Salma

We went for valentine’s day and had a great experience. A lot of different appetizers on the menu, chicken was great and hummus was on point.

Salma delivers an elevated dining experience in NYC, blending Middle Eastern flavors with modern finesse. The ambiance is inviting, with warm decor and attentive service. Dishes are well-executed, particularly the mezze and mains, balancing rich, aromatic spices. Perfect for both casual and special nights out.

Home away from home! Everything tasted so fresh and delicious, and the owner was super nice and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Wow wow wow. I’m always seeking authentic Lebanese food and can confidently say Salma has some of the best Lebanese food in the city. This small quaint restaurant offers DELICIOUSNESS with every meal. The tabbouleh, Lebanese, hummus, kebab, etc are full of flavour. There was nothing we ordered that didn’t live up to our standards. Highly recommend.

I love Lebanese food. So definitely had to try this place. 🦋 inside & outside dining available 🦋I had to ask one of the staff to clean my chair since there was food on it.. 🦋 the owner was very energetic & it was nice interacting with him. 🦋 the tea was very good, black & mint tea. Definitely recommend 🦋 the lentil soup was delicious 🦋 the fatoush salad was refreshing…but it was missing some flavor 🦋 the falafel platter was alright, honestly it needed more flavor and love Everything was fresh , but a lot of the dishes lacked flavor (at least the flavor I seek being Eastern European) 🦋 In the end when we came out , we saw the letter C for sanitation…that was a big no no for me, I just couldn’t believe I saw it in the end… Overall it’s a nice experience, I would’ve loved to try the hummus, babagonush, and their lamb …but I went for a light vegetarian style dinner… & it was alright.

Delicious lebanese food, taboulie and fatoush were very tasty and I tried their kafta kebab sandwich it was really good. The place is cozy and it require reservation but we appreciated letting us in without one, service was fast. Recommended

I ordered the falafel with hummus and the Fattouch salad. There was a large rusty metal piece in my falafel. DISGUSTING! Cut up my mouth. Tried to call the restaurant and no one answers the phone. In addition, the salad was wilted and soggy. Ended up throwing out the entire meal. What a disappointment

What lovely little place with delicious food (generous portions!) and great service. We came here because of their halal menu and were very pleased with our entire experience. We ended the meal with some mint tea and knafe - it was perfect!

For people open to new and unexpected flavors, prepare to be impressed with this charming little oasis not too far from Union Square. The fattoush salad was just delectable, as was the pepper spread, but plenty of dishes for meat loving friends as well.

Nice and cozy ambiance. We came as a party of 4 and took advantage of their byob. It was so nice that we were able to bring in a few bottles of wine! We did the mixed appetizer platter and then 2 of the mixed grill platter. The portions were pretty good. My main complaint is that it felt a bit... repetitive? I was hoping that by ordering the mixed app and platter that we would be getting a variety of flavors, but honestly, the range was really limited. The apps just tasted fried. Meat tasted grilled. It fell a bit flat for me.

Decent Lebanese place! a Lil over-priced but food is good. Tried their shawarma rolls and liked them. Ambiance is good and service is nice.

The food is absolutely nothing special. Chicken was not consistent (parts were dry), pita was same. Service was fine.

I hate leaving a low review on a fellow Lebanese restaurant--truly, but my experience was so negative. I made a reservation for 3 and they sat us at a table top for 2. I told the employee "Oh no, sorry we are a party of 3-I made a reservation." She said she didn't have a table available at this time. Directly to the right of us was an empty 4 top. She said that that table is for a reservation that's coming later. I was confused because I too was a reservation and I was there on time, also a two top simply does not fit 3 people. In no world does this make sense. After going back and forth for a bit, we take a seat and squeeze on the two top. I ask the server where our food will go, because our 3 glasses of water, the salt and pepper shaker, and our 3 side plates already crowded our table--she said she will "figure it out." The food gets delivered and the food runner comes to set it down, sees there is no where to put anything, and then leaves. After seeing the two women chatting with each other on the side, the original woman came back and said "Okay fine, we will add a piece of this four top to your table but if our reservation comes, we will have to take it back." WHAT?? That is absolutely absurd. I know it is a small restaurant, but I made a reservation! It was so bizarre. The food was delicious, but this whole experience was extremely off putting, and oddly enough they didn't even seem apologetic. Because of that, I will not be coming back to Salma.

This place was alright to me and I will try another dish next time as I wasn't too happy with the flavor for what I ordered but it was alright. I need to try another mixture of things that compliment each other better to my liking. I shared these two dish with my girlfriend evenly and wasn't too full, just right amount if you don't want to feel too heavy after eating. My girl liked this place more than the previous Lebanese place she ate and I didn't since I compared it to Paris Lebanese I had which was cheaper/delicious/thingsThatCompliementEachOtherBetter Kafta kabab platter $26.5 Moutabal eggplant $9.5

What a hidden gem!! I am so happy I found and tried this place. The food is delicious and they use quality ingredients! It's also surprisingly reasonable with very generous portions. Their fattoush salad, cheese rolls, and filet mignon platter (so tender) were my favorites! Will definitely be back.

Food: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Cost: 5/5 Will return: Yes, authentic, good value Lebanese food

If you're craving authentic Lebanese food - you have to go to Salma. This cute little restaurant whips up some delicious food. Service is friendly and speedy. The kibbeh were by far some of the best I've had. The mint lemonade was freshly made and so refreshing on a hot NYC day. The kebabs were honestly so good. Ordered the lamb and fillet mignon kebabs to share. You know it's a good meal when you don't even speak, just eat. The garlic sauce that comes with it is to die for. I wish I had a tub of it at home to put on everything. We even had leftovers and those honestly tasted just as good, if not better the following day. I can't wait to go back here and try more menu items!

Dropped by on a Saturday with a friend around 7pm for my birthday. It was fairly packed but we were able to snag an outdoor table - good thing it was a nice day out! I got the kafta kebab platter which came with three gigantic pieces of meet on some pita, a grilled tomato, white sauce (tzatziki?), and a bowl of yellow rice. The kafta kebab was so flavorful and delicious! They definitely give you more than enough, though I wish they gave a bit more rice to eat with it. The sauce is also a must to eat it with! Service was great. Our waitresses checked up on us frequently and were very friendly. Will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a solid Lebanese place!

Delicious Lebanese food in the East Village. The restaurant is small inside and the decor is basic, but the service and food are excellent. The portions are generous (we took food home with us!) and my husband who grew up in the Middle East praised the authentic flavors. Today was our first time, we had a lamb kofta plate and a chicken shawarma plate, I the came with rice, sauces, pita, and chunks of grilled tomato and pepper. We'll be back soon to explore more of the menu and I can't wait!

I got some food from Salma togo, and unfortunately got food poisoning from it. I got the mixed grill platter and I'm guessing it was the lamb that gave me food poisoning. The lamb was a little red in the center, so perhaps it wasn't fully cooked. It was also extremely tough and chewy, even before the food poisoning I wasn't enjoying the lamb much.

Came here to solo treat myself because I really wanted a biajeen and muhummara. Everything was delightful! The staff is super nice, even if they were confused by my order . The food was everything. Every dish I tried was so delicious. The lamb and biajeen were super moist and my faves. This is a cute little spot, which is also apparently BYOB (there's no alcohol on their menu). I'd definitely come here again during my next NY visit.

Very cute place! It's a bit small on the inside, but very cozy. The service was prompt, friendly, and warm. My friends and I got the Mixed Appetizer platter, and I honestly would skip this. It's a good variety of classic dishes, but some missed the mark (the bread it came with in particular with thin and drier than I'd prefer, and everything else was just okay). I think the entrees here are the stars of the show -- very tasty and huge portions! We all loved what we got (plates and wraps). Would come back again to try the other entrees (and maybe give those apps another try as well).

Nice food, the breakfast menu is great. Service is excellent. Ambiance is warm and pleasant. I highly recommend for brunch with a group.

My mom and I had lunch today at Salma. We were so excited about to eat here because we were hungry. We started with the hummus appetizer. We both got one each because we love hummus. One serving was definitely enough for two people but we wanted to take some home to enjoy. The hummus was pretty good. I like my hummus with just a little more garlic and salt. For the main course I order a chicken shawarma sandwich. By the time I finished some of my hummus and pita I was stuffed and had to take my sandwich home. I had to wait until now to write my review because I was starving and had it for dinner. The sandwich was really good. I loved the flavor. I enjoyed my sandwich. My mom got the falafel sandwich and she also enjoyed her sandwich. The ambiance was very nice and they also had outdoor seating. Our server was very polite and friendly. I definitely think it's a nice place to go to eat.

My husband and I had the pleasure of dining here last night and had the most wonderful experience. First off, the kitchen was closed and the owner Abu Yosef so kindly still allowed us to dine there. He did not rush us and went over the menu with attention to detail. The menu is as good as it gets and offers something for everyone. I have severe food allergies and the kitchen accommodated without hesitation or fuss. This is much appreciated as other restaurants in the city would not be able to accommodate me. These guys are experts and each plate came out with love and authenticity. Being from the Middle East and having mom's food, I usually don't come across true authentic middle eastern food. But Salma delivers! It's exactly how my mom cooks and the real deal. They pour flavors and innovative dishes out there for us to enjoy. Each dish from the fattoush to the mixed platter had a story to tell-and was a true culinary celebration of staple Lebanese dishes with a tint of modernism. Fresh ingredients, master chefs and the most perfect Owner-we feel we hit the lottery stumbling across Salma. I could eat here every week-and I hope I do. It's healthy, absolutely delish and affordable--what are you waiting for! Stop by for a bite or stay for a feast. You will leave with a happy face and tummy! Thank you Abu Yosef for sharing your kitchen and recipes with us! Lucky to have amazing restaurants to enjoy like Salma.

The one star is for the service. I called to ask if there were any tables since it was all booked online, the lady was very nice. I come in expecting way better. As a Lebanese person who's family makes these all at home. I was extremely disappointed. We ordered the mixed appetizers and 2 platters of the mixed grills. Before i started eating I took pictures thinking it would taste better than it looks. Ok.. first off the hummus is canned hummus. The hummus that comes from a can, the fatuous tasted like straight pomegranate sauce. I guess they forgot the olive oil salt, fresh lemon and fried pita on top. Because of how sour it was after eating some, i felt like i had acid reflux from it. The kibbeh was decent but burnt, the falafel was beige inside. I have never seen that in my life, good falafel is green on the inside because of the fresh parsley they put in. The wara enab , old and is 100% canned. We sent most of this to the garbage. The minute the meat platters came the smell just screamed nasty. The meat pieces were so hard to bite into and had a metal taste. I bite into the chicken and i can hear a crunch, I let the waitress know it was raw and asked her to take it away. Even the kofta kebab was red inside, meaning it was not cooked enough. Come here if you want food poisoning and to throw up all night. The best thing on the menu is fries. Wallah worst restaurant I've ever been in. Disappointed Lebanese here and will never return

A reservation was made for this restaurant 6 days in advance through Yelp. We showed up to the restaurant at the appointed time only to be to told the restaurant no longer accepts reservations made via Yelp and there were no tables available. We left. Whose fault is this? Yelp for not letting us know the restaurant does not use Yelp? The restaurant for not honoring a reservation made? From my point of view both are at fault. In any case we will not be returning to this restaurant ever again and will not use Yelp to make reservations in the future.

So I I had a delivery from here. I do not know how they're still in business! I know Lebanese food from around the world. This is American microwaved shit

Ordered on Uber eats. Did the BOGO deal for the filet sandwich. It was pretty good. Will get it again. Delivery- did not follow all directions on order but overall it came out ok. Would order the sandwich again. Great for a Quick meal. Also ordered the eggplant dip - it was not anything to write home about. So def skip that if you're eyeing it.

Friends suggested stopping by this place on a Sunday afternoon. I admittedly am not a huge Mediterranean food fan, but others in the group wanted to try so I thought, why not? One of the people in our party wanted to order a side of fries but the owner proposed some sort of alternative where the rest of us somehow lost our fries and yet the other person was still charged for the extra order of fries. I guess we were substituted rice instead? It was all pretty confusing. The bill also came out to be much more than what was on the menu, which seems to be a common occurrence based on other reviews I've read. Food was just okay especially considering the price point though portion size was decent. All in all, will probably not return again considering an abundance of other options in the area.

Place was cute, it's a BYOB so that's nice, unfortunately the food was simply ok. I've had better shawarma from a food truck. Maybe if there weren't so many good reviews I wouldn't have been disappointed.

So good! Everything was delicious and the perfect amount for 2 people! Reserved a table on a Friday, which was a good call because it did get busy. Service was great. Tight seating, but that's typical nyc. Definitely recommend!

The only thing redeeming about this place was the ambience, the spicy potatoes and the hummus. Decorated in a super cute way with lots of plants and cute lamps, it gives off a very homely rustic vibe. Overall the food could be better! We ordered the chicken and lamb dishes and while the portions were amazingly big, the food could've been seasoned better. The falafel wrap was average and the fries were good but also heavily seasoned. The potatoes were a redeeming quality. Would definitely get the potatoes starters and just enjoy a meal of sides rather than the main dishes. The service was kind of confusing(?). When we sat down the host was definitely trying to rush us to order and kept coming to our table 2-3 times asking us if we're ready. However, our food took a pretty long time after. Our starters arrived quickly but we had finished them and still had to wait a while before our mains came. Although I can imagine they were busy for a Tuesday night, which is understandable, but then don't rush folks to order?

Great spot for authentic Mediterranean food , service and ambiance are great ! My second visit there didn't go wrong. Make sure u try Kenafeh for breakfast or desert!

Came on a Monday with a reservation, which was great because it got pretty busy. Delicious food, everything from the drinks to starters to platters was fantastic! Really nice service, great vibes, can't wait to come again!

All the stars go to friendliness of the people working there. They were sweet, very welcoming and quick to seat and serve us. With that, it definitely built up the expectation of amazing food to go with the service. Unfortunately they didn't match up. The QR scan menu was easy to scroll through with lots of pictures. We wanted to share some light plates since it was already pretty late in the evening. We ordered fattoush salad, moutabal eggplant and falafel sandwich. It all came out pretty quick with a side of pita bread. - salad was overdressed with strong vinegar dressing overwhelming the taste of the vegetables. It unsuccessfully tried to mask old soggy cucumber slices and hard cardboard-like tomato. We didn't finish it - eggplant had an interesting taste to it. At first I liked it but then it started to feel like fake smoke or meat grease mix that gave that aftertaste - falafel sandwich was dry with a stale deli pita around it. I avoided the pita basket after trying to the falafel (didn't take a pic. It was underwhelming) Sad! Wish it was better! Hope it will will improve!

Ate here a few times when they had a B health rating. Food was always good & portion sizes are generous. However, the last time my boyfriend and I ate there (about 4 months ago), we both got food poisoning. just walked by & saw they now have a C health rating....

this is a must for date night or dinner with friends. they're BYOB as long as you purchase apps or a platter. the food is tasty with large portions and a lot of good choices. the services was great. we sat outside but the inside was also absolutely beautiful. definitely going back! unbeatable prices too.

We came back on July 19 and shared a hummus , a labneh bel toum yoghurt and a shish tawouk to share. The shish tawouk is so good that we ordered another to go. The humus and yoghurt are very good too and the pita bread that came with the hummus is unbelievably good. Best middle eastern food in tri-state in my experience.

The only time I really enjoyed the whole kebab. The meat was great and juicy. The garlic butter was great. The dessert was very special

Best Mediterranean I've had... my second fav restaurant in New York. MUST TRY nice people

Quick recap: -          Food: Very Good -          Portion size: Average to Large -          Service: Table Service -          Environment: Small NY restaurant with charm -          $: Average -          Perks: Outdoors table Overall? Very good food. Good portion. Nice service. Fairly priced. So why only 4 stars and not 5? Had to wait 1h30 to get our food... For this reason, I cannot give them a 5 star review. More details: We started with tabbouleh ($8.50) and Labneh ($9.50). I LOVE Lebanese bread and was so glad to see that this was not the thick Turkish/Greek pita that came for the apps!! Both were really solid. We were starting off a really strong start. Then we ordered the chicken shawarma platter ($19.50) and the Large Fattoush ($15.50). Everything was very good. A bit of a detail for most diners, but important let-down for me: the vinaigrette of the Fattoush was olive oil + balsamic, when it should have been Olive Oil + Lemon Juice. So that was a bit disappointing, but other than that, the food was tasty and the quantities were good! If they can fix their waiting time, I would DEFINITELY go back! Or maybe just go there when you know you have a lot of time ahead of you, the food is worth it!

My friend and I got the mixed appetizer platter and the lamb platter which was a good portion for the two of us. The mixed appetizer was really nice since we got to try a lot of different foods. My favorite was the eggplant! The lamb platter was also delicious and was tender and flavorful. The rice included with the lamb platter was also a favorite. This restaurant is a bit smaller so it gets pretty busy and full in the evenings, but if you come on the earlier end then you might not have a wait. We came around 6:30 pm on a weekday and were seated immediately, but by the end of our dinner the restaurant was full. Our server was on top of everything and really friendly!

I was at this Lebanese spot with one of my groups. They are located pretty close to Au Za'atar and Balade but this is more of a casual setting with less stuff on the menu (especially regarding mezze) but with somewhat similar prices. As this group doesn't tend to share (begrudgingly,) we got separate meals though I would probably recommend getting the mixed platter if you're in a group as it is a much better deal than the rest of the menu. I would describe the service in the most polite sense as gruff. I'm not sure if he woke up on the wrong side of the bed but I didn't find him friendly and we spent a good chunk of change so he could have been a bit nicer. I started with the Batata Harra or fried potatoes with spices which was $11.95. The potatoes had a pretty good fry but they were less spiced then many of the other better varieties I've tried. It was alright and mostly worth it for the price but as noted I've had better. I tried the Foul (or ful medames,) which is more common in Egypt but their version was fine. I also tried the Kibbeh which was fine as well. As I was likely planning on taking leftovers home, I went with the Mixed Grill which had three kabobs for $38.50. This consisted of veal, shish taouk, and kabob halabi which is strange because both the first (veal) and last (halabi) kabobs don't even exist on the rest of the menu. It was served on top of bread and came with some rice, garlic whip (AKA toum,) and some mixed vegetables (which by the photos was a grilled tomato, grilled pepper, and grilled onion.) The veal looked more like lamb though it was less tender. The chicken/shish taouk (or tawook) in the middle was similarly a bit bland needing the toum. The kabob halabi was essentially kofta and was easily the best of the meats being pretty tender and quite flavorful but would just be passable at most other spots. The rice on the side both lacked the golden raisins listed in the photo and was undercooked and rather terrible and the dish also lacked the grilled onion shown in the photo. For around $40, this was not worth it (and frankly laughable with the rice.) I tried the lamb shawarma which was a lot tastier, the lamb kabob which was better (so I guess it was veal,) and essentially gave the rest of my toum to another person who was having a dry shish tawouk wrap. I'm not sure if I caught this place on a bad day but it's hard for me to find anything really positive about this spot at least from what I ordered. The best stuff was only good because the rest was bad and the passable food would be just alright in a good Lebanese spot. I understand if this place was comparatively cheaper than the other sit-down spots nearby but it wasn't. Go to Au Za'atar where the food is just better at a slightly higher price and the service is nicer. I don't get the reviews at all as everything was under-spiced or under-cooked. 2 at best.

Salma is a beautiful, homey restaurant! Went with a few girlfriends to catch up and we had the most amazing experience. We decided to get the Labneh + the Family Grill Platter which came with Fattoush Salad, fries, Pita, and all the meats. Skip the Labneh but the platter is a MUST-TRY! The salad was delicious and it was so fun to try all the various meats - all juicy, tender and so flavorful! The staff was very kind! You can tell they take pride in their restaurant and customer satisfaction. P.S. it's BYOB! They don't sell alcohol but you can bring your own

We came in as a big party on a Friday night and it was packed. Definitely make reservations. The place is a cute tiny restaurant, so definitely call for reservations ahead of time. We had a miscommunication with the server and Pierre accommodated and was more than happy to make things right. (Lots of respect for restaurant owners who make their customers happiness a priority). All the appetizers were delicious! The cheesy roll (forgive me I forgot the name) was similar to flaky crispy mozzarella sticks. The meats were savory and had lots of flavor. Overall such a great spot for snacks and food. **best of all, it's BYOB. With EV being a dominant drinking place, it's a great spot to pregame with a bit of food.

Wow. One of the best meals I've had in the city in a while. The family platter for 4 was more than enough food for a group of 5. The proteins (chicken, beef, lamb chops) were so flavorful and juicy. The veggies and the salads were also very fresh. There is a bit of a wait here despite having a reservation. But, it was worth the wait!

If you're looking for healthy and delicious food that's also reasonably priced, this is your go-to spot! FOOD QUALITY: My friend and I ordered the mixed appetizer platter, the kafta kabab, knafeh, and fresh teas. We were pleasantly surprised by how much flavor everything had! (And we got cute tea cups.) AMBIANCE: Despite going on a busy Friday night, the service was quick. We ended up skipping going out with friends that night to fully enjoy the meal (and 3 pots of tea that left us VERY hydrated) and I have zero regrets. Salma's decor and live plants give the restaurant an open, almost home-like feel to it. WILL RETURN: The owner shared that he had a restaurant in Lebanon, which explains why this place is such a success. Little did I know that my vacation to NYC would have me fall in love with Lebanese food and culture! I'm absolutely returning next time I'm in town.

Last minute cancellation resulted in walk in to Salma. Without scanning the menu I was pretty confident to try some mezze and a main to share. We got Kibbeh and humus which were great especially the kibbeh which were crisp bite size and tasty. We almost ordered another set!! After starters came shish tawook and falafel platters, both with rice, pita, fresh herbs and plenty of red onions and garlicky toum. We tore thin pita up to make our own wraps with shish stuffed with vegg and bathed in toum. Will have to come back and taste shawarma and mixed grill as recommended by staff.

Just finished the worst 12 hours of food borne-illness I have ever experienced. The chicken shawarma, although delicious, absolutely ruined my late night, morning, and afternoon, and from reading these reviews, I am realizing that I am not the only one. It seems as though the "C" health rating displayed by the restaurant is accurate, and neither me nor any of my friends will be coming back here.

Shish Tawouk (boneless chicken breast cubes) - ugh, it was dry, tough, flavorless. At least it came with side of hot sauce. Hummus Shawarma - hummus with the sauce was good. Love that there's pinenuts. But the meat (beef I think) was so dry, so tough, barely chewable. Fattoush Salad - missing small pita, very basic.

Food was terrible - meats were dry and funky in taste. The mice running around outside is a bad look as well

the food here was amazing! everything was so flavorful with generous portions. the online reservation system didn't work, so do be warned, but the person in charge literally whipped out a table for us outside. had the reservation gone through and we had been sitting inside, this place maybe would've been 5 stars, but unfortunately over the course of the meal we were approached on 3 occasions by a kindly older woman asking us if we could by her drugs, which sort of detracted from the experience.

"Are we in Lebanon?" While I was disappointed that the hood lost Duck's Eatery, a Southern style restaurant, this is a welcome replacement. Unlike a certain other Middle Eastern restaurant down the street with copious portions. But instead of quantity, this place focuses on quality. Some of the best Middle Eastern I've had in the city. What's to cheer - Great dishes and prepared in the traditional way, from Lamb to tabbouleh, and "cheese cigars" appetizers - Must try the falafel! - The owner is super friendly and has a real passion for food and wine. - BYOB for now - Attractive setting What's to jeer - not much!

Been here a few times and it never disappoints. We shared everything with foul, mutabal and a kebab platter. The owner was super accommodating, switching our lamb to beef because someone couldn't eat lamb. Everything came out perfectly seasoned and the meat were tender. I also recommend getting their tea, they use really good lose leaf tea in a big tea pot, perfect for sharing! I personally recommend getting a pot of black tea and another pot of mint and mix them together!

Lots of mediocre dishes but some tasty ones too. Maybe a bit too pricey for what you can get in Astoria (bz grill for example). Service was mostly warm and attentive, although at peak hours (6pm and onward), it can get a little slow, especially if you're trying to close out. The pitas, although they were served warm, suffered from a cardboard texture just 5 minutes after hitting the table. Since I eat them with every dish, I was disappointed by this. And even at its freshest, this pita was a little flat and dense. We only ordered 2 dishes, but the chicken shish tawouk was my by far my favorite. It was fairly juicy, with nice grill marks. It also came with very seviceable french fries (light on grease and batter, which is a plus) and flavorful toum sauce (although it doesn't hold a candle to Shukette's toum. We also had the appetizer platter. This was fairly underwhelming in comparison, even though it was recommended by Robert Sietsema from Eater (0/2 on his recommendations recently). The hummus had a nice, clear chickpea flavor and was topped with olive oil and whole chickpea. The stuffed grape leaves were good; filled tight, with enough acidity. The kibbeh plus garlic sauce was the best part of this platter (served hot, with a light shell, and tightly filled). The salad was fine, but the msakaa was underwhelming (there was no clear flavor coming through).

The food at Salma is like home food made with love and quality ingredients. The restaurant is relatively small so without waving your hand, a simple eye contact is enough for the waiter to come to you and help you in the most generous way. It can get busy diner time, especially on the weekends so I do recommend a reservation. Make sure not to miss their fat touch salad and Kenafeh desert