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Hen House Nyc

New York

4.4 (420) Middle Eastern $$
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Hen House is an inventive Lebanese street food spot in Manhattan's East Village celebrated for its boundary-pushing fast-casual creations. Creators rave about the signature sweet-and-savory Knafeh pancake featuring rich melted cheese and rose maple syrup, as well as hearty savory options like lamb birria, massive shawarmas, and stuffed crunch wraps. The casual eatery is also recognized for keeping its kitchen running late into the night, serving elevated comfort dishes like shawarma poutine and Piri Piri fried chicken.

Commenters share overwhelming excitement, frequently declaring the food visually mouthwatering and praising specific dishes like the shawarma and eggplant as among the best in the city. Viewers regularly tag friends to plan visits and express that the under-appreciated gem deserves far more recognition. Inquiries mainly center around pricing and reservations, accompanied by rare skepticism regarding specific cooking techniques like blowtorches.

  • Must-try: Knafeh pancake with a rich cheese pull, rose maple syrup, and blueberries
  • Great late-night dining option with the kitchen serving food past midnight
  • Order the Lebanese crunch wrap, lamb birria, or massive shawarmas stuffed with fries
  • Pair your meal with batata harra served with toum (garlic whip)
  • Commenters highly recommend the eggplant dish, calling it one of the best around

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Monday12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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