This cozy Middle Eastern spot in the East Village will carry you to an Arabic land filled with sitar music and warm, fragrant spiced meals. Dinner is a six-course affair, with dishes such as zatter, a flat bread topped with a paste of sesame seeds, olive oil and thyme, vegetarian moussaka, and mjadarra, a sweet spice-flecked lentil puree served with tender grilled chicken.

Mamlouk Information:

• Middle Eastern menu. Dinner. Closed Monday. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.