Sami Zaman, a former coffee-cart vendor, butchers halal lamb himself for every kebab at this rug-lined Afghan storefront. Order mantu beef dumplings under yogurt, leek aushak, borani banjan, and lamb and beef kofta with pilaf.
- Address
- 35-57 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11106
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 11:30-22:30
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- $$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Halal; family-style tables of four to eight are the norm.
- A second, faster branch is in Long Island City.