Mombar
25-22 Steinway St, Astoria
(718) 726-2356
Customers' Favorites
Lamb Shank with Spinach and Couscous
Cauliflower with Pomegranate Sauce
Couscous and Fish Tagine
Pita Bread with Hummus
Vegetarian Couscous
Egyptian Moussaka
Shrimp Alexandra
Liver Alexandria
Da-Jaj Fel-Forn
Lamb Cheeks
Recent Reviews
I almost didn’t want to write about this place because I want it to stay a hidden gem, but Moustafa and his fantastically decorated restaurant deserve praise. The unassuming kitsch storefront is covered with newspaper clippings raving about the food. When you step inside into the spacious but cozy and flamboyantly-decorated, you are greeted by the wonderful host/chef/server/ Moustafa. The warm aroma of slow cooked meat and fragrant fried garlic immediately transport you to the...
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Mombar is not a restaurant — it’s an experience. I ordered the eggplant appetizer, the cauliflower appetizer, and the lamb, and every single bite was unreal. The flavors were deep, bold, and somehow perfectly balanced. Hands down, this was some of the best food I’ve ever eaten in my life.
The magic of this place is the chef. He doesn’t give you a big menu — he cooks what he wants that day, then tells...
Mombar is not a restaurant — it’s an experience. I ordered the eggplant appetizer, the cauliflower appetizer, and the lamb, and every single bite was unreal. The flavors were deep, bold, and somehow perfectly balanced. Hands down, this was some of the best food I’ve ever eaten in my life.
The magic of this place is the chef. He doesn’t give you a big menu — he cooks what he wants that day, then tells...
Oh my gosh! The dishes here have ruined other restaurants for me. Employees here handle special requests with gracious accommodation. The menu items taste good, won't empty your wallet and the staff treats you right. I was pleased with all my food choices. I'd come back if I found myself in this vicinity.