“ It was a packed Sunday night. But I invited 3 friends who drove all the way from Hempstead, Long Island. I told Sammy we are willing to wait. He found a way to accommodate us. And he didn't fail! My guests loved our lamb chop, burger, chicken shawarma, and my salmon. BTW, I am a regular. And guests or business brief discussion, i bring them here. The sweet dessert went fast also. ”

“ Owner/ chef is a class act Very nice gentleman The food is outstanding Very tasty and affordable Someone said hidden gem and they are 100% correct This is one of my fav spots ACTUALLY HOME STYLE food i cant explaing how good it is go try it asap!!! ”

“ A hidden gem of a restaurant! Ordered the falafel sandwich & chicken shawarma sandwich to go , both were excellent! The service was great . Will be back again, Recommend to all ! ”

“ This is a solid restaurant . I didn't care for the chicken shawarma . It is smothered in what I presume is a sumac based sauce that is overpowering . Besides that , I loved everything else from their grilled chicken , crispy fresh falafel , breads and hummus . Very fresh feel good after you eat kinda food . ”

“ Really delicious chicken shawarma wrap. Great relaxing ambiance, and the owner is kind ”

“ El Toum in Queens, New York, is a fantastic little spot! It's small but super cozy, making it a great place to relax and enjoy some delicious Middle Eastern food. The service is top-notch, with the staff paying close attention to every need. The food is amazing, and the best part is that it's all very affordable. If you're in the area and want some great Middle Eastern cuisine without spending too much, definitely check out El Toum! ”

“ The food is delicious. The chef is super friendly. He remembers our names. He treats his customers like friends. It is Jackson Heights. Go and support this local business! ”

“ A small business owned neighborhood restaurant that really feels like a neighbor. The food was amazing. The hummus came with beef, pita bread, and salad -- making it the perfect combination. The subtly citrusy salad really balances the nutty hummus. The beef and hummus combo is out of this world. THE KNAFEH!! Omg, it's soo good! It's not on the menu, but I've had knafehs before and I loved it, so I had one. I swear the people sitting next to me ordered one too after watching me eat the knafeh. I couldn't be quite over how good it was. The chocolate baklava was also really good! The service was amazing. The chef/waiter/(potentially) owner of the place was so friendly and he gave us an extra el toum when he saw my partner digging into his last spoons of it for his lamb shawarma. The price was also reasonable -- the perks of being in Jackson Heights/Queens. We had the hummus and beef, lamb shawarma, Lebanese tea, Knafeh, and Baklava for less than $50 before tips. Overall, I'm really satisfied to have found this little middle eastern food gem in Jackson Heights. Will come back and bring more friends! ”

“ My friend recommended El Toum. He lives a block away. He is discerning though. I like much more jazz than he does. We listen to jazz, is what we do. We also eat out, often in Jackson Heights, which must have the best ratio of ethnic food to the population, whether measured by diversity, cost, quality, or some amalgamation. My friend and I had dinner. We were the only occupied table indoors. The business did well by take out and a pair of outdoor tables that were occupied by diners the entire time. My friend is a fan of falafel made with fava beans, more common in Lebanon than elsewhere. He intends to have this restaurant cater his upcoming birthday party. We had that falafel. It was tasty. I'm not enough of a connoisseur to distinguish between what I ate and what I've eaten at other venues. It was fried delicately. I'd order it again quite happily. We also split two sandwiches, lamb and beef kofta. Those also were excellent. They were remarkably well priced. The total tab was less than I had anticipated, considerably. Some of the savings can be attributed to the BYOB aspect. I picked up a six pack around the corner. It was easy enough. They offered use of the bottle opener. I love Queens. There is so much to explore just in the blocks around this establishment. I intend to add this specific eatery to the rotation. I wish them well. ”

“ El Toum is a great place to take friends and family - the Lebanese food is amazing! This time we ordered the mixed grill for two which included kebab, lamb, chicken, kofta, falafel, lamb chop, hummus, french fries and vegetables accompanied with pita bread. It was such a great combination of flavors and textures. The lentil and Swiss chard soup was also delicious! The owner is really welcoming and accommodating. It definitely gives us a sense of community that we don't always get eating out elsewhere. Not to mention that it's BYOB, so you get to bring your own bottle of whatever you want! All in all, every time we go we have a great time and I look forward to going back soon. ”