Egyptian Seafood by Weight in Astoria Queens at Abuqir

Abuqir in Astoria starts your meal at the ice display, with the seafood in front of you before the cooking begins. From there, choose a grilled, fried, or baked preparation in traditional Egyptian styles. Ordering happens at the counter, without a written menu, and your selection is priced by weight and cooked to order.

Fried calamari comes well seasoned, grilled octopus is tender, and fried sardines offer another route through the catch. The singary preparation gives baked fish a topping of tomato and onion. For the rest of the meal, there are savory tagines, fresh pita, baba ghanoush, and eggplant and tomato spread. Those sides give you plenty to choose alongside the seafood.

Find this casual spot on Steinway Street, with service from noon to 10 PM Saturday through Thursday and from half past one PM to 10 PM on Friday.