Shukette Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Everything was delicious."
• "The delicate squash (with roasted apples to die for), Moroccan wings, and crispy shrimp. Everything here was PERFECTION - wish we tried more!"
• "The Cevapcici, these were seasoned and cooked to perfection."
• "Absolutely phenomenal restaurant. Honestly some of the best food I've had in New York."
• "Each dish we ordered had amazing flavours."
• "Every single dish we ordered, had a unique taste and was very creative."
• "The food here is absolutely delicious."

Cons:

• "The fried artichokes are not that great. The only flavor we could taste was the oil they were fried in."
• "The grilled nectarine and cheese was a good idea, but the nectarine wasn’t sweet or ripe."
• "If I had to skip one dish, it would be the fish in a cage."
• "The calamari surprisingly wasn’t very flavorful."
• "The main course of Shrimp and Steak Kebabwere nothing special."
• "The fish in a cage was a nice novelty, but not actually enjoyable to eat with very little meat and bland taste."
• "The sunchokes weren’t crispy at all despite the name 'crispy sunchokes' and totally soaked in oil."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff members are always very helpful and personable."
• "The service was great 👍🏼 I love it when the waiter explained dishes thoughtfully and made good recommendation based on my preferences."
• "The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about pairings."
• "Definitely ask for recommendations because everyone is very knowledgeable."
• "The service of the night was perfect. Deanna was very knowledgeable about the menu and super attentive."
• "The service staff were absolutely fantastic. They answered all our questions."
• "Service was so wonderful. They made us feel really taken cared of."

Cons:

• "The experience was marked by the kind of chaotic vibe and the service lapses."
• "We were made to wait 20 minutes before we were seated at the counter."
• "Despite the commendable service and certain standout items, my experience at Shukette fell short of the expectations."
• "Overall, Shukette didn't live up to the hype for me."
• "Removing a star (maybe two) for service: We sat at the counter and our server was inattentive and aloof - even when speaking to us."
• "And the waiter was rude and pushy with his recommendations."
• "For being a place focused on small plates for sharing, they need to do better with portioning, presentation, and timing of courses."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was a vibe, and the bathrooms transported you back to the glory days of Middle Eastern Cinema."
• "Fun ambiance and a very neighborhood crowd."
• "Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, the ambiance is lively and inviting with soft lighting that gives the restaurant a unique feel."
• "Service was excellent and the ambiance romantic and on point!"
• "The vibe is also just right… 90’s and early 2000’s hip hop fill the air."
• "The place has a great vibe."
• "The ambience was lively."

Cons:

• "The vibe was lively and they were playing 90s music, so was nice."
• "But it was a bit noisy. We had a hard time hearing each other."
• "It’s super crowded and loud inside, so I’d try to be seated outside if that’s something that concerns you."
• "Beware that outdoor seats are in a totally sectioned off tent area separate from the restaurant which has very little atmosphere."
• "Only real downside was the music didn’t really suit the restaurant atmosphere at all."
• "My biggest gripe was that service staff kept trying to clear our plates before we were done."
• "We were there to celebrate a special occasion and had planned to get dessert but by the time we finished dinner we just wanted to leave."