ZiZi
Mediterranean restaurant · Chelsea
182 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Highlights
Modern Middle Eastern spot, known for shakshuka & shawarma
Modern Middle Eastern spot, known for shakshuka & shawarma
"Middle eastern food with a twist. Simple yet unexpected in ingredients and flavor combinations. Great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike." - Swords-Smith
"It won’t require a lot of effort to become a regular at ZiZi. This Middle Eastern spot in Chelsea works for so many different situations that you’ll find yourself using it all the time by default. Whether you’re sitting outside for brunch with your parents, or at the bar with a date, make sure to order some hummus, either on its own or as part of a platter with some equally excellent shawarma." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, matt tervooren
"Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant Zizi, a favorite neighborhood spot in Chelsea that’s been closed since June last year, reopens today with a new outdoor setup and menu focused on small plates, according to a spokesperson." - Bao Ong
"The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but that it can change forms and locations. While we never understood it in high school, we think we get it now after eating at ZiZi. What Williamsburg lost when Zizi Limona (a utility spot that worked for everything from group brunch to dinner with parents) closed in September, Chelsea gained when ZiZi opened there a month later. The menu at this casual Middle-Eastern spot is almost identical, including a fantastic shawarma plate with juicy chicken and lamb over creamy hummus, and the space even looks similar, with lots of exposed brick, a small bar lined with wine bottles, and a couple of tables on the sidewalk outside." - Matt Tervooren
"Williamsburg Mediterranean restaurant Zizi Limona, known for its standout shakshuka, has closed, though the it’s opening a new location in Chelsea, according to its website." - Eater Staff
