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    Ruzana

    4.2 (229 reviews)
    InexpensiveKebab, Halal, Middle Eastern
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    RUZANA ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Musakhan
    Tory L.

    Saw this place pop up in my Yelp businesses updates email on friday and be came quite curious about the Chicken Musakhan that was featured. So that evening I found Ruzana on Grub Hub and orderd it. This was the first time I had this dish and I love getting to try something now. It was on the bone chicken with Carmelized Onions,Sumac and lots of other wonderful Middle Eastern Spices,topped with slivered almonds on this fluffy flatbread called Taboon. It is a beloved dish of Palestine and I can see why,the chicken was perfectly cooked and the sweeness of the onions mingled magically with the spices and the crunch of the almonds added texture. The Taboon was soaked in the juices and crispy on the edges and soft and fluffy in middle. The only hiccup was the place doesnt use Grub Hub drivers and I was unable to track (which sets off my OCD), after several minutes past last expected arrival I called restaurant to see if it had left and the lady was having a hard time understanding,asking me if I wanted to order and then saying no order had been placed with my name. I asked again are you sure and gave my address no no orders was her reply. Just as I was about to figure out how to get my money back from Grubhub the delivery guy showed up. So that was a bit of unnecesary stress I will chalk up to a miscommunication tho I may decide to dine in next time to avoid this issue.

    Sambusek with Meat
    gina k.

    Wow, what a hidden gem!! As a Palestinian American, it's rare to find authentic good Palestinian food, so when I come across this wonderful restaurant, I was fortunate! First of all, the ambience is so cute and charming with some tables inside and outside. They do lots of take out and catering-tells you how good the food and service is! Abdel-Rahman was so professional, friendly and accommodating. He answered all my questions and the chef was so friendly and handled all my allergy requests like a professional! Everything came out of the kitchen with love and amazing presentation. So much detail to spices and taste to ensure perfection. They don't take shortcuts and focus on quality and flavor. This will now be our regular place for Palestinian food and also just a wonderful place for veggie options for me. Plenty of meat and seafood dishes as well that look so delicious. Ruzana is authentic and as close as it gets to how my mom cooks. Super clean establishment with charm in every corner. Thank you chef and Abdul-Rahman! See later this week!

    Outdoor and indoor seating
    Christine A.

    Ample servings of fresh food. Lots of meat. Great salads. We had a kebab and it was huge. Well spiced and cooked to order. We had the labneh and that was fresh and huge. The service is good. The guy behind the counter was friendly and fast. They have a number of tables inside and out. Unfortunately, too cold to sit outside. You get a lot of bang for your buck here. I wish they had better fries and better hot sauce (right now no middle eastern version, just American). Also, when we first sat down, no one was there. But then people came in were not social distancing or wearing masks, so maybe it's best to take out here.

    Babaganoush
    Alan S.

    4 star food, 1 star off for the fact that no one in the kitchen was wearing a mask, and I had to ask our server specifically to wear one as a well. Safety is safety, regardless of food quality! The babaganoush was my favorite - drenched in olive oil with spices laden on top. Paired equally well with the complimentary pita as well as the French fries that come with most of the platters. The Arabic falafel plater was not bad - the flavor of the falafel patties did not "wow" me to be honest, although dipping in the fresh hummus, served with a few pieces of whole chickpeas still present, partially made up for it.

    Arabic Meat Shawarma, Baba Ghanouge
    Grace M.

    Amaaaazing, delicious food, and wonderful service!! we ordered the lamb kebab platter, Arabic meat shawarma platter, baba ganoush, grape leaves! So fresh, flavorful, and delicious!! LOVED the white sauce it came with! The service was great--they were all so sweet and kind! Can't wait to come back!! Thank you so much! !!!

    Mixed Appetizers
    Waleed E.

    Casual sit down restaurant. Food is so fresh and delicious. Everything is very well seasoned. Rice is fluffy. One of the better falafels I've had. Chicken tender and juicy. I can't say how much I enjoyed this meal. The price is very reasonable as well. If you want Palestinian/middle eastern food give them a shot.

    Msakhan
    Reham M.

    This place is a gem! Food there is sooo tasty and the portions are big that you will most likely end up taking leftovers home (also a plus not to cook the next day!) Prices are very reasonable and honestly with food that good, other places would charge you waaaay more. I went there with my family and a small group of friends and we ordered a bunch of stuff ( Shawarma platter, Mansaf platter, burger and fries, Msakhan and stuffed grape leaves) and some appetizers salad, hummus and fries, Tabbouleh. Everything I tried was good and tasty, staff were very welcoming and friendly. On a side note, we noticed they were packing a huge order to go and out of curiosity we asked and came to know that they cater events and parties and that order was a stuffed lamb! It looked huge Highly recommend the place, a must try if you ever were in bay ridge area, Brooklyn.

    Chicken Shawarma
    sarah y.

    Chicken Shawarma was delicious and I loved the white sauce that came with it. Inside the restaurant looked cute and they have nice outdoor seating. Only thing I would say is that the service was a little bit slow.

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    Great shawarma and falafel, these are the only dishes I have tried so far. They're quick as well and very welcoming.

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    Love love love their spicy French fries! Also, great shawarma sandwiches, and falafel

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    8 years ago

    Lentil soup was amazing, chicken shishkabob was seasoned perfectly, French fries were crunchy, delivery was fast and food was still hot.

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    7 years ago

    Amazing shawarma and platters. For some reason after I eat here my stomach always hurts. Might just be me, but the food is still good.

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    7 years ago

    Great place for some ME food apart from the halal carts. They have a huge variety to choose from.

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    7 years ago

    Fast delivery great food everything was delicious we had chicken shawarma tabuli salad hummus

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    Tried their sandwich and some appetizers. Food here was very tasteless, meat was dry, the sauces for the sandwich tasted weird.

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    First time ordering delivery here. Delivery was fast, food is great!! Will definitely order again.

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    Chicken shawarma and rice was delicious. Generous portions. Arabic bread very tasty too. Quick delivery!

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    Mother-In-Laws Chicken- baked chicken, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, garlic. $20. Filling and tasty

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    5.3 miDowntown Brooklyn
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    This place is great. The food is fantastic. It feels like I could actually be in Berlin…read more Highly suggest this place. If you're a fan of kebabs in this style, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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    Kotti Berliner Döner Kebab - Döner sandwich. Good veggies in particular. Alright meat. Good portion size as the pide was quite big

    Döner sandwich. Good veggies in particular. Alright meat. Good portion size as the pide was quite big

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    4.2(129 reviews)
    7.9 miEast Village
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    This takeout-only German-Turkish döner kebab spot at the north end of the East Village makes for an…read moreeasy and delicious meal. You order on the sidewalk via a kiosk and choose your protein (chicken, beef, or mixed), served as a wrap, sandwich, or in a box. I got the chicken box and of the three available sides (salad, yellow rice, fries) chose the rice and sides. The most delicious garlic cream sauce is drizzled over everything, though you can get extra sauce for $1 if you want more than just a drizzle. You can also get some spicy sauce for the same price, which does not come standard with the box. I didn't try the spicy stuff, but I would next time. The rice and the crunchy, shoestring-style spiced fries were great, but of course the biggest star of the box was the ridiculously tender chicken. It reminded me of halal street meat, but it's maybe even juicier and more succulent. Minor notes: The chicken was slightly, just slightly, over salted. Don't wait too long to eat the fries, which lose their luster pretty fast (as fries tend to do).

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    4.5(210 reviews)
    8.2 miGreenpoint
    $$

    Such a good Sunday evening meal. We made it before happy hour ended, and the house wine was…read moredelicious. It was pretty quiet for a Sunday evening so we had no issue getting a table. Chipotle hummus was flavorful, a little sweet and a mild heat. Fries were crispy and paired well with chipotle aioli. Chicken was good. Lamb kebabs also yummy, cooked as we had asked (medium rare). The dips in general that we had were really solid, so next time we are back we would optimize towards more dips!

    On Sunday mornings the windows are opened and this place is packed. We visited for my birthday…read morebrunch. Classic Mediterranean decor including cushioned seating and music builds an extremely intriguing atmosphere. I had an homemade Sangria to start for drinks. The Sangria is daytime friendly, subdued and light. I had an "Frittata" eggs that's similar to an omelette, quiche, or scrambled eggs. This Mediterranean Omelette (Frittata) includes mergues, black olives, cherry tomatoes, sesame seeds, parsley, and feta cheese. The omelette was hard scrambled and thick. I loved the seasoning with lemons and olive oil. We absolutely enjoyed the well seasoned, lightly fried sweet potato home fries. Brunch also includes Shepherd salad with finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, long green peppers, onions, and flat-leaf parsley seasoned with lemon and olive oil. I've never had this salad before, it was cut thick and crispy. Nice place for Brunch, great customer services, and right here in Bed-Stuy.

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