12 Chairs - New York

If only for the food I would rate it 5 stars, we loved the hallumi, falafel with hummus, shakshuka. Just wouldn’t order the beet salad again. Be prepared to leave with headache from the noise, it is insanely loud. The servers were not very kind and food took a while to come. Although the food is great I don’t think it’s worth the bad experienceVegetarian options: Falafel, hummus, salads, eggs

What a treat to eat here while visiting NYC! This was seriously some of the best Israeli food I've ever eaten. We stopped in last night after a show, and the server was happy to seat us (despite the fact it was already 10:30pm). We surveyed the menu and placed our order quickly. Everything came out super fast, and we devoured every morsel. So freaking good! I highly recommend the Hummus with onions and mushrooms. Can't wait to come back again next time I'm here.

Situated on MacDougal Street, 12 Chairs is a bustling spot for top notch Israeli/Mediterranean food. We enjoyed the perfectly cooked Falafels, the soft Pita breads, the delicious Cauliflower preparation, and the teas that were garnished with fresh mint leaves (both the hot and cold teas were great).The Tahini and Babaganoush dips weren't to our liking, with the Tahini having an intense flavor and the Babaganoush being rather bland for our taste buds.The service was super efficient, the place was packed and the music was loud, forcing people to strain their vocal cords to make conversation. All in all, it was a great experience and we look forward to coming back!

Our group of five went for late breakfast early lunch when it wasn’t particularly crowded. Each of us ordered something different and all agreed the food is tasty. But OMG are they slow here. Service seems a little chaotic but eventually they get the job done. Do not go too far out of your way.

Amazing amazing food and great service get the lamb arayes!! They are so juicy and flavorful and come with a lovely tahini sauce. the falafel hummus was also delicious and comes with a yummy mint vinegar ? on top. Plus a side of olives and picklesEverything is larger than you might expect. We didn’t finish 2 dishes between two of us, and waiter said most people over order.We could get a seat as a walk in at 2pm on Friday.Our waiter was sooo friendly and happily moved us inside.