Moroccan Bites by Siham

I thought “Moroccan Bites” was just a catchy name, but turns out it’s a literal warning! The portions are so tiny, you might want to bring a magnifying glass to find your food. Planning to break your fast here? Don’t forget your coffee—because they don’t serve it, and you’ll need something else to calm down your hunger! I highly recommend packing some msemen and croissants . We ended up running to Zyara for a wrap because, let’s be honest, we were still hungry. The decor is stunning, though. You start with dates and shebakia—admittedly, the shebakia was good. Then it’s a piece of msemen so small. The fruit salad? Just a shy little scoop hiding at the bottom of the cup. The Moroccan salad is a spoonful of each: carrot, barba, and mashed potato, served with a side of “Is that it?” And let’s not forget the egg and a tiny bowl of harira—tasty, but I only liked it because I was starving. Now, about that Moroccan cigar... whatever they stuffed in there, I’m convinced it was a secret experiment gone wrong. We decided to go for the Royal option because the basic $24.95 was clearly a suggestion, not a meal. We ordered kebab tagine and merna balls, and what a letdown! Tasteless enough to make cardboard seem gourmet. It was a waste of precious stomach space. On the bright side, the service was great, and the presentation was decent. But overall, the value for the meal $34.95? Was Below average. I even saw a few folks at Tangiawi ordering food because they clearly regretted their “bites” decision. If you’re planning to dine here, just remember: pack snacks.. u will need them !

The chicken liver tagine alone justified the visit. Rich, funky, unapologetic. The lamb with prunes and apricots had been slow-braised into submission: sweet, savory, perfectly balanced. We closed with mint tea, delicate and just barely sweet. Exactly the meal we needed after doing our taxes (oof owie). We'll probably be back within the week.

A very small (3 tables) eatery with delicious Moroccan food. We came because of the “where do Moroccan people go when they’re homesick and hungry vid”. There were limited options and the couscous items are only available on certain days so we couldn’t try. The items we did try were delicious! The chicken pastilla was like a chicken baklava lol. The top was sweet like a dessert so if you don’t like salty sweet food this may not be for you. The lamb was fall off the bone. Not gaimy and very flavorful. The mint tea was great to balance everything out. I’d def come back to try the other items!

Hands down the BEST MOROCCAN restaurant in NYC. I have been living in NYC for 14 years and I have never tasted such a tasty authentic moroccan food. Not only it is made traditionally and is 10000% authentic, but it is phenomenally delicious. Do not walk there, but run. My kids absolutely adore eating here, whether it is rfissa, lamb and prunes tajine, couscous, tanjya (yes they do make tanjya), zaalook, the bread… everything is just delicious and scrumptious and an explosion of moroccan flavors!!!

Great experience at Moroccan Bites by Siham. We loved the mint tea and eggplan spread. We went on a Friday night, the only day they serve vegetarian options. Veggie cous cous was good. They are opening another spot on Steinway close to 30th ave supposedly at the end of this month.

Hate to type up a review like this in Ramadhan but I must do what I think is best. Came in for a take-out order 40mins before iftar. They said it would take 25mins but took 50mins instead (food arrived 10mins after iftar). Now I must emphasize that I have no issues with waiting, especially in Ramadhan, delays are understandable. What I have an issue with is what did NOT happen during our wait. They offered dates and other items to break your fast to only dine-in customers. They looked straight at us waiting for our food and decided to ignore us while walking in front of us with a platter filled with dates. We had to go outside to buy drinks to break our fasts due to this. So apparently the generosity for breaking your fast with even a date only extends to dine-in customers? Very hurtful to think we aren’t deserving of dates due to a take-out order and even more disrespectful doing this when they ran 25mins late for our food with iftar time falling in between. Lastly, the food was unique, but mid. Maybe I just don’t have a palate for Moroccan style food so definitely take this part of the review with a grain of salt. Just have no clue how it’s a 4.9 rated restaurant, tastes more like a 4.4. And given their nonexistent customer service, where they didn’t even acknowledge us for iftar or to tell us our food is running late even once, would think the rating would be even lower. As far as the food, my rating is as follows: Lamb shank - 4/5. The Beef with peas - 1/5 (mute flavor). The half chicken - 3/5. The bread 4/5, really enjoyed their bread. Seafood pastilla - 4/5

The best authentic Moroccan restaurant you can find in town! Sihem and her staff are super welcoming and friendly. The chicken pastilla is a must try! I have to come back to try to couscous (Fridays and Saturdays).

An unassuming place but some of the most delicious Moroccan food I’ve ever had! Very authentic tasting. I highly recommend you try everything on their menu but one thing I absolutely loved was the baby roasted potatoes, taktouka, and the chicken pastilla. The service also from siham and her family was unmatched and very welcoming. Moroccan hospitality at its core. Love this place

Delicious! We had the seafood pastilla and the lamb and prunes tagine. Both were amazing. Don't arrive too late, many of the menu items were sold out by early evening. Heard they are moving to a bigger location in the neighborhood soon. Looking forward to returning to try more.

A very small (3 tables) eatery with delicious Moroccan food. We came because of the "where do Moroccan people go when they're homesick and hungry vid". There were limited options and the couscous items are only available on certain days so we couldn't try. The items we did try were delicious! The chicken pastilla was like a chicken baklava lol. The top was sweet like a dessert so if you don't like salty sweet food this may not be for you. The lamb was fall off the bone. Not gaimy and very flavorful. The mint tea was great to balance everything out. I'd def come back to try the other items! Want to note that it's not quite a sit down restaurant and more like a bakery or deli with seats.

Moroccan Bites is one of the most exciting North African eateries in the city and also one of the most pleasant locales for an afternoon cup of tea near Steinway. I came here primarily to try the msemen, similar to other North African flatbreads like Tunisian mlewi, but served sweet with butter and honey. It paired excellently with a cup of the mint tea, which the owner was kind enough to serve for us in the typical "pulled" fashion to aerate the tea. We ordered the vegetarian kosksi (couscous) to go, which was served with a spice-infused brown butter sauce and was absolutely excellent. For good measure, we added the seffa, a subtle and delicate sweet vermicelli-based dish with cinnamon, not dissimilar to couscous-based masfouf.

We had a company lunch catering by Moroccan Bites by Siham. We ordered lamb shanks, chicken, rice and couscous with veggie/beef. Everything was so delicious. I wish I had a bigger stomach. The food was visually and physically satisfying. Lamb was very tender. It pulled apart when you picked it up. It was marinated and cooked with apricots and prunes. I never knew they go so well together. Couscous was light as clouds. Vegetables and beef were soft and flavorful. Chickens were roasted with skin. Brown glazed skin on top and juicy in the meat. I had a thigh piece. Wonderful cut. Meat was very fresh. The rice was also cooked with many different ingredients with chopped green/red peppers, moist yet light. It is a family owned restaurant. They are nice and friendly. Very helpful. Definitely authentic Moroccan food. The restaurant has great cultural decorations. They also have many desserts options.

The food and the service here were amazing. The family who ran this mom and pop shop were so friendly and nice. I got the chicken pastilla and the lamb tajine. I definitely want to come back and try the couscous, I heard great things about it!

The chicken was all gone so I went with lamb and the beef tagines. Ordered a variety of things and it was great. It was a quite the wait to get to ordering and also serving, maybe 45 minutes? But the food was delicious and will definitely be on the radar for next time we're back ! Got a $100 parking ticket so that wasn't fun ending to the meal

The mixed couscous accompanied by gravy as recommended by the server was tasty and we had it with the lamb shank tagine. We also ordered 2 appetizers yellow pepper and eggplant. Came with bread. The server was excellent and very accommodating g of our party. A tasty trial of Moroccan food. The plate settings and tea set were very pleasing and contributed to ambience.

We were in for grand opening of this restaurant today. Tiny restaurant, only few seats available for dine in, but they serve amazing Moroccan dishes, cookies and desserts. I tried the olive and preserved lemon chicken, so delicious. Chicken was cooked so well. Also got to try the lamb dish. Visually it looked stunning. The taste was even better, such a tender bone-in meat. Hoping for a great success for this restaurant.

Food service and ambiance were amazing. Would definitely go back there. Thank you siham and anas

His was a great place to try in the neighborhood. The wait was a bit long for a Friday evening but the food was worth it. It was 7 and already out of chicken. Got a variety items and the lamb and beef taglines. Everything was great

Amazing and another hidden gem in Astoria. I discovered them in the summer just before they opened while heading to a pizzeria on the other side of the street. At first, I thought they were a Moroccan dessert and pastry shop, but looking at their menu a few months later. Their lamb tagine is delicious and home-cooked as well, and the family who run the restaurant are so friendly. We liked their Moroccan tea, which is freshly brewed. Can't say enough good things about them.

Amazing food and great service. Today marked my fourth visit to the restaurant in the last 10 days and each meal was delicious and felt like it just came out of my mom's kitchen back home. Presentation is great and the taste is even better. Had a mint tea each time with my meal and I let the flavours take me back to Morocco. They are so welcoming and embody the world renown Moroccan hospitality. I love this place and would highly recommend it to any food enthusiast. I will be visiting again soon for a good homemade couscous. Simply great!

The food was very delicious! I wish i had more stomach space to eat more. I'll definitely be returning to try their lamb and their other dishes

Our experience was absolutely incredible. As a Moroccan, finding an authentic Moroccan spot in NYC with real Moroccan food is truly rare. But with Siham, everything changed. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to taste food that feels like home--it's not just regular food, it's exceptional, from A to Z I'm so proud of this amazing woman Beyond the delicious food, her customer service is outstanding, and she herself is so kind and humble. Thank you again, Siham, for bringing a piece of Morocco to NYC. I'm so glad to have you here

Absolutely phenomenal! The food was so incredible it brought tears to my eyes, reminding me of the flavors of home. It felt like a piece of Morocco was brought straight to NYC. The atmosphere was equally amazing, making the entire dining experience unforgettable. Highly recommend ! Exceptional service and incredibly friendly staff & Amazing hospitality! Highly recommended

Amazing service and food. I got the chicken Tagine, Zalook, Moroccan Salad, and شاي بالنعناع And a REALLLLY good desert. Reminded me of when I lived in Morocco.

the food was SO GOOD. one of the best places to eat in Astoria fr. Will go again ngl it's worth the trip.

AMAZING PLACE!! must try. everything was delicious and full of flavor! the owners were very welcoming and nice. the atmosphere was warm and cozy. our server, salma was the sweetest!

We started our day with the perfect Moroccan brunch--freshly made sfenj paired with traditional mint tea. The sfenj was light, warm, and just the right amount of crispy, while the mint tea was fragrant and refreshing. It was such a comforting and flavorful way to start the meal. From there, the experience only got better. The rfissa was deeply satisfying, rich with layers of flavor and perfectly spiced lentils and chicken. The chicken tagine was tender and aromatic, cooked to perfection, and served with love. The service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and genuine. It was a beautiful taste of Moroccan hospitality right in New York. I can't wait to return to Moroccan Bites!

To authenticate myself: https://www.facebook.com/kedemzm/. It is a small restaurant with a limited menu. What I got was excellent. A trip from Manhattan to Queens to get a takeout was very worthwhile for me.

So good. Got the beef and artichoke tagine, which was delicious, and tried some Moroccan mint tea. Would definitely go back to try the lamb and pear tagine, which they were out of this time. Tiny hole in the wall place, but they have outdoor seating and a bathroom.

My first time trying Moroccan tea I really love it highly recommended this place service are great friendly

I really enjoyed my first dinner here. Great food. Would definitely go there again. I especially loved the lamb tagine!!!

Nothing but perfection, I really enjoyed both chicken and seafood pastillas. The service was very friendly, and the ambiance was unforgettable it felts just like home. Definitely coming back!!

Best Moroccan food in Astoria! I've been a few times now and each time I go I love it even more. The chicken pastilla is incredible! The service is so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to go back again!

Had an ok experience. Prices are so high and i was charged $3 more than price shown for item (fish pastilla) it was bland and dry. Was dissatisfied

I came all the way from the Bronx with my kids to eat here and I can honestly say I had an incredible experience . It was our first time eating Moroccan cuisine and it was delicious. Definitely worth the trip. The owners went out of their way to make sure we taken care of and even gave us complimentary pastries to take home. I suggest for everyone to stop by and try the roasted chicken. You won't regret it. It's absolutely amazing.

Being that I am a native Moroccan this place totally exceeded my expectations from the food to the service and the ambiance makes me feel like im right back home eating my grandmas couscous. Definitely a must try if you're ever in queens and have a taste for some moroccan food

Small place, provide great services with great taste from foods to sweets.. Excellent customer service. Reasonable price. Thanks Siham for preparing the delicious msamen, harsha and bastila. I am glad to get to know this moroccan restaurant. Thank you so much! Best of luck! Karim Zayer Woodside NY