"Thanks to Sami’s, Astoria can claim some of NYC’s best Afghan food. Their lamb and beef kofta kebabs are worth traveling for, the borani banjan comes covered in yogurt that melts into a bed of fluffy seasoned rice, and the vinegary leek aushak is a must-order. On most nights here, you’ll feel like you’ve been invited to a family function, with parties of four to eight sharing big plates of food while the waitstaff dances around toddlers to get to the tables. They also have a second location in LIC. " - team infatuation