Albanian cuisine at its finest! The service is top-notch. And let me tell you, the food is…read moreabsolutely incredible! I've never tasted burek and qebapa so flavorful and fresh. Quick service and friendly staff. What a great ambiance. I highly recommend it.

Yummy food, delicious & wonderful hospitality by the family owners :) We picked up some delicious…read morebaklava for a 4th of July Celebration and everyone absolutely loved it!

My friend and I had dinner nearby and I found Gulluoglu Cafe on Yelp. Absolutely loved the vibe,…read morelocals sitting outside the cafe at sidewalk tables. The interior is cozy. The young lady working behind the counter was friendly and helpful with recommendations. A gentleman stopped by our table, seemed to be the owner and was also very friendly. We selected four different types of baklava and each one was wonderful! My favorite was the walnut baklava, absolutely dripping with sweet sauce. Another thing that Gulluoglu has going for it is awesome and authentic Turkish tea. Served piping hot in the traditional fluted glass, the tea was smooth and delicious! My friend enjoyed his espresso. They also have some savory options that I would try on a future visit.,

OMG so good!!! This places like so many other spots on Anderson Avenue serves up some of the best…read moreTurkish food in NJ, with dishes that taste fresh authentic. Parking can be tight, but they do have a few designated spots out front if you're lucky. We ordered a mix platter just to try some of all of it to go- I'm assuming if we had the food for there, it would be event better! The kababs were my favorite, super favorable! I will definitely come back here again and get the dine in experience.

I was in the mood for chicken shish kebab and found this place via Google and Yelp. I saw the…read morepictures and reviews and decided to try this spot out. This review is strictly on takeout of chicken shish kebab. Placed an order for pick up and got an order of chicken shish kebab ($21.25) which comes with rice, veggies, roasted tomato and red peppers, and pita bread. From the pictures I saw from Google, they use chicken breast, looks like they switched to chicken thigh, still tasty. I was looking for lean meat so this caught me off guard. The rice is more on the sticky rice side instead of the traditional loose rice, interesting. Overall it was a good meal. They have a lunch special for the kebabs that I may try out. * they have white sauce NOT tzatziki sauce * street parking * live music - Saturday

I decided to visit on a whim and was really happy I did! They have a tiny parking lot in the front…read more(four spaces), or you can do street parking. There is seating inside and out, and the place is bright and clean. There were a lot of good looking pastries that I never tried or heard of, and the lady behind the counter was super nice and helpful with all my questions (thank you!). I would love to come back to dine in as this visit was take out. I ordered: - beef borek: Delicious! It's not overstuffed with ground beef, and the proportion to dough is really filling. You get a pretty big sized borek - I can get 3 meals out of it. - 1 regular simit, and 1 regular butter simit: the regular simit is larger in size than the butter one, but the butter one is much softer and decadent. The butter simit costs a little more, but totally worth it. - 3 types of round nut cookies: two of the cookies were made of nuts and crumbled easily (I preferred the brown one). I didn't catch the name - I gotta go back lol. There was also this round red pink one that tasted like raspberry, and the consistency was like a chewy macaroon - yeah, I gotta go back and get another one.

I came here with a few of my family members and we were thoroughly impressed. We got the dubai…read morechocolate pastry. It tasted great, it was decadent but not too heavy. The Borek was also great. It was buttery and flay and the cheesy filling was not too salty. The latte I had tasted great. The coffee itself was not too strong. It also was the perfect level of sweet to accompany my desserts. The servers were also very kind and welcoming and helped explain everything they had to offer.

Burek (also spelled bourek) is a flaky, savory pastry made with thin layers of phyllo dough,…read morepopular across Bosnian, Turkish, and other Balkan cuisines. Traditionally, Bosnian burek is filled with seasoned ground meat and rolled into a spiral or layered like a pie. (Fun fact: in Bosnia, only the meat-filled version is called burek--cheese or spinach versions have their own names like sirnica or zeljanica.) I got the spinach one, which is technically zeljanica. Some people enjoy these as a hearty snack, others as a full meal--and honestly, it works perfectly as either. Burek King serves it by the hefty slice for $6.50 or as a whole pie for $25. Their specialty is burek, but they also offer soups and other comforting dishes. The shop has such a warm, family-run feel--super authentic and welcoming. I reheated mine in the oven and it was easily one of the best I've had. My usual go-to is Djerdan Bakery, but this one is right up there. A worthy competitor--and 100% worth the drive. I'll definitely be back.

Everything I tried was ABSOLUTELY delicious with zero exaggerations! I had the Mango Buzztea which…read morewas so good. I had the Chevapi, Burek and Trileche for dessert which is like a tresleche but Balkan style! I Will be coming back many times!

Loved the food here -- everything tasted really fresh, and it's so rare to find çag kebab at a…read moreTurkish restaurant in the US. I had it in Istanbul a few months ago and while it wasn't exactly the same, it was pretty similar: really juicy, fatty thin slivers of lamb served with flatbread and raw vegetables. The eggplant appetizer was also delicious, and the lentil soup too. They also had this amazing chili pickle that I genuinely wish I could buy by the jar. The only downside was the service. Our server was unfortunately not very attentive and came across as quite rude. A couple times while we were still in the middle of ordering, she just walked away without saying anything. We also had to repeatedly remind her for basic things like an extra fork or plate because she kept forgetting. The food itself was excellent, but the service definitely took away from the experience a bit.

I was influenced by the turisk Uber driver who eats at the fancy expensive places. I ordered what…read morehe got except the beet juice. Beets are not for me even though it's really healthy. For soups, there are two options. Lentil and not lentil (Antep style kellepaca) which is lamb head soup. I also ordered a Turkish pizza (Antep lahmacum) and the cag kebap. The pizza was alright but every other bite like a sandy but I kept biting into. Its like a grainy spice I'm not used to. I did add the tomato and onions onto the pizza and rolled it up and ate it like a burrito. Maybe the spice was in the salad. The lamb head soup reminds me of of a bone broth with a lot of melted collagen. The bowl portion looked a lot smaller than the influencer's. it could be the different bowl but portion looked smaller. I had to season with salt and pepper because it was bland. The cag kebap was just okay. I think the reason it's supposed to be good it that there's special fat pieces and that it's grill over wood charcoal. The meat was not flavorful. I was expecting it to be seasoned more. there wasn't even salt. Grilling it over wood fired was not enough to elevate the main dish. The whopper hits hard because it's 'flame grilled' AND they season their patties. The food is average. I'm glad I tried but it's not for me.

The Balkan Kitchen - 5/5…read more We came here because of the outstanding Google reviews, and they definitely lived up to the hype. We ordered the grilled chicken, beef ćevapi, and the cucumber yogurt dip. Everything was freshly prepared in the open kitchen, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. The portions were generous and offered excellent value for the price. The standout dish was the grilled chicken. We had the flattened chicken breast, and it was exceptionally juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled--a definite must-order. If they ever add grilled dark meat to the menu, I think it would be even better. As it stands, this is an easy 5-star dish. Interestingly, the flavor reminded us of Nando's flame-grilled chicken, but we actually enjoyed this even more. The beef ćevapi was also freshly made with a great texture and was enjoyable. Personally, I found it a little under-seasoned, but that's likely because I prefer bolder, saltier, and spicier flavors. That's purely a matter of personal taste, and next time I'll probably bring along my favorite hot sauce or spices. The quality of the meat itself was excellent. The cucumber yogurt dip deserves a special mention. It tasted like it was made in-house, with a wonderfully fresh texture and the pleasantly tangy, sour notes that are difficult to find in most store-bought yogurt. It paired beautifully with both the grilled chicken and the ćevapi. Overall, The Balkan Kitchen delivers fresh food, generous portions, and outstanding value for money. Combined with the friendly atmosphere and the ability to watch your meal being prepared in the open kitchen, it made for a great dining experience. We'll definitely be coming back.

Quantity meets Quality in a flavorful explosion! Check the pictures and see how much they give you…read morefor around 13-15 bucks. First time having Balkan food, and it was a wonderful experience. Service is wonderful and the food according to other people compete with New York in terms of authenticity and flavor. It's a great place to just drop by get a bite to eat or to-go. It's a small store but it's homey. (Not a place for a date night but a place to say "wow this is delicious" ) Definitely will come back to support these small business owners! Food: Beef Kebab (Solid 8/10) Would get again. Not familiar with Balkan cuisine, I do prefer some vegetables but I really don't mind the extra meat for the price Chicken Shish (8.5/10) Really tender and flavorful chicken. I definitely thought this was juicier than the beef but you can't go wrong with either. Environment: Clean and friendly. Small dining area and seems to operate well with to-go options. Not a date night recommendation. Parking: Is ROUGH to say the least, this is on one of the busiest streets in town. If you are lucky then there is meter parking on the street. Only thing I could recommend is the liquor store parking or supermarket parking up by the intersection. It is a lot easier walking there if you are around the neighborhood or just getting it delivered. Overall: Definitely give it a shot you won't regret it! They are lovely people who are spreading their cuisine.

We actually parked in front of this restaurant while planning to eat somewhere else. The moment we…read moregot out of the car, the incredible aroma of charcoal-grilled kebabs hit us. We started walking toward the restaurant we had planned to visit, but the smell was impossible to resist, so we turned back. I'm so glad we did! This was, without a doubt, the best kebab I've had in the U.S. I've been living here for seven years and have visited Paterson many times, but I've never found kebab like this before. I ordered the mixed grilled kidney and liver, and everything was outstanding--from the onion salad to the rice. My husband had the Adana kebab, which was just as delicious. Looking at the meat display got me excited, and every bite made me happier. It was truly fantastic. The owner also deserves special recognition. He was welcoming, genuine, and a pleasure to talk to. His hospitality made the experience even better. From now on, this is the only place I'll go when I'm craving great kebab. Highly recommended!

Best Adana and Lahmacun I have ever eaten in the U.S. so far!…read more Lamb shish and liver shish were also extremely good! Service was quick and they were very attentive!