taïm mediterranean kitchen - Farmingdale, New York

umbananas

First time trying something like this. It’s different than all the other not so healthy fast food joints around. Food was fresh and service was fast at lunchtime ! My only complaint would be that they didn’t fill the bowl up as much as I was hoping 🙁 for almost $20 I was expecting to get full on my bowl. Two bowls and two drinks totaled to $40+. Probably won’t be back.

David Lichtenstein

First time trying Mediterranean food. I really enjoyed it. It was a nice change of pace for me. The restaurant itself was also really nice, very clean and nice modern feel. Staff is also great. Highly recommend

Andrew

Waited over an hour for 2 bowls. As if that isn’t bad enough for 2 basic bowls, when the order came out the portions and ingredients were comical. The pic I provide here shows the food exactly how it was when I took off the cover. I stuck my fork in it just to show the weak portion size. I actually thought someone had already eaten it bc it was 75% empty. The hummus had a crust on it because it was so stale and the chicken was dry and stringy. My wife and I threw both bowls out after a couple bites. It was a $30 lesson for us. If you must try it, then keep your expectations low. Actually keep them at zero.

Quentin Hodges

I visited during their soft launch where there was a promotion running that offered each customer one free entree. The staff was mostly friendly and the people behind the counter preparing the meals were as nice as could be while dealing with a steady flow of customers.

This location offers a decent amount of indoor seating plus several outdoor tables. Parking shouldn’t be an issue since it shares a large lot with several nearby businesses.

If you like Naya you’ll probably like this place. It’s like a Mediterranean version of Chipotle.

Jj Prete

I have tried this several times since they opened. I’ll say the first time was a little rough they were still getting used to operating I suppose, but since then I thought the service is pretty good. The food has always been fresh and has been on time when I have placed an order to pickup. Overall I have been happy with eating here and thought the food tasted good.

Sonia Chandhok

I was so excited when I heard Taim was opening in Farmingdale. I love Mediterranean food especially for lunch since it’s light.

The inside was open and bright. Enough tables and chairs to enjoy a meal. The staff was friendly and fast. I love how you can customize your meal (you can also pick from their signature dishes).

I ordered the Greek salad and added the chicken shawarma. The chicken was tender and juicy. All the ingredients in the salad were fresh. Only thing was it could have used a bit more dressing. Next time I will ask for extra dressing on the side.

The highlight of this meal was the pita bread. So soft! It was still warm. So good!

Definitely try their ginger lemonade. Very refreshing with just a hint of ginger.

I definitely want to come back to try their falafel!

Walter Triesch

I've visited taim two times and tried 4 different items. From the start, the lobby is large and well lit. There are some places to sit both inside and outside. Parking is more than ample. All the food looks fresh and you are met with a mild pleasant aroma when you enter. I'm unaware if there is table service, but you can call ahead and there is an area for food pickup. The service you are met with is basically an assembly line of options before you get to the cashier. Some items are made freshly (impossible kebobs) and others were in holding trays. You have your option of ordering your food in a bowl or in a pita.
Of the mains, the chicken shawarma was delicious. It was a seasoned breast in a light sauce. Thumbs up for flavor and two thumbs up for not overcooking the chicken as it was still moist. The chicken is served slightly shredded. More seasoning would have made this dish a bit better.
Meatballs. These were the most disappointing main. The meatballs were somewhat dry and not as inviting as other options. They would definitely rely on a sauce.
Meatless meatballs. These were excellent. Both flavorful and moist. These were on the dryer side, but eaten with with hummus or couscous, it evens out. The pickled hot peppers are for sure hot!
Impossible kebobs. Also excellent. A nice crunch and an explosion of terrific seasoning inside. There is an abundant amount of coriander seed flavor in these, which is the seed for cilantro. If you're one of those who do not like cilantro, thus choice may not be for you.
Of the sauces tried, spicy green chili tastes of fresh cilantro, chili's and has a spicy finish. Tahini is a good spreadable or dipping sauce which has a nice subtle sesame flavor. Harissa was a little spicy and thick, but a good strong flavor.
For toppings, the olives are kalamata and are cut lengthwise. These remind me of fresh from the jar. The feta has a creamy consistency. Marinated tomatoes are mild but tasty. Cucumbers and chickpeas are both deliciously seasoned. Of the pickled options, all seem to be freshly pickled and had a nice crunch which is typically missing from jarred. I had the red pepper babaganoush on separate occasions. The first time I got hints of Chipotle, which I do not like. The second time I did not taste Chipotle, but a nice roasted red pepper.
Couscous was flavorful and moist. I found the rice to be mildly undercooked. The hummus is mildly flavored. Pickled onions were likely my favorite.
The ginger mint tea is delicious. It would be great if they offered an unsweetened version as it did taste sugary.
The baklava was tasty, but was on the borderline dry side and needed more honey, which likely would have fixed the dry.
Pitas are soft, fresh, moist and inviting.
For a price point somewhere between a diner meal and a combo meal at bk or McDonald's, taim is a great choice that offers fresh ingredients. Portion sizes are excellent. This is also a good place to bring someone with food restrictions such as gluten, vegan, vegetarian, etc.
The bathrooms and lobby were clean. Bathroom soap smelled good. Two thumbs up for having paper towels rather than an air dryer.

Timothy Erwig

I have visited taim a couple times now. It's a nice change of pace from all the unhealthy fast food places in the area. There are tons of options. You can build a healthy bowl that tastes great and the portions are satisfying. The food is very fresh and there is a great variety including chicken, steak or falafel, rice, salads, vegetables and various sauces. The large list of options is a lot to take in but the staff is patient and friendly. I'll also note the place has plenty of seating and is always clean. If you are unsure I would definitely recommend giving it a shot.