Kalustyan's
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Kalustyan's has become a landmark for foods of the world. Step inside for a multi cultural experience all your senses will thank you for. Heady aromas captivate you upon entering the shop.... Read More
Kalustyan's has become a landmark for foods of the world. Step inside for a multi cultural experience all your senses will thank you for. Heady aromas captivate you upon entering the shop. Technically, a specialty store that sells shelves upon shelves of Indian, Turkish, Middle Eastern dried fruits, nuts, syrups, chutneys, seaweed, cookbooks and cookware, Kalustyan's also runs a small counter that sells hearty take out menu with nearly 20 fillings for pita sandwiches. It does not advertise its lunch menu where seats are limited to small bridge tables overlooking Lexington Ave. The counter staff offers samples of muhammara, kibbeh, fattoush, and mujaddara, try them all.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert
- Take Out: "Consider sharing a vegetarian platter with a friend for $7-$9 for two. You can take their homemade tahini and hot sauce home too."
- Best for Take Out Because: Kalustyan's has been here since 1944 as has a ribbon of yellow cabs circling the place testifying to its authenticity.
