Little Egypt - Astoria (New York, York: purchase, live, restaurants)

[Amisi]

I know that "Little Egypt" is in Astoria: Steinway Street from 28th Ave to Astoria Blvd.

I have never been there but would like to go. I know they have Moroccan and Egyptian restaurants but do they have anything else like perhaps gift shops with Egyptian fabrics, scarves, teas, spices, etc?

If anyone here has been there, please let me know what it's like.

Thanks!

[Borninnycliveinnyc]

Yes they do. Lots of hookah too. It's a fun area enjoy. I reccomend Halal Sandwich Shop for a quick inexpensive bite to eat.

[Amisi]

Thanks!!

I'd love to get a nice, authentic Hookah pipe for decorative purposes (I don't smoke).

Does the sandwich shop have tables?

Is it better to go there on weekends or during the week?

[Amisi]

Anyone else?

[psychopompos]

It doesn't matter when you. The sandwich shop has some seating room, but it's very much a grab and go place. Food is great but expect to wait for it for a while if you don't speak Arabic. For a sit-down place in that area go to Kabob Cafe or Mombar.

It's not much unlike any other block in New York. Just go and enjoy yourself.

[Borninnycliveinnyc]

Originally Posted by psychopompos

It doesn't matter when you. The sandwich shop has some seating room, but it's very much a grab and go place. Food is great but expect to wait for it for a while if you don't speak Arabic. For a sit-down place in that area go to Kabob Cafe or Mombar.

It's not much unlike any other block in New York. Just go and enjoy yourself.

I don't speak Arabic and have always found the service quick and efficient

[jad2k]

Kabob's food is amazing. No idea what we were eating (the owner/chef just makes whatever and talks to you the whole time) but it was amazing.

[Amisi]

Are there any shops where you can purchase Egyptian fabrics, scarves, clothing? Or stores where you can get Egyptian or Moroccan spices and teas?

[Borninnycliveinnyc]

Originally Posted by Amisi

Are there any shops where you can purchase Egyptian fabrics, scarves, clothing? Or stores where you can get Egyptian or Moroccan spices and teas?

Definitely, just walk the Steinway strip and peer in store windows. You'll have a great time

[Hazellect]

Wow. When I lived there many moons back it was mostly all Greek. There was German butcher off Steinway we loved.