ordered a beef stew as well that is not pictured here because i ate it and had spinach burek and…read morefrench fries it was pretty good also gave a side of salad and feta. got some fanta exotic drink too. they gave us dates and water to break out fast for ramadan the service was very kind ans helpful and the ambiance was nice they had a tv and played albanian music videos very entertaining come here for some authentic dishes you'll love it like i did 10/10 thank you

Fantastic coffee and sweet treats in Jackson Heights!…read more My best friend lives a few blocks from here, and we stopped on a visit up to see him. Coffee was fresh and potent and the cake - OH the cake! It looks plain enough until you take the first bite. Like butter and sugar in a sponge. Freakin' delicious! When in need of coffee or a sweet treat next time I'm in Queens I'm DEFINITELY coming here again!

I have to say, this is a pure gem in the Bronx in little Yemen. Beautiful ambiance indoors,…read moreexceptional service, and authentic flavorful food with incredible seasoning! I love it here and will always go back to visit. Once you have the flat bread make sure you finish it first before it gets dry. We got mixed grill platter but it's not pictured because it got devoured. then an authentic yemeni dish kind of like a shredded lamb stew and we finished the meal with some moroccan tea which was phenomenal. everyone is very friendly and caring and soft spoken it's really good service and the people dining are kind too. 10/10 A++ this is a MUST go. I wanted to gatekeep but the people must know. I've done my civil duty sharing this spot today.

Delicious food! Generous portions & wonderfully thoughtful waitstaff. We plan to come back and…read morewould highly recommend. Fun to try a new type of food! Lamb platter was fall off the bone.

Çka Ka Qëllu has been on my radar for a while now. I first heard about it several years ago when…read morethey first opened in the Arthur Ave neighborhood - standing out as a traditional Albanian restaurant amongst the sea of Italian eateries. Fast forward to the present day, and they have gained considerable attention. The restaurant has made the NYT's Top 100 Restaurants in NYC list for the past 4 years, they have expanded to two (soon three) other locations, and is a favorite among the social media and celeb crowd (this is allegedly one of Dua Lipa's favorite restaurants in the city). That being said, we thought it would be a great spot to celebrate a family member's birthday - so I booked a table and off we went. Çka Ka Qëllu is located on Hughes adjacent to the back entrance of the Arthur Ave Retail Market. The restaurant is gorgeous - it's pretty spacious with three main dining rooms. The decor is a showstopper in itself - the exposed stone walls coupled with the abundance of artwork and old world accents placed throughout the dining area make this seem more like a museum than a restaurant. The ethnic music that is piped throughout the restaurant completes the feel. I honestly couldn't stop looking around. There menu is pretty expansive - most of the items I had not heard of before, but it's also approachable as they spell it out for you in the description what each dish is. We were a party of seven, so to make things easy we aligned to share everything. My brother and I decided to take lead and order items from each section. We decided to start with the ajvar, sausage dip, and tarator. These were all delicious; essentially dips, they all had great flavor and were paired with hot crusty bread mmmm. We then got a bunch of other dishes: leçenik, burek, fili, fasule with smoked meat, mantia, mazë e zier, and a shop salad. As with the dips, everything here was delicious. It's hard to pick the standouts because everything was so good - honest food, full of flavor and depth. Okay you twisted my arm - if I had to choose, my favorites were the burek and the mazë e zier. I love a good burek, and this one was top drawer. The pull on the mazë e zier was out of this world, yet it was easy to maneuver with great flavor. We ended the meal with one of their grilled dishes - namely the mixed meat combo. We chose five meats and they paired them with some vegetables and potato. At risk of sounding like a broken record - this was delicious as well. Service was awesome - everyone was welcoming and the food came out at a good pace. Overall, Çka Ka Qëllu is an absolute yes - the food, the decor, and the service were all aces. The hype is real and they deserve all the accolades they have received. Goes without saying, but I would definitely return for another meal - take me back now!

Plan bagels it was kinda stale tasting but I would get it again if it was fresh …read more It was kinda mysterious looking when I walked in the shop service was ok

We have ordered the grilled shrimp and lobster ravioli and chicken in garlic pasta sauce. It was…read morevery delicious.

My partner and I were looking for somewhere to eat when we stumbled upon this restaurant, and I was…read morehonestly kind of excited because I saw they had baked clams, which I'd been craving, AND pizza. I was thinking we might have found ourselves a nice little spot for dinner. Unfortunately, things didn't quite go the way I hoped! Food: 2/5 I'm not gonna lie, the food was pretty disappointing. We tried the broccoli rabe, got the Albanian pizza, ordered pasta with meatballs, and, of course, got the baked clams. Honestly, the Albanian pizza was probably the only thing that gave us something a little unique. The other dishes just tasted like freezer food, and not even in a particularly good way. The pasta and meatballs tasted like something you'd get in a cafeteria, with the meatballs tasting almost entirely like plain ground beef. There wasn't much flavor or anything that made me want to keep eating. And the baked clams? Ugh. I was really looking forward to these, but they barely had any meat in them and were mostly stuffing and breadcrumbs. You know those frozen stuffed clams you can get from the grocery store? That's honestly what they reminded me of. Definitely not what I was hoping for when I ordered them! The Albanian pizza was the only dish that really stood out, but considering it was one of the smaller things we ordered, it wasn't enough to save the overall meal. If you're not coming here specifically for the pizza, I honestly think you can find better versions of these other dishes at plenty of other restaurants. And that's kind of a bummer when you're paying for a whole dinner and hoping to enjoy more than one thing. Service: 5/5 I will give credit where credit is due: the service was actually really good! We had no complaints about how we were treated, and the staff did their job well. Unfortunately, good service can only do so much when the food itself isn't hitting the mark. Vibes: 3/5 The ambience was fine, but I will say the restaurant was pretty empty when we came in during the evening. I'm not saying an empty restaurant automatically means the food is bad, but looking back, maybe that should've been a little red flag for us! All in all, honestly, I probably wouldn't come back. The service was great, and the Albanian pizza was decent, but the rest of the food just didn't do it for me. Between the disappointing baked clams and the cafeteria-style pasta and meatballs, I left feeling like I could've spent my money somewhere else and had a much better meal. I just don't think I vibe with the food here, so this one is probably a pass for me. There are too many other places to eat to spend another dinner hoping the food will be better!

Balkans, the rugged Southeast region of Europe is beautiful. The food in this region is vast and…read moreamazing. Even Italian and Greek food in the Balkans is outstanding. Hence, by no means I want to reduce this rich cuisine to just grilled meats. But it needs to be said that this region takes grilling to the next level. The mixed grill platter at Cakor represents a typical Balkan Grill Platter. There are places where you can get Sweetbread, Rocky Mountain Oysters, & even Heart in the platter, but what you get at Cakor is sufficient and outstanding. I always like chasing it down with IVI's Peach Soda.

Deliciousness - 3.5/5 Happiness - 3/5…read more We went to the Bronx Little Italy before a Yankees game (plenty of parking, a good idea if you don't want to pay all the stadium prices). We were planning to go out for a traditional meal but were surprised to find an Albanian-Italian restaurant. Having never had Albanian food before, we stolled in. It's gorgeous, with traditional decorations and street signs in Albanian. It definitely leaves an impression visually. Unfortunately, I can't say that I enjoyed the cuisine much. Most of the food was prepared in a flavored oil that I didn't care for. I got the mixed grill, which was a combo of meats (liver, kidney, qofta (similar to a meatball), two types of sausage, and baby lamb). My favorite thing by far was the qofta, which was nicely spiced and packed a tangy, meaty punch. Although I typically like organs (particularly liver), I found the kidneys too tough to be palatable, and the liver just didn't have a lot of flavor. The sausages were fine (although I didn't care for the spice blend in one of them). And I didn't realize baby lamb is different than regular lamb (which I loooove). It was a bit stringier, and was drenched in the oil that I didn't like (my kids, however, devoured it). Speaking of, my kids stuck with pasta. My son devoured his fettucini alfredo. We all enjoyed the light and fresh Cakor House pasta, which came with fresh tomatoes and chicken. Ultimately, I think Albanian food may not be my style. Buy I enjoyed the adventure (and especially, the decor!).

My love and I came here looking for a healthy afternoon meal. This small eatery is apparently known…read morefor its wraps and juices, so we gave them a try. For drinks, I had the Legally Blonde with oranges, lemon, pineapple, and ginger root. It tasted healthy and not too sweet. I personally wished I tasted more ginger in it. She had the Crush with apple, lemon, orange, peach, pineapple, and a ginger shot. Hers had the ginger and flavors mine was lacking. I went with the Captain Jack wrap with an impossible burger as the protein, vegan mozzarella, sweet potato french fries, lettuce, and bbq sauce. This wrap blew my mind. As soon as I pulled it apart the cheese just stretched across both wraps. The i.possi ke burger and sweet potato fries blended beautifully, and it had just the right amount bbq sauce to not feel over-saturated. I highly recommend it.

I finally stopped in and checked out The Healthy Kitchen. Originally came across THK on Uber Eats…read more While in the area one Saturday morning , I decided to place an order for pick-up. Once alerted that my order was ready, I pulled up and grabbed a metered spot right in front. As I entered, the shop it was empty but the staff was busy working on online orders in the open kitchen. Seating is available at a couple tables and counter top. I grabbed a seat as I waited because my order wasn't actually complete. Staff was pleasant but clearly behind on orders. Once completed I grabbed my order and headed out. I went with the #5. Breezin- strawberry, pineapple, peach, w/ orange juice base and I added banana. Overall a local spot offering healthy options on the go. Just A Note: They are on Uber Eats but they also offer online ordering and you can get 15% off your first order when ordering directly from them.

I ended up seeing this restaurant driving past and I wanted something different & decided to stop…read morein. The place had a bunch of seating available. Felt like the menu was a bit extensive they had way more offerings than I thought. And the service was pretty quick after I placed my order. I went with a Gyro and it came with a side salad. The meal was very filling and I ended up going back to the spot within the same week. On my next trip to this area will definitely be checking it out.

I came here for lunch, yesterday and it was delicious. I ordered ahead of time and when we came it…read morewas ready. The food was quite delicious; we ordered the pork gyro platter which was well cooked and seasoned. The French fries were fresh and crispy. The pita was also good and the sauces were a good add on. The owner is really nice his name was Bill and he was the one who served us and took our order. I would definitely come back and I recommend it.

This place was really good and I highly recommend coming here for some well cooked flavorful food…read more The staff are nice and super accommodating. I wanted a mango pineapple kale spinach smoothie and they were able to do just that. I got the chicken shawarma wrap and got my boyfriend a wrap as well. We both loved it. Very delicious and the chicken is so flavorful. Def a must try if you are in the area.

My person rating is two stars. My husband brought home some take out from Tasty Choice. We used to…read moreorder from here regularly. I can tell you that will never happen again because they seem to short patrons. We all ordered rice platters and everyone got decent-sized portions. My lamb kofta was abysmal. They gave me three small, dry ass pieces. Everyone else's platters were full of proteins. If they ran out of kofta they should have given something else or let my husband know. My daughter had a full piece of salmon filet, my husband received lamb and chicken mixed grill and it covered his rice portion, and my son had a full serving of lamb kebab. What they served for my order was obviously missing meat. They don't even give the actual "white" sauce - it's like a low-budget ranch and the hot sauce is probably bottled Red Hot brand. The rice was decent and there was a lot of red onion, cole slaw and tomato salad - much more than there was meat. If they're sending food to the same home, they should do a better job of ensuring that the meals are comparable. This was a terrible thing to come home to, after a long day working with patients. Never again.

Ate here on a Sunday late evening, it wasn't busy and there's live music! The menus are on iPad…read moreminis, so they definitely keep the menu pretty dynamic in terms of options and pricing. My partner and I ordered the Meat platter since it's our first time eating Croatian food ever. There's no pork in it at all. And i asked the server to keep the included pita bread on the side to keep it gluten free. They bring out free bread, sliced baguette and sourdough with a chunky hummus and very high quality olive oil. Then the octopus salad came out and this tastes great if you pour the olive oil on it. Then comes the meat platter. Everything was delicious! I loved the mini sausages the best (beef and veal). The chicken was a bit dry. But it came with some sauces. Peppercorn sauce was my favorite. And we also asked for more of the beet puree they use to decorate the plate. Overall, fantastic experience. I'd absolutely come back

I like this place a lot, though I can't put my finger on why I don't LOVE it. The service is…read moregreat, the setting out back is lovely, and the food is delicious. The whole fish is as good as anywhere. Maybe it's the terrible valet parking situation. Regardless, if you are a fish lover, be sure to give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

I really don't care WHERE I get grilled octopus from. As long as that sucker is GRILLED and buttery…read moresoft, I'm game. So, on another no-cook Wednesday, I picked up a couple bites for a wayyyy early dinner for hubs and me. And since I have to bypass Greek Express to get home anyway... why not? Greek Express is really that- express. But don't let their name fool you. You can grab and go, Uber it or dine in. I stopped in and ordered. Greek E. is small but quaint, done up in blues and whites. On one wall, there's this big Mediterranean landscape and on the opposite side they have these mirrored "windows" with shutters that give it this cute, homey vibe. The dine-in area is set up real nice. Nowwww... the pickup situation does steal a little bit of the cuteness. Right up front, they have bags and bags and bags waiting to be picked up or delivered. But anyhow. I ordered a large Greek salad to share, grilled octopus for me and a lamb gyro for hubs. Oh, and the order came with 2 warm pitas! While I waited, the guy offered me a glass of water and honestly, I appreciated the gesture. Gracias! THE OCTOPUS. Tender. Silky. Slightly grilled (would've loved it more if it was completely grilled). Really good. The Greek salad was fresh AND came with feta and hubs liked his lamb gyro with no complaints. $62 for a fresh Greek salad with feta, tender grilled octopus, a lamb gyro and two extra warm pitas? I wasn't mad at all. And the taste made the price even better.

Took over an hour and a half for delivery and the food was cold. It was room temperature. I…read morecalled multiple times to cancel my order and they took the phone off the hook. Never again. Food is normally good but overpriced for what you get.