Tucked into a part of town that's overflowing with Middle Eastern and Indian Cuisine, Taj-Almoulouk is easy to miss but hard to forget. Customers are charmed by the intimate, Lebanese-tavern setting, a cheerful staff eager to offer recommendations, and a menu full of the typical (hummus, tabouleh) as well as dishes with a special NYC flair (Lahambajin Pizza). One warning: bring your own bottle and your own corkscrew.

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