Why dine here
Zyara occupies 25-53 Steinway Street in Astoria and describes its cooking as a meeting of modern and traditional Middle Eastern family recipes. The restaurant bakes its bread daily, making fresh pita and laffa structural parts of the meal rather than packaging for the grilled fillings.
What to expect
Lamb and chicken shawarma develop browned edges as the rotating stack is carved, while chicken, kofta and filet-mignon kebabs take a cleaner line of char from skewers. A laffa sandwich wraps meat, vegetables and sauce tightly; platters separate those elements around rice, salad and bread.
Before you go
Hummus, tabbouleh, falafel and grilled vegetables bring chickpea, parsley, acid and smoke to the table before or beside the meat. Zyara’s official site labels the food halal, names its principal dishes and confirms the active Astoria address, providing direct support for both identity and dietary positioning.
