Mombar is definitely an interesting place. The front of the building can be easy to miss because the signage is not bold but the facade itself is detailed and artistic. When you walk in, you're transported into someone's home and you don't feel like you're in New York anymore. Bring $50-80 cash because it's cash only.
Mostafa is the chef and server so service can be slow because he's doing everything by himself. A lot of the decor is stuff that he's made. There are paintings on the tables and pieces of art on the floor, walls, and ceiling that he's made himself and was kind enough to explain them to us when we were done with our meal.
The menu is verbal which was difficult for me because I'm more of a visual person but I caught key words of food items I wanted. We ordered fava beans, hummus and lamb tagine. The fava beans have the tiniest bit of spice but are so delicious and my husband and I ate it up. The hummus is smooth and garlicky and I had to hold myself back from eating it all otherwise I wouldn't be able to eat the lamb tagine. The couscous definitely needed the lamb's sauce. The lamb was super tender and easy to chew.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pita Bread with Hummus
Ross Michell
Very good. Service can be a little slow. Menu is verbal which can be a little difficult to understand but the food is very very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank with Spinach and Couscous, Pita Bread with Hummus
Sohaib
Amazing place with delicious food, unique decorations and an owner/waiter/chef that does it all. The restaurant has a very rustic ambiance, and the cloth dividers are a great touch. This spot is cash only so make sure to bring about $40-$50 a person.
We ordered liver, cauliflower, and havash as appetizers. We ordered the chicken tagine, lamb shank and branzino for mains. Every dish was delicious, my favorite being the liver which had a tangy and spicy sauce to it which balanced out the flavor of the liver perfectly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank with Spinach and Couscous, Cauliflower with Pomegranate Sauce
gilian eve
This is a solid GEM in Astoria. As soon as I walked inside I felt like I was in Egypt, teleported.
The owner and chef, Mustafa, was warm and welcoming. My boyfriend and I shared the cauliflower and the Bronzino. This fish was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.
I can’t wait to return and try more of his incredible recipes.
I highly recommend this place if you want to feel at home and eat fresh food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower with Pomegranate Sauce
Zach M
Amazing. Do not miss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank with Spinach and Couscous
Alyssa Morrow
Had the best time here meeting with the owner, enjoying great company and food. The art and decor inside is beautiful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Wallace
My first time in NY and food-wise, this was my favorite part! A little taken aback upon entry, but we were immediately reassured by the chef who gave us lots of options to choose from. It seems as though the menu might fluctuate from time to time, but everything we got was excellent. Tajin, lamb shank, and couscous all came in generous portions and were all supes yum. Couldn’t recommend this place more! The lamb will most def be on my mind for the next few days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kai Manners
One of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ness
What a place!!
M- T-
Aw man, would have loved to eat here. Although the hours say open til 11pm, you have to get there before 9 (he told us). Like the other reviews say, it’s a one man show. But boyyy, did it smell delicious. We literally followed the smell, and the place has so much vibrancy. Will be back for sure. Someone should update the information tho ‼️
Maybe it's not a good place for dinner or it was a bad day. Granted that the owner seems to be the only staff. The food was fine, and I enjoyed my beef with rice. I personally enjoyed the lamb, but the chef decided I would have beef instead. Additionally, I was asked if I wanted Fries or cous cous, but I ended up with neither. In an empty time, the dishes still took 50 minutes. It was also very dim lit, and the atmosphere is niceand cozy but the wait time really was sad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Mariana Valenzuela
Our dinner here is probably one of the best ones I’ve had yet. The food was so delicious and authentic. The service was extraordinary, Chef Mustafa was the best and his food was so delicious! And not to mention the art that he does himself, the place is so cool, this is a must in Astoria, really recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cous-Cous, Lamb Shank with Spinach and Couscous
Ethan
Great food and friendly chef. Interesting dining atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahmed Ibrahim
We traveled all the way from Boston today, only to find that the restaurant was closed. Unfortunately, they hadn't updated their hours on Google Maps, which led to our disappointment.
Stephanie L Frescas Macías
Extremely unique, truly one-of-a-kind, great experience. Everything is cooked single-handedly by the owner, who also created about 90% the artwork which is bursting from the walls, floors and ceiling. And the food is delicious, amongst the best I've had in New York. Because the owner is the only cook and server, come only if you're able to take some time, not in a rush. Also, cash only!
Dietary restrictions: Good options for dairy allergies.
Mombar is definitely an interesting place. The front of the building can be easy to miss because the signage is not bold but the facade itself is detailed and artistic. When you walk in, you're transported into someone's home and you don't feel like you're in New York anymore. Bring $50-80 cash because it's cash only.
Mostafa is the chef and server so service can be slow because he's doing everything by himself. A lot of the decor is stuff that he's made. There are paintings on the tables and pieces of art on the floor, walls, and ceiling that he's made himself and was kind enough to explain them to us when we were done with our meal.
The menu is verbal which was difficult for me because I'm more of a visual person but I caught key words of food items I wanted. We ordered fava beans, hummus and lamb tagine. The fava beans have the tiniest bit of spice but are so delicious and my husband and I ate it up. The hummus is smooth and garlicky and I had to hold myself back from eating it all otherwise I wouldn't be able to eat the lamb tagine. The couscous definitely needed the lamb's sauce. The lamb was super tender and easy to chew.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pita Bread with Hummus
Very good. Service can be a little slow. Menu is verbal which can be a little difficult to understand but the food is very very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank with Spinach and Couscous, Pita Bread with Hummus
Amazing place with delicious food, unique decorations and an owner/waiter/chef that does it all. The restaurant has a very rustic ambiance, and the cloth dividers are a great touch. This spot is cash only so make sure to bring about $40-$50 a person.
We ordered liver, cauliflower, and havash as appetizers. We ordered the chicken tagine, lamb shank and branzino for mains. Every dish was delicious, my favorite being the liver which had a tangy and spicy sauce to it which balanced out the flavor of the liver perfectly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank with Spinach and Couscous, Cauliflower with Pomegranate Sauce
This is a solid GEM in Astoria. As soon as I walked inside I felt like I was in Egypt, teleported.
The owner and chef, Mustafa, was warm and welcoming. My boyfriend and I shared the cauliflower and the Bronzino. This fish was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.
I can’t wait to return and try more of his incredible recipes.
I highly recommend this place if you want to feel at home and eat fresh food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower with Pomegranate Sauce
Amazing. Do not miss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank with Spinach and Couscous
Had the best time here meeting with the owner, enjoying great company and food. The art and decor inside is beautiful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first time in NY and food-wise, this was my favorite part! A little taken aback upon entry, but we were immediately reassured by the chef who gave us lots of options to choose from. It seems as though the menu might fluctuate from time to time, but everything we got was excellent. Tajin, lamb shank, and couscous all came in generous portions and were all supes yum. Couldn’t recommend this place more! The lamb will most def be on my mind for the next few days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a place!!
Aw man, would have loved to eat here. Although the hours say open til 11pm, you have to get there before 9 (he told us). Like the other reviews say, it’s a one man show. But boyyy, did it smell delicious. We literally followed the smell, and the place has so much vibrancy. Will be back for sure. Someone should update the information tho ‼️
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
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Maybe it's not a good place for dinner or it was a bad day. Granted that the owner seems to be the only staff. The food was fine, and I enjoyed my beef with rice. I personally enjoyed the lamb, but the chef decided I would have beef instead. Additionally, I was asked if I wanted Fries or cous cous, but I ended up with neither. In an empty time, the dishes still took 50 minutes. It was also very dim lit, and the atmosphere is niceand cozy but the wait time really was sad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Our dinner here is probably one of the best ones I’ve had yet. The food was so delicious and authentic. The service was extraordinary, Chef Mustafa was the best and his food was so delicious! And not to mention the art that he does himself, the place is so cool, this is a must in Astoria, really recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cous-Cous, Lamb Shank with Spinach and Couscous
Great food and friendly chef. Interesting dining atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We traveled all the way from Boston today, only to find that the restaurant was closed. Unfortunately, they hadn't updated their hours on Google Maps, which led to our disappointment.
Extremely unique, truly one-of-a-kind, great experience. Everything is cooked single-handedly by the owner, who also created about 90% the artwork which is bursting from the walls, floors and ceiling. And the food is delicious, amongst the best I've had in New York. Because the owner is the only cook and server, come only if you're able to take some time, not in a rush. Also, cash only!
Dietary restrictions: Good options for dairy allergies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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