Kabab Cafe — FoodNYC

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post30 Cuisines from Around the World in NYC598 pts
“Block off a few hours and head there for lunch on a weekend. The owner makes you feel like you’re in his living room eating a homemade meal.”
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in:Where should I take my uncle (off-brand Anthony Bourdain) for dinner?27 pts
“Go to Kebab Cafe on Steinway in Astoria. Put yourselves in the hands of Chef Ali and whatever he feels like cooking for you that evening.”
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in:Braaaiins ... on NYC menus9 pts
“Super fun dining experience though. No menu - just walk in an see what Ali is serving that night”
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in:Best borough to try Egyptian food?8 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)
“Kabab Cafe is wonderful because there is no menu. You just go in and Ali will prepare you a delicious meal.”
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in:PLEASE HELP 😭😭4 pts
replying to u/gambalore: Try calling or even going by Kabab Cafe on Steinway St. It’s a small restaurant that doesn’t have a fixed menu so Ali, the owner and chef, will cook whatever he feels like each night. If you explain the situation to him and make a reservation, maybe he would be willing to have tarb on the menu for a night.
“I adore that restaurant I loved going on a Friday night and having him make whatever he felt like. It was always delicious!”
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in:Need Unique Dining Experience Recs3 pts
“And the food is excellent. They're also VERY small, like two or three tables small. Definitely one of the most unique dining experiences you'll ever have.”
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in:PLEASE HELP 😭😭2 pts
replying to u/gambalore: Try calling or even going by Kabab Cafe on Steinway St. It’s a small restaurant that doesn’t have a fixed menu so Ali, the owner and chef, will cook whatever he feels like each night. If you explain the situation to him and make a reservation, maybe he would be willing to have tarb on the menu for a night.
“This place is elite!!!!! I felt like I was at a friend’s grandparents’ house for dinner. Was amazing”
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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.”
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in:Authentic Egyptian Restaurant 1 pts
replying to u/justflipping: - Mombar - Abuqir - Sabry's - Hamido
“Also cafe kebab (kebab cafe?) near mombar if the wait there is too long”
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in:Places to eat without reservations1 pts
“Kebab Cafe in Astoria probably ticks the boxes. It’s Egyptian and I don’t think he makes hummus but I think it’s what you’re looking for.”
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