This cozy Mediterranean spot near Union Square serves up delicious taboon-oven-baked dishes, with a standout braised lamb shawarma that's worth the trip.
"NYU is surrounded by spots serving average falafel to people looking to soak up some of those 3am fireball shots from Off The Wagon. If you want above-average falafel in a more sober setting, then check out Taboonette. They serve great pitas and platters with things like chicken shawarma and lamb kebab. This is one of our favorite takeout spots in the area, though you can eat-in if you grab one of the 10 or so seats. They’re also open for breakfast, when they have a very good shakshuka." - hannah albertine, matt tervooren
"The Union Square-area outpost of Taboon in Hell’s Kitchen offers counter-service Mediterranean standards, including an excellent all-day shakshuka that can be served in a pan or wrapped up in a sandwich." - Paul Schrodt
"They call it Middleterranean. The flavors are a blend of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. The restaurant hit the mark with flavor, speed, and a comfortable feeling." - Visualized
"When you wake up on Saturday and realize you’d like shakshuka, know that you can order takeout and delivery from Taboonette (make sure to get an extra pita for dipping)." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Taboonette is a little Middle Eastern/Mediterranean spot serving bowls and pitas. Not everything’s super healthy, but they do have grilled salmon as one of the available fillings, and they also make salads. You can eat well here, and there’s quite a bit of seating. And the food is really, really good." - hillary reinsberg
