Pick your fresh seafood, get it cooked Egyptian-style with secret seasonings and butter. Expect long lines for a flavorful experience.
Experience a truly unique seafood market and restaurant where you select your catch of the day and have it expertly prepared with a secret Egyptian family seasoning. The dishes, from lobster tails to king crab legs, are cooked in generous amounts of butter, creating a rich and flavorful experience that draws long lines. Don't miss the highly recommended Butterfly Whole Red Snapper, a juicy and perfectly seasoned delight.
This establishment specializes in fresh seafood, with a unique Egyptian preparation style. Diners can select their seafood from a counter and have it cooked to order. Popular recommendations include the Red Snapper prepared 'butterfly style', lobster tail, jumbo prawns, and king crab legs, all noted for their flavorful seasoning. Some mention it's a great spot for whole fish.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Butterfly Whole Red Snapper, lobster tail, jumbo prawns, and king crab legs, all noted for their exceptional seasoning and preparation."
Customers generally have a very positive experience, praising the freshness and unique preparation of the seafood. The ability to select and customize dishes is a major draw, leading to high satisfaction.
Important Note
One user mentioned that while the Bronzini was very fresh, it contained a lot of bones. Another comment suggests AbuQir is superior for Egyptian seafood in Astoria.
"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."
Positive"This user recommends Hamido Seafood in Astoria, calling it a great place."
Positive"The commenter suggests Hamido as a place offering a unique experience where diners can pick their seafood and decide how it's cooked."
Positive"While not Greek, considers Hamido the best for grilled seafood, but prefers Astoria Seafood for its vibes."
Positive"Mentions Hamido as another option."
Neutral"Asked what OP thought of the red snapper dish."
Neutral"AbuQir is the best Egyptian seafood restaurants in Astoria (far superior to Hamido)."
Negative"Hamido listed as one of the restaurants"
Neutral"Hamido Seafood would be great depending on ambiance preference and waiting times."
Positive"User listed Hamido as third in order of preference."
Neutral"The user is checking out IBN Hamido and thinks it will be great, they like that you can pick the fish and it looks fresh."
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