Jeremy

A one of a kind experience. The owner himself literally made the hummus, beef shank, and eggplant dish. He served us a home made Egyptian meal. He then gave us a tour of his restaurant and showed us his art. A chef, a craftsmen, an artist, a really great guy. you have to go.

Daniel French

So this place is such a great experience, it's a family owned/run place, it's really intimate but in the best way. The food is so so good and very reasonably priced for the quality/quantity you get. Given it's one guy running it all, understandably, not quick service, but, well worth the wait

Nzinga Knight

We ate at Mombar! I’m so glad we went. I’d called and gave him a heads up abt 10 ppl the day before and then I called just 20 mins prior to give the owner and chef our order of appetizers and mains of a lamb dish + branzino. Enough for our group. The appetizers came out timely and the mains abt an hour after we arrived. It was all the perfect amount and sooooo delicious, fresh and thoughtful. He served us the right amount for our table of 7 adults and 3 children. I ordered babaganoush and it was the best I’ve ever had, cauliflower and a liver dish. Even the liver appetizer was so good! For us is was an experience. Abt an hour after we arrived our mains of branzino and lamb shank came. Absolutely delicious and so fresh! And you know what, I realize that it’s not so often that you get to have the actual chef and owner make the food. 10 out of 10 and the owner was really nice & showed us around about his artwork in the space etc. I brought my own mocktails of Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel which paired perfectly with everything. It was absolutely delicious and a great experience. I recommend that if you have a large group you order just a few dishes and have the chef make enough for everyone. Eat family style so your food can come out timely.

Jessica He

What a special place worthy of being a landmark! Outside is an unsuspecting, eclectically looking store front and inside a menagerie of unique decorations. Ambiance aside, the chef/owner championed cooking, taking orders, educating guests on the different meals, clearing tables… doing it all. That was the most impressive display of multitasking. The food was remarkable and portions generous. Everything was a highlight and my party of 4 left enjoying the entire experience. Not just a meal, but a whole experience. Would 100% recommend - the port

+1

jennifer

Went here for the first time tonight. Didn’t know what to expect. I have to say I loved it. The owner does everything. It’s a one man show- so byob and relax . The food was delicious. Had branzini, lamb, beef, beans, cauliflower . Owner so friendly and the prices were reasonable.. We were there 2 and half hours and could have stayed longer but I had to drive home . It’s decorated so cute with art work that the owner did himself. I highly recommend if you like this type of vibe. Got there at 6 was empty. By 6:30 place was full. So go early.

+2

Luna Z

Amazing place with delicious food, artsy decorations and friendly chef. The owner does everything and has very interesting stories to tell. Everything in the restaurant is either his art or his collection, including the chandelier and flooring! It’s like eating dinner in an art studio. We had lamb shank and branzino, the lamb just melted in my mouth. After our meal, he even gave each of us a small piece of mint chocolate as dessert. Overall unforgettable experience, definitely a special place to check out!

+6

Lola Wu

We came to this place by chance and we love it! The space is cozy and filled with beautiful vintage and amazing art pieces -most it seems made by the chef/owner. The food was spectacular- I went with some family members who had never experienced food outside of what they’re used to and they LOVED it! I will say it is a long wait- it’s one person doing everything- but with good company the time goes by and honestly the food is worth the wait.

Mei Bharadwaj

If you have a few hours to spend on dinner, you will enjoy this gem. This place is run by one person, a gentleman. He takes your order, cooks, and cleans everything. If you want something quick, this is not the place for you. The food was phenomenal, accompanied by wonderful music. They are CASH ONLY.

kazi afsar

You know hidden gems of New York City ? This is one of those hidden gems ! Where 99% people doesn’t know about it 😅❤️ The best traditional Egyptian food ever I had. It was amazing. They located in famous Astoria near all these hookah places. But nobody couldn’t recognize that hidden gems it’s been located there for 21 years. The food is amazing. We ordered lot of authentic food . Amazing amazing and amazing. Try them. The most beautiful part of this restaurant the chef work by himself, he’s the server dishwasher and chef himself. The place look amazing. It’s gonna give you the home vibes where you can find books and other stuff to spend quality time with your family.

+5

The setting is very antique as if he brought the whole egypt with him, very unique. Food’s good feels like a touch of home. The only thing is that there’s only one old person working here. He does everything from serving to cooking. He even does the dishes himself so you have to wait quite a bit but it’s totally worth it. It’s like the saying “A patient man will eat ripe fruit.”

Essam Gawish

Love the food and the place. There is no service at all. The cook is the server. Still expected a full tip although service was non existing. They should hire at least one waiter. Not cheap. Lamb shank is $30.

Paul

Unique dining in Astoria. Solid Egyptian food prepared and served by one man so if you are pressed for time this is not your place. My dining partner really enjoyed theirmeal, I was a little underwhelmed but overall a nice dining experience in a funky dining room

+1

aandgdesigngroup

It's easy to miss when you're walking down the street. But, step inside to an oasis. It's dark and romantic. No menus, the nice owner explains the options, and everything is tasty. He enjoys speaking with guests. He explained the history of the space. We were the first ones there. So, we didn't have to wait at this one-man-show. It feels like you're sitting in a Middle Eastern bazaar. We had a Fava Bean starter, Hummus, Lamb shank with couscous, and spinach. There was a vegetarian special that sounded delicious. We could have sat there forever. But, more customers were coming and a big party was expected. Anyone who appreciates good food and ambiance should go there. We will definitely return.