Qanoon

Had dinner at Qanoon a few weeks ago and my party had a great experience! The atmosphere of the restaurant was incredibly cozy and comfortable. I loved the lighting and the plants in the restaurant. My group ordered a few starters and two entrees to split and everything tasted delicious. I was a huge fan of the multiple starters because it was fun to try a number of items on the menu. Lastly, the service was super solid for a weekend night. The staff was attentive but also gave our group room to eat. We actually stopped by earlier than our reservation and they were able to accommodate us, which we greatly appreciated, as it was raining. Overall, 10/10 experience and I'll definitely return!

This was my first visit to a Palestine Restaurant. They had a small, beautiful inside that was lighted with candles all around. For appetizers we had mujaddara croquette and the baba ganoush. We also got the fried kibbeh, musakhan, and knafeh. I really liked how delicious and creamy the baba ganoush was. I really liked the use of pomegranate in the dish. The mujaddara croquette was pretty crispy. I felt like it tasted pretty plain. They didn't put much heat into their dishes which was very disappointing. They offered some chili flakes but to me a sign of a good restaurant is when they can make changes to the original recipes based on people's taste preference. The fried kibbeh was super fried. It was basically ground beef with spices and a side of yogurt. I was expecting this to not be so plain as well but unfortunately it was. For entrees we got a musakhan. The flat bread was good. I did find it weird that the flat bread was under the chicken since it made the bread a bit soggy. We also really liked how the chicken was cooked. The chicken was mixed in with spices and a mixture of onions, pine nuts, and cilantro. Overall, I recommend the musakhan. It wasn't spicy as I would have liked but well cooked/prepared dish. For dessert, we got the knafeh. This was a great knafeh. I liked how it wasn't too sweet. They did give a syrup bottle to help if you wanted to make the knafeh sweeter. I really liked the pomegranate and pistachios on top of the dish. I also really liked how shredded phyllo was so crispy. The waiter was ok. He wasn't as friendly or helpful as I would have liked him to be (especially when it came to choosing spicer options).

I wouldn't return. The food was mostly below average and the service was a 6 out of 10.The hummus was good. The lamb was very dry. The chicken was bland.

Walked into a busy restaurant. Most seats were full but the waiter directed us to a table near the bar. Our table was small but we were able to move the clutter to the bar near us. The darkish atmosphere gave us a romantic vibe. We gave our orders shortly and served within 15-25 mins. The food was delicious. My favorite part was the baba ganoush. The eggplant was smoky and smooth. Would have preferred it to be spicy but their house sauce compensated for it. The

On a sunny Friday afternoon, my friend and I visited here with a reservation, with no wait whatsoever. I was surprised there wasn't a line out the door for this homey and chic Palestinian restaurant. Inside, the lights were dim, providing an intimate atmosphere. Like many NYC establishments, the tables were close together to accommodate for more seating.We shared an appetizer and an entree- a bit on the pricier side but typical NYC prices.- Makloubeh: 5/5, fluffy flavorful rice, tender lamb and the yogurt cut through the richness of the meat nicely- Cauliflower Fritters: 4/5, nice and crispy, a bit on the oilier side but the yogurt dip on the side softened the heaviness of the dishPlease pay a visit if you haven't had a chance to try this cuisine! Would recommend.thnx for reading, byeee

Came for dinner with 3 friends on Friday night and we had a great time. The restaurant isn't large, but it's very cozy and cute on the inside. We opted to do everything family style. We had an order of the hummus and babaganoush to start. Each one came with a tiny bowl of pita, so we added 2 more bowls of pita so each person can have their own bowl. The pita was fab - pillowy and warm. Both dips were very good. We also had the chili garlic shrimp and the fattoush. The fattoush was fantastic - so refreshing and honestly one of the best I've had. The shrimp was just OK. I probably wouldn't order it again and it didn't feel like it was worth the cost. For mains, we split the braised lamb shank and the roasted chicken. Skip the chicken and get 2 lamb shanks. You will not regret it. The lamb shank was the crowd favorite and I highly recommend it. For dessert, we had the kanafeh and an olive cake. Both were good, but the kanafeh was the favorite of the table. Drinks were kind of pricey and I didn't love that they don't have non-alcoholic options. Service was attentive and we were never rushed.

"Qanoon" in Arabic actually means law, whereas "kanoon" refers to a barbecue grill, but I suppose Q is a sexier letter, hence the owners' choice here at this Palestinian restaurant in Chelsea. It is a good 3.5 star (rounded up) neighborhood option if you're in the area, but probably not a destination.For a light dinner, we shared the mujaddara fritters and the muhammara, and I also ordered a lentil soup. The muhammara was excellent, but the portion was tiny. The mujaddara fritters were beautifully presented, although I wouldn't have necessarily known from the flavor that they were related to one of my favorite rice dishes.

Two of us came for dinner and tried the hummus, babaganoush and muhammara for appetizers and the makloubeh and musakhan for entrees. All 3 dips were good (we got an extra order of bread, you'll need it), but the muhammara was the star for me.The makloubeh was tasty and the yogurt really tied the dish nicely together. My only (extremely minor) complaint was the lamb tasted a bit gamey, but I still really enjoyed the dish. The musakhan was good, but not my favorite. I expected it to come as a flatbread and it was just large pieces of chicken on the bone, over pieces of pita with a ton of onions and some tomatoes and nuts. The components did not really come together to form a cohesive dish. The onions were nicely seasoned, but there was way too much of them. The chicken was cooked nicely and tasted like a good roast chicken.The service was friendly and fast, but the meal did not feel rushed. The interior is nicely decorated, just a bit cramped.

We came for restaurant week and everything was incredible: beautiful food, kind service, and a relaxed ambiance good for both a date night and a gathering of friends!!! It was my first time having Palestinian food and I cannot wait to go back. The food was delicious, colorful, and flavorful!The Macloubeh was my favorite. The rice soaked up all the flavors of the lamb and veggies!The Kufta was amazing as well! Get a complete bite with the tahini sauce and the cauliflower with the tender, savory meatballs! Delicious!!The hummus was surprisingly a standout - so fresh and full of flavor. Other standouts included the Musakhan and the croquettes!For dessert, we loved the Kafneh and the almond cake!

Delicious food excellent 10/10I've dined in and taken out a few times. and this place never failed to impress