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    Souk Al Shater

    4.5 (285 reviews)
    InexpensiveLebanese, Falafel
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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

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    Chicken Shawarma
    Gab G.

    Needed a quick lunch and the chicken shawarma here was excellent - my favorite part was the pickles! Pistachio baklava was ok. Friendly employees.

    Chicken Shawarma
    Donna M.

    Authentic Lebanese food at reasonable prices on Queens Blvd. The employees are friendly. A few seats inside but more of a grab n go deli type of establishment. Got the chicken shawarma pita which was quite flavorful, not too spicy. Also picked up some pastries, got a kanafeh and a pistachio mini.

    3 Skewer Combination with grilled chicken, beef kafta, beef cubes, salad and rice
    Kenny S.

    We have been coming to Souk El Shater for the past 7 years. It is a small family run Lebanese restaurant / grocery store. Souk El Shater makes the most delicious Lebanese dishes at great prices. My family and I often make special trips in from Nassau County just to order their 3 skewer combinations and shish taouk platters. In addition to great food, they also make delicious sweet and savory appetizers like baklava, kounafa and spinach, meat, cheese pies and the best falafel. If you're in the mood for some awesome middle eastern food, you have to try Souk El Shater.

    JiHae L.

    I walk-in and automatically see unsanitary conditions. A guy behind the counter without his mask over his nose. Someone touching money and rearranging the food right after which was gross. At least wear some food preparation gloves. People coming in without masks on and coughing all over the place. I wanted to leave but couldn't as I already placed my order before all of this occurred. I doubt I will be going back for awhile. The food was alright, it wasn't amazing. The lunch special was a bit confusing. I asked tons of questions and they were all answered. All in all, won't be going back for awhile as it wasn't clean to me.

    Desserts
    Melanie M.

    Wow wow wow! Souk El Shater hits the mark for Lebanese food! This takeout joint brings their "A" game with everything they serve. Shawarma sandwich with Toum (garlic whip) is the perfect combo of meat, garlic, pickled vegetables all wrapped up in a pita. Order a couple kibbeh for an appetizer, eat them hot as soon as you get them or be sure to reheat if you can't eat it immediately. Check out the daily the rotating daily specials; moussaka, stuffed cabbage, stewed chicken, rice with lentils topped with fried onions to name a few. Grab some pies; Za'atar, meat, spinach, chicken, or potato -- it's hard to decide because they are all delicious. Finally, grab a baklava for dessert. Not sure what to order? Ask for help, the staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Whatever you order will be well worth it and super inexpensive! **we have eaten all food/dish mentioned in this review**

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    Jando S.

    After many years spent on 43rd Ave, Souk El Shater seems to have finally found its groove in its current space on Queens Blvd. Though it's been several years since their move, I feel they have never been better. Who would've known that one of the borough's best Lebanese options would be in the heart of Sunnyside? (#1) A family owned and operated business, they've low key become a standout eatery in the entire hood (#2), which is no small feat. The spot is still pretty small, as it operates primarily as a takeout spot and Middle Eastern grocer. There is some limited seating on a counter, but most folks are in and out of here with bags of food. For large orders, call ahead of time to ensure availability as they often run out of popular items. Speaking of the food, where does one start? I could talk about their delicious lamb and chicken shawarma rotating on a spit or their deliciously creamy hommos (hummus) or baba ghanouj. Perhaps I could rave about their addicting kibbie (kibbeh) or gush over their quality variety of pies that range from spinach, meat, and cheese to thyme, kishk, and cheese. Their sweets are also fantastic; kadayif and baklava are wonderful as the kounafa (kanafeh) with cheese and their nammoura (semolina + yogurt slice) is stupid delicious. My absolute favorite thing as of late has been to come by for their daily lunch specials, which are priced between $7-9 each. Whether it's small or large, they do an incredible job of stuffing the container till it's ready to implode. Given that they change daily, there is no guarantee what one loved one day is available the next day. When in doubt, call ahead of time or come in early and score something fresh. Their Lebanese lasagna is sinfully good. It's the ultimate comfort food and usually served on the weekends only. I also love anything in yoghurt which is fantastic over rice. They use a lot of ground beef usually in tomato sauce or yoghurt with either vegetables or beans or all of the above. Really, no one can go wrong with these choices as they're filling and tasty all throughout. Now that COVID + pandemic is in full swing, they've now managed to jump onto Instagram (#3) and embrace Yelp more than ever. I am hoping to partake in what they do best often because this is seriously too good of a place to pass up. ____________ (#1) And not in Little Egypt (Steinway) or east of Flushing. (#2) A neighborhood that has some of the highest rated restaurants in all of NYC. (#3) @soukelshater ... follow them immediately!

    Combo shwarma
    Phil H.

    This place is my absolute go-to for Lebanese takeout with large portions at a very reasonable price. I typically go for the combo Sharma as it comes with beef and chicken along with some veggies,rice and this wonderful kind of garlicky sauce. I have to mention that the chicken is extremely good in this dish as it has been marinated in something a bit sweet and is very tender. My fiancee who normally dislikes chicken in most cases is a huge fan of this dish. Desserts here are also worth a mention, with a personal favorite being the apricot baklava. I have not seen this as an option in most of the Lebanese places i have been but this one is a real treat. The guys running the store are really nice and I always enjoy my meal from here, will be back many times.

    Chicken Shawarma Platter
    Kevin C.

    We were in Sunnyside and was in the mood for some chicken shawarma. Settled on this place and given the hype on Yelp, had to give it a shot. Walking in, I was greeted right away with staff who are very helpful and navigating me through their options. I ended up getting the chicken shawarma platter which came with rice, lettuce and tomatoes plus pickled vegetables which was a nice added touch. Also the sauces they douse over it just complements the dish. You of course can opt out of the sauces. The chicken was extremely moist and flavorful. No pieces were burnt and each bite of the chicken had depth. The portion is stupendous and for $12, it was totally worth it. Spoke to some customers in the store and they all boasted about this place. I highly recommend this place and will surely come back.

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    I love this place their food is amazing and the closest I have ever tri in New York City

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    One of the best/amazing shawarma spot in Queens!! Tried other places around the area, and this spot definitely fills the shawarma craving!!

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