Sands of Persia - Experience the Best Hookah Lounge in Astoria

Upscale place to have fun with friends and your partner. Friendly staff. Great prices. Cozy place with great finger food. Drinks made to perfection. Flavorful hookahs adds to the fun for non drinkers.

My sis and I went for the belly dancing which are friday nights around 1030 pm. It was a great show, loved her dance, the props she used and also her engagement with the audience. Hookah was nice and smooth. We ordered Pawai and enjoyed that as well. Ordered masala fries and that was hot, fresh and crispy. Service and Ambience was great! Food,drinks, hookah are a bit pricy but for a celebration i didnt think it was bad for 2 people.

We didn’t plan on going here, but saw it from the outside and we were intrigued. Our host, Putra was so professional with the right amount of charm. He really made our experience at Sands of Persia really memorable. The cocktails were amazing as was the food. We tried 3 different menu items and they were all wonderful. This is an upscale hookah lounge with great service! Will definitely recommend and will go again.

I enjoyed their beautiful decor with luxurious hookahs decorating the walls, fun lights, comfy couches and great music. I had their iced coffee which on the menu said $19. Needless to say it was absolutely delicious with the whip cream and cookie inside. Their hookah was super smooth and lasted a long time. The person in charge of the hookah was very attentive and was constantly walking around, replacing the coal. Our waitress was super friendly but the service was really slow since the place was packed with people from the event. The desserts were delicious but when looking at the menu, way too overpriced. They surprised us with a belly dancer who did an amazing job keeping everyone engaged and did quite a performance. Would probably return for the hookah since it was priced like other spots on Steinway and was super tasty.

Amazing experience at Sands of Persia! The atmosphere was beautiful and the vibe was perfect for a chilled night out. Special shoutout to the shisha server who really looked after us all evening — super attentive, friendly, and always checking that everything was smooth and fresh without us even having to ask. The shisha was on point and replaced right on time. Service like that makes all the difference. We’ll definitely be back!

The shisha was good 8/10. The atmosphere was nice, great customer service!

Service was superb! Food was good overall, but can be more flavorful. The sauce with the satay chicken was really nice. Got Samaira & Sultan hookahs- my preference was the Sultan. The atmosphere was also nice overall, but the loud music and spaced seating made it difficult to communicate with my companion to the point where we were texting more than half the time of our stay. Otherwise decor is nice, DJ plays good music, and perhaps because it was a Saturday there was a belly dancer show. It was a nice experience but very expensive.

Absolutely love this place! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is chill and welcoming — dim lights, great music, and super comfortable seating. Perfect spot to relax with friends after a long day. The hookah here is easily some of the best I’ve had in the area. Smooth pulls, great flavor selection, and the staff really know what they’re doing. They always check in to keep the coals fresh and make sure your session stays perfect. I tried the Persian bunny hookah and the Dubai vibe hookah and it was amazing — lasted a long time and hit just right. The food is also top-notch. Everything came out hot, fresh, and flavorful. The burgers, wings and fries were delicious, and the appetizers were perfect for sharing as well as the best signature dishes around the area. Service was outstanding — everyone was super friendly and attentive without hovering. You can tell they actually care about making sure you’re having a good time. Overall, sands of Persia has become one of my go-to spots for a chill night out. Great food, smooth hookah, and a really comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend for date nights or just hanging with friends.