delicious! Definitely coming back.

I've been going to Marani for years and had a lovely meal there last night. The evening started out…read morea little differently than expected, as our main course arrived before the appetizer, but the way the team handled it made all the difference. They were warm, attentive, and remade the dishes so my husband and I could enjoy everything in the proper order during a rare night out without the kids. I also received a very generous follow-up afterward, which made me feel that my loyalty and experience were genuinely appreciated. The kebabs are delicious, the food feels truly traditional, and the service will absolutely keep me coming back.

Happy to have tried something new but wasn't my thing. Expensive and I thought the food was…read moreunderwhelming. Marani sampler - 2/5 - 3 different phkali spreads (spinach, eggplant, and green bean). Bland. I like the spinach one the best. It would be nice if it came with bread or chips, but we got bread on the side and that was $5 extra. Lamb kebab - 2/5 - Tough texture. Expected it to be juicier? Khinkali - 3/5 - Thick shell. I always take note of broth inside of a soup dumpling. Wasn't super flavorful but decent.

Came here for a date night with my partner, and this was actually my first time trying…read moreMediterranean seafood, so I was a little nervous because I had no idea what to expect. Hamido completely changed that! The food was absolutely phenomenal. The scallops were perfectly cooked and full of flavor, the wild shrimp was amazing, and everything we tried tasted fresh and top-tier. And let me not even get started on the mussels -- absolutely TO DIE FOR! Every bite was better than the last. The atmosphere was also perfect for a date night. It was lively and welcoming without being overly loud, so we were able to relax, talk, and really enjoy the experience. I would 100% recommend Hamido Seafood for a date night, dinner with friends, or anyone looking to try something different with incredible seafood and bold flavors. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

A great Mediterranean seafood restaurant in Astoria with street parking available. The $21.99…read morelunch menu is reasonably priced and comes with two sides, making it a good value. Plenty of seating on both floors. The Grilled Branzino was the star of the meal! Perfectly cooked with incredibly tender, delicate meat. The Garlic Eggplant was another standout. Delicious and perfectly seasoned! The beets were just okay and could have used a little acidity to brighten up the flavors. The only downside was the long wait for our food, which took away a bit from an otherwise enjoyable dining experience. Overall, fresh seafood, a satisfying lunch menu, and some delicious sides. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Astoria!

Yesterday, along with a bunch of others, I braved the smog (blame Canada) to go to this Algerian…read moreseafood place. It was pretty quiet inside, outside of the TV playing somewhat loud highlights from the World Cup on loop (why,) with the servers and staff being helpful and friendly. In comparison to the other pick-your-own seafood spots like AbuQir or Hamido, the spices are a tad lighter here, being almost closer to Astoria Seafood, minus the olive oil. I didn't mind, though, as the fish was all fresh and perfectly prepared. To drink, our table stuck with water, though there are a few mocktails and some sodas, including some Algerian ones. They put down some simple bread with a bit of garlic and herbs, which was refilled. For non-seafood dishes, we had a few. The first was the $8 Hmiss, or Hammis, a dip made with roasted pepper, tomato, and garlic sautéed in olive oil. The warm dish was earthy and garlicky, and went perfectly with the bread, with the flavor reminding me of a warmer version of some Turkish eggplant dips. There was also the Peasant Salad for $12, with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and Kalamata olives topped with feta, oregano, and dill. If you're familiar at all with Horiatiki/Village salad, it's basically the same thing, though with crumbled feta instead of a block, and it was refreshing and tasty. Finally, we eventually got an $8 side order of Basil Garlic Mashed Potatoes, which were decent. The first seafood to arrive at the table was the $16.99 Algerian Sardines, which consisted of sardines from Morocco with a spice mixture. The man in front recommended them fried, and the portion was nice, and the flavor was excellent. The fish was fried perfectly, with the bones fried enough that the entirety of it could be eaten. This was delicious, and one of the highlights of the meal. As we loved these sardines, we eventually got a small order of the other option, the "Marinated Sardines" from Spain. These were a bit more expensive by weight, being $10.56 for 0.48 pounds, but by comparison, these were much flatter and larger. The half pound consisted of three large pieces, which were broken down and divided among the group. While I slightly preferred the spices from the Algerian version, I liked the texture of these more, as they were more meaty. I don't think you can go wrong with either, as both were excellent. There was also one pound of Mussels for $17.99, which was available in one of two cooking preparations, Moules Marinière or a version with tomato sauce, herbs, and feta. I went with the latter, and they were excellent, with all of the mussels being open. The feta added a unique, slightly salty touch, with the broth being delicious. They had brought us out some extra bread, and we made good use of it. If I were here alone, I might have this along with some sardines and leave very happy. We also got two whole fish, which were both ordered grilled and butterflied. First was the Dorado, or Orata, for $29.24 for 1.54 pounds. As is typical for this fish, it was delicate and light, but had plenty of flavor. The other was the American Red Snapper, which was a bit more expensive at $37.90 for 1.58 pounds. By comparison, this fish was a lot thicker and therefore, a bit more flavorful. We enjoyed both, with a slight preference going towards the cheaper fish for most outside of me and one other. Another highlight was the Scallops for $37.23 for 0.98 pounds, which came out to 14 large pieces. As recommended, we got these sautéed, with the scallops coming in a delicious garlicky juice on the bottom with plenty of other herbs. The scallops were tender while staying plump, though I slightly preferred the more caramelized tops at AbuQir, with these having a more uniform texture. The rest of the people liked what I couldn't eat, the $24.99 Octopus for around half a pound. The octopus came out pre-cut, which made splitting it very easy. I can't comment much on the flavor or saltiness as some other reviewers brought up, or else I'd be in the hospital right now post-anaphylaxis, but people liked it a lot. If you don't want to bother with the lines or crowds at the other fish spots, I would highly recommend going here. The fish is fresh, perfectly prepared, and seasoned just enough to highlight the natural flavors. I would go back.

I only took a photo of the Algerian sardines, but I actually liked most of the other items we…read moreordered more! The sardines were fried well, but just not as mind-blowing as I thought they'd be judging from reviews. My fav were the Tiger shrimps (sautéed) and the branzino (grilled). You could really taste the char, and they were cooked perfectly. We also got butter garlic linguine with scallops and clams. My husband loved the linguine (and the free bread) the most. The scallops were nice and plump but could have been seared more. The clams were tiny and I wouldn't get them again. The guy behind the fish counter was great. The server however was pretty slow. We waited 10 mins after choosing our fish for just tap water and eventually I just got up to ask the guy behind the counter for water. I also had to go up to the server myself to ask for to-go boxes and the check. And I got up to give the check to them, because they still hadn't taken it after my trip to the bathroom. Place is spacious enough for a family dinner, feels welcoming enough.