Naceam Abyane
Really dope place! Super friendly owners helped walk me through the menu because admittedly, I was overwhelmed by the options. I don’t live near here and the vast menu made me to go a tiny bit overboard. I started with the kimchi soup, superb! I got the 3 baked goods for $9.99: sfiha, za’atar, muhammara. All great and reheated well. Probably the only thing I didn’t love was the fatboy sandwich. It’s held together by a Korean pancake that was charred in some parts and undercooked in other parts. If you just want something to stuff your belly, this is for you. I also wish it was wrapped with foil only; the paper wrapping was impossible to peel off. Leftovers were better because I was able to deconstruct it and cook the pancake more. Now my absolute favorite item was from the fusion menu. The beef shawarma hotteok was chef’s kiss! Holy hell, I can’t stop thinking about each crispy and flavor packed bite. I will definitely be back for this! Such a beautiful marriage of cuisines.
… moreRebekah H.
SYKO is an all around worth-it foodie experience. The food is split into 3 menus: Syrian, Fusion, Korean. I was interested in the fusion food, so the co-owner’s wife recommended we try the Labandu (pork dumplings covered in crispy chili oil over labne) and the Half Falafel Half Shawarma pizza (the pizza dough is actually a scallion pancake). Amazing recommendations – that Labandu dish is making us want to relocate to Brooklyn lol. The fusion flavors work so well together. You can pinpoint the Middle Eastern flavors from the Korean flavors – the fresh labne from the spicy chili – and somehow they come together in a way that makes SO much sense.
We walked in on a Saturday afternoon and were immediately immersed in what felt like a Middle Eastern and Korean grocery store. The walls are lined with items you’d only see if you were in a predominately Syrian or Korean populated area. There are 10 indoor seating spots and when it’s nice out, 8 outdoor spots. Despite how busy the restaurant was, we were able to find a spot for our group with ease because a lot of people were getting take out.
Can’t wait to return!
… moreMohamed Nour
Amazing! The food is Michelin guide level. The amount of fusionary flavor that explodes with each bite is phenomenal.
You need to close your eyes while eating to truly indulge all your senses in the explosion of flavor.
Different, yet familiar. Highly recommended. The staff are also very friendly and hospitable.will be back very soon.
… moreTan
Interesting take on a fusion of both Syrian and Korean culture. The flavors of both blend well with each other and the menu design is rather thoughtful. I’ve gotten the falafel pizza and the flavors are so fresh and herbaceous the portion was rather large too so it was price appropriate. The vegetarian Hotteck Japchae is so flavorful as well, easily one of my favorite on the menu now.
… moreIllya Tarasenko
Amazing.
Super friendly.
The Chicken Shawarma was great.
I love the fila bread it’s wrapped in.
Cool esthetic with the newspaper wrap.
The lebneh is very authentic.
Haven’t tased that level of lebneh since I was a kid.
… moreYelena Conaway
Unique and delicious! The place is really takeout but there are a few tables and chairs inside. The service is fast and you can watch the food being prepared. The menu is interesting, some Syrian dishes, some Korean dishes, and a fusion section, street food style. Everything is outstanding, lots of flavor, contrasting textures, and so tasty. Highly recommend this place!
… moreHanna Xue
Phenomenal!! I had the sampler and I wish my stomach was big enough to try everything on the menu. Amazing flavors, did not disappoint!! I love this place.
… moreAdam Giladi
Maybe one of the craziest meals I have had in Brooklyn in a while! Crazy fusion of flavors, totally unique dishes. Loved the falafel with cucumber kimchi and the famous Fat Boy sandwich. I will be back to try some more dishes!
… moreRose
The food looked and smelled so good we forgot to take a picture before diving in. Their fusion menu is fantastic. We recommend the Box Sampler. Note that this is definitely a take out place. While they have some seating, it is limited and we didn’t see a restroom available for customers either. That said, you must try SYKO! Very delicious and unique.
… moreKevin Zeng
Alright, let’s talk about this place. If you’re looking for a Michelin-star, white-tablecloth, “pinkies out” dining experience, you’ve come to the wrong spot. Like, way wrong. This is the kind of place where your dating profile picture might accurately depict you awkwardly holding a delicious, overstuffed burrito with sauce on your cheek. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.
The food is great, bordering on “I’m pretty sure I just transcended” levels of tasty. And don’t even get me started on the fusion – it’s like a culinary Frankenstein’s monster, but in the best possible way. The Korean add-ons? Shut up and take my money. Seriously, whoever thought of that deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for flavor. Plus, they’re not stingy with the portions, which means you’re getting a generous helping of deliciousness. No sad, lonely burritos here.
Now, for the “grab and go” reality check. The service is fast, so fast you might get whiplash from the sheer speed of your order being taken and fulfilled. You can even watch them whip up your food right there at the window, which is either fascinating or slightly terrifying depending on how hungry you are. But here’s the kicker: the line. It can get long. We’re talking “forming a small, hungry village” long. And once you’ve got your delicious bounty, don’t expect to sprawl out in a plush armchair. There are very few seats, so embrace the “eat standing up like a sophisticated scavenger” vibe or plan to picnic on the nearest park bench.
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