Almayass

Mediterranean restaurant · Flatiron District

Almayass

Mediterranean restaurant · Flatiron District

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24 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010

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This stylish American outpost of a Beirut eatery serves up mouthwatering Lebanese-Armenian dishes in a cozy, upscale lounge atmosphere.  

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"I’m not exactly sure that New York City was in desperate need of an Armenian/Lebanese restaurant, but this stateside opening of Almayass, a Beirut-based establishment with locations across the Middle East, is very exciting for at least three or four of us here. At first glance, Almayass looks a lot like what you might expect a new Middle Eastern restaurant in Flatiron to look like. It’s a nicely appointed room with white tablecloths and a vaguely Mediterranean looking tree hanging over a few of the tables. Small speakers in each corner play a strange mix of loungey hotel beats and what I believe to either be the Arabic version of Michael Buble, or music from the movie Aladdin. The staff is worldly, and while they don’t all seem to hail from this specific region, everyone looks the part. Very few have two discernible eyebrows. Ultimately, if you’ve ever walked into an upscale Greek restaurant, you’ve seen this movie before. What makes Almayass exciting though, is its unique brand of cuisine. Almayass not only focuses on traditional Lebanese food, but also Armenian food, because the two cultures are so tightly knit. There has been a large Armenian population in Lebanon for centuries, and the best things that both of these peoples eat are on display at this restaurant. For someone like me with ties to both cultures, this place is heaven. The problem though, is that I’m not sure that Almayass will be heaven for you if this food doesn’t connect you with some version of home. It’s a fairly formal and expensive restaurant, which means it’s not the place to take a big group of friends who are just looking for some hummus and a falafel. Almayass is more of a [perfect_for slug =“dinner-with-the-parents”]Dinner With The Parents[/perfect_for] version of Tanoreen or Balade. And if your parents are Lebanese or Armenian, jack this rating up a full point. You’d be hard pressed to find a better restaurant for a family meal and some nostalgia on the table. Just don’t tell grandma what you paid for some of the same stuff she cooks in her sleep. Food Rundown Hummus A must order, no matter what else you’re eating. This is flavorful and perfect, and doused in excellent olive oil. Bereg Cheese This is an Armenian dish that usually consists of very thin layers of dough with cheese in the middle. Here it’s more of an Armenian Hot Pocket. We liked the cheese inside, but this felt a little bit like a shortcut version. Kebbe Sajieh Think of this as a ground beef meatball with pine nuts in it that’s been fried. I’ve been eating kebbe like this all my life, and my Grandma’s version owns this. They went too light on the allspice. We’d say skip this and do one of the other meat dishes - like the Soujuk Almayass instead. Mantee Spinach Mantee is a small “boat shaped” Armenian pasta dish, and each boat is filled with spinach and then topped with a garlic yogurt sauce and baked. It’s incredible. This is an absolute must order item. Chicken Kebab Perfectly cooked chicken on a stick with garlic sauce on the side. I don’t know what more you want from life, but you’re asking too much. Ashta A traditional Lebanese dessert that consists of a cheese that almost resembles what you might find in a ricotta cheesecake. The cheese curd sits atop a caramelized pastry, and is then topped with a shtload of pistachios and simple syrup. It’s excellent, but it’s also thick. Don’t order it unless you’re splitting it." - Chris Stang

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"Lebanese-Armenian restaurant Almayass launched a new mezze lounge today, dedicated to small plates tasting menus." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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"Even restaurants nearby the affected area have seen a drastic drop in sales. Almayass owner Mario Arakelian — who never had to close his restaurant on 21st Street, just outside the hot zone — says that he had a 70 percent drop in the number of customers this past weekend." - Stefanie Tuder

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Jet Villarta

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Since it was our first time, we had a lot of questions about the food. Our server was very warm and accommodating. He answered all our questions and made recommendations. Hummus with soujuk was the best I've ever had! We enjoyed the Mixed Grill (Filet Mignon cubed, Chicken Taouk, Kafta & Baby Lamb Chops) cooked to perfection. Their baklava was legit! For coffee lovers, I recommend trying Armenian coffee. It's very rich and bold. Overall it was a great Armenian dining experience!

Lusy S.

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Fantastic restaurant. They have delicious Armenian/Lebanese food. Highly professional staff. You should definitely order Baklava, it is the best in the world. If you wanna feel at home (In Armenia) it is must place in NY.

Emanuel Remilus

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I had dinner here with some friends as part of Restaurant Week, and I was not disappointed. The service was superb and the food was even better! The staff took the time to explain and recommend menu items for us. The drinks were delicious too!

erika pineda

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We are visiting from Manila, Philippines. Went to Almayass on a Sunday night with mom. It was actually our first time to eat Armenian food. First thing I noticed was the ambiance of the restaurant. It was fancy and cozy. We ordered mixed grilled meat. The server will also ask you beforehand how do you like your meat: rare, medium-rare or well-done. The servers are nice and attentive. Btw, we chose well-done. It has chicken, beef, lamb and etc.. we find the grilled beef as the best in the selection. For appetizers we had an Armenian Salad. I am not a fan of cucumbers but the vinegar made it flavorful. So yup, was able to eat it. Also, we had Hummus with beef and pine nuts paired with crackers and pita bread. It was so good. We also had Mantee traditional (beef). I dunno but it kind of reminds me of siomai and lasagna at the same time but in a good way. Haha! Overall, I would give 5 stars for service, ambiance and taste. Will recommend and come back again whenever I go yo NY to visit my brother.

Amir H. Sadoughi

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Good service, OK food, nice decor. I'm not that impressed. The mixed appetizer menu ($68), and the mixed grill ($68) are not the greatest (some items are fine in each). The wine was fine. Fresh mint tea was also good. Overall, not a great value.

Eduardo Cereto Carvalho

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Finally an awesome Lebanese restaurant in NYC. The starters were so great we had to try them all and couldn't even order an entree, because we were full. We have to come back another day for them. Great food, service and atmosphere. Definitively on the pricier side but worth every penny.

Alina Ilie

Google
Delicious middle eastern food! The front of the house was very welcoming and helpful. The dessert is a must try...

Bri Atkinson

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The people working here were super nice. They had to accommodate a large surprise party and did a great job. Everything they offered in their courses tastes incredible. I'm not sure about the prices because it was covered by the other guests, but I would love to go to this restaurant again.