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Zou Zou’s
Master Critic Reviews (3 Lists)
Zou Zou’s
8.2
A polished Eastern Mediterranean brasserie in Manhattan West, spanning Lebanese to Turkish and beyond with confident seasoning and share-plate pacing. The cooking leans generous—smoky eggplant, jeweled rice, and grilled meats are the anchors—while the sleek hotel-plaza setting makes it a strong pre-show or business-adjacent pick. Expect a lively room and a menu built for breadth.
Must-Try Dishes:
Zou Zou’s dip tower, Baby lamb chops, Ember-roasted eggplant
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 8.5
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Wide-ranging Eastern Mediterranean menu with upscale execution near Penn Station.
Who should go: Work lunches, convenient dinners, and small celebratory groups.
When to visit: Lunch or early evening before the plaza fills.
What to order: Dip tower, lamb chops, roasted eggplant.
Insider tip: Grab a seat on the plaza side if you want more space and light.
Zou Zou’s
8.3
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Group Dining Gatherings
A lively Eastern Mediterranean showpiece in the Manhattan West complex, engineered for groups and celebratory energy. The menu balances charcoal-kissed proteins with punchy mezze and bright herbs, and the room feels designed for toasts. Best for occasions where atmosphere matters as much as the plate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Moroccan fried chicken, Smoked cherry lamb chops, Ember-roasted eggplant with labneh
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 8.9
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Big-room Mediterranean cooking with party-ready pacing.
Who should go: Groups who want a festive dinner and cocktails.
When to visit: Friday or Saturday nights for peak buzz.
What to order: Fried chicken, lamb chops, roasted eggplant mezze.
Insider tip: Order mezze first, then a charcoal main to share.
Zou Zou’s
8.2
An Eastern Mediterranean brasserie that feels built for Manhattan West’s after-work surge: glossy, loud, and very food-forward. The kitchen shines on charcoal-licked skewers and shareable spreads that play well with cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried chicken & latkes, Wood-fired pita with mezze, Lamb kebabs
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 8.7
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: High-energy Mediterranean cooking in a sleek plaza setting.
Who should go: Groups and post-work diners.
When to visit: Early evening before the rush.
What to order: Pita + mezze, lamb kebabs, fried chicken & latkes.
Insider tip: Bar seats are the shortest path to a table.