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Amir's is a quick and easy restaurant to go to if you're in search of a meal that is both healthy and affordable. You get a lot of food for your money and it's always delicious. If you're a fan of hummus, falafel, or anything in a pita this is the place to go. The servers are friendly and helpful. I'd especially recommend either the burrito or the hummus bowl.

Title of my review pretty much sums things up. I went to Amir's recently as I was working in the neighborhood. I wasn't able to take lunch until 2:30, at which point I was extremely hungry and a well-prepared PB&J sandwich would have probably made me very happy. Unfortunately my lunch at Amir's was just awful from start to finish. I ordered the Morocco platter. Let's start w/ the couscous. Not much to say other than it was the most bland and uninteresting couscous I have every eaten. No redeeming quality whatsoever. I'm not a chef, but how hard can it be to make an acceptable couscous?? Apparently well beyond their capabilities at Amirs. As far as the boiled zucchini, potatoes, string beans, and carrots go, here's a hint, guys! Don't boil them for over 60 minutes! I could not believe how devoid of any flavor the vegetables were. And of course no texture whatsoever, since they were boiled well beyond their ideal cooking time. I was also in the mood for some fresh juice, so I ordered a fresh squeezed carrot & beet juice for $3.50. And somehow even this tasted unlike any other carrot & beet juice I've ever had, and NOT in a good way. How does that happen?!? In conclusion I will say that there are plenty of good places in get middle-eastern food in NYC, including several good options in UWS/Morningside. Amirs, sadly is definitely not one of them. I almost never write reviews, but felt compelled in this case. And I don't feel bad writing such a negative review nor am I concerned that it will hurt their business. They are right across the street from Columbia University and thus will always have hundreds of willing customers everyday. However, I strongly recommend that you not be one of them.

I had to pick a lunch place to deliver to a meeting at Columbia U. Someone from the neighborhood recommended Amir's. The brothers that run the place could not have been nicer or more accommodating. Folks at the meeting were from all over NYS, but everybody loved the food. We had falafel pitas and wraps and toasted chicken wraps. The owners recommended getting sauce on the side since it was a delivery of a large order (8 of us) and that worked out perfectly. Everything was fabulous! I highly recommend Amir's.

I work in the neighborhood and there are few affordable tasty options, but Amir's comes out on top. They recently did a renovation and added lots of new menu items like salad bowls and more wraps. As a vegan with food allergies, I love that I can get a customized sandwich at the same good price versus some of the other falafel competitors in the area. Try the grape leaves, falafel, pinto beans, fresh tomatoes, and more!

Amir's just updated its menu, reduced the prices, and repainted the dining area and inviting bright green. All the changes are great! Have been eating there at least once a week for 28 years and am pleased to say it just keeps getting better!

Very solid middle eastern food, certainy the best in the neighborhood.

Good for a quick grab-and-go lunch... their falafel sandwich is okay; not the best but definitely not the worst either. If you're in the neighborhood and have a craving, go for it