Shuka Reviews
Submitted by Nauman Butt on 07/21/2022
Nauman Butt 5 stars rating.
My favorite Mediterranean restaurant in the city. Friendly staff and delicious food. The dish I love the most is Chicken shawarma, it comes with pita bread on the bottom with grilled chicken and caramelized onions and a whole lot of other things on top, the combo of the bread and spices is just amazing.
The beet humus is a perfect starter, especially on a hot summer day. The yogurt dip was my new favorite appetizer, fresh creamy yogurt with a hint of tartness.
They have a great outdoor area, great for brunch. The bartender does a good job with drinks and it’s a great place for celebrating with a large group, the music isn’t too loud that one can’t have a conversation.
Can’t wait to try out their other food items.
Christine Wei 5 stars rating.
Everything we ordered was phenomenal. The staff was friendly as well. The cinnamon rolls were a little too sweet for me, but I knew what I was getting myself into. The fries were delicious (perfectly seasoned, no ketchup needed), as were the halloumi!
Submitted by Christine Wei on 07/24/2022
Bhakti Dalvi 5 stars rating.
Great place, great vibes. Ordered pistachio dip and lapne dip. Each gourmet dip comes with two pitas which are fresh and nice. Hot sauce dip tastes like an indo Chinese dip, it's tasty. The zatar fries were great. The fried haloumi mentioned in many reviews is great too. Also got the chicken shawarma, the chicken is marinated perfectly and the marination is very rich in spices and is fresh and juicy. Worth the money.
Submitted by Bhakti Dalvi on 07/09/2022
Vicky Conroy 5 stars rating.
First time here and can’t wait to come back already! Want to try so many more dishes but I got the grilled shrimp kebab, shared the fries, and the chicken schwarma. Everything was so flavorful and the service was great
Submitted by Vicky Conroy on 06/13/2022
Nastassja 5 stars rating.
This was a birthday surprise dinner like any other! There were 6 of us and we decided to order a bunch of kebabs (3 lamb, 1 spicy chicken, 1 shrimp, 1 beef) and dips to share and we loved everything! Everything was extremely flavorful, the meat was cooked to perfection and the portions were perfect for sharing. They brought out my Turkish coffee sundae (which was so delicious) with a candle and sang Happy Birthday- it was special. We sat out back in what reminded me of a greenhouse... beautifully decorated with tropical leafy wallpaper, bright and open. Our waitress was helpful, kind and took great care of us. I'm already wanting to come back! Highly recommended!
Submitted by Nastassja on 06/06/2022
Sarah Lobo 3 stars rating.
I really loved this restaurant - I came here with coworkers for post work dinner and drinks. The vibe here was great, people genuinely seemed to have a good and lively time here.
We ordered a bunch of dips to start, labne and whipped feta & pistachio were my fave, but you can't go wrong with the hummus either. We opted to share some kabobs for the table and went with a lamb, shrimp, and sirloin kebab platter (there were 3 of us). All of these were really good.. when we got them.
My only complaint is that we waited over an hour to get our food, apparently our food was sent to another table. We had asked 4 times to our server who kept promising it was coming, instead of actually checking on it. By the time we got our food, we were all just so hungry and ready to eat, so who knows if the food was actually good or not, or I was just famished and anything would be good in front of me.
I did really enjoy the cake pictured here - its the olive oil cake that comes with seasonal fruit on top. It was just the right amount of sweetness with the fresh creme on top.
Submitted by Sarah Lobo on 04/13/2022
JiShun Zhou 5 stars rating.
Amazing food for delivery! The meat is so well grilled and the fries crispy and flavourful.
A little expensive for the portions - wished they had larger servings.
Nevertheless, very recommended! Will definitely try to check it directly in the restaurant.
Submitted by Jishun Zhou on 01/25/2022
Christine Yang 5 stars rating.
an incredible meal that was good i was shocked by honestly... i loved the pistachio feta dip. the crispy cauliflower was insane... it didn't even taste like a vegetable. surprisingly the skewers were probably my least favorite thing, but still very delicious (we got the steak & the shrimp). everything else was truly exceptional. the kale delicata squash salad was also very good. the setting is also beautiful and fun... would recommend if you love mediterranean food!
Submitted by Christine Yang on 12/22/2021
Maria Noel Matzkin 5 stars rating.
I wasn't expecting to eat so well and at such an excellent price. The place is very cozy and welcoming, the staff is great as well. The only two things I didn't like was the pita bread and the lab kebab which ended up being a sausage. The bread was chewy and I don't think it was fresh. Nevertheless I can't wait to go back and try other things.
Submitted by Maria Noel Matzkin on 12/21/2021
Johanna Ferreira 5 stars rating.
This was our first time here. My boyfriend wanted to eat Mediterranean food and I googled best Mediterranean food in NYC and Shuka came up. I read the reviews and looked at the amazing food pictures and made a reservation. It was me, my boyfriend, my 8yr old son and dad. Everyone loved everything ❤. We all enjoyed the pita, hummus, Kaibab, and the lamb for the table, or and the fries!!! The drinks were great too, great portions, service and foods was fast and hot. Will definitely come back again!!! Ty! ????????
Submitted by Johanna Ferreira on 12/19/2021
