The service here is excellent. The hookah is also excellent. After reading Yelp reviews for Taj Mahal, I checked this place out with a friend. It did not disappoint and Yelpers really nailed this one. The menu is typical, but the service is the difference. It may look like every other hookah shop on Steinway, but I would rather come to Taj Mahal Lounge over all the rest. The tea is good, the hookah was on point, and you will never run out of coals. Have fun! read more

Really chill and low-key hookah spot in Astoria. The service was really great, especially for a busy Saturday night. I had one of their smoothies, which was delicious. The hookah was great and lasted a while before having to get new coals. Deducting one star only because they don't serve alcohol and they're not BYOB. Other than that, everything was great. read more

One of my favorite lounges on Steinway street. Clean and cozy. Great shisha! Welcoming atmosphere

Good shisha and fresh drinks can be found here. They have an outdoor seating area too so you can enjoy the fresh air while sip on your beverage. Their coffee is also very good here: strong and sweetened exactly to your liking. They don't serve food but you are allowed to bring it in or order it to your table from a restaurant. The staff is friendly and the bathrooms are clean. They play good music but it can get really loud, especially when groups cookbut on and sing along to the music. Mera's Tip: Bring your friends and have a coffee. read more

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Came here with friends I really enjoy sitting on the environment I definitely recommend it to other people

Stopped by with my friends and pretty spacious. We got the skittles flavor hookah. Yelp check-in free soda or hot beverages so my bestie ordered a latte. I ordered a peach soda and my other friend got watermelon smoothie. Cash only and no alcohol which I just find it strange. read more

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The employees here go above and beyond to provide you with a great level of service. I say this because I felt as though our flavor wasn't what we ordered and they made sure we got what we wanted. They even sent a pot of tea for my group on the house which was super sweet. They're also very diligent about giving you coal and you never have to ask for it. Plus they have games! read more

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Hookah is always great and the price is very reasonable. With a variety of different flavors. No alcohol but they do have other none alcohol drinks you can order. Outdoor area is nice to relax and unwind on a weekday or weekend. read more

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Yesterday we were there to celebrate our friend's birthday. Considering my friends are Muslim this atmosphere reminded of their country's lounges. I didn't count what we paid for but the bill was so affordable for all of those things we ordered and time we stayed. Customer service and especially hookah were fantastic. Definitely will visit again. read more

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I liked it here. Tried the orange cream hookah with a coworker. It's pretty cheap at 10.99. The Turkish tea was hot and in a clear glass cup. It was pretty quiet when we came. I'll be back again soon. read more

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Horrible service. Cash only they said. I told them to bring baklava 2 times and they didn't bring it. I didn't feel comfortable at all. They are horrible. Don't go there. read more

Went there on a Saturday night and it was busy but all of our hookahs were great. The music wasn't too loud so you can hear and talk to whoever you go with. The hookahs also were fairly priced. The only thing is they only take cash which is still an odd concept to me in this day and age. read more

They serve Moroccan tea here. It was fresh. I loved how they played different kinds of music to please the crowd. They have cards checkers and chess along with hookah. Nice and calm kind of vibe. They have a back patio as well that lights up and has a tent over it. Will be back read more

Came here with my fiancée for the first time in little Egypt to watch a soccer game for the African cup! Thankfully we decided to arrive 1 hour before the game because literally the place got so full that they had to add chairs in the middle of the aisle! This is a small joint but I love their decor and the service of the employees, full of energy, funny and how fast they are! Make sure to either eat before coming here or Bring food with you since they only thing on their menu is hooka, hot teas and fresh fruit smoothies which all seems so delicious and were freshly made. Prizes are reasonable and overall a nice place to enjoy some relaxing time smoking good hooka or watch a soccer game like We did! I will definitely be coming back! read more

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It was one of the best hookah place. I used to go there almost every night. But I don't go there anymore. There is a guy name Osama who works there. He is one of the stupid dude i have ever seen. He treats the customers like beggar.He ignores the customer after serving the hookah. Never let customers to stay there more than an hour. He has so disrespect for customers. read more

I wish this spot had alcohol. I would never need to go to any other Hookah spot on Steinway. After going to other spots, the service and prices here are the best I've seen. Employees are constantly changing your coals and making sure your Hookah is good. Atmosphere definitely has a middle eastern-y lounge feel to it. Music is good and the seating areas are way more comfortable than other spots. They have a variety of flavors, teas and smoothies. This place is also cash only so don't go there with nothing in your pockets. After trying other so-so Hookah spots in the area, I will definitely be returning here. read more

It's nice place to chill with friends. It's pretty and classy set up. Really good and fresh smoothies they are well presented and yuuummmy. Must be 21+ to enter read more

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Taj Mahal Lounge was our saving grace on a rainy and cold day. Customer service was great and staff were friendly. The owner opened the door for us and welcomed us inside. Hookah was good and staff was attentive to change coals as needed. Coffees and teas are well done. Comfortable seating. Space to watch sport events and meet up with friends. Clean bathrooms with bidets. Would 100% come back again. read more

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Very nice and friendly staff, good hookah, not so many food in menu but you can always order from outside restaurant and they have huge fruit plates available. I came multiple times and will come again for sure. read more

Nice place, clean and the stuff are so friendly. They take a good care of their customers. The hookah is the best in the steinway. read more

Great place! Clean and nice! The atmosphere and the music is great! We ordered regular base pineapple hookah which was super good! And also 2 smoothies: strawberry pineapple and mango pineapple - both were delicious and fresh! They also give you board games, it's kinda fun! Recommended! Also, if you check in there you get a free drink! read more

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I love this place been coming here for past few months. Hookah is amazing!!! They really know how to make customers happy. Coming here every week. Definitely recommend! Osama is the man there read more

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This was a nice place in Steinway. The service was excellent the coffee and smoothies were good and most importantly the hookah was wonderful! The prices were great (just a FYI they only accept cash). I'll definitely be back next time I'm in New York. read more

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Been coming here for 3 years now and I don't ever want to switch and go to a different place. This lounge is so good when it comes to service and friendliness. We will always keep coming back! read more

Great place to come and relax at. The shisha is great! The staff is attentive and very friendly, makes you feel at home. You never have to call for service. They also have amazing juices that they make in house. Overall a great place to come and chill. I drive from NJ to come here. Highly recommend this place. read more

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The lounge is cool and has a great music. Service was slow and we had to repeatedly ask to get things but the vibes were great and worth it. We also got the Persian chai which was really good. read more

Went here to meet up with a friend I haven't seen in awhile. The hookah was ok here. I did enjoy my smoothie. It's very spacious here. The waiters were nice but hard to find when we wanted the bill. Cash only. read more

Hookah was great! Nice Ice hoses if you ask for it. Spacious outside, and were accommodating for how many people we had. The major downside was the service; which is usually relatively poor in places like this. In any case, they had Sahlab (custardy dessert) which was delicious, and some decent Turkish coffee. But you had to track down waiters for assistance every time...or to order things. Not cool...I think though that you can also byof...bring your own food! read more

The best hookah place in the city of NYC. The service is average. Staff is cool. But the hookah is so amazing. Would love to come back again. read more

It's not what it used to be. the quality, cleanliness and the most important of all Service!! It went down drastically. It's sad to see, lack of management destroying a good business. read more

One of my favorite hookah spots in astoria. Its not a party place but its great place for great hookah, great music, great place to chill with friends and play games. The service is amazing, the staff is friendly and the hookah is amazing and affordable. read more

Best place ever! Love to be here 24/7! Osama and his team are the best! Customers Services is excellent, I went to many places before but this one is #1!!!! Thanks for great customer service read more

I had been loving the boss's other hookah place but when I heard they opened up the new hookah lounge I was for sure gonna go for support. It turned out to be a very beautiful modernized hookah place for all ages (18+) to enjoy instead of just elders. Their service great and all the workers remember you if you're a frequent visitor and remembers what you like!! Also can't forget about the price, a premium hookah (fumari) is just $18 where other places would charge $25 and up. Their basic flavors are as good as premium which is a bonus!! This place is definitely my goto place! You guys don't wanna miss out on their great service and a great hookah! Also varieties of smoothies are plus! LOVE LOVE LOVE this new place!!!! P.s their gum mint is one of my favorite basic hookah flavor and mint chocolate chill for premium(: read more

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Booked this place for my girlfriends birthday, had a great time. Staffs are very frindly, and helpful, taste of the hooka's are very good, good crowd over all, and you can bring your food as well. Highly recommended. read more

Workers are so rude. We come here often with food and when we finish our food we usually pack the food up nicely in a bag and leave it on the table or under the table and the workers come around and pick it up for us. There has never been a problem with that. The other day we left our food packed nicely on the floor and as we were leaving the worker grabbed my friends arm violently in front of everyone and cursed at him to pick the food up. There are other ways to approach the situation. A person should never touch a customer or curse at him. Their customer service is so trash. Go to a different hookah lounge. read more

Wow! This hookah lounge is one of the best ones in Steinway. From the staff to the drinks and the most important part the hookah. I have not been to a hookah lounge where the staff is so caring, attentive and pleasant. You walk into an environment where you are welcomed by not just one staff but multiple staff. I was there for a short trip in NY and I went to a few lounges but this one I went 2 nights in a row. The place is clean, the drinks are amazing! Let's not forget that the hookah is on point, they change coals about every 25-30 mins to make sure you get the best smoke. The servers check on you but they make sure they are not bothering you. I recommend this place for everyone in NY and everyone that visits NY. I have found my spot in NY and I can't wait till I go back and visit! read more

Came here with a homeboy last October. One of the workers from Jasmine across the street works here. He remembered me and gave me a free tea along with hookah. Place was packed and music was good. I am not sure if they serve food as I didn't eat from there. read more

This is one of the best places on Steinway street. Very chill place and I personally love the staff. Sorry guys no alcohol but it's a great time read more

Service is excellent!!! Hookah is great. Lasts long and smooth. very nice owner. The place is very laid back and chill. Very accommodating.

This place has really good hookah and the service here is pretty great. I came here the first day I landed in New York and ended up going back towards the end again. Awesome place. I would definitely recommend it. read more