Balade

208 1st Ave., New York
(212) 529-6868

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Came here for restaurant week and tried a lot of the dishes on the menu but I liked the apps the best vs main dishes (especially the hummus). The portions were great and we all left feeling super full. The beef shawarma dish was dry so would not recommend but I really liked the chicken shawarma dish which came with garlic sauce (added so much flavor). Atmosphere was pretty and all the staff were kind and attentive; our waiter Rami was very nice and gave us good drinks suggestions:...
oh my god, WOW!!

the service was quick and the servers were hospitable. the ambience was subtle yet bustling with fellow restaurant goers enjoying their food under the dim lights.

we went during restaurant week for a group of 3 so we split 3 separate appetizers and had our own entrees and dessert.

the mezze was the star of the show. we ordered the Baba ghanoush alongside the Muhammara and a salad i forget the name of. all...
This is my second time at Balade and it has truly become one of my favorite places in New York Every visit just confirms it. The food is always so fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care you can really taste the quality in every single bite.

From the creamy hummus and perfectly crispy falafel to the warm, delicious fatayer, everything feels authentic and thoughtfully prepared. Nothing feels heavy, and the flavors are always balanced and comforting.

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