Sumac — Restaurant in New York

I’ve eaten here three times so far and always the same order: Lamb Shawarma which comes with a bed of yellow rice, a small mound of salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion), grilled sumac onions, and white tahini sauce. It’s delicious. I also get a side of the seasoned regular fries which are served nice and hot with a side of ketchup. The fries are very good. For my third trip I tried adding another appetizer but was disappointed: “Mediterranean Pickles” which on the menu is described as “An assorted variety of pickled vegetables,” but it sadly turned out to be nothing more than pickle slices. I mean I do love pickles, but 14 pickle slices was a bit too much; that was the only thing that I didn’t finish (I left more pickles wasted than I ate, so that will affect my original 5 rating and bring it down to 4.) Sumac definitely serves one of my favorite meals on Staten Island and it’s so much better than any kind of lamb over rice served by a food truck. The customer service is always very pleasant and I really have no complaints about my experiences here other than the misleading menu description for...

DO NOT ORDER FOR DELIVERY. I ordered a chicken shawarma entrée, sumac fries and order of baklava. The lady on the phone said it didn't make the $20 delivery minimum, so I added another order of baklava. (Baklava is listed as under $4 btw)

THE GUY COMES TO THE DOOR AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER. I open the door and he says $30. I estimated the total to be 21. After all I was under 20 before the 2nd order of baklava... I was pissed. I handed him two 20's and he has the balls to ask me if I want change back. YES, YOUR SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE. So he then asked me how I wanted my change I said one 5 and five singles. And he then repeated you want the change back, as if he's trying to manipulate how much I'm giving as a tip. I was so angry I took the one 5 out of his hand and closed the door.

Then I tasted the food.. food was cold, not too bad, not worth 30 though. Tasted like halal food from the truck that I get for 5 dollars. Baklava was dry and I wasn't...

Sumac Grill knows how to make lamb chops sing. These medium-grilled beauties arrive with a perfect pink center, juicy and tender, kissed by a smoky char that’s pure Mediterranean magic. The seasoning—a zesty hit without overwhelming the lamb’s natural flavor. Crispy fat edges add a satisfying crunch. Paired with delicious tomato, cucumber and onion salad, it’s a plate that feels both hearty, healthy and fresh. At around $29, it’s a steal for this level of care. A must-try if you’re craving something soulful and spot-on. Owner Mo couldn’t be more welcoming and...