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    ZAAD - AMSTERDAM AVE ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Shawarma Salad Bowl- do not get it from  TGTG it's valued incorrectly
    Najwa G.

    Zaad had some solid food but the reason I gave it three starts versus four/five stars is because their TGTG bag is inaccurate in their value. You're actually better off sticking to the regular menu, more bang for your buck. Anyways, again the food here is solid but they need to be honest with their pricing on TGTG, that's all. I would order again but from their regular menu.

    Falafel
    Seelia Y.

    Small restaurant with very little seating. It is quite cramped. Staff is very busy but they're nice and patient. We ordered the mixed platter and falafels and it ended up being $30 which is a little outrageous considering the portion. The meat hard to chew because some pieces had tendons and the rice was whatever. The hummus was not great but not bad. The falafels were crispy but did not have much flavor. Overall I do not recommend as the price to portion size does not add up.

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    Taylee M.

    Zaad is so good! It's the perfect spot for a quick lunch and they have so many tasty, healthy options! I love their chicken shawarma salad (say yes to white sauce!) and everything I've ever tried was great! The service is fast, very clean location, and super reasonable when you're on-the-go.

    Udochi M.

    Every time I come here it hits the spot!! Zaad has the best service, food, and falafels! Never fails!!

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    Giacomo C.

    This hole-in-the-wall Mediterranean spot serves really good shawarmas (and more) for reasonable prices. There are a couple of small tables for 2, so if it's not busy you can even eat your food fresh. It's mostly a take-out place, though. I got a lamb-beef shawarma sandwich and it was really rich and filling. This is really a great cheap option in the area. One guy runs the show and he's really efficient. He even gives you a few falafel!

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    Gerardo E.

    Hold in the wall place. The falafel pita is a great deal coming out to ~$7. They're usually very friendly and they also give you a free falafel when you go into the store. It's a good deal for the price and it's a quick in and out location. There's two small tables, but it's not a great dine in place. Most people do takeout. Overall a good place to check out

    Beef Shawarma Platter
    Elizabeth Y.

    Eating at Zaad is definitely worth it--the food was so flavorful, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are huge! The man there was also super nice--he gave us a free sample falafel and also checked on us to make sure we liked our food (which we definitely did; we were just eating slowly at first because we were catching up). I really enjoyed the combination of flavors and textures of the beef shawarma platter. There was a nice contrast between the fresh salad/cucumbers and the richer meat and creamy dips. I also wound up with leftovers, which is always nice :) I would highly recommend trying Zaad!

    Dallas A.

    Grabbed dinner here during a recent trip to New York and thought it was just okay. The quality of the food seemed good, but there wasn't a lot of flavor. The menu is limited to mostly pitas and plates.

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    Food was so delicious and the hospitality was so warm and welcoming. 100% recommend this place!!!

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    Food is fresh and delicious! (Albeit under seasoned...) Very tiny space but friendly, quick service.

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    Tasty falafel pita sandwich. Inviting host offered me sweet tea while finishing my sandwich. Not much seating but real good stuff.

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    Freshly made, healthy and delicious! Very friendly pick-up service. I highly recommend it.

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