
What to Order at Brooklyn's Halal Tables
Four halal Brooklyn kitchens on 3rd Ave, 86th St and 4th Ave, from smoothie bowls and French toast to lamb ouzi, cardamom tea with shawarma and stuffed zucchini.


Boca del cielo on 3rd Ave is a quiet, cozy spot for halal brunch plates, with smoothie bowls, omelettes, French toast and matcha served by a host known for warm, welcoming service.
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Ayat is a Palestinian bistro on 3rd Avenue with dishes meant for crowd dining, from quick shawarma to large-format maklouba and lamb ouzi, plus goat's milk tahini ice cream.
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Lava Shawarma on 86th St serves tender chicken shawarma with a complimentary cup of warm cardamom tea, with hospitality that feels like visiting a friend's home, for grab-and-go or a family dinner.
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Karam Restaurant on 4th Avenue is a small fast-casual Lebanese counter with garlic-laced chicken shawarma, kofta, stuffed zucchini and eggplants, and baklava, with sandwiches packed with salad and garlic sauce.
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