Fresh seafood market & Egyptian kitchen. Pick your catch, get it cooked to order w/ secret spices & butter. Lines form for a reason!
Experience a unique seafood market and restaurant where you pick your fresh catch and have it cooked to order with secret Egyptian family seasonings. Indulge in flavorful dishes like the butterfly whole red snapper or jumbo king crab leg, all prepared with a generous touch of butter. While it may lack ambiance, the taste and freshness of the seafood are paramount.
Specializing in Egyptian-style seafood, customers can select their fish, shrimp, crab, and other catches directly from a market counter. Dishes are then cooked to order using a secret family seasoning blend and butter. Highly recommended dishes include the Red Snapper, Jumbo King Crab Leg, and Jumbo African Prawn. While generally praised for freshness and flavor, one reviewer noted seafood being overcooked on a past visit. The Babaganoush and fries also receive positive mentions.
"The Red Snapper, especially prepared 'butterfly style', Jumbo King Crab Leg, and Jumbo African Prawn are frequently highlighted for their flavor and freshness."
Customers rave about the incredibly fresh seafood and unique Egyptian preparations, often highlighting the 'pick your own fish' experience as a major draw.
Important Note
Some users suggest that while the food is good, the ambiance might not be ideal, and one comparison found another establishment to be superior in seafood quality and preparation.
"The commenter recommends this restaurant in Astoria over Abuqir."
Positive"The original poster thanked the commenter for the recommendation of Hamido."
Neutral"Hamido is mentioned as a place to get grilled seafood, though it does not have a water view. The commenter also asks for a comparison between Abuqir, Hamido, and Astoria Seafood."
Neutral"The user had a negative experience at Hamido, finding the seafood to be overcooked on a previous visit."
Negative"Hamido was enjoyed once for its lunch specials, which were cheaper than Abuqir's offerings."
Positive"Hamido is confirmed to be BYOB, unlike Abuqir which is halal and does not permit outside beverages."
Neutral"The commenter is asking if Hamido is still BYOB, noting that Abuqir is not."
Neutral"Hamido's attempt at Egyptian-style seafood preparation is not as good as Abuqir's."
Negative"Hamido is advised against due to being 'Instagram bait' and having owners who are not good neighbors."
Negative"Hamido is described as a discourteous neighbor and is considered only 'okay', with Abuqir being highly preferred for both food and people."
Negative"Hamido is noted for its 'frills' like seating and sides but is considered inferior in seafood quality and cooking compared to Abuqir."
Neutral"Hamido was listed as a recommendation for whole fish in Queens."
Neutral"This establishment is recommended for dining in NYC, particularly for those avoiding beef and pork and looking for meals rich in rice, with options like chicken, lamb, and seafood available."
Neutral"This user recommended Hamido as a great option for dinner."
Positive"IBN Hamido Seafood is suggested as a seafood restaurant."
Neutral"This user stated that Hamido not making the list 'needs to be studied,' implying it was a significant omission and it deserved to be included."
Neutral"Hamidos is mentioned as an Egyptian seafood spot in the Astoria neighborhood."
Positive"This user reports a recent visit to Hamido where they enjoyed the Red Snapper prepared 'butterfly style', calling it awesome."
Positive"This user agrees that Hamido is a great place."
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