A husband-and-wife shop on Hylan Boulevard serving the warmest falafel and shawarma in Staten Island. No shortcuts — just family recipes, fresh every morning.
Every olive, every spice, every grain of rice that comes through our kitchen has a story. We grew up watching our parents pull bread from clay ovens at dawn — and we bring that same patience to every plate we serve.
What you taste at Al Aqsa is what we'd serve our family on a Friday afternoon. Nothing more. Nothing less.
— The Al Aqsa Family
Crispy on the outside, herby on the inside. Served with hummus, fresh salad, and warm pita bread.
Stacked, marinated, shaved fresh off the spit. Wrapped in pillowy bread with garlic sauce and pickles.
The dish our regulars order in their sleep. Tender, smoky, with the perfect char and our signature toum sauce.
Lamb kofta, chicken kebab, and shish tawook over saffron rice. A feast meant for two — bring an appetite.
Stone-milled chickpeas, lemon, tahini, fresh olive oil. The way breakfast is meant to taste.
Forty-seven layers, made fresh every Tuesday. Pairs with our mint tea — ask us, we'll bring it.
I came from Florida — heard about this restaurant for good reasons. The chicken shawarma. The falafel. So tasty and fluffy.
The shawarma was succulent and the falafels were light and crispy. The people here are so friendly. One of the best shawarmas around.
Best restaurant in the area. Best food quality. Best service. Best prices. Portions are huge, fries are crispy, everything tastes homemade.