I will say that I didn't get to try much, stopped there to meet some friends whom were already done…read morewith dinner when i arrived but encouraged me to try some items on the menu. I got a couple of bits to try while we caught up and they were all great. I had the Tandoori Chicken leg (OMG juicy, fresh, tasty) so good I didn't need any yogurt with it. Had the Samosa, salad with spicy yogurt dressing (all available in fridge to use) and a dish that was boiled egg in breading, almost like a vegetarian Scotch egg. Delicious!! And the MANGO lassi (drink in fridge) to absolutely die for...Best I've ever tried, hands down. Go for just this if you have to. Not too heavy on the dairy, great taste of mango and not overly sweet. Amazing!! Huge display of curry's and traditional Bengali fare, all looking fantastic, if I wasn't with friends I would of grabbed a to go box, but that means I'll have to just go back instead. My friend paid so not sure of cost but all advertised as affordable. The space was very clean and the owner was nice and hospitable. It's right next to the Castle Hill stop on the 6. Go there, make it a thing, you won't regret it. Can't wait to go again soon!!

The flavors here tell stories better than I ever could. Employees are reliably friendly and address…read moreall needs. The meal was better than expected. The experience satisfies completely. I respect this place and encourage others to try it!

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

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.

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!

Actually, the food here is really good! We had the meat Burek and the cheese Burek and both were…read moreoutstanding. Loaded with filling, and very fresh tasting. I'm hoping the menu expands a little bit. Burek is pretty heavy food and would love to see some veggies or similar stuff to round out the meal. No complaints though. It is a Burek place and as far as burek goes, the quality and taste was top shelf. Also, the staff is pretty nice too.

I love the Chicken Wraps here and french fries. They all have that Middle Eastern taste drive that…read moreI crave. Falafels are good too. Nice family spot in the city. Inexpensive choices of foods too. Service was good, and food on point. I will be back for more.

Can't beat the deal, nice sized falafel sandwich on pita (with a wide variety of salads and sauces…read moreof your choice) plus fries and a drink for $10+taxes. They also have options like shwarma and schnitzel on laffa or over rice. The place is simple, but clean. Staff was very friendly. There was a bit of a dinner rush but food was coming out fast.

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 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.

During my trip, eating at a Yemeni Restaurant was a must! I'm glad I found this great restaurant…read more Right away I knew it was family owned. The sense community was lovely inside and it was busy but moving. The Saltah dish was delicious!! It was so comforting and made fresh. It was filled with vegetables that were cooked to perfection really. I also had a wrap as well. The amount of food was one area of disappointment. One order wasn't enough for one person. Small portions would have been okay if the price matched it. Ordering two plates to be content was unexpected.

This Yemeni restaurant has rave reviews & yes the food is good- I've just had so much better. This…read moreis conveniently located in Manhattan sure but the "trek" to Little Yemen in the Bronx is 110% worth it because every restaurant I've tried there was better than this one. I will say, the service is great here & the people are quite hospitable. But there was something missing from the main dish, the lamb zurbian. First & foremost, there were way too many onions & most of them were burnt. Caramelized onions or crispy onions are great. But burnt onions? No thank you. Also, the rice was flavorful but overbearing. I will say though, the falafel was great FWIW. Nonetheless, I wouldn't be going back here & instead would go to Little Yemen in the Bronx because it is much better.