The Best Mediterranean Restaurants In NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"The Chelsea sequel to Shuka is even better than its Soho sibling. Shukette is tough to get into for a variety of reasons, many of which fall into the category bread. Try the charred and fluffy Moroccan-style frena topped with whole cloves of garlic, or the thin, grilled laffa with caraway and lemon. Accessorize your carbs with labneh and whipped feta, then finish things off with some heavily marinated grilled chicken and a bowl of soft serve. The narrow room, with its mile-long bar, is casual enough for a weeknight, but the Middle Eastern food is special occasion-worthy." - bryan kim, will hartman