met Yemen friend here for lunch before heading to the airport. food was delicious never had yemen…read morefood before but was a"spicier" than indian food which i enjoyed. simple decor and friendly service. i enjoyed the flat bread that was served with the meal. the lamb consume soup which came with our meal was light and great with the meal- squeeze of lemon brightened it up. we had the lamb shoulder and rice, hot stone lamb and hot stone vegetarian bean dish. u can ask for utensils but it was fun eating with your hands and using the bread to scoop your food.

If you don't know Arabic, you're going to have a tough time ordering. Thankfully one of the workers…read morespoke English and he was really nice. Like any other halal restaurant during Ramadan, it's hectic around Iftar. They gave us dates to break our fast with and we also received salads, soups (which was DELICIOUS) and this spicy sauce salsa thing. We ordered some of the samosas (unsure if these are called differently?) We were hesitant on what flavors to get. So the person helping us out just grabbed some for us to try and we were happy, they were yum. We ordered the mixed grill, 2 breads and hummus. I wanted to get the house special mixed grill with the lamb chops but they said they didnt have any more lamb. But i swear the other tables were getting lamb its fine My partner didnt like that the meats in the mixed grill were over charred, said it was practically burnt. I didnt like that the bread wasnt super fluffy like naan, a lot of it was very crispy like chips instead of fluffy. But we enjoyed our meal and honestly, I have more empathy for the staff during Ramadan, its definitely a hectic time when its time to eat. Theres also free tea you can grab and this was delicious as well. Sweet and full of cinnamon and cardamom taste.

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

Lately, there have been a few places serving burek in this neighborhood, but this is the first time…read moreI can confidently say it's the best I've ever had, even compared to the other spots I already really enjoy. They sell it by the slice or as a whole pie, and trust me, you have to go try it. The owner was incredibly hospitable and was even able to accommodate a special order for me. She let me know it would take about 25 minutes, but honestly, I didn't mind at all. In my mind, that just meant it couldn't get much fresher than that! When I returned to pick up my order, there was still a bit of a wait, but for good reason because they were BUSY. I was genuinely so happy to see such a new business getting that kind of support already. I truly wish them all the best because I can easily see them becoming very popular in the neighborhood. Pictured here is the burek with meat and cheese, and it was excellent. I already cannot wait to go back and try the spinach one! Oh and please get the yogurt!

Delicious!!! The yogurt is the absolute best I've ever had! Loved everything about this place and…read morecan't wait to go back! Service was quick, easy and friendly and the place was simple but clean and welcoming! Lili herself was there and super sweet! Cannot wait to go back! A must try in the bronx!

The soup was a soothing start to the meal, but the salad was whatever and nothing special. The…read morehaneeth lamb was tender and flavorful, but the sauce that was given made it taste even more flavorful and added some spice to it. The rice was pretty delicious too and I can tell it's authentic since I hear many people speak Arabic.

A friend picked this place for his going away lunch. The staff is friendly. The place is clean…read more And the food is superb. We had goat and it was "fall off the bone" tender. Everyone was impressed with the flavors. Place offers free serving of salad and soup with entree order.

I know what you're thinking, Pizza shop? Viet?????…read more But yes, this place sells a bunch of Vietnamese dishes as well as pizza. If you're looking for a pho spot in the Bronx, this might be it. A little pricey but definitely passable and definitely hits the craving. This Pho is just as good as any in NY which I know doesn't say much but is good enough Amazing service. We came a little before closing ‍ but they welcomed us in, and allowed us to dine in anyways. Hoping to come back one day to try some of their other dishes!

4.5 stars! Pho and pizza? Who would have thought it would work but this place delivered! It's a…read moregreat spot for a group meal, especially when everyone wants a little variety. It's a cozy no frills spot with a few tables and decorated with images of the dishes. But I'm not here for the ambience, I'm here for the good food and as a Vietnamese person, I can confidently say the pho is authentic. The broth was aromatic and flavorful, with just the right amount of depth and richness. The noodles were perfectly al dente, and they were very generous with the meat. They also offer Bún Bò Huế, a spicy beef noodle soup from Central Vietnam. I find that restaurants on the East Coast often make their Bún Bò Huế a little too sweet, but thankfully, that wasn't the case here. The broth had a really nice balance of savory flavors and spice. It's a much heartier, more pungent soup than pho, and they did it very well. Honestly, both noodle soups were so delicious that I came back the very next day! The Cơm Tấm Đặc Biệt was also delicious. My only critiques were that the shredded pork skin could have used more roasted rice powder, and the rice wasn't actually broken rice. Otherwise, everything on the plate was really good. We also tried the Ốc Mỡ Xào Me, or sea snails in tamarind sauce. I'd never had them prepared with this particular style of sauce before, but I'm glad I tried it. The sauce was creamy, sweet (a little too sweet?), and savory, and the bread was perfect for soaking up every last bit of it. The bun thit nuong cha gio and chicken parm hero were both good but the noodle soup dishes are still my favorites here. I washed everything down with a Vietnamese coffee which was the perfect finish. It was super strong and creamy, exactly the way it's supposed to be! Service was quick and easy! Everyone there was super friendly and nice! Overall, I was really impressed with the Vietnamese dishes here. Everything was flavorful and well executed, and the fact that I came back the very next day probably says it all!

The service over all was great but it was a lack of communication and they was kinda rude overall…read morethe food was immaculate

We've had dinner here a few times in the last 5 years. The wait staff are all super friendly and…read moretalkative. The food is really excellent, and you will probably find a few things on the menu you haven't had before. My husband praised the broccoli rabe and persuaded the owner to give him some pointers on cooking it. It's one of the smaller restaurants, which gives is a cozy feel. There is also outdoor seating. Highly recommend

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.

Tried this spot and really enjoyed it. The chicken souvlaki was delicious and full of flavor, and…read morethe pita was delicious as well. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. They also accommodated me when I showed up 30 minutes before closing, which was really kind and appreciated. Wonderful service overall and I would definitely go again when I'm back in the Bronx.

Love the Bronx Night Market. Today they were in Co-op City, this location was great for me as it's…read moremuch closer to home and I was able to park in a garage. There was a nice crowed. There were really good vendors as usual. They also had a concert. Not sure if this is what they call a pop-up but if it is I really hope they pop-up here again. Thanks for coming to Co-op city.

I have been her before but love how many people come to eat, dance, learn new things, try new…read morethings and eat new things. I'm so glad I came and will definitely go back. Every vendor was very nice and respectful to customers and returned the respect. Food looked great not sure of the taste but many people was standing on lines for certain foods deserts jewelry and personal herbs..... I was in tha line got me a thing or two you know smell good body items. I would suggest you come out ans see for yourself join in on the good music food and other items because I did. I purchased the yoni shower gel and some strawberry soap.