Ayat

"One of the top Palestinian restaurants in NYC has opened a Bushwick outpost—the sixth location in the city. They’re serving all the Ayat staples—like hummus, fattat lahma, and mansaf with bone-in lamb— in a big space filled with on-brand foliage. " - will hartman

"Walk into Ayat and you’ll immediately be tempted by the spits of shawarma and deli case full of hummus and tabbouleh. All of these things are worth your time, but this Palestinian restaurant’s signature platters are the main event. The portions are huge, so you’ll need a group to help get through the six layers of meat, rice, chickpeas, tahini, almonds, and mint in the platter of fattat lahma. Decked out in faux flowers, Ayat's breezy dining room is perfect for a group dinner or casual summer celebration. They now have multiple locations all over the city, but this is the original. " - neha talreja

"The first restaurant from Abdul Elenani and Ayat Masoud to bring Palestinian street food to Brooklyn." - Khalid El Khatib

"The first restaurant from Abdul Elenani and Ayat Masoud to bring Palestinian street food to Brooklyn has been so popular since its opening." - Khalid El Khatib

"This Palestinian restaurant which first opened in October 2020 has sprouted an empire, with sibling locations all over the city. Portions are massive, so bring a buddy to share dishes like the mansaf (a fermented yogurt and lamb dish), as well as mezze platters heaping with baba ghanoush and other items meant for dipping." - Eater Staff