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Eh. I find the food to take way too long to be cooked when most of it is ready and just sitting there. What I've gotten in terms of protein is always small dried out pieces and overpriced for the portion. The salads are fresh for the most part. I don't understand the hype around this place- there are so many better restaurants in the area.
Super busy on a Saturday noon. Wish they opened the outdoor seating too. We were all waiting for the limited seats indoors to open up. They're also understaffed. But, the food was delicious. You can also definitely share a mixed grill platter between two people. No need to get the specific mixed grill platter for 2.
Solid 4 for sure! We came in and it smelled amazing. Our surprise bag pick up was after 5PM so I was there after work. The thing I wanted most we didn't get, I love their rice. We got a large wrap with Two sauces ... my favorite is the white so I asked for it. Definitely a whole meal in a wrap. The place was packed when we walked in for pickup. Their menu is massive. I would try it again because I need to taste that rice! And some falafel would be nice too ..
5 Stars for the food, 1 for the failed delivery/ordering process. Have lived in the neighborhood for years & there's so many places to try, glad to support a business in the Little Egypt area. Mayor-elect Zohran's list of favorite restaurants got me here (his usual order is Lamb Adana Sandwich). My second try ordering was in-person ( - if you haven't visited Astoria's 31st Avenue Open Streets, it's a nice experience in the morning). Went on a Saturday around 2pm and it was busy! The 3-4 tables were full of families & groups (also a larger dining area in an enclosed section in the back) & customers waiting in the front for their orders. 4 ordering kiosks were up front and a counter for cash at the back. I got the $14 Beef Shwarma Sandwich (laffa bread option). It comes with tomato, onion, pickles, tahini & 2 containers of sauce (maybe harissa? and a pink mayo-like one). I was told that the wait is 15-25 minutes (& it's written on their receipts apparently). This is a good time to walk down the block & buy some baklava & Dubai Chocolate from Al-Sham Bakery FYI. I picked up my sandwich under 15-25 minutes later. The sandwich was delicious! Get the laffa bread as the bread option. It's griddled sealed shut around the fillings! The meat was tasty and nicely shaved. Overall the flavors are mild (& not overly salty) but it's the 2 sauces that made everything taste even better. The pickles add a nice tang. There's ($1.50) options to add extra sides into the sandwich. But I couldn't convince them to give me a cup of tabbouleh or rice instead of inside of the sandwich. All of their side's & vegetables look amazing, will try them next time. Ambiance: You're greeted by an enormously long (& very clean) counter filled with bowls of fresh toppings salads, & sauces. Even though the place could be a quick casual gyro-type of spot, the walls were filled with decorations, paintings, ambient lighting, a kind of brown fall theme. The tables in the back looked cozy, and those customers' platters of food were even more beautiful. 5 Stars for Zyara's branding on allll their items: skinny sandwich bags, sticker seal, sauce containers, flat vellum to-go bag - felt like a SoHo/Meatpacking District package of a cozy sandwich. The 1-star delivery ordering: Zyara isn't active on Uber Eats, their Grub Hub menu didn't have the lamb options (originally wanted a Lamb Kofta Platter). Called their number and couldn't tell if it was a call center, their worker sounding like AI, or a call center worker trying to sound like AI/a robot. They were no help in figuring out the names of the lamb platters & mixed up what I said with another item. Also confusion about an add-on for a sandwich or ordering it as a full side (The woman also broke her robotic AI Voice a few times during the call, of is this really sophisticated AI?) After all that, I couldn't place the delivery for later in the evening. 2nd Try: Did call back later in the day & tried again. The person also doesn't ask for your address only "You'll received a text with a link to pay, and then we can send the order to the kitchen." I offered my building & delivery information twice & hung up to pay the link. Finally! - but the link was broken. :( It was send automatically again but still didn't lead me to any page. I guess just go into order or dine-in. The Laffa bread stays fresher that way anyway. Maybe they're busy enough that they don't need to do delivery - or do it well.
Returned and sat in the back area with my family for lunch. All was just as delicious . Recommend trying the hummus, eggplant and falafel
The best beef sharawama I ever had. I ordered via Urber eats so my food wasn't as hot, but still really good. The sharawama was so tasty and the beef was tender. Next time I'll try the chicken sharawama.
Yes. Yes. Always yes to this spot. It's always packed, understandably! Every bite tastes delicious and it is always a family favorite when we are in Astoria! The flavors are unbeatable and the service is on point, highly recommend.
I came here because of Mamdani! I saw a video of him raving about this place, so I had to try it for myself! I've only done takeout from here and they do deliver to Jackson Heights, which is nice. I ordered a few things from here which I really liked. Chicken shawarma: I also tried it with the special bread instead of the usual pita. Came with lots of chicken . 10 out of 10. Eggplant: 8 out of 10. I think it's a great dip and goes well with pita. The price point isn't bad either. Thanks Zohran for recommending this place!
Really enjoyed the food here. The flavors were fresh, and the portions were just right. I just wish the meat was seasoned a little more. The atmosphere felt lively but not too loud, which made it a nice spot for dinner with friends or family. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out in good time. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm craving Mediterranean
Came here for a quick bite later in the evening. The place was packed but the servers were attentive and kind. The shawarma was finished so I ordered the chicken kebab platter with Jerusalem salad and hummus. The chicken was flavorful and fresh off the grill. The salad wasn't my favorite. The vegetables were a little mushy and waterlogged for my liking. The hummus was delicious. They weren't able to offer water because they ran out and the bathroom was far from clean. I wouldn't give up on Zyara just yet, but maybe I would try earlier in the day to see if the overall experience is better.
We got adana Kebab which was delicious, would highly recommend it. Next we got a lamb shwarma which was also good. Place was full and alive. There is good seating inside staff was nice, it was a while untill we got our order but in the meantime they served us some fried chips with a dip which was yummy! Will definitely drop by again to try out ither stuff on their menu!! Yummy
I ordered lunch from here, with two drinks for delivery. Previous times I had my orders randomly cancelled, so was hoping this third time it would go through. The drinks came without the lids covered therefore spilled completely. This is actually a huge food hazard, the lids are supposed to be covered so it doesn't get tampered with. The uber eats driver was stressed out and let me know he had asked them to properly cover it before he accepted it and they refused to. So when it came to me it was completely spilled all over. I called the restaurant and let them know what just happened with my order and was immediately hung up on. I called again asking why they hung up and they said the "call dropped". I asked for further information for a supervisor/ management to discuss the three poor times I was serviced by this restaurant, only to be yelled at by the person on the phone saying "you're talking too much", said he will not give me his name or anyone else's, and then hung up again. Guess the call kept dropping? I'm not naive. I had the entire interaction recorded and will be posting on social media. Super unprofessional, yelling at their top of their lungs, and very rude. DO NOT order from them.
2 months ago
Food was amazing and the atmosphere is incredible. Mint lemonade is a nice refreshing drink in the humid nyc summer. Service was reasonable considering how packed it was for dinner. Only one restroom which gets crowded. read more
I've heard of good reviews from someone I know, so decided to check it out for myself when I was in the area. I walked in with a friend. We saw a few people seated, but was able to find a spot quickly. My friend and I decided to share a shawarma platter because we both weren't too hungry. Before we got our platter, we were treated with chips & dip. The chip itself was deep fried & oily, but tasted so crunchy & good. The dip was slightly on the spicy side, but nothing we both couldn't handle. Soon after, we got our MIXED SHAWARMA PLATTER. We opted for a cucumber/tomato salad & baba ganosh as our 2 sides. I would suggest these two options as the salad balances out the meat & the dip give a good neutral balance. Since they only give one pita for the dish, we had to split it in half for us to share. From the shawarma meats, to the salad, to the baba ganoush - everything was flavored so well! We were both nodding while eating it because it was so good. When you put everything into the pita and eat it, it's mixes well and I devoured my portion very quickly. I really did enjoy the food here. read more
6 months ago
Eh. I find the food to take way too long to be cooked when most of it is ready and just sitting there. What I've gotten in terms of protein is always small dried out pieces and overpriced for the portion. The salads are fresh for the most part. I don't understand the hype around this place- there are so many better restaurants in the area. read more
6 months ago
Super busy on a Saturday noon. Wish they opened the outdoor seating too. We were all waiting for the limited seats indoors to open up. They're also understaffed. But, the food was delicious. You can also definitely share a mixed grill platter between two people. No need to get the specific mixed grill platter for 2. read more
6 months ago
Solid 4 for sure! We came in and it smelled amazing. Our surprise bag pick up was after 5PM so I was there after work. The thing I wanted most we didn't get, I love their rice. We got a large wrap with Two sauces ... my favorite is the white so I asked for it. Definitely a whole meal in a wrap. The place was packed when we walked in for pickup. Their menu is massive. I would try it again because I need to taste that rice! And some falafel would be nice too .. read more
5 Stars for the food, 1 for the failed delivery/ordering process. Have lived in the neighborhood for years & there's so many places to try, glad to support a business in the Little Egypt area. Mayor-elect Zohran's list of favorite restaurants got me here (his usual order is Lamb Adana Sandwich). My second try ordering was in-person ( - if you haven't visited Astoria's 31st Avenue Open Streets, it's a nice experience in the morning). Went on a Saturday around 2pm and it was busy! The 3-4 tables were full of families & groups (also a larger dining area in an enclosed section in the back) & customers waiting in the front for their orders. 4 ordering kiosks were up front and a counter for cash at the back. I got the $14 Beef Shwarma Sandwich (laffa bread option). It comes with tomato, onion, pickles, tahini & 2 containers of sauce (maybe harissa? and a pink mayo-like one). I was told that the wait is 15-25 minutes (& it's written on their receipts apparently). This is a good time to walk down the block & buy some baklava & Dubai Chocolate from Al-Sham Bakery FYI. I picked up my sandwich under 15-25 minutes later. The sandwich was delicious! Get the laffa bread as the bread option. It's griddled sealed shut around the fillings! The meat was tasty and nicely shaved. Overall the flavors are mild (& not overly salty) but it's the 2 sauces that made everything taste even better. The pickles add a nice tang. There's ($1.50) options to add extra sides into the sandwich. But I couldn't convince them to give me a cup of tabbouleh or rice instead of inside of the sandwich. All of their side's & vegetables look amazing, will try them next time. Ambiance: You're greeted by an enormously long (& very clean) counter filled with bowls of fresh toppings salads, & sauces. Even though the place could be a quick casual gyro-type of spot, the walls were filled with decorations, paintings, ambient lighting, a kind of brown fall theme. The tables in the back looked cozy, and those customers' platters of food were even more beautiful. 5 Stars for Zyara's branding on allll their items: skinny sandwich bags, sticker seal, sauce containers, flat vellum to-go bag - felt like a SoHo/Meatpacking District package of a cozy sandwich. The 1-star delivery ordering: Zyara isn't active on Uber Eats, their Grub Hub menu didn't have the lamb options (originally wanted a Lamb Kofta Platter). Called their number and couldn't tell if it was a call center, their worker sounding like AI, or a call center worker trying to sound like AI/a robot. They were no help in figuring out the names of the lamb platters & mixed up what I said with another item. Also confusion about an add-on for a sandwich or ordering it as a full side (The woman also broke her robotic AI Voice a few times during the call, of is this really sophisticated AI?) After all that, I couldn't place the delivery for later in the evening. 2nd Try: Did call back later in the day & tried again. The person also doesn't ask for your address only "You'll received a text with a link to pay, and then we can send the order to the kitchen." I offered my building & delivery information twice & hung up to pay the link. Finally! - but the link was broken. :( It was send automatically again but still didn't lead me to any page. I guess just go into order or dine-in. The Laffa bread stays fresher that way anyway. Maybe they're busy enough that they don't need to do delivery - or do it well. read more
2 months ago
Returned and sat in the back area with my family for lunch. All was just as delicious . Recommend trying the hummus, eggplant and falafel read more
Yes. Yes. Always yes to this spot. It's always packed, understandably! Every bite tastes delicious and it is always a family favorite when we are in Astoria! The flavors are unbeatable and the service is on point, highly recommend. read more
I came here because of Mamdani! I saw a video of him raving about this place, so I had to try it for myself! I've only done takeout from here and they do deliver to Jackson Heights, which is nice. I ordered a few things from here which I really liked. Chicken shawarma: I also tried it with the special bread instead of the usual pita. Came with lots of chicken . 10 out of 10. Eggplant: 8 out of 10. I think it's a great dip and goes well with pita. The price point isn't bad either. Thanks Zohran for recommending this place! read more
Really enjoyed the food here. The flavors were fresh, and the portions were just right. I just wish the meat was seasoned a little more. The atmosphere felt lively but not too loud, which made it a nice spot for dinner with friends or family. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out in good time. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm craving Mediterranean read more
Came here for a quick bite later in the evening. The place was packed but the servers were attentive and kind. The shawarma was finished so I ordered the chicken kebab platter with Jerusalem salad and hummus. The chicken was flavorful and fresh off the grill. The salad wasn't my favorite. The vegetables were a little mushy and waterlogged for my liking. The hummus was delicious. They weren't able to offer water because they ran out and the bathroom was far from clean. I wouldn't give up on Zyara just yet, but maybe I would try earlier in the day to see if the overall experience is better. read more
5 months ago
7 months ago
We got adana Kebab which was delicious, would highly recommend it. Next we got a lamb shwarma which was also good. Place was full and alive. There is good seating inside staff was nice, it was a while untill we got our order but in the meantime they served us some fried chips with a dip which was yummy! Will definitely drop by again to try out ither stuff on their menu!! Yummy read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
I ordered lunch from here, with two drinks for delivery. Previous times I had my orders randomly cancelled, so was hoping this third time it would go through. The drinks came without the lids covered therefore spilled completely. This is actually a huge food hazard, the lids are supposed to be covered so it doesn't get tampered with. The uber eats driver was stressed out and let me know he had asked them to properly cover it before he accepted it and they refused to. So when it came to me it was completely spilled all over. I called the restaurant and let them know what just happened with my order and was immediately hung up on. I called again asking why they hung up and they said the "call dropped". I asked for further information for a supervisor/ management to discuss the three poor times I was serviced by this restaurant, only to be yelled at by the person on the phone saying "you're talking too much", said he will not give me his name or anyone else's, and then hung up again. Guess the call kept dropping? I'm not naive. I had the entire interaction recorded and will be posting on social media. Super unprofessional, yelling at their top of their lungs, and very rude. DO NOT order from them. read more
8 months ago
Delicious food, great service, & welcoming place with amazing music. What more can you ask for? This place is always packed whether it comes to take out or in-person dining, even on a cold and snowy night! It's also the perfect place to grab an authentic meal with your family & friends. I got the chicken shawarma platter which includes pita & garlic sauce as well as 2 items from the sides or salads portion of the menu. I went with a side of fries & coleslaw! Chicken was flavorful and the garlic sauce made the dish even more flavorful. Fries were crispy and fluffy at the same time?! Coleslaw slapped. I got their mixed lemonade too which was refreshing and the perfect sip for a little break in between bites! I've gotten their chicken shawarma supreme sandwich too in the past (not pictured) but it was crispy and juicy. Highly recommend this too. Will be coming back!!! read more
7 months ago
8 months ago
The restaurant is located in astoria on steinway Ave. Closer to the Grand central hwy. The food is simple menu and the service is fast. There is more seating in the back of the store. Nice atmosphere, great for family dinner. And price is reasonable. The meat on the sandwiches are well seasoned. read more
It's a long overdue review! I'm sitting in my draft by accident! We found this shawarma place on Steinway while looking for another restaurant. The portion is small for the platter but delicious! We had the mixed grill. Lidi the waitress helped us choose some dishes. The food was amazing here. The meat was tasty due to the way they marinated and seasoned it prior to grilling. I also liked the small appetizers and salad we picked with it. The dining area is in the back and the front is the counter to order for to-go. It's not a big place but quite a well known place for good shawarma so people come and go. Must-try! Recommended! read more
Zyara is one of my all time favorite places for Shawarma. Their Zyara garlic sauce is to die for and I would literally put it on everything if I could. I only recently dined in for the first time and despite being packed, the service was still pretty good. There isn't too much seating in general but they largely run on takeout anyway. Highly recommend! read more
9 months ago
First time trying Zyara. Was a little overwhelmed in here but I was tempted by the window display where you can see all the sides they prepared. The guy working the front was very friendly and helped explain the menu and answer my questions. I love Mediterranean and pita hummus, so I was going for this but got a chicken shawarma plate to try the chicken and some fries and hummus. Plate comes with 2 sides. Wish you could add more than 2, but I got the fries and hummus, which were good, and asked for some little salad on the side. The chicken comes with a garlic whip on top, and the plate came with 2 sauces, orange one was tasty. There's indoor seating and a back patio. I ordered takeout, but there's dine in options. Another customer out front told me this was the best place, and she grew up in Dubai so that must mean some thing. The food was fresh and good, a little more pricey, compared to the other Middle Eastern places I know in the area. But the pita was good, soft and chewy. I didn't have it right away. Actually, I saved it for the next day, but it was still good the next day. Love a good pita and hummus, so I might come back for that. Overall good fresh food, nice service, but a little pricey. Ambience is fun and bright and busy. read more
7 months ago
The establishment is clean, the staff very friendly and lively. The ambient has some culture elements which felt cozy. It seems to be packed at all times, especially towards the weekends and evenings. By far one of the better Palestinian / Middle Eastern foods in the area. They are always busy, and if you need to order take out order ahead sometimes 20-25 min you'll have to wait My favorite is their Falafel and Shawarma sandwich with Laffa bread!!! read more
I think it's a good sign when you're the minority in a local restaurant. We ordered the chicken schwarma platter and mixed schwarma platter, each comes with two sides. Got different salads, falafel and babaganoush. It was all really delicious. Such nice presentation and platter too. we kept looking at other people's dishes too. They all looked amazing! When you go in the restaurant, you walk past the grill and drinks to the back where the seating was. Took a moment because it was busy but it was great service throughout the meal. It's a rectangular space so it can seem narrow but it goes back about 6 large tables. Definitely would come back! read more
My fav shawarma spot eva bc she so saucy and delicious The staff is sweet and it can get really packed with a long line but it's worth it imo and if you happen to be there when it's less busy the service is usually really quick! My only request is if they can add more seating and maybe a smaller portion option (half size order?) for when you want a less expensive snack instead of a whole meal read more
1 year ago
been to astoria twice now and while it's not as big as bay ridge, it's a poppin neighborhood with lots of fab arab food. zyara is delicious and love that you can order things the "arabic" way without lettuce and tomato in your shawarma (pls stop doing that ppl). both times i went, it was bustling. first time was to go and second time we dined in. the mint lemonade is sooo refreshing and i took all that fresh mint home haha. the servers are quick and minimal because they got a lot of people to help out. i hope they expand because the layout is so narrow for how packed it gets. read more
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25-53 Steinway St
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Do they have lunch specials?
Does anyone know if they use hand slaughtered zabihah halal meats only?
Is the beef shawarma pure beef or is it mixed with lamb?
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Yes.. but burnt on the outside and still raw an uncooked on the inside
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