Miriam

"I had the red shakshuka, it was good but to me the tomato sauce was a little bland. Hummus was tasty. The rest of my party loved what they had. The waiter (Mets fan) had good knowledge of the dishes and was very helpful. However it took forever to get the food. We’ll be back"

"A great gem on the upper west side for people who love good food and prefer to eat breakfast/brunch for lunch. Miriam has great options to choose from. We tried the Bureka dish and the Norwegian plate. And had their Kanafe dessert. We were there on Friday lunch time and the place was packed. Not surprised. Between the great food and fast and attentive service, it’s a spots we’ll come back to. Next time for dinner."

"A reliable tasty staple in the neighborhood. I especially love that they use dark meat for chicken shawarma. Generous portions. Their vegetarian options are also great, they use ‘Chunk’ vegan steak which is probably the best vegan meat alternative I’ve ever tried."

"It is amazing that each dish is delicious and gives us a chance to explore the unique Israeli cuisine. Before dining in Miriam, I had very little idea about what is Israeli cuisine. Now I am so excited about trying all dishes Miriam can offer. I don’t know how they cast the magic but I just want to come back again and again. The food is light, delicious, healthy, not too big portion. Great balance between the ingredients and flavors as well as nutrition and carbs. It also provides vegan and gluten free options. The best touch for me is the desert. The Halva Mouse is a MUST order for anytime!"

"Went there for late brunch on Saturday and it was packed. Good thing the street dining had free tables. Plus points for the cool bottle of Mint Water - you'll need that because the wait for the food is a bit long (maybe because the place was packed). The Lamb is seasoned just right. The hummus and the dips taste fresh and maybe made from scratch. Looking forward to try other dishes."