Vibrant Middle Eastern flavors, wood-grilled mains & amazing dips. Perfect for sharing, lively vibes, & a unique tahini soft serve dessert.
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Middle East at Shukette, a culinary gem known for its incredible grilled dishes and an array of delicious dips and small plates. With a lively atmosphere and a menu designed for sharing, it's a perfect spot for a fun and flavorful night out. Don't miss the unique tahini soft serve for a sweet ending to your meal.
Shukette offers a standout Middle Eastern and Mediterranean menu, celebrated for its wood-grilled dishes, flavorful dips like labneh, and unique small plates. Standout items include frena bread, a variety of vegetable preparations, and a highly recommended tahini soft serve. While generally receiving rave reviews, some find the indoor atmosphere to be loud and cramped.
"Highly recommended dishes include the frena bread, various dips like labneh, and the tahini soft serve. The wood-grilled fish and vegetable dishes are also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Shukette's food, with many calling it fantastic and a favorite. Some minor complaints include loud music and crowded indoor seating, but the overall experience is highly positive.
Important Note
The indoor seating can be very loud and cramped. Reservations are often difficult to secure and should be made in advance. Some diners have noted a strong garlic aroma after eating, which could be a consideration for a date.
"Mediterranean restaurants are a good choice for healthy eating because they typically offer grilled meats and the option of a side salad or vegetables."
Positive"Shukette was recommended."
Neutral"Shukette was listed as a recommended middle-eastern restaurant."
Neutral"shukette was mentioned as a recommended restaurant."
Neutral"Shukette was listed as a recommended middle-eastern restaurant."
Neutral"Shukette was listed as a restaurant that might offer pickle appetizers."
Neutral"Shukette is mentioned as a solid backup option if you can't get a seat at Theodora."
Positive"Shukette is mentioned as another popular option for Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food, though the user hasn't personally tried it."
Neutral"Shukette is mentioned as a Middle Eastern restaurant near Midtown, but noted as having the highest risk for seating availability."
Neutral"Shukette is listed as a good option for a kitchen view experience."
Positive"Shukette is recommended for its kitchen view, as most seats are at the bar wrapping around the kitchen, offering great food and vibe."
Positive"Shukette is recommended as a fun restaurant with really good Mediterranean food and a tremendous quality surprise."
Positive"Shukette is mentioned as a cool Middle Eastern restaurant."
Negative"This user believes Shukette is better than Shuka."
Positive"Shukette was mentioned in comparison to Shuka."
Positive"Agrees that Shukette is a great option not far from MSG, but advises that having a reservation is recommended as they had one when they visited."
Positive"Confirms that a walk-in at Shukette around 5:00 PM is usually feasible, even without an online reservation."
Positive"Suggests Shukette in Chelsea, noting it's a short walk from MSG and might have early seating available via Resy, though walk-ins are possible."
Positive"The author confirms Shukette is fantastic."
Positive"The user has heard great things about Shukette and is really looking forward to it."
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