Zooba

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in:Food Deal Recs6 pts
“The portions are HUGE - two people could easily split an entree, which are usually around $12-15. And the flavors are really complex and developed.”
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in:Where can I go in downtown Manhattan that will make me cry tears of joy1 pts
“Their falafel is in its own category, so fluffy and flavorful. Get a salad or another side with it, and some fresh pita. Sounds simple, but it's so so well done.”
H3
in:Favorite NYC “deals”?23 pts
“And the flavors are really complex and developed. I definitely think it’s the best deal in the neighborhood.”
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in:Favorite vegetarian dish at a non-vegetarian restaurant?6 pts
“The koshari at Zooba!”
H2
in:What are some of your favorite regular options in the NoLita/Soho area?4 pts
“**Zooba** is very good fast casual for falafel and other plant-based Egyptian food.”
H2
in:Favorite CHEAP hidden gem vegan items from a non-vegan restaurant3 pts
“Zooba for koshari (this might be vegetarian and not vegan--maybe it's veganizable)”
H2
in:Favorite quick service/fast lunch option in Soho?2 pts
“Taim or Zooba for falafel.”
H2
in:Best cheap dinner options? 2 pts
“Zooba - so underrated”
H2
in:Falafel1 pts
“Zooba for taameya”
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in:Falafel1 pts
replying to u/glemnar: Zooba for taameya
“That falafel bowl with the eggplant.. oh ma lawdy”
H2
in:Favorite quick service/fast lunch option in Soho?19 pts
“Zooba on Kenmare.”
H1
in:Spectacular places that don’t break the bank?11 pts
“Danji, Zooba, Tengri Tagh, Chick Chick”
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in:Ta'ameya (Egyptian falafel)9 pts
“Zooba is Egyptian, delicious, and has falafel, but I couldn’t tell you how authentic or not they are.”
H1
in:Best borough to try Egyptian food?7 pts
“One of my friends who lived in Egypt till a few years ago says Zooba is a great option, in Nolita ish”
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in:Is anyone else fed up with restaurants in NYC?4 pts
“If you want to feel good about food in NYC to New Asha, Zooba, Billy's hot dog cart, Tashkent market, Neerob, il laboratorio del gelato, Bench Flour Bakery, Sushi Yasaka's lunch special, 7th Street's spicy loaded fries, or just feel good that there are so many Gong Cha's so on hot days you can always get a taro slushie with boba.”
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in:Best borough to try Egyptian food?4 pts
replying to u/vagrantwastrel: One of my friends who lived in Egypt till a few years ago says Zooba is a great option, in Nolita ish
“Second Zooba!”
H1
in:Favorite quick service/fast lunch option in Soho?3 pts
replying to u/donutlikefunnelcake: Zooba on Kenmare.
“Zooba is soooo good!”
H1
in:Best sandwiches SOHO3 pts
“Zooba”
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in:Best borough to try Egyptian food?3 pts
replying to u/Beansneachd: Second Zooba!
“Thirding Zooba!”
H1
in:What NYC restaurants deserved to be chains but couldn’t survive?3 pts
replying to u/asim2292: rip Zooba - they old concept and new concepts were both great independently. just wanted to add they are are Chain just outside of the US - primarily in Egypt
“I liked them a lot”
H1
in:"Must Try" Lower east side Restaurants2 pts
“3 must tries in that area: Zooba, kopitiam, and il laboratorio del gelato”
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in:Favorite quick service/fast lunch option in Soho?2 pts
“Upside Pizza on Mulberry and Spring, Los Tacos No 1, Zooba, Bite”
H1
in:Favorite NYC “deals”?2 pts
replying to u/JohnQuincyAlias: In SoHo, there’s an outpost of an Egyptian chain called Zooba. The portions are HUGE - two people could easily split an entree, which are usually around $12-15. And the flavors are really complex and developed. I definitely think it’s the best deal in the neighborhood.
“I love Zooba!”
H1
in:Healthy and filling fast casual options?2 pts
“Zooba is the top of my list”
H1
in:What are cuisines/dishes that are most lacking in NYC?2 pts
“Zooba, on Kenmare, is as good as the location in Cairo”
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in:North African/Maghreb Rundown2 pts
“I don't know Egyptian food but I really like Zooba and Abuqir.”
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in:Favorite quick service/fast lunch option in Soho?1 pts
replying to u/donutlikefunnelcake: Zooba on Kenmare.
“Came here to say this.”
H1
in:Favorite quick service/fast lunch option in Soho?1 pts
replying to u/donutlikefunnelcake: Zooba on Kenmare.
“This is the answer”
H1
in:Looking for recommendation of less common cuisines in the city (prefer Manhattan/Queens)1 pts
“Some of these are restaurants, some are fast food, some sweets but all good.”
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in:Best borough to try Egyptian food?1 pts
replying to u/vagrantwastrel: One of my friends who lived in Egypt till a few years ago says Zooba is a great option, in Nolita ish
“great for while in the city for sure but can't beat little egypt in Astoria!”
H1
in:Authentic Arab food - Jordanian/Palestinian/Lebanese/Syrian/Egyptian1 pts
replying to u/drcolour: Haven't been since the renovation but honestly Zooba is a great fast casual place when you're in Soho and need a quick bite.
“Yep this place is great”
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in:What are some of your favorite regular options in the NoLita/Soho area?1 pts
“Zooba”
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in:Authentic Egyptian Restaurant 1 pts
replying to u/trendoid01: Zooba
“Zooba is a great spot in Soho for this”
H1
in:What NYC restaurants deserved to be chains but couldn’t survive?1 pts
replying to u/The_Pursuit_of_5-HT: Not this comment being the way I found out Zooba closed 😭😭
“I’ve only been there a few times but it was delicious and I was always happy when I found myself in that neighborhood around lunchtime.”
H1
in:What NYC restaurants deserved to be chains but couldn’t survive?1 pts
replying to u/asim2292: rip Zooba - they old concept and new concepts were both great independently. just wanted to add they are are Chain just outside of the US - primarily in Egypt
“Really liked the place”
H1
in:“Ethnic” fast casual in manhattan?1 pts
“Zooba! Great Egyptian”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?1 pts
“Zooba”
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