Taj Mahal Lounge, Queens NY

My absolute favorite hookah spot in NYC (Astoria). Osama, Mena and Akmed are very professional staff, they always make wonderful hookahs that last for 4+ hours and and they keep the coals fresh. The crowd is super chill too and there are tons of good food options in the area to order in for delivery. Finally, I love how clean they keep the place and they educate their guests on hookah decorum and best results. AAAAA+

The hookah is reasonably priced and the ambience is good as well. The bathrooms are super clean so that probably also indicates dedication of the owner in maintaining the place.

This was the spot I’d always go to. But after today, I don’t know if I will ever be returning. The staff was just plain out rude except for a few exceptions. They were giving a lot of attitude for no reason. The hookah is usually good but today it was so not so good. It very harsh, the taste was off, and it was leaking. They also charge more money out of nowhere like they give you one price to pay than charge you more literally 10 seconds later. Maybe today was just an off day, I hope it’s not like this on other days.

A great hookah spot in Astoria with an outdoor patio: perfect for a sunny day. Some of the flavors are amazing, others are a miss. Be careful of what you order and ask for recommendations! Service is fast and friendly; when we went there was only one guy waiting on the whole lounge but doing a fantastic job.

Hookahs were great. The staff was nice, the only thing I dislike is mostly all these hookah places on steinway have loud music.

After looking for a good and authentic hookah bar for a long time, I am just happy I found this place. Compared to a lot of places that serve hookah in New York (Manhattan especially), this place actually serves good tobacco and coal that burns long. All that for around $11-19 (instead of 35-40 bucks like in other places). The drinks are also cheap. The atmosphere is always extremely chill and hospitable, music is not too loud, you can bring your own food from outside and staff is very friendly. Best place to bring your friends and have a relaxed chat. I was here around 10 times in the last few months and will definetly return in the future. The go-to place in NYC for hookah enthusiasts.

If you are looking for good hookah and good service! This is not the Place! On top of bad music and dealing Disrespectful bad servers, there is no ventilation, all the work and there choices of customers are smoking cigarettes and Weed on the hours on the backyard. It’s Cold during winter and Hot during summer. There are Much better, cleaner, friendly hookah lounge are available in Steinway.

Pretty nice spot. Super cheap gives it a massive plus. The staff are very friendly and they let you bring in food from outside since they don't do any then selfs.

Bar games are available you just have to ask.

The hookah is well done and tasty. Currently this is my favorite one in the area. It even has a nice outdoor space. But unfortunately there are no space heaters so it's only good for the summer.

Mixed crowd, lots of arab youngsters of second generation, hookah/shisha/narghile truly smelling and flavouring the middle eastern taste

One of the best hookah ”shisha” places in the Astoria area. Reasonable prices and original flavors for hookah. Also, they have fresh juices and hot beverages.

One of my favorites for shisha, Arab coffee, mint tea and karkade: there's a pleasant and peaceful patio out back. Surprisingly, they've redone the spotless restrooms with Japanese style bidet toilets.

Some of the staff are not friendly as others. Although they have best hookah. Also they have open roof sit in the back. Which is usually busy in summer time.

Lite music, chill crowd, nice ambiance, perfect hookah, and the Moroccan mint tea is tasty af. Busy on weekend nights, no parking. So leave time to find a park.

Lots of flavor options with outside seating in the back too! Under the signature section the tajmahal one - I have no clue what the taste is but it’s good

Hookah starts at $10 for basic flavors. They also change the charcoal every 15-20 minutes and unlike some places don't charge extra for it.

Although they have a few pastries, you can also bring food in from outside.

They also have cards and board games. All-in-all this is a really good spot.

Terrible service terrible quality really unprofessional service the servants were disrespectful and disgusting a big scam forcing you to buy more

Great hookah, tea, and THE best staff! Theyre so prompt when you need anything no matter how busy it gets, will always make you feel like a VIP.

Best hookah lounge in Astoria!

Free fast WiFi, very very friendly staff they go above and beyond. Jose, osman, Ahmed and all of them are so nice and helpful.

Nice music always playing, you can even bring your food. Great place to chill and do some work or catch up with your friends.

My go to hookah place!