Zou Zou’s is one of the best middle eastern restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in New York.
Zou Zou's is making a specific argument about what Middle Eastern cooking can be in New York, and it's an argument worth tracking down.
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Fennel, Amba, Long Hot Chilis
Merguez Flavors, Bulgur, Mint
Lebanese Focaccia
Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel Cups
Tamarind, Date & Aleppo Steak Sauce
Zou Zou’s works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Octopus Carpaccio and Lamb Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,383 Google reviews.
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For now, Zou Zou’s holds a 8.6 rating across 1,383 Google reviews.
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Zou Zou’s is a Middle Eastern restaurant located in New York, New York. Zou Zou's is making a specific argument about what Middle Eastern cooking can be in New York, and it's an argument worth tracking down.
Zou Zou’s is best for shared plates, group dinner, date night, small plates, middle eastern, mediterranean. Zou Zou’s works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Octopus Carpaccio and Lamb Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,383 Google reviews.
Zou Zou’s is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 8.6 from 1,383 reviews
Start with Octopus Carpaccio, Lamb Tartare, Hot Kasseri Cheese and Whole Lobster Kebab. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Zou Zou’s holds a 8.6 Google rating from 1,383 reviews. Zou Zou’s works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Octopus Carpaccio and Lamb Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,383 Google reviews.
Zou Zou’s is located at 385 9th Ave Suite 85, New York, NY 10001, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Zou Zou’s is tagged for date night dining. Zou Zou’s works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Octopus Carpaccio and Lamb Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,383 Google reviews.
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