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Abuqir Info
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Casual
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Free street parking
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Paid street parking
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Best WLM Reviews
Came here on a Wednesday around 4:30pm while the restaurant and was not busy. The selection of seafood is a bit smaller than I had expected. We got the grilled shrimp, fried snapper, seared scallops, fried shrimp/ calamari, baba ghanoush & Egyptian rice.
Food quickly came to the table, food comes to the table as it’s cooked, we waited so we could take a picture of the whole spread. Certain things like whole fried fish may take a bit longer. Nonetheless, the freshness of the seafood was great, each dish cooked to perfection and was not overcooked. Scallops were buttery, grilled shrimp was nowhere close to rubbery, calamari was not chewy and fish was fall apart tender. Would definitely recommend a dip as dipping the fried shrimp and calamari are a great pairing. Rice was a bit dry for our liking.
Overall great experience and would definitely come back again.
Should be your go to for Egyptian style seafood. The whole staff was super attentive and welcoming. You will have your try their Egyptian bread that comes with the salads and dips. Was super hot and fresh. The herring dip was the best I’ve ever had. Got the fried calamari, grilled shrimps and sengari style cooked fish. All were mind blowing. The calamari was super crispy on the outside and very delicious. Highly recommend
Great selection of seafood. The lack of a menu makes for a unique experience where you pick your seafood (which is laid out raw in front of you) and how you want it prepared. The food was excellent and rich in flavor, and each dish was unique in its own way. Definitely the place to go for an authentic Egyptian seafood experience.
Amazing expirience. Seafood is so amazingly fresh and perfectly prepared. Easily the best seafood in all of NYC. You won't be disappointed if you order right. (Everything grilled, Branzino fish Egyptian style).
I gave it two stars because the food was good, but the disrespect we got from the owner was unbelievable. He was extremely rude.
This was our first time at the restaurant, and we had no idea how their services were run.
(At the restaurant, you have to go to the counter and pick up the fish you want, then choose whether you want it grilled or fried.) That's how orders are taken.
We stood up to order our food at the counter, and the owner asked us in a very rude way to sit down and wait till he tells us when it is a good time to order.
Throughout the entire time we were at the restaurant, we received nothing but disrespect. I wanted to leave, but I had a baby with me. It was just very difficult to leave and find another restaurant at that time.
Abuqir is a fantastic classic Egyptian restaurant where you can pick your fish and the style you want them to cook it in. However, I most enjoyed the seafood tagine! It was packed with various kinds of seafood—all mixed into a tomato sauce.
What a fun experience and the food was fabulous! I ordered the baba ghanoush, which came with the best pita I’ve ever had. I didn’t see any menus, so you should ask the staff to guide you for a selection or read reviews before you go! I luckily had seen the tagine recommended, so I got the tagine with calamari and shrimp. Definitely a portion for two or more! I went as a solo diner and it was much too filling for just me. I would definitely recommend this as a place to go with a group, so you can order a few different things to share. The tagine came bubbling in a clay pot, and was very intensely flavored! Weirdly, I almost liked the vegetables more than the seafood! The shrimp seemed a little over cooked, but I think that’s the nature of this dish with shrimp. I would love to try again with a fish that could handle more intense heat. The tagine came with this wonderful onion rice that was a great pair. The meal came out to about $60 (with bottled water), which again would be a better situation for two! Next time, I’d love to try a whole fish and the fried calamari! Highly recommend making the trip to Astoria—it was walkable from the N and then walkable to the Museum of the Moving Image.
Highly recommend! We had the calamari, shrimp, clams, and red snapper.
Deliciously seasoned seafood. 10/10 ❤️
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 01:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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