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Shukette

230 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001
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Middle Eastern

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Shukette 8.4
Chelsea
Chelsea’s buzzy Levantine grill house, built for sharing: bright dips, vegetable mezze, and charcoal-kissed skewers land with high flavor density. The room is loud and kinetic, reflecting its open-kitchen energy, but the cooking stays focused and confident. Ideal for groups that want a modern Middle Eastern feast without losing authenticity.
Must-Try Dishes: House breads with dip trio, Charcoal-grilled lamb or chicken skewers, Seasonal mezze and salads
Scores:
Value: 7.8 Service: 8.1 Consistency: 8.3 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 8.6 Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Seasonal Levantine small plates and live-fire grilling in a high-energy setting.
Who should go: Groups chasing modern Israeli-Levantine flavors.
When to visit: Early dinner to beat the peak buzz.
What to order: Dip tower, grilled skewers, vegetable mezze.
Insider tip: Let the server steer you to the nightly bread and mezze specials.
Shukette 8.5
Chelsea
Ayesha Nurdjaja’s live-fire Middle Eastern cooking lands in a room that’s loud, crowded, and exactly the point. Char-forward kebabs and dips arrive with swagger, and the kitchen’s pacing rarely slips even when the place is packed.
Must-Try Dishes: Not Your Average Hummus, Crispy Fairytale Eggplant, Grass-Fed Steak Kebab
Scores:
Value: 8 Service: 8.2 Consistency: 8.6 Food Quality: 8.9 Atmosphere: 8.4 Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Buzzy, smoke-and-spice Middle Eastern plates built for sharing.
Who should go: Friends who want energy and bold flavors.
When to visit: Early seating for easier tables.
What to order: Hummus, eggplant, steak kebab.
Insider tip: Order extra laffa early—everything’s better dipped.