Bustan: NYC’s Life-Changing Middle Eastern Gem 🌿
📍 Bustan 487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024 Zero online reviews, but this UWS hidden spot delivers mind-blowing Levantine flavors—lighter on spices, heavy on soul. Perfect for cheese-haters who still want creamy dips! 🔥 Must-Orders: 🐑 Kebab Halabi: Lamb meatballs + charred tomatoes + sweet onions, wrapped in fresh-cut bread. Milk-fed lamb = Inner Mongolia-level goodness. 🍟 Secret MVP: Their fries—crispy with Middle Eastern seasoning (addictive). 🧆 Falafel: Air-fryer-light, not greasy. Curry + yogurt dips = perfect pair. 🍞 Taboon Bread + Spicy Feta: Egg-pancake-like bread meets fiery cheese spread (cannot stop). 😐 Skip This: • Eggplant Carpaccio (too subtle). 🤔 Next Time: 700°F Cabbage—how?? #NYCMiddleEastern #HiddenUWS #LambLovers #NoRegrets