The food and service were amazing. The portions are huge. The restaurant has a cozy vibe. I don't live close but I'll come back just to eat there again. Syrian food is not something you can find everywhere and it's perfect if you're in the mood for some kind of Middle Eastern food but want to change it up and have something interesting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank Special, Spinach Pie
Marwan Saleh
The food is bad.It's been there for a while
Steven Nechamkin
The restaurant is located in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. They prepare Middle Eastern cuisine. Soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, platters, pitas, wraps, sandwiches, sides, desserts and beverages are available. I ordered an appetizer for two people. It included hummus, babaganoush, four falafel balls, four stuffed grapes leaves, fava bean salad, tabbouleh salad and moussaka. The pita chicken was made with small pieces of diced chicken with a sauce, lettuce and tomato. The pita was very soft and broke up when attempting to eat. The food was average in taste, flavor and preparation. Friendly and helpful staff.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Lyes Gaoua
Do not be fooled by the rating on this app, food was absolutely terrible, I’m a couscous guy, and the one that I ate at this place (couple spoons) was the worst I’ve ever had, same for my partner’s grilled mixed plate, above all this 20% tips were included in the check, TOTAL ROBBERY was definitely a waste of time and money, there are plenty of nice places in this area, DO NOT go to this place
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Erica Holder
Love the food from here. My go-to for lunch when I'm in the office. You can tell the food is made with love.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Spinach Pie Falafa w Salad Tahini and Hummus
Re think what you want to put on plate. Without the sauces the entire thing is quite bland. Don’t order unless you are okay with eating a lot of boiled veggies.
Food: 1
Kissy Pechette
Thank you First Oasis restaurant for the great service..the suprise birthday party for our friend was a huge success..this is best restaurant for party ,owner is very kind and friendly..good food,good people..highly recommended..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
piazza honda
Food and service was amazing. Thank you for the experience
Brianna Perez
This was such a quaint and intimate experience. The owner was so kind and genuine. You can tell he loves what he does and wants to share that with others who come in to dine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Spinach Pie Falafa w Salad Tahini and Hummus, Chicken Kebab
Sierra Eining
Very delicious and fresh food. The lunch deals are a great deal and it’s plenty of food. Hearty but not heavy. I would definitely come back. The spinach pie was perfect!
update: I came from out of town and I’m still thinking about this restaurant. The owner was genuinely so kind and this meal was a highlight of our trip <3 He gifted everyone in our group calendars. I added a photo below so you can see!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Spinach Pie, Shawarma, Spinach Pie Falafa w Salad Tahini and Hummus, Chicken Kebab
Our family (a party of 20 people) came here for a celebration of life event for my father following his passing. The owner, Said, was very accommodating in creating an appropriate atmosphere for the situation. The food and service were great; they brought in a specific vodka for us upon our request. We ordered their fixed menu and there was plenty for our party, despite having more people than expected. Overall, we appreciated how flawless the event was and how kind they were.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Q (Calais79)
My wife and I had to go to a wake in the neighborhood and looked on Google Maps for the places to eat nearby that were open a little late afterwards. We settled up on this place.
The food was out of this world fantastic. I ordered the "Magic Combination" for one and my wife ordered the daily special which was a roasted lamb shank.
The appetizers they came with were excellent, we were served Shepard's salad, hummus, babaganoush, falafel, olives and stuffed grape leaves alongside some fresh warm pita bread. We enjoyed the babaganoush so much that we asked for a little container to take some home.
The entree portions were generous and prices were extremely fair. My "magic combination" came with the option to select three of the meats they offer; I had lamb kufta, lamb kabob and chicken kabob. It came on top of a nice serving of fragrantly seasoned rice and with some steamed vegetables. My wife's lamb shank was a think of beauty, the meat was slowly cooked and fell off the giant bone. She also had rice and vegetables.
We asked for an order of baklava to go. The gentleman brought us containers to pack up any leftovers we had. He checked on us regularly, kept our glasses full and was extremely polite and professional.
The price we paid for our meal was absolutely reasonable considering the quantity and quality of food we received and the service was great. I told him as we were leaving "we will definitely be back again the next time we are in the neighborhood" and I really mean it.
I would 100% recommend this place to friends and family, it's a really nice small local restaurant offering excellent food for a fair price. I look forward to going back again. I wish I had taken photos of our dishes but they were so good we began eating them without a second thought.
Parking: The only difficulty is finding parking. It's certainly possible to find street parking but the R train stops literally across the street so it may make more sense to take the subway.
Just finished a meal with my wife of chicken shawarma and a vegetarian platter , everything was so fresh and delicious TY First
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nilvea Malavé
Amazingly authentic place. Their specials are always well made, the spices in generous quantities and their ambience feels like home. Their okra marinated in red sauce with a side of chicken is a must!
The food and service were amazing. The portions are huge. The restaurant has a cozy vibe. I don't live close but I'll come back just to eat there again. Syrian food is not something you can find everywhere and it's perfect if you're in the mood for some kind of Middle Eastern food but want to change it up and have something interesting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank Special, Spinach Pie
The food is bad.It's been there for a while
The restaurant is located in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. They prepare Middle Eastern cuisine. Soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, platters, pitas, wraps, sandwiches, sides, desserts and beverages are available. I ordered an appetizer for two people. It included hummus, babaganoush, four falafel balls, four stuffed grapes leaves, fava bean salad, tabbouleh salad and moussaka. The pita chicken was made with small pieces of diced chicken with a sauce, lettuce and tomato. The pita was very soft and broke up when attempting to eat. The food was average in taste, flavor and preparation. Friendly and helpful staff.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Do not be fooled by the rating on this app, food was absolutely terrible, I’m a couscous guy, and the one that I ate at this place (couple spoons) was the worst I’ve ever had, same for my partner’s grilled mixed plate, above all this 20% tips were included in the check, TOTAL ROBBERY was definitely a waste of time and money, there are plenty of nice places in this area, DO NOT go to this place
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Love the food from here. My go-to for lunch when I'm in the office. You can tell the food is made with love.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Spinach Pie Falafa w Salad Tahini and Hummus
70% -> boiled vegetables and salad
29% -> rice
1% -> chicken
Re think what you want to put on plate. Without the sauces the entire thing is quite bland. Don’t order unless you are okay with eating a lot of boiled veggies.
Food: 1
Thank you First Oasis restaurant for the great service..the suprise birthday party for our friend was a huge success..this is best restaurant for party ,owner is very kind and friendly..good food,good people..highly recommended..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service was amazing. Thank you for the experience
This was such a quaint and intimate experience. The owner was so kind and genuine. You can tell he loves what he does and wants to share that with others who come in to dine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Spinach Pie Falafa w Salad Tahini and Hummus, Chicken Kebab
Very delicious and fresh food. The lunch deals are a great deal and it’s plenty of food. Hearty but not heavy. I would definitely come back. The spinach pie was perfect!
update: I came from out of town and I’m still thinking about this restaurant. The owner was genuinely so kind and this meal was a highlight of our trip <3 He gifted everyone in our group calendars. I added a photo below so you can see!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Spinach Pie, Shawarma, Spinach Pie Falafa w Salad Tahini and Hummus, Chicken Kebab
Restaurantji Recommends
Our family (a party of 20 people) came here for a celebration of life event for my father following his passing. The owner, Said, was very accommodating in creating an appropriate atmosphere for the situation. The food and service were great; they brought in a specific vodka for us upon our request. We ordered their fixed menu and there was plenty for our party, despite having more people than expected. Overall, we appreciated how flawless the event was and how kind they were.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I had to go to a wake in the neighborhood and looked on Google Maps for the places to eat nearby that were open a little late afterwards. We settled up on this place.
The food was out of this world fantastic. I ordered the "Magic Combination" for one and my wife ordered the daily special which was a roasted lamb shank.
The appetizers they came with were excellent, we were served Shepard's salad, hummus, babaganoush, falafel, olives and stuffed grape leaves alongside some fresh warm pita bread. We enjoyed the babaganoush so much that we asked for a little container to take some home.
The entree portions were generous and prices were extremely fair. My "magic combination" came with the option to select three of the meats they offer; I had lamb kufta, lamb kabob and chicken kabob. It came on top of a nice serving of fragrantly seasoned rice and with some steamed vegetables. My wife's lamb shank was a think of beauty, the meat was slowly cooked and fell off the giant bone. She also had rice and vegetables.
We asked for an order of baklava to go. The gentleman brought us containers to pack up any leftovers we had. He checked on us regularly, kept our glasses full and was extremely polite and professional.
The price we paid for our meal was absolutely reasonable considering the quantity and quality of food we received and the service was great. I told him as we were leaving "we will definitely be back again the next time we are in the neighborhood" and I really mean it.
I would 100% recommend this place to friends and family, it's a really nice small local restaurant offering excellent food for a fair price. I look forward to going back again. I wish I had taken photos of our dishes but they were so good we began eating them without a second thought.
Parking: The only difficulty is finding parking. It's certainly possible to find street parking but the R train stops literally across the street so it may make more sense to take the subway.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank Special, Magic Combination, Rice, Chicken Kebab
Delicious food and such a friendly staff! True Bay Ridge original, I’ve been going here for years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Chicken Shawerma Screwer, Chicken Kebab
Just finished a meal with my wife of chicken shawarma and a vegetarian platter , everything was so fresh and delicious
TY First
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazingly authentic place. Their specials are always well made, the spices in generous quantities and their ambience feels like home. Their okra marinated in red sauce with a side of chicken is a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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