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Tanoreen

Middle Eastern Restaurant and Lebanese Restaurant$$$$

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

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Tanoreen

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Ranked #4 for Middle Eastern restaurants in Brooklyn
The experts at Food Network and Epicurious recommend this place
"Kibbie among best in NYC and Eggplant Napoleon a must."(12 Tips)
"raw kibbie and roasted Brussels sprouts"(4 Tips)
"Try the Eggplant Napolean - Finally visited #Tanoreen in Bay Ridge!"(4 Tips)
"... fried cheese special, cauliflower salad all super flavorful and delicious"(4 Tips)

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Kim FJanuary 11, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Still the best of Bay Ridge after all these years. And even if you're on a special diet (gluten free, vegetarian, or allergic to nuts) the current menu is labeled and you can find plenty of options!
Christina SquitieriJanuary 25, 2019
The lamb shank is worth every penny, everything is delicious and so wonderfully seasoned, and the owner and head chef walks around to each table to ask how you are enjoying your meal. It’s wonderful!
Jenna Odett LaskinFebruary 1, 2015
Excellent Middle Eastern in Bay Ridge. Worth a trek from other boroughs, super fresh and great service even on a packed Saturday night. Hummus, baba, eggplant Napoleon, grilled whole fish, mixed grill
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
This is a great brunch place! Try one of two dozen hot and cold mezes, including a olive spread flavored with capers, and dried Armenian sausage sojuk. Read more
MarcMay 20, 2019
Newsweek '19 Top 9 BK Places: One of the best Middle Eastern eateries in NY, serves up excellent creamy hummus; Brussels sprouts w/pomegranate seeds, garlic and tahini; and tender grilled meats
Helena WongMay 18, 2014
How does one leave a tip? You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Try the fatoush, califlower & musakhan. All authentic dishes & large portions! A bit loud at the venue but food will compensate!
James CJune 23, 2018
Fantastic food try the specials. The wine was unique and worth a try if you like different varieties. The spices were amazing in all the dishes. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion.
Jo  Giampietro-ValletuttiMarch 25, 2015
Been here 50+ times
LOVE this place! The food and people are incredible! Never a bad meal here, ever! Sooo many dishes to recommend, but my favorites are the Musakhan, Mhammara, Brussels Sprouts & Chicken or Lamb Fetti.
Peter LadaAugust 10, 2014
The Kibbeh is great, babagenush is smokey, pickles are house-made & exceptional. Desert is to die for. Cocktails are inventive. The zatar bread is good, but, well, let's not talk about the pita...
LilyMay 3, 2017
Lucky Peach: "Start with a smattering of spreads, labneh, baba ghanoush. You could and maybe should just keep going with appetizers, some fried halloumi cheese, a plateful of kibbe-meat croquettes."
Time Out New YorkAugust 29, 2018
The Palestinian-born chef and owner takes extra steps in reviving the flavors of her Nazareth childhood—charring eggplants in charcoal, rolling out pita, hand-making savory yogurt. Read more
AlexandraNovember 23, 2014
Gorgeous, fresh food! Lots of vegan options, too. The beet hummus, cauliflower, tahini and falafel were all delicious! Will visit again.
AaronNovember 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Portions are delicious as sizable! Even the breakfast is fantastic. And, as others have said, leave room for the Knafeh dessert as it will blow your mind!
Lori K. http://www.lkpheartsfood.netAugust 1, 2013
EVERYTHING you've heard about this place is true. Every bite is a dream. Eggplant Napoleon, roasted cauliflower, and just about anything with lamb will be worth your time.
Joy FieldsFebruary 25, 2012
Leave no stone unturned at this amazing foodie haven! You MUST try the babaganoush, the hummus, the brussels sprouts, the eggplant napolean... And let Rawia and Jumana help you pick the right entree.
SJune 10, 2012
Delicious Middle Eastern food, love the fish, the chicken kebab, the Armenian sausages SouJouk, the Hummus with Meat, the grilled Halloumi, and the amazing knefe desert, just to name a few!
EpicuriousMarch 30, 2015
The baba ghanoush has an insanely smoky, sweet flavor, and the zaatar-spiced flatbread that comes in the premeal bread basket has an MSG-level addictiveness. Read more
Kim FJanuary 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
the best middle eastern cuisine in NYC — no contest! tons of vegetable choices, everything's fresh and interesting, your taste buds will never be bored here.
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014
You'll want to order a ton of appetizers (fried haloumi, cauliflower salad with pomegranate molasses, layered eggplant Napoleon, etc.) and passing them around family-style. Read more
Fula OOctober 21, 2022
Lamb shank, chicken tagine, red snapper cauliflower steak are all amazing. The kafta is one of the best you will ever have
CécileJuly 4, 2014
Delicious and beautiful middle eastern food. Mediterranean cuisine is the best! Try the lamb over rice with homemade goat yogurt and grilled almonds.
HolidayMay 14, 2015
Only place I indulge in lamb pairs amazingly with a glass of Malbec. Servers can be a bit pushy don't let them put you off, you are there for the amazing food.
Serious EatsMarch 25, 2014
When you go to Tanoreen, the best bet is to practice largesse—order widely, try many dishes, and take the leftovers for a Tanoreen redux the day after.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 8, 2010
Make reservations or go early. This is Middle Eastern food mecca. Definitely start with the hummus and tabbouleh followed by a delicious half chicken. Order lots of appetizers.
Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015
The signature dessert, knafeh, baked sweet cheese in phyllo dough, topped with rosewater and pistacchios, requires a worthwhile 10-minute wait while it bakes. Read more
Ron RaphaelJuly 18, 2021
Kibbeh is awesome as are most items. Service is great as well.
Bin YangAugust 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
This is true middle eastern cuisine here. Portions are no joke and you should order anything/everything with lamb. DELICIOUS, and cheap!
7th.ListJanuary 7, 2012
Taste: Smoky, tahini-free purée of eggplant; voluptuous fried slices of eggplant topped with tomato and jalapeño; grape or cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and ground lamb Read more
Kev SkinnyAugust 14, 2014
If you like middle eastern, this is best in Burroughs. Grape leaves, kefta, kebabs all with an upscale flare.
Chris VodolaMarch 15, 2015
The Kafta will change your life. There's a reason why Tanoreen went from a 500 sq foot store front up the street to this corner lot palace.
Food NetworkAugust 15, 2011
On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Sunny Anderson recommends the Knafeh, a sweet Middle Eastern pastry, at Tanoreen in Brooklyn, NY. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more
Isa AlcantaraSeptember 8, 2013
Fabulous food, great service. Big portions, so might be good to get a couple of things and share. Thumbs up!
Mohammad AlamAugust 7, 2014
Definitely have the kenafa, otherwise all the entrees are amazing too. Love their shawarma sliders.
EpicuriousAugust 23, 2010
Middle Eastern meets Mediterranean at this favorite restaurant of the Daily Candy's Erin Wylie. Try the baba ganoush and make sure to sample the bread baskey for the zaatar-spiced flatbread.
Sefi KeiniMay 30, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Best middle eastern food in New York, yet the hummus is mildly disappointing. Get everything
RayFebruary 21, 2017
The cauliflower steak, beet hummus, and knafeh are unique and outstanding!
Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011
Winner of Best Middle Eastern in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Sambouseka served with a homemade cilantro pesto are to die for.
Luz HidalgoJune 29, 2012
Try the Kibbies, Mini Schwarma sliders and the Lamb Shank...amazing. The best Mediterranean food I've ever had.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 16, 2011
The menu offers plenty to please, but be sure to consider some items from the listing of specials. - Inspector
arishFebruary 3, 2014
amazing place. enjoyed the eggplant napoleon, mhammara, sambosek and the veggie grape leaves.
Artur BenchimolJuly 23, 2016
The Eggplant Napoleon was amazing. The knafe was also unbelievable.
Hena HodaAugust 19, 2014
Hummus with meat and perry much everything else too! Try the lemonade!
Graham GnallJanuary 13, 2018
Mousakhan, kibbie, baba ghanoush, artichoke salad (special), cauliflower
CheapismApril 3, 2011
Fill up on tasty, low-cost Middle Eastern appetizers here. Try eggplant w/ tomato & basil ($6.50) or grape leaves stuffed w/ lamb ($5.50). Read more
Alexis FanJune 3, 2012
Portions are huge here. Get the eggplant napolean and schwarma sliders. Save room for dessert knafeh, but it's a lot! Overall food was okay. Worth a try.
Sunny AndersonMay 9, 2010
The pistachio cocktail and the Knafeh for dessert are the best. If you like crunchy eggplant, order it for the app, the tahini with it is perfect.
Aeolian-Skinner Princess PastoreDecember 19, 2018
The cheese dessert is heavenly!! The food outrageous!
Farid LancherosJanuary 11, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Everything. And I know food! bogota Latin bistro
Village VoiceFebruary 3, 2012
Village Voice is excited to have Tanoreen at the 2012 ChoiceEats food fest! Full list of restaurants here: http://ow.ly/8QjDQ
Steve MarcheseMay 10, 2014
Kibbie among best in NYC and Eggplant Napoleon a must.

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