Shukette: The Buzziest Late-Night NYC Eats
Discover why Shukette earns a spot on OnCrave’s “10 Best NYC Late-Night Eats.” From the legendary Broccoli di Ciccio to butter beans, steak kebab, halloumi, labneh, and the wild “fish
Discover why Shukette earns a spot on OnCrave’s “10 Best NYC Late-Night Eats.” From the legendary Broccoli di Ciccio to butter beans, steak kebab, halloumi, labneh, and the wild “fish in a cage,” here’s a detailed review with OnCrave’s signature flavor storytelling.
Where to Rip and Dip in NYC: Shukette’s Late-Night Middle Eastern Spot in Chelsea
New York at night has its own heartbeat.
It’s the hour when taxis slow down, neon signs flicker, and real eaters come alive. The tourists are gone. The amateurs are asleep. What remains are the hungry, the curious, the night-shift warriors, and the flavor hunters.
On West 24th Street, Shukette glows like a little culinary lighthouse — warm, loud, perfumed with smoke, garlic, tahini, and ambition. It’s not the biggest restaurant in the city, not the fanciest, but at midnight, it feels like the center of the universe.
So here it is — Shukette, reviewed dish by dish, with honesty sharper than a chef’s knife. No hype. No PR gloss. Just the truth, the flavor, and the streets’ verdict.
Shukette’s Midnight Magic at NYC’s Flavor After Dark
Broccoli di Ciccio — $18
If broccoli ever had a Hollywood moment, this would be it.
Charred like it just escaped a small fire, perfumed with lemon, olive oil, and wild confidence. It arrives at the table looking humble — then knocks you back with smoky sweetness.
You think you don’t like broccoli?
This one convinces you otherwise.
A quiet masterpiece.
OnCrave Rating: 4.2/10 — “Broccoli for people who don’t eat broccoli.”
Butter Beans — $17
Warm, creamy butter beans swimming in tomato, garlic, and a sauce so soothing it should be sold as a stress-relief product.
There’s a velvet softness here — a texture chefs try to imitate for years.
It’s a gentle dish, simple on purpose, emotional if you let it be.
You scoop it with bread, and suddenly the night feels softer too.
OnCrave Rating: 6/10 — “A hug disguised as beans.”
Fish in a Cage — $38
A dish with theater.
A whole fish held in a metal cage like it’s being escorted to the electric chair. Flames lick the sides, the smell hits you before the plate lands.
The skin crackles, the herbs inside whisper.
It’s primal cooking: fire, salt, flesh.
The kind of dish that stops conversations for one long, silent, perfect bite.
OnCrave Rating: 9.5/10 — “Fire-kissed perfection.”
Steak Kebab — $29
New York loves a kebab, but this one has swagger.
Charcoal sear on the outside, blushing pink inside, dripping with seasoned fat.
Every bite strikes that line between street food and fine dining — rugged but refined.
It comes alive with tahini, herbs, and the heat of Shukette’s open kitchen.
A kebab that makes you rethink what a kebab can be.
OnCrave Rating: 5.6/10 — “Street strength, restaurant finesse.”
Hummus — $12
Silky, rich, and warm like it came straight from a grandmother’s kitchen.
This hummus doesn’t shout; it seduces.
A smooth swirl crowned with olive oil that glitters under the lights.
It’s the kind of hummus that ruins store-bought for you forever.
OnCrave Rating: 9/10 — “Dangerously smooth.”
Frena Bread — $12
A cloud wearing grill marks.
Soft, chewy, warm — bread with personality.
The perfect vehicle for everything on the table: hummus, labneh, beans, sauces, and midnight emotions.
When the bread is this good, everything tastes like a blessing.
OnCrave Rating: 9.4/10 — “Bread that makes you believe again.”
Labneh — $13
Thick, cold, tangy.
A slow swirl of yogurt magic topped with olive oil and za’atar.
A dish that balances the entire table — cutting through richness like a bright midnight breeze.
Simple, confident, absolutely essential.
OnCrave Rating: 9.1/10 — “The calm in the storm.”
FINAL ONCRAVE NOTE
Shukette isn’t just dinner — it’s a late-night performance.
Flame, smoke, crunch, softness, tang, fire.
A place where New York meets the Mediterranean and both walk away better for it.
This is why Shukette earns its place on OnCrave’s 10 Best NYC Late-Night Eats.
