La Shuk
“If you are looking for something a little sweeter, the Chicken Bastilla is also wonderful.”
“We ordered the Green Shashuka & La Shuk Breakfast, and the portion was unbelievably big!”
“The spicy eggplant dip was mouthwateringly good and the Beef Cigars (looks a bit like an egg roll but tastes more like heaven) shockingly tasty.”
La Shuk
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Moroccan boozy brunch?
You heard me right, kebabs and mimosas…turns out they are a match made in heaven. We were a bit torn last weekend; on the one hand, boozy brunch can be a lovely way to spend a Saturday* if done right (quiet, local, not full of d-bags), but on the other it was hotter than the surface of the sun, so the prospect of venturing outside was not high on my list of things to do. Enter La Shuck. Turns out this place is just a hop and skip away from our front door, so we figured "why not" and ventured off to check it out. Good call.
Walking in, I was immediately struck by the discrepancy that was the music and decor. The physical theme of the place is definitely Sahara Desert, but yet the music was dreamy old jazz. This too was a unique fit that worked for some reason I couldn't put my finger on. I mean seriously, the music was awesome, it cast a super relaxing feel over the place that made brunch exceptionally enjoyable. The solitary waitress that ran the place was as friendly and polite as I've ever had. She quickly brought us over a menu, and once we asked for the mimosa special went behind the counter to make us a drink. The Mimosas here are made with fresh (pulp full) OJ and mid range champagne; to hear a cork pop at brunch now a days is becoming a rare thing, I mean, nothing says "quality champagne" like a twist off right? The brunch menu was interesting to say the least. There were casket baked eggs, kebab dishes, french toast and a spicy chicken sandwich (amongst other things that I can't recall). I was torn between eggs and the chicken, but was eventually swayed to the poultry side by the words "spicy", as is so often the case. Turns out this was a stellar call. The chicken was not only to die for, but so was the pita it came in, and the handmade hummus that was served along side of it. Honestly, healthy food shouldn't taste as good as this brunch dish did. So we sat there for a few hours, slowly watching the world go by drinking hand made mimosas and watching the place fill up (it never quite maxed out, but you could tell this is the local "go to" for brunch).
If you're looking for a unique place for brunch (that is actually pseudo healthy…you know, minus the unlimited booze) this place is absolutely worth checking out.
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*It can also lead to very poor decisions, like going to your local bar after guzzling champagne, and then hitting up Angles Share after that…
This restaurant is a little tiny restaurant that's quaint and cute, but can get loud depending on the people there.
I got the stew with rice and 2 lamb kababs, taste was good! but unfortunately they cooked the wrong thing with for my friend. She ended up having to wait another 20 minutes while we drank wine and i ate my food (b/c why would i wait and let my food get cold?)
Anyway 3 stars b/c it would have been 4 stars if the correct food came out at the same time.
Came to La Shuk for brunch since most of my co-workers live around the area and had heard good things about the brunch menu. I liked the idea of not coming for the standard eggs/pancakes deal and thought a Moroccan/Middle Eastern brunch would be a nice refreshing way to start my Saturday morning. Sadly, the food was pretty mediocre — I ordered the green shashuka which is basically regular shashuka with spinach and feta.
Brunch crime #1- the egg wasn't runny. Is a mandatory runny egg yolk not the cardinal rule of brunch?
Brunch crime #2: the feta cheese sprinkled haphazardly throughout was still cold and tasted like supermarket feta crumbles.
Brunch crime #3 if I'm putting on pants on a weekend morning, I want my meal to be piping hot — the kind of dish that is brought to the table where I'm scared to touch the plate and I can't do that at home because I'm scared of sticking my own dishes into that hot of an oven. My shashuka was lukewarm at best.
Just another reminder why I don't leave the house on Saturday mornings. Sorry I am a Cranky McCrankerson.
Yesterday, we decided to go to a local brunch that we had never gone to before. Arriving at La Shuk, we were greeted by a supremely friendly woman and a rather empty restaurant. We had our choice of seating and decided to sit in the corner window seat so we could observe the world outside and in. The space is very relaxing with deep colors and intricate designs. I particularly loved the music that they were playing. It is nice to see a jazz/50s music in a sleek small restaurant. Our server came over and we asked for the unlimited mimosas brunch. She started us with that and a water and even while the restaurant filled up, we were rarely lacking a full drink. I ordered the lamb kabab platter while my boyfriend got the spicy chicken sandwich. When they came out, I was thoroughly impressed. The plate was filled to the brim with delicious bites of food. The lamb was deliciously seasoned with a nice char to the outside. The whole wheat pita was fresh and fluffy. The olive hummus was smooth and a great addition to the meal. The cranberry tabouli was a great mix of cranberry, tomato, couscous and parsley and the green salad was very refreshing, filled with chopped lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes. Even after eating essentially the entire plate, I was satiated but not overly filled as I usually am with heavy pancakes or egg dishes at other brunches. My boyfriend loved his chicken as well and he caramelized onions that were mixed with the tender chicken pieces added great flavor. The heat and seasoning mixed well on his plate. Our server was fantastic with keeping us happy and content in our corner seat from walking in all the way through leaving.
I strongly suggest giving La Shuk a shot. I am so glad I found this place and I am eager to come back and try the appetizers and dinner entrees next.
This restaurant completely messed up my order. My food was served to me when my friend had finished eating his dish. Thanks La Shuk.
Anyways, this is a cute restaurant that you might have to trek to (if you live in Manhattan). The food was real good.
Appetizers are 3 for $15. We tried:
Artichoke and Bean: a tad bit too salty but good
Beef Moroccan Cigar: turns out cigar = egg roll
Spicy Egg Plant Salad: this had a nice spicy kick to it!
Wines are reasonably priced at $30-$35 a bottle.
For my main, I had the chicken shish kebab. They brought out something else, I don't even know what it was. I had to wait another 20 min for them to cook my chicken. Sucks. But at least I know they are cooking my food fresh.
I really wish they hadn't messed up my order.. that just ruined it for me.
Cozy during the day and bordering on sexy at night, La Shuk is an East Harlem spot that packs a surprising culinary punch.
We shared 3 apps for $15, which was an amazing, and filling, deal. Beet salad, lamb kabob, and beef cigars were all beautifully presented and tasty. We also split the chicken bastilla, a savory treat spiked with cinnamon (I think!). There are many vegetarian options, which I appreciated seeing (if not eating). Everything is reasonably priced.
The beer and wine list are short but perfect for the menu. There's also mint tea, if you'd like a nonalcoholic option.
The service is quite pleasant, but this is not the place to go for a quick meal. It's more of a leisurely hangout. That was fine with us in theory, but we were left for a VERY long time with our drinks and nothing else–not even a basket of pita or a bowl of olives. I know it's a minor thing, but it really would add to the hospitality and would make the wait easier to bear.
This is a small place. There are some flowers at each table. I ordered the Marrakesh tagine with two shesh kabab. The food was very tasty. However I would have to say my tangine was not a tagine but rather was just rice with two Lamb kababs and some spinach drizzled with some olive oil. I've been to Morocco and what was served to me is not considered a tagine. The place could use some better ventilation. My coat smelled of food after I left.
Good service, great food, reasonable prices. Effy knows what he's doing. Although it's a little far north, I would make the trek here for the authentic Mediterranean meal. Though I'm not the biggest tea drinker, don't pass it up here- it's great.