Al Badawi

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in:It’s Friday: combo shawarma platter at Ayat2 pts
replying to u/NYCNMR: Check out their other spot, Al-Badawi, if you haven't yet.
“Al-Badawi kinda sucks, falafel was dry to the point of being barely edible and the spices were off.”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 1 pts
“Al Badawi is amazing! Definitely try the Musakhan—it’s their signature dish and it's delicious. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and the sumac gives it a unique flavor. The Kibbeh and Hummus are also top-notch, perfect for sharing.”
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in:What are some restaurants that definitely *don't* skimp on the portion sizes?127 pts
“Al Badawi is huge rice and meat platters and delicious. Never even get close to finishing.”
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in:Palestinian Food?40 pts
replying to u/tamzino: al badawi in brooklyn heights is great!
“Seconded Al Badawi. Great food, very nice people, and huge portions.”
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postAl Badawi’s Fattat Jaj39 pts
“Not exaggerating when I say this is one of the most incredible dishes I’ve had in my life. The chicken is so insanely and deeply flavorful, juicy yet crispy on the edges.”
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in:Best Labneh around upper east side?33 pts
“I like the labneh at al Badawi (excellent Palestinian food; same owners as Ayat) on E 89!”
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in:Anyone know of any struggling Family owned resturants in NYC??16 pts
“Their food is SO GOOD. Palestinian food that is fresh and delicious.”
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in:Favorite “value” restaurant13 pts
“With a small group I like Al Badawi a lot. Their mixed mezze and lamb ouzi are both wonderful and worth it for groups”
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in:NYT: Dinner and No Drinks: Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less13 pts
“Love the food but ate at Al Badawi on a Friday night in February and had a full (delicious) meal without ever receiving water or even glasses for water.”
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in:visiting a friend in Harlem next week, any good middle eastern (specifically palestinian or lebanese) spots close by?12 pts
“Not Harlem but Al Badawi on the UES! Palestinian, super reasonable prices, and BYOB”
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postLahmajoun in BK?9 pts
“I’ve tried a related dish at Al Badawi and it didn’t hit (beef not lamb, no spice)”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 8 pts
“Ouzi Chicken or Lamb...”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 8 pts
“Fattat Jaj! Chicken and rice dish with crispy pita, toasted almonds, and garlic yogurt sauce... wow it's so good”
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in:Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in New York City?8 pts
“al badawi genuinely insanely good and also massive portions on the entrees”
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in:Recs for high end/fancy halal food place?7 pts
“the food is incredible and vibes are amazing.”
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in:Palestinian Food?6 pts
replying to u/mulleargian: Looks amazing! Got to check this out myself
“We don't live far and bike over there once every couple months. We love it. Portions are so big you can split an entree!”
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in:Palestinian chicken in nyc?6 pts
replying to u/Fluffy_Government164: They also have a sister restaurant called Al-Badawi
“Al badawi is significantly better than ayat”
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in:Unique munchies6 pts
“baklava cheesecake - Al Badawi”
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in:It’s Friday: combo shawarma platter at Ayat5 pts
replying to u/NYCNMR: Check out their other spot, Al-Badawi, if you haven't yet.
“Their seasoning is pretty bland, not gonna lie.”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 4 pts
“Mansaf”
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in:Palestinian chicken in nyc?4 pts
“I really love the Ouzi Chicken at Al Badawi”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 3 pts
“Lamb chops”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 3 pts
“I honestly loved the mezze plate and the flatbreads.”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 3 pts
“Ouzi lamb!!!”
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in:Best Rice in NYC?3 pts
“Absolutely love the fattat jaj at Al Badawi.”
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in:Al Badawi’s Fattat Jaj3 pts
“Agree. Got hooked about a year ago, and have it every chance I can get to BK Heights. Their Muhammara is also addictive.”
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in:Ayat vs Al Badawi3 pts
“I was disappointed by Al badawi when I dined in, wasn’t very flavorful”
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in:going to tour the gorch fock tomorrow. where should I go for lunch after3 pts
“my preference for lunch is either Al Badawi (Palestinian) for their wraps”
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in:Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in New York City?3 pts
replying to u/rakuboy: I've had al badawi twice and was kinda disappointed both times. I always have a better experience across the street at the yemani cafe. That's probably my pick too.
“I don't like them for kababs, but the mezze in particular, along with the Maklouba, are highly recommended. Wraps make a decent lunch also”
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in:Best Lamb Dishes / Lamb Shank?2 pts
“Al Badawi's ouzi lamb.”
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in:What are some restaurants that definitely *don't* skimp on the portion sizes?2 pts
replying to u/iamnotanartist: Al Badawi is huge rice and meat platters and delicious. Never even get close to finishing.
“Second! The beef is delicious”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 2 pts
“+1 ouzi - have tried beef and chicken; beef is much better. Chicken was a bit dry.”
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in:Best Dessert around Dumbo/ Bk Heights/ Cobble Hill?2 pts
“Al Badawi (kanafe, baklava cheese cake, etc)”
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in:BYOB restaurants in the city with great food1 pts
“Great Palestinian food, great prices.”
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in:Who has the best LAMB???1 pts
“Lamb ouzi from Al Badawi.”
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in:Authentic Arab food - Jordanian/Palestinian/Lebanese/Syrian/Egyptian1 pts
“Most of what I’ve found is that the restaurants people are naming (Al Badawi, Tanoreen, Ayat) are just ok. The spices tend to be Americanized and it doesn’t taste quite the same.”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 1 pts
“Salada bi Tahina. Omg I think about it almost weekly. Wish I lived closer.”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 1 pts
replying to u/EffortConsistent4609: Fattat Jaj! Chicken and rice dish with crispy pita, toasted almonds, and garlic yogurt sauce... wow it's so good
“This is the way. Fattat Jaj Chicken is friggeennnn delicious. Also the muhammarah (red pepper + walnut dip) is crazy good, that and the baba.”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 1 pts
“Beef Kebab or lamb chops.”
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in:What's your favorite dish at Al Badawi? 1 pts
“Definitely the mezze platter and lamb chops”
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in:Best bread in the NYC fine dining scene?1 pts
“Al badawi is an excellent Palestinian spot in downtown bk that is liberal with their bread to say the least”
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in:The Best Free Table Bread In NYC, Ranked - New York - The Infatuation1 pts
“ayat, like al badawi, also starts you off with fresh pita, zaatar, oil, and olives”
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in:List NYC spots that are mindblowing for their category1 pts
“Al Badawi has incredible Palestinian food and generally great vibes.”
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in:The first time I tasted shawarma, I was so close to reaching nirvana1 pts
replying to u/eggtomatorice: I’ve been meaning to try that place for the longest. If I go, I’m going to end up ordering the whole menu.
“Everything is so good there. The salads, hummus, the ouzi and the grilled meats. The chicken shawarma platter is simple but the best I’ve had.”
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in:Al Badawi with Allergies1 pts
“Their mixed shawarma platters and sandwiches are also excellent.”
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in:Need advice for Mediterranean food1 pts
“I loved shukette and al badawi. Albadawi for big dishes to share and shukette for a more fancy vibe. Smaller portions but super delicious food”
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in:Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in New York City?1 pts
replying to u/rakuboy: I've had al badawi twice and was kinda disappointed both times. I always have a better experience across the street at the yemani cafe. That's probably my pick too.
“Very salty”
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in:Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in New York City?1 pts
replying to u/CabassoG: A bit closer and good: Ayat (East Village location more than the others) or Al Badawi (Brooklyn Heights) Way too far away from Williamsburg, but the best: Yemenat or Tanoreen (both in Bay Ridge)
“Al Badawi very salty”
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in:Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in New York City?1 pts
“The fattat jaj is incredible.”
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in:Palestinian chicken in nyc?0 pts
“One of the best restaurants in the city and the best mixed meat kabob platter I’ve ever had.”
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