Mombar — all mentions

in:Other than Venhue, any other unique dining experiences that aren’t all over social media?2 pts
replying to u/justflipping: How many people? Preferred price range and neighborhoods? Some ideas below. Unique and fun will depend on what you’re looking for and if it’s unique to you. Some of these are walk-ins and reservations. - Kamayan at Ihawan - Kusina - Gopchang Story / GooGongTan / Yuk Jun Gui - The Weekender / Zhego - Cafe Lily - Uma’s - Mombar - Kisa - Haile - Au Za’atar - Yemen Cafe - Hangawi - Sushi on Me - Da Long Yi / Chuan Tian Xia / Jaew Hon / Haidilao - Kebab Cafe - Hamido / Abuqir / Astoria Seafood
“Such a cool, unique spot. The owner is a sculptor and it’s decorated with his art, he’s also the only employee so expect a slow experience but delicious Egyptian food.”
H3
in:Best place with an unusual, yet tasteful furnishing8 pts
“Mombar - the artist and chef decorated his restaurant with a unique decor.”
H2
in:Searching for A Few Hard-to-Find Things4 pts
“Molokhia: Mombar, Horus Cafe, Tanoreen (occasionally as a special)”
H2
in:Middle Eastern Places3 pts
“also, mombar is the sweetest egyptian place and they do koshary and real egyptian specialities.”
H2
in:Looking for restaurants under $100 in Manhattan that has similar vibes to the restaurants listed below. (Prefer restaurants that don't have raw food...)2 pts
“It’s worth checking out Mombar and Kabab Cafe.”
H2
in:Favorite Halal sit down restaurants?0 pts
“Mombar in astoria. p sure it is halal and just an incredible experience - the owner does everything and is this lovely egyptian man who is always willing to chat”
H2
in:Any legendary places run by one chef and the magic might die with that person?18 pts
“the geezer running and cooking is a legend unlike any others.”
H1
in:Need Unique Dining Experience Recs13 pts
“These places are still quality.”
H1
in:Any legendary places run by one chef and the magic might die with that person?10 pts
“The food has always been great when I’ve been there”
H1
in:Authentic Egyptian Restaurant 9 pts
“Mombar is probably the best for traditional Egyptian dishes.”
H1
in:Zooba's gone—where's some good Egyptian food?9 pts
“Mombar”
H1
in:Controversial opinions? 8 pts
“- Mombar”
H1
in:today is my birthday. where can i go for dinner that doesn’t require a reservation but is still tasty and fun? bonus points if it’s in queens or northern bk5 pts
“Mombar in Astoria is a really special Egyptian restaurant!”
H1
in:Zooba's gone—where's some good Egyptian food?5 pts
“Mombar”
H1
in:Any legendary places run by one chef and the magic might die with that person?4 pts
replying to u/bustarapus: MOMBAR I dont know his name but the geezer running and cooking is a legend unlike any others.
“Came here to say this and glad someone else thinks the same.”
H1
in:Grilled garlic shrimp from AbuQir in Astoria4 pts
replying to u/donut_butt: Hard to beat the classic one-two of AbuQir for seafood, followed by Al-Sham a couple doors down for baklava or kunafeh! https://g.co/kgs/kWZaLnN
“Mombar the next block over does amazing Egyptian dishes.”
H1
in:Authentic Arab food - Jordanian/Palestinian/Lebanese/Syrian/Egyptian4 pts
“Mombar the next block over does amazing Egyptian dishes.”
H1
in:Authentic Egyptian Restaurant 4 pts
“Mombar”
H1
in:Middle Eastern/ SE Asian chef driven restaurants? 4 pts
“Middle Eastern: Kabab Cafe Mombar”
H1
in:Looking for Weird Restaurants in NYC4 pts
“mombar in astoria! order whatever the owner recommends.”
H1
in:I’m Looking for Vibes3 pts
“Mombar”
H1
in:Where to go before heading back to Europe3 pts
H1
in:Best borough to try Egyptian food?2 pts
replying to u/redheadgirl5: In Astoria (Queens), Steinway Street between 28th Ave and Astoria Blvd is often called "[Little Egypt](https://www.google.com/maps/search/egyptian+restaurant/@40.7672995,-73.9126395,17.26z?entry=ttu)." Mombar is often highly talked about, as is Abuqir (which is similar to Hamido if you've seen that on TT recently)
“Mombar mombar mombar!”
H1
in:7 Day Food and Drink Itinerary2 pts
replying to u/Tiny-Apple5913: This is the thing, I like to have things booked and planned. IMO there is nothing worse than just trying something out of the blue and it being bad, whereas if I go somewhere after researching it and I think it's bad, I don't necessarily mind, if that makes sense, lol. We want to vary our meals as much as possible, which I've tried to do, when I done a first draft I found that all I had selected was Italian restaurants, pizza, bagels and burgers. Which is why I've added Cho Dang Gol and Shukette, but as it's our first time in NY, we also want to go to places that are traditionally NY.
“Traditionally NY.... nYC is ever-changing, a transient city of immigrants and dreamers. Pick a year of vintage - not sure where to start... I'll try to go in order: McSorleys, grand central oyster bar, Coney Island + Nathan's, Katz deli, Manhattan Chinatown on Pell St, Patsy's in Harlem, bamontes classic Italian, Greek in Astoria, John's Pizza on Bleecker, some newer bagel place like Apollo, heroes at Faiccos, Middle Eastern near Atlantic Ave Brooklyn or bay ridge, Steinway Egyptian like Mombar, Korean BBQ around murray hill queens, flushing Chinatown hot pot, Bushwick Mexican like ramirez, Roosevelt avenue street food of many Spanish ilk, Mets baseball game, NY Neopolitan pizza (you pick), one of the 10 modern Thai places, and a bunch of coffees in between..”
H1
in:Where should I take my uncle (off-brand Anthony Bourdain) for dinner?2 pts
“I went to Mombar in Astoria for a birthday recently and found it to be really fun!!”
H1
in:Supper Club Picks?1 pts
“Mombar, sky pavilion”
H1
in:Authentic Arab food - Jordanian/Palestinian/Lebanese/Syrian/Egyptian1 pts
“Mombar the next block over does amazing Egyptian dishes.”
H1
in:Kuwaiti restaurants?!1 pts
“For Egyptian food, check out “Little Egypt” in Astoria. Eg: Mombar, Mum Feteer, Hamido Seafood.”
H1
in:Any crazy / cool / unique restaurant ideas I can surprise my boyfriend with for his birthday?1 pts
“mombar”
H1
in:Looking for Weird Restaurants in NYC1 pts
“Mombar in Astoria is the best choice. Egyptian food. It is fish and chicken options.”
H1
in:I’m Looking for Vibes0 pts
“Abuquir,mombar, ayat, nonna Dora, Monterey, Balthazar is vibey at midnight for sure”
H1