Mum Feteer @mum.feteer is a halal Egyptian restaurant serving classic Egyptian cuisine in Astoria, Queens. Feteer, a flaky Egyptian layered pastry, which can be either savory or sweet, is the highlight of this restaurant. Mixed Meat Feteer Food: 8/10 We originally wanted to order macaroni bechamel but sadly they didn’t have it when we were there - so def going to order it next time! We got the hawawshi, a thick pita stuffed with minced meat, onions, and spices. It was extremely juicy and flavorful. Note: it doesn’t come stacked. We did that ourselves just to show you how juicy and fille ..read more

 Zooba is a fast-casual restaurant focusing on Egyptian street food located in the Nolita area. They’ve been open for some time but now they are fully halal. Spicy Hawawshi Zooba 100 Kenmare St New York, NY 10012 Food: 8/10 We got the Spicy Hawawshi, Cheese Hawawshi, Koshari, Dukka Fries, Mint Limeade and Hibiscus Limeade. The Hawawshi’s were are pita bread stuffed with meat and other items. The spicy one had fruits in it, which I think was a tangerine and that really took the taste to another level. It was genius we’d say. We’re actually craving it as we’re writing this. The Cheese Hawa ..read more