Kubeh Reviews

They call their food "Middle Eastern," but if that brings to mind just falafels and dips and pita, you're in for a real treat, with spices and tastes that are really unusual. A full bar, with beer, cocktails and wine, helped the food go down -- spicy, but not hot. From the small plates, like Warm Cauliflower, and Muhummara dip, to mains like Persian Chicken Plate, and the Syrian Fish Kubeh, all four in our party will be back again.

Perhaps we ordered incorrectly but the food was not outstanding. The kubeh was a heavy lumpy dumpling. There were 3 in the broth which was good. The halloumi with honey was good especially after we ordered pita bread to dip in the honey. The shrimp was ok and came with 2 pieces of bread for us to share. The wine was warm. Not the best experience of Middle Eastern Food

First time back since outside dining has been the only option. Kubeh is holding up and is still very good. Love the food. It also feels safe in Covid times since the outside installation is not completely enclosed.

I love this restaurant, the food is really good, the dining room full of charm, service is friendly and efficient, the menu offers so many choices, and the prices fits the value. Kubeh is one of my favorite places in the city. My only regret is that they are nt open for lunch this winter.

Amazing food! Everything was bursting with flavor and really delicious. Cauliflower. Red pepper spread, shrimp and steak. All terrific. This food is prepared with extra special care, very delicate and purposeful with the spices. A terrific meal! Had passed by here a few times, finally went in and tried it. Plan to go back again and again.

We'd had gone to find one of my favourite NY restaurants which used to be on the opposite corner to Kubeh only to find it had relocated. What a favour it had done us as we went to Kubeh instead, a sheer delight from arriving to leaving. As we entered a local said it was a great place, she was right. It was clean, bright and decorated with middle Eastern artefacts. The menu was great for vegetarians/vegans and meat eaters alike. We had the kubeh which was delicious, the meze and food we saw on other tables looked so, so good. I wish we had been there for dinner instead of a lightish lunch. There were individual tables here as well as a large table seating about 10 which would be great for a get together with friends. Kubeh, you were a great find and when I am next in NYC I will be back.

A cultural and contemporary vibe. A terrific menu with familiar and different specialties. Many veggie options. Everything was fresh and delicious. The mint tea has the most fresh leaves of any I've had in NYC; authentic!

Best middle eastern food we have had. All chef prepared and nicely served by friendly staff. Very good for gluten free diet...including gluten free pitas.

This is definitely a neighborhood fine. Everything was good and in most cases quite good. We ordered too much only because there was so much to choose from. The service is good too.

To start off on a positive note the food was by in large good, tasty and inventive. BUT the wines are hopelessly overpriced Israeli and Turkish Cabernet Sauvignon at prices 50-65$ the one we tasted could have been aged in cardboard - to my taste not drinkable. The Cote de Rhône was acceptable if a little pricey. But here it comes, offered a Baklava for desert that was disgusting , soggy phyllo pastry and hardly a nut in sight. When mentioning to,the hostess that all was good with this exception got the who gives a ..... look. With so many good restaurants in the area and NYC in general who needs this..not for me

My husband grew up on Kurdish food, so our was a taste of home. The food was delicious, including the dessert, and the service was great! The chef/owner came over to chat about the food. We wish them much success, a gem of a place!

A charming place and a favorite near work. I love the decor, service and the food! I go here for lunch and so haven't head a chance to try their wine selection. I have had their Shakshuka several times and love it. Delicious, hot, healthy meal for a cold day! Their warm cauliflower is deliciously flavored. All their spreads is fantastic - Muhammara is a particular favorite. Ask for their whole wheat pita. It is so fluffy and soft you will ask for more.

Went last night to Kubeh and it did NOT disappoint!! From the incredible speciality cocktails they made just for my son's 21st to the delicious and unique cuisine, this evening went beyond our expectations!! The flavours in each and every dish we tried were just so unique and delicious. We will be back next time we're in NYC!!

It was an afternoon stroll downtown and I stopped at Kubeh. I'm glad I did! I tried the afternoon menu and it did not disappoint. I had the labneh for starters with fresh and warm pita bread...yum! And to top it all off I had a very delicious turmeric almond latte. Oh wow!! I could have easily had another one. The service was great - very friendly and was very helpful as I was deciding which ones to order. I'm glad I visited Kubeh that afternoon. Next time, I will have desserts too!!

Great for Vegans and Carnivores alike. The food was fresh, simple with each dish I ordered celebrated the main ingredient, I would go back, over and over again if I lived in NY. I noticed they have great lunch specials. It was a memorable meal and a great place to dine with a group so you can try a few spreads and mezee's. I tried the vegan mushroom dumplings in a lemony, zucchini, kale broth, I would order again. The baklava had a schmear of apricot which was a nice twist. I will order again a simple cup of Mint Tea which was a mug filled from top to bottom with fresh, beautiful, flavorful Mint, I loved this.

I've never had Kubeh before but I'm hooked! Wonderful dumplings with lamb and vegan options. The dessert (baklava and saffron ice cream) were surprisingly good. Alfonso was a great server, very friendly and helped us with the menu the first time. Will be back!

Kubeh is an absolute delight and if you are in NYC, it is a must see place to visit and have a meal. The staff is very accommodating, polite and wants to make sure you have an amazing dining experience. I recommend making reservations as it tends the get busy. The cuisine is Middle Eastern and blends Turkish, Syrian, Lebanese and other Middle Eastern cultures. You must try the Mushroom Kubeh, Persian Lime Chicken, Muhammara spread & warm cauliflower. Veggie & vegan (and gluten free) options available. Make a reservation at Kubeh...you won’t be disappointed!

Visited with friends, and were seated quickly. Starters included a very delicious roasted cauliflower, and hummus with fresh fluffy pita bread. For main we all went for the Kubeh Siske, but in different broths. The broths were good. The meat dumplings were different to other preparations I have had, but feel like a 4th one with a little more meat inside would have been better. A nice selection of beers (again, not run of the mill choices, so interesting to beer fans), and good coffee with desert, but beware — its strong coffee.

While wandering through ‘the village’ once again wondering where to eat, we stumbled into Kubeh. Nothing like finding a place you look forward to going back to. From the delicious fried kibbeh, the Muhammara spread, to my Persian Lime Chicken entree - these were a feast in itself - and a delicious white wine called “Dabouki” - Cremisan wine from the West Bank. Whether you sit in the main dining area or at the counter, put Kubeh on your list.

We arrived and were seated at a table perfect for people watching. The waitress was helpful and her recommendations were spot on. The appetizers were excellent setting the table, figuratively, for the mains. The Lamb, which I ordered was crispy, sweet skin with a perfect ouch of gaminess to the meat. My partner ordered the chicken shawarma. Luckily, we always share. So I can testify with absolute certainty that it was the best chicken Shawarma I have ever had the pleasure to share. The chicken was wonderful, but the spacing was simply fulsome. Enhancing the meal in a way that typical Shawarma simply cannot match. I tried a Moroccan Syrah, which was excellent. I recommend ending with a Turkish coffee. If there was a fly in the middle, the baklava was not as soft used in honey as we prefer, although it was still an excellent and to an enjoyable meal.

Loved Kubeh. Great hummus and pita. Delicious kibbe. Shashito Peppers were delicious. Best of all was the fried Haloumy with honey and rosemary. Great service. Diverse menu. Nice space. Reasonable prices and nice clean space. I will be back.

The menu is middle Eastern. Different, though good. The staff is helpful and extremely friendly. We were a party of six and all of us ordered different appetizers,main courses and deserts. We were all satisfied with our meals. The beers on the menu were unusual brands but where phenomenaly tasty. With drinks and full meals the cost was roughly $45.00 per person. While I would not eat here every day, it is a worthwhile restaurant to truy

The food is amazing. The herbs! Wow! I can’t wait to go back. It’s a casual atmosphere. Clean, airy, and delightful.

Kubeh is a great addition to the Village. It's large enough that there is generally room, flexible enough that you can take a large group, or sit alone at the coffee bar. Yet it's quiet enough for easy conversation. Its menu offers a wide variety of Middle Eastern dishes, including some unusual ones, such as its house specialty, kubeh (a soup and dumpling dish, for which they offer several different kinds of broth and several different kinds of dumplings). The quality of the food is very high, and the cooking is delicate. And with all this, it's quite inexpensive. In short, a great place.

Our friends read a review of Kubeh somewhere and made reservations to try it out. It's a great find. The dishes are of a real variety incorporating diverse Middle Eastern food. The dining area is quite small and intimate but was completely filled with smart looking crowd. The prices are very affordable - our meal for two including appetizers, wine and dessert came to a little more than $100. The setting is thoughtful and our waiter was both knowledgeable and friendly. Really enjoyed it!

We stumbled across Kubeh while looking for somewhere for dinner and were so glad we did! The menu was really interesting and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend!

from the moment you enter you fall in love, the decor makes you feel at home and the table setting is so welcoming. excellent menu for vegetarians, everything is fresh, it maintains authentic flavours but strikes you as different not the regular middle eastern fare, well priced doesnt hurt your pocket a definitely go to on my new york list, must try for breakfast menu looked great.

Lovely outdoor dining on the side street so not noisy. Staff was very attentive and the food came quickly. We had three generations -- all found the food delicious.

We heard about the delicious kubeh here and came to check it ourselves ... We started with hummus (very good. Served with quality olive oil and warm pita bread). The Mediterranean salad, tahini, beet salad, cauliflower etc were all very good. For the main courses we ordered different kubeh: Iraqi vegetables- a vegetarian kubeh in selek (beet) soup, Syrian lamb - filled with lamb and rice in selek soup and Syrian lamb served in Persian chicken soup. All of the were superb! The schnitzel was delicious as well and so do the shakshuka. For desserts we had the home made baklava (that was very good) and the knafeh (it was ok. different from what we are familiar with). Turkish coffee and Fresh mint teas were our choice with the desserts. The place is nicely decorated, very Homey. There is a separate bar as well. Over all it a nice small restaurant with delicious food, good service and a very nice owner (that came to the table and told us about her heritage and connection to Persian food) - we will come back!

A few months ago I read a fantastic review of Kubeh in The New York Times so when we were making plans with our dear friends, we decided to reserve a table at Kubeh, a Middle Eastern Restaurant on 6th Avenue in Greenwich Village. The menu is very different than any thing I’d ever seen before with dishes that combined unusual seasonings that were intriguing to read and very exciting to savor! Kubeh is a very casual and cozy restaurant that also offers takeout service when you enter their establishment. We arrived around six in the evening and ate a very relaxed dinner that ended over three hours later! We started with a selection of appetizers:Humus, Labneh( cucumbers & zathar and Muhammara (red pepper,walnut,pomegranate). All were served with their homemade pita that also had its own very special uniqueness! The restaurant is named for a special kind of dumpling that is stuffed with different meats or mushrooms and served in a selection of broths. I ordered the Iraqi Vegetable: dough filled with wild mushrooms. I chose to have it in the Persian Chicken Soup with chickpeas, carrots and dried lime. Sounds pretty awesome and it’s taste was incredible! My wife ordered The Persian Lime Chicken and we shared both dishes! Another friend ordered the chicken Schnitzel which was also very tasty and served with buttery Zahtar Mashed Potatoes. This was an exceptional dinner and worth returning soon to try some of their other great dishes!

Recommended by a friend, & with good reason! A fresh, innovative take on Middle Eastern cuisine—the signature dish is very hearty & filling, & an excellent mix of appetizers. Superb service as well—the owner herself even took the time to greet us. Don’t miss the chocolate date bar for dessert!

This restaurant at 464 6th Ave is a very nice neighborhood place. The word kubeh means dumpling and that is the name of their signature dish. They offer about 4 different dumplings that you pair with the broth of your choice. There is a Syrian style dumpling and ... I am a sorry... I can’t remember the other for this review. What I can tell you is that one style dumpling is a dough with filling and the other style has no dough... more like a meatball. I had the cod fish “ meatball” style and paired it off with a zuchinni and kale broth. My husband paired his cod with the tomato based broth. We enjoyed the dishes very much. We tried two appetizers, an eggplant and a lentil with butternut squash. Very nice. Wait staff knowlegable and friendly.Nice atmosphere.

We stopped by for drinks and appetizers. Fabulous food especially the kibbeh and tahrig (rice). Amazing mint tea. Mix of Israeli, Syrian, Persian and Kurdish food. Would love to return!

The cuisine is mainly Iranian and Israeli which is a nice treat here in Greenwich Village. The food is fresh and healthy. The preparations are delicious although I cannot speak to their authenticity, but no matter, there is a bar, a small wine list, and very reasonable prices.

My husband, son and nephew, all foodies, and I, shared dinner at Kubeh last night; we were blown away. We wanted to order everything on the menu, it all sounded so good, but we restricted ourselves to a few appetizers, shnitzel and all four kubehs paired by our very knowledgeable and gracious waiter, with all four broths (two kubes are vegetarian and three broths are). Every mouthful was a revelation. The selek (beet) broth was our favorite with complex and delicious flavors. The cod kubeh was fantastic. I wanted to lick all the zatar mashed potatoes off the plate. We were offered a taste of the Israeli Shiraz and proceeded to order it for the table. Turkish coffee came with an explanation for how to read the future in the grounds at the bottom of the cup, and a dense, flavorful apricot and walnut piece of baklava. We enjoyed our meal for over three hours in their comfortable, nicely decorated, casual dining room. I will go back to try more of this great food.

So happy my girls found this restaurant which serves many authentic ethnic Israel cuisine. I was in heaven when I saw the menu! There were 4 of us so we ordered quite a few different items to share & loved all of them. I can't recommend it enough & will go back when I am next in NYC.

I waited to write this until they finished recent renovations, and hoped that the changes might include installation of sound panels. A couple of rugs were hung up, but not enough to soften the din. It’s deafening. Everyone in our group of six agreed, and we had an age range from 18-65. The food is great! If you live nearby I’d suggest ordering for takeout or sitting at the kitchen bar to avoid the cacophony. Otherwise maybe go right when they open. It’s always busy, which is great for the neighborhood. We’ve been three times. Each dinner was served quickly and with attention to detail. Waitstaff very professional. The starters are delightful and there are adequate vegetarian options.

I ADORE this restaurant. The food the service the ambiance EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!!!! They offer a fabulous variety of the most delicious food and the service is helpful and charming My favorite restaurant in NYC

We visited Kobe to celebrate my wife's birthday. We were a party of eleven and we had the prix fixed dinner menu. We were trying to recreate our dining experiences from our family trip to Israel. We found the food to be authentic, the service was excellent and the overwhelming response was positive. It was almost like being in Tel Aviv.

This cozy little restaurant had the best breakfast, I do recommend the Mediterranean breakfast - it was perfect if you prefer a healthy and vegan friendly meal. And the friendly and helpful staff gave us good tips on where to travel in the area.

I was recommended this place by a friend and during my first course....a salad with fried cauliflower, lentils, pomegranate, fresh herbs, homous and rocket, I could completely understand why. It was delicious, healthy and fresh. Unfortunately the meal went downhill after this. I ordered their signature Kubah, with fish dumplings, which came out luke warm. I asked the waiter if it should be hot and he immediately took it away and must of microwaved it. I found it very disappointing and bland. There was very little flavour in the dumplings and also the soup. It was like I was eating in a completely different restaurant. I don't understand why this was their signature, when their salads and I assume other meze were so good. Then I ordered a glass of rose, which came out smelling like turps...toxic. I could not drink it and the waiter later agreed they also found it to be off. I was charged full price for everything I ordered despite these issues. So, I would recommend this place highly to anyone for salads and mez and I would return myself for these, but advise to steer clear of their kubeh, unless it is very cold out and they improve the flavour.

The specialty of this new Greenwich Village spot is a variety of exotic dumplings in broths from several Mideast countries, but they also offer traditional mezes, spreads and a chicken schnitzel entree. There is also an exotic drink menu. They are now open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday and lunch Tuesday through Friday. The place is run by a lovely young chef and her husband who have decorated the place beautifully in traditional motifs. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Was over priced, were given a very poor location at a shabby swinging table with no light. The over priced dinner did not even include drinks. Payed over 300 dollars for a couple and Two kids and got a really non festive dinner. Should have gone to a hummus place...

Holiday meal. A delight. Spiced cauliflower and fish of the day were great. Children loved the chicken schnitzel. Israeli wines are all excellent. Worth the pairing menu. Could use a bit more spice for my taste. Lamb cooked just right and not too fatty. A joyous evening!

My partner and I tried this place for the first time a few months ago and can’t stop coming back and bringing all our friends. We have tried every version of Kubeh with every broth and there is not one I wouldn’t recommend. Do yourself a favor and try this place today!

Saw an episode on food channel for a Kurdish dish of Siske( slow cooked beef with mint, crispy onion and mint). And looked in google and found this. Place. Everything is fresh here including mint infused tea, muhammara(red pepper walnut pomegranate spread). That is outrageous and Iraqi. Israeli snd Syrian dishes that will make your eyes water and stomach growl. Let cared near public transportation and good hours. And decent prices. Service is expertly handled by multi lingual staff who patiently explain the dishes. The food is lovingly prepared and have enclosed several pictures that do not do justice. Love the gem food and place.

Shoot out to the new kid on the block. I've been here about half a dozen times and have ordered delivery as well. The first week they opened they were still working out some kinks. Since then it's been EXCELLENT across the board. We just LOVE it!. As for the male waiter is is by far the best in the place and will take good care of you

I had high expectations visiting this restaurant since they serve a food that is close to my heart (you guessed it: Kubeh). Coming into the restaurant I was greated by the bartender and then one of my waitresses who seated me. When I was seated happy hour was just about to end, but I wanted to order from the regular menu. The waitress talked to the kitchen to speed up my order since I still had 15 minutes left until happy hour was officially over. I waited and ordered the Kubeh (Kurdish type) and something to drink. The food came quite fast and overall a good presentation and good taste to the Kubeh. Only downside for me was the meal size, was expecting a bit more honestly. Finished with some delicious Knafeh. But I liked the ambiance of this place, the helpful waitresses and I think it's worth a visit if you like middle eastern cuisine or want to try something new.

I had been trying to eat here for a while but every time I had been in the area, it was when they were closed. I was informed by the staff that they are now open on Mondays [previously closed] . On this day, I had to wait for the kitchen to reopen but I was seated. It is a large space, the front for take out, a long bar area with seating and then additional table seating in the back. The decor is Middle Eastern. I decided on the warm cauliflower, the beet salad topped with caprino cheese [hot] and labneh which came with warm pita bread. The cauliflower was very tasty-baked not fried which was prepared with parsley and sea salt. The best salad was also very good-this had cubes of warm beets topped with arugula drizzled with EVOO and mandarin orange slices on the periphery. The labneh was rich and creamy and went well with the pita. It was a good meal. The waitperson was accommodating and pleasant and the restrooms clean and well maintained. I would recommend and return.

Ok so I came here with a couple of friends because one is obssessed with Israel and its food. Lemme just start saying that the “kubeh” plate of soup is NOT WORTH the $17. Sure the hummus was good at the beginning, but so is Sabra’s and Halal Guys’. The soup was just a plain broth, with pieces of dumpling, and no flavor to write home about. I do not know if that is what it is supposed to be, but if it is, not worth going to a NYC restaurant for it. My mom’s soup is way more flavorful than this.

After doing an internet search for Syrian / Mediterranean cuisine, Kubeh appeared and it had favorable reviews. And it was in my neighborhood. What a joy. My guest and I waved off pressure to sit at the counter and chose a table in the back area. Our Syrian server (Z ) was a pure joy. She walked us through the menu and had knowledgeable responses to any questions we had. Everything presented to us was fresh and wonderfully presented. It was a perfect late afternoon lunch. I’ve passed by Kubeh on various errands around my neighborhood and never even stopped to check out the menu. But that has changed. I’ll make it a place to visit regularly and have been telling people about it since my visit. Great service. Fresh, fantastic fare.

Great spot in my neighborhood. Food is always delicious and fresh. Service isn’t always on point but just sit back and relax and they will get to you eventually.

Beautifully remodeled space is spare yet welcoming, with plenty of natural light. Knowledgeable, friendly staff patiently answers all your questions about dishes with unfamiliar names. I laughed out loud when I spotted avocado-toast (said to be a benchmark of millennial eating habits). It sounded delectable but I opted for a thick soup with tomatoes, shredded beef, and poached eggs that was enough for a second meal at home. Don't miss the saffron ice cream--one of the world's best.

I will begin with the negatives because they're preventing me from patronizing Kubeh again. The tables are placed very close together and the indoor seating area is cramped, even by New York City standards. It's not a very large space, although beautifully decorated. The major drawback for me is the noise levels, which are entirely too high. It's not due to music, however, but the way the space is constructed. I wish the designers had given more thought to noise reduction solutions. If I ate at Kubeh again, I would ask to be seated outside as there is sidewalk seating. I don't remember Charlie Mom, the restaurant formerly occupying this space, being so loud. Our meals were delicious and unlike anything I've tried before. I've ordered kubeh elsewhere many times, but they've never been presented as soup dumplings. The prices are quite reasonable for the West Village.

Went here with a group of five recently and good thing we had a reservation. Tried a variety of mezzes which were great. The bread was warm and light. Then we tried a variety of main dishes and shared some around. The kofta were spicy and great. I can certainly recommend the Syrian lamb dish - ground lamb and spices inside a cooked dough. The waitress recommended broths to go with the Syrian lamb and the Syrian fish, both of which were good matches. One person had the Siske and said it also was superb and the shawarma was much better than the usual fare one finds. Everything was good and the service was spot on too. The seating is comfortable and close, as to be expected. The atmosphere was pleasant, though it did get a little loud, but not due to the music. There is also a counter where one can sit and eat instead of at a table - good for casual singles or couples.