Tasty and fun Moroccan or Middle Eastern on the LES?

[jsgjewels]

For a small birthday gathering this weekend. Not terribly pricey. Thanks!

[alyssi]

Not on LES but near - L'Orange Bleue can be a lot of fun for birthdays. The food is decent and it is a VERY lively atmosphere (NB might be too loud, depending on what you're looking for).

[haleyjen]

How about Le Souk?

[evasue]

Cafe Mogador is one of my fav places in the east village
the service is right on, the food is consistent and always good
the chicken charmulla (don't know if I spelled this right) is spicy and so great
the best hummas in the hood

[eeee]

Zerza has a really nice table in the front of the window with pillows and curtains - if your group is around 8, see if you can reserve it. would be great for a party and Zerza is reasonably priced and good. 6th between 1st and 2nd

[AnotherNYCkid]

I personally like Moustache. Its on 10th and about 1st.

[rose water]

I second Moustache. Their chicken is nicely marinated and grilled and smokey over a lovely lentil puree. Their hummous is my favorite in the city. Their fresh breads are simple but great, soft and chewy. Also fantastic fresh tabbouleh.

[Phil E]

Nomad on 2nd between 4th and 5th is a good option. Very good food at reasonable prices, and several middle eastern wines that are dirt cheap and not bad at all.

[jcmods]

Cafe Mogador on St. Marks may fit the bill. Especially if you stick with kebabs and appetizers like hummous. Not expensive either...entrees around $12-$15 if I remember correctly. A bottle of wine was not outrageously priced either. Seem to recall around $20 (which is great compared to Philly). They don't take reservations but it is not unpleasant to wait at the bar.