Crema's Take
“Kubeh is a Michelin-starred Middle Eastern restaurant that draws you in with its thoughtful, regionally diverse menu spanning Iraqi, Kurdish, and broader Levantine cuisines—think saffron shrimp and lamb shanks alongside standout dips and muhammara that justify the accolades. It's the kind of place where the portions are calibrated for sharing and tasting your way through the menu, making it perfect for lingering conversations over traditional drinks and discovering flavors that feel both authentic and unexpectedly refined. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a warm spot to settle in, Kubeh delivers the rare combination of serious culinary ambition and genuine hospitality.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Came for restaurant week and it was so nice seeing the portion sizes didn’t change and a good variety on the menu. I started with the saffron shrimp, had the lamb shank for my main and ended it with the warm brownie for dessert. I also tried their torshitini cocktail which was…
solid spread - muhammara is a must. great dips and the chicken shawarma was really good. sweet potato and salmon were phenomenal as well. great flavor all round, smaller portions. really nice spot to catch up with friends and easier res to get. not a omg wow but super solid and…
This is a Michelin star Resturant? Literally the worst middle eastern dishes I’ve ever tasted in my entire life. If you go to Steinway and go to the worst rated Arab Resturant, that would be 10 folds better than their best tasting dish. You can tell they are trying too hard to…
Great spot for a ME dishes to sample. Nice portions, good for sharing and tasting many things. The menu features unique dishes from several cultures in the ME region like Iraqi and Kurdish dishes. We shared all the dishes and loved them all. Would go back to try some more. The…
Had a birthday dinner here and it was incredible. The flavor profile of everything we ordered was out of this world. The food was so interesting and new and we've had middle eastern food so many times. We were really impressed by everything. The food options, the decor, the…
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