Hayaty

Chill spot with hookah. I think I went too early though because the music choices were weird and just blah. Maybe the dj wasn’t there yet? other than that, the drinks were good.

This is definitely going to have to be a 2 part review.
Went to check out this spot as recommended bye my DJ friend, I am looking for a venue for my upcoming bday and I want to bring my own DJ, Order finger food for my guest, start out with a couple bottles of vodka and champagne and from there have them utilize the cash bar. I had another place in mind but the dates were not available so I called Hayata and a Guy Named Sam (Samir) greats me and tells me to come on in and check it out. I just so happened to be heading towards Manhattan so two hours later I walk in to a very well decorated hookah lounge that DOESN’T reek of smoke. Winning out the gate !!! I ask for Sam and shortly a very friendly faced guy walks up to show me around. The space is NOT huge but it’s has 3 areas to hang out in. There is a middle room that has a velvet curtain that would accommodate more privacy for a party. He showed me everything including the kitchen… He took the time out to show me the sound system and test out the sound levels in each area. Also I was given a complimentary order of Calamari so that I could taste before ordering platters for the party. From what I tasted it was pretty darn good very tender and moderately flavored. The owner definitely gives great discounts for food platters and bottle service… Needless to say I am going with this venue for my Birthday Party. To be continued …

I really love this place. Great food, the best hookah and the staff are amazing. Good place to hang out with friends in the weekend. Looking forward to go there again.

Worst experience with the hookah last night, they put coals on my leather jacket and burned the sleeve! Bartender tried to help me out but the manager only gave me a round of shots. This place needs to learn some customer service. I will not be going back.

Not really a hooka person, the place is nice. Drinks are very expensive considering where they’re located. the music was good. Went here for a friends bday. Wasn’t crazy about it.

Worst services I have seen ever. Very expensive!
Automatic service charge of 20%. hooka is not bad.
Doesn’t worth it.

Perfect place if you want to enjoy a night with friends: good hookah, great music, reasonable prices and even belly dancer.
I highly recommend this bar !

very nice décor here, open late and good service. We showed up as a party of 5 at about 2AM. We were seated immediately, offered some drinks and given our hookahs quickly. The hookahs were a bit harsh tasting but it could be possible it was the case because we got the «standard» offerings.
I’d love to come back on a busier night.

Came here on Friday at 8. The waitress was attentive to our group of 15.
Food: 3 — small selection
Drinks: ³⁄₅ not enough alcohol and too sweet.
Music: ¹⁄₅: DJ was terrible, horrible transition– not loud at all–
Hookah ⁴⁄₅ good hookah choices
Good ventilation; except it was oddly warm.
Overall chilled experience but go for the hookah and nice décor.

Drinks and Hookah where great but the DJ has some bad taste in music. service was great and drinks where flavorful.

Not bad, reasonable priced. They do add a service charge of 18% to your bill which discourages me from actually tipping anything more since they already forced it on me. Music was good, decent floor space to dance when you’re out with friends and smoking hookah.
The hookah is very good, strong flavors and not expensive. However, I went there with a group of 8 and the response time for my group was not that great. My hookah hose had some cheap plastic set up, where the plastic tips they give you wouldn’t even fit on the hose. I repeatedly requested for a new hose, a metal one which everyone seemed to have besides me. After that, everything was fine until it came time to change the coals, the guy literally just kept disappearing.
Other than that, me and my friends had a great time, we may go again but I would hope the response times are a lot quicker next time.

This is a real good place and have been here quiet a few times. The hookah is AMAZING, the staff is real great so friendly to accommodate all your needs. The price on apps are great, and they refill the hookah SO much! Came here way to many times and won’t stop. Certain days of the week they have stuff like salsa night.
GO HERE!

Loved this place. Came here to catch up with an old friend over drinks n hookah n boy I would totally come here again. We had the grape mint flavored hookan which was pretty on point and i had a rasberry mojito which i sent back to be sweetened up a bit more but it was much better, not the best mojito but it wasnt bad. The food was good, we shared some fries which were very crispy and this mini lamb burger that had feta cheese and tomato in it. I had really liked the burger and wanted to eat the entire thing *womp womp* since it had to be shared.
As for Customer service, she was awesome. She made sure both our drinks were to our liking and kept checking in on us but didnt feel rushed at all. Oh and the music was such a great mix, my fav. part. They have such a cute setup n perfect for a date night where the music is not too loud.
I would absolutely come here again n I will!

FINALLY A HOOKAH BAR THAT SERVES ITS PURPOSE!
The food here is amazing!!! For a hookah bar I’m impressed. The music is great and the ambience is very relaxing. The service here is exceptional. Our waiter was very attentive and professional. I definitely enjoyed myself here and the drinks are nice and strong!
I have no complaints!!!

I don’t usually like to eat at hookah bars but the food here is GREAT. I recommend their moroccan couscous with veggies and sea food. We enjoyed the Moroccan music and their service is excellent. Special thanks to Murad who took good care of us.

First off I was originally going to Kazuza next door for date night but it turned out to be over packed, understaffed and the manager had FAVORITES when it came to seating then had the nerve to have a belly dancer a little too far on the thick side (mind you Im a thicky my darn self) anyway I stepped out n scouted hayaty next door.
Not only was the place beautiful but CHEAPER than kazuza, I told the floor supervisor our story while on line for hayaty, unfortunately their were no more seats in the dining area and I didnt want to sit at ANOTHER bar so what does the floor supervisor do? Finds a small bar table and stools and makes a table for us to wait at… HE is the real MVP…
20 minutes past and we are brought to a table.
The food. Drinks. The hookah, its service. The dessert. The ambience. All were on point. The belly dancer was beautiful and danced elegantly with a tray of candles on her head o_​O (free and friday nights only!). you must try the chocolate mousse cake it is de-​frickin-​licious. especially while shared ;) On a good night it turns into a nice little dance setting too or u can watch, smoke n chill!
I was so happy I had to stop and thank the floor manager before I left
great for dates date night spot chill spot hookah

Ah I’m so disappointed! I was expecting this place to be rocking after reading so many positive reviews but it fell short.
First off, when we got there we were told each person had to spend $ 30 — I was like what?
Anyways, we were seated in a table for four and ordered two hookahs and a couple of drinks. We had the cantaloupe and mango hookah + a couple of beers and it came out to about $ 110 (they didn’t enforce the $ 30 per person minimum). As for the service, I can only base it on the waitress we had — she was pretty fast getting our orders which was good but then when I tried to get a bigger table for a couple of friends that had arrived a little later, she acted as if she was going to accommodate us but then never actually did.
One cool thing about this place is the belly dancer who performs throughout the night. Other than that, I really can’t hype this place up. I’ve been to a couple of hookah spots in the city and Hayaty is just another one in the bunch.
Tip:
If you ever do come to Hayaty, try to get a table in the back (not sure if you can reserve beforehand) — it’s a lot better since it’s a lot bigger + the belly dancer performs mostly in that area.

No, no, no, no, no, no. Never coming here again. First thing that really bothered me was the bouncer. We gave him ID to check and before we could walk in the door, he said «You have to spend $ 30 a person.» Uh what? How are you even going to regulate that? Anyway, in these situations, you always smile and nod and pretend you’re listening.
We went in and our friends were already at a table. It was pretty small, wasn’t easy to add 3 more people. My friend asked one of the waitresses if she could move us to a bigger table, but that never happened. We waited for about 20 minutes and we still weren’t moved. We ended up alternating spots with my friends who were sitting so it was fine.
Had the hookah, it’s alright. I’ve had hookah once before when I was in high school. I used to think it was cool then, but I was in high school and hookah was «forbidden». Anyway, it hurt my throat a bit and it really doesn’t taste good. I can see why this would be fun, but it’s not something I enjoy.
Lastly, went to the bar to get some drinks. It was $ 10 a well drink, which is pretty common for NYC bars, but I’ve been to places where it’s cheaper. Drink total was $ 30, I handed her a $ 50. She hands me back 20 $ 1 bills and says she has no other change to give me. What? Seriously, you don’t have any other bills in there besides 20 singles? That’s very hard to believe.
Overall, bad experience for me and won’t be coming back again.

This place was seriously fantastic!
It is a bit of a walk from the 1^st ave L train. If you are taking this route, it would be wise to hop on the M14 a few stops. Same goes for the F train.
I had a really good time when I came here last night. The staff was so friendly and really attentive especially when it came to periodically turning the coal in the hookah we ordered. Members of the staff would come to our table to make sure we were taken care of if we needed anything.
The hookahs are pretty cheap here compared to most Manhattan hookah spots I’ve been to. The hookahs range from $ 16-​$ 28. You also get a choice of fresh fruit and up to two or three flavors. The hookah is pretty potent too! I’ve never had such good hookah before. Not to mention the fact that it was also so long lasting! It was three of us that started smoking at 7:45 and when the two of us left two hours later, there was still a good amount of hookah left. My other friend stayed to finish the rest.
On top of the amazing hookah and amazing staff, I had the spicy mussels which were $ 12. They tasted very good, especially if you are a seafood person. The portion was hearty, and it was so good it left me wanting more. I also couldn’t help myself in getting one of their $ 10 house special drinks. I had the Wet Kiss, per the recommendation of our waitress and it was amazing! Strong and very tasty. I was in heaven last night!
Last but not least, the music choice. The DJ was playing all of my faves, hip-​hop, R&B, top 40 and 90’s music. I did not get to experience the salsa as I think Salsa night is on Tuesdays but I would love to come back anytime I can. Great quality hookah, food, and drinks for a great value! I highly recommend this place and know I will be back for sure, especially in the summer.

Great place for hookah and drinks on a weekend. Came here with a few friends after getting drinks at a nearby speakeasy.
The space is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside, it actually extends all the way to the back. We ended up ordering three different hookahs. They have a happy hour special that ends at 10pm, even on weekends.
Service was great. There was always someone on the floor to see if any tables needed anything. The hookah service guy was constantly going around, changing the coals.
The music was great. They played a mix of Middle Eastern/​Indian/​Spanish music in the beginning. Then as the night went on, the DJ started playing Top 40’s.