Chef Ali El Sayed has run this narrow Little Egypt pioneer since 1989, cooking everything himself and talking with each table. Cairo and Alexandria home cooking, meze and offal like sweetbreads and lamb brain; his brother runs Mombar a few doors down.
- Address
- 25-12 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 13:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 06:00-22:00
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- $$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Go at lunch when it is quiet and let Ali choose.
- Look for the 'Walkens Welcome' sign on the door.