

Zurna
Manhattan Valley
Zurna stepped into the shoes of a 44-year-old neighborhood institution and kept the flame alive: falafel fried to order, steam-table plates you assemble yourself, and the same casual, no-frills energy. It's the Upper West Side's reliable fix for Middle Eastern comfort food.
Falafel fried to order
Steam table assembly
Quick counter service
Middle Eastern comfort food
Tips
🧆"the star of this spot is the falafel. It's superior on multiple levels"
🌶️ask for garlic sauce (toum) instead of the watery tahini
🥩beef and lamb hold up better than chicken
Zurna
Manhattan ValleyOpen


Zurna stepped into the shoes of a 44-year-old neighborhood institution and kept the flame alive: falafel fried to order, steam-table plates you assemble yourself, and the same casual, no-frills energy. It's the Upper West Side's reliable fix for Middle Eastern comfort food.
Falafel fried to order
Steam table assembly
Quick counter service
Middle Eastern comfort food
Tips
🧆"the star of this spot is the falafel. It's superior on multiple levels"
🌶️ask for garlic sauce (toum) instead of the watery tahini
🥩beef and lamb hold up better than chicken