When I walked in, I wasn't sure what to order at first because I'd never been to a Shah's Halal…read moreFood before. But the man serving customers at the counter (on a Sunday afternoon) was so: gentle, kind, polite, welcoming and respectful that he immediately put me at ease. I relaxed into this new environment. And I read their menu two or three times; then, I decided on a falafel gyro. It was only 9.99, which makes it really affordable for the UWS! Plus, I got to choose which veggies and sauces to put on it. I enjoyed that sense of agency with my food...I'm not a picky eater, just highly selective. : ) With that, he patiently assisted me in making a beautiful and colorful falafel gyro, which I enjoyed quite a lot. I even texted some of the following photos to my Dad, since I thought this dish looked so gorgeous! : ) My Dad agreed. Hehe ~ With that, this place's low key and friendly vibe paired with its inexpensive pricing (for what you're receiving), makes it a wonderful neighborhood attraction. The food was so delicious, and the location was so convenient! (It's just one street and an Avenue away from the 1 train at 96th.) Go check out Shah's today -- you surely won't leave hungry! : ) With Gratitude, Peace & Love, Katherine "Kat"

Solid lamb gyro if you are craving one! The flavor of the lamb was surprisingly good. I got extra…read morewhite sauce, because who doesn't like extra sauce! I also added lettuce. I got onion, pepper, green sauce, hot sauce and bbq sauce on the side. The hot sauce was not too spicy. We ordered online and our order was ready in 5 mins. Everybody was very welcoming and friendly when we went pick it up. Definitely recommend it!

Man, this place is so good! I always get the loaded burger fries and if you're someone who seeks…read moreout good goop factor, this place has it down pat!! I am gluten free (not celiac!) and I never had a bad reaction to the fries. Workers are always friendly as well. It is mainly a takeout place so I usually get my fries and drive on over to a place with the view of the Hudson and chow down.

Came here for lunch with a friend who suggested this spot…read more I got the Son of a bun Double which was solid, very juicy burger. Their house sauce on the burger was interesting, enhanced the burger overall. Also got onion rings which had a nice crispy crust. Got bbq sauce on the side ($1). The Boylan soda was the first time I had it, it was a nice switch up. Overall had a good experience, and if you like shake shack, I would recommend this burger spot. * Dine in available * Street parking

I stop in with Red today, even though we had already had lunch. We have been wanting to try it for…read morea long time. We order two full lamb pita sandwiches. Red can't have the onions and the attendant faithfully picked out the meat and packed her gyro to the hilt, and then a couple of generous scoops on mine. We both ask for some white sauce. That and two drinks only set us back 25 bucks and change. Considering the fullness of the sandwiches, we can't complain. The sandwich is so full we need the provided forks to pick up all the meat that falls out. There is just no easy way to eat it, and that is what makes it great. Fair price for a full sandwich. It's my fault I didn't get ketchup and other sauces to enhance the flavor. Definitely worth a try. I look forward to returning.

tried this spot in my area last weekend. the food was good and we had excellent service. everything…read morewas good, but just was a little confused with the rice being a brown rice. i was hoping for a yellow rice i have had at other platter places. wanted more flavor for the rice base. i got the chicken and that was flavored amazingly. and i was able to choose toppings - i got salad, chickpeas, and cucumber tomato. also can't forget the white sauce.

I. Atmosphere (4/5) - Space is small and intimate. Warm with good seating options - can probably…read moreaccommodate up to 8 if needed. It's a mom & pop shop so nothing super fancy, but well-kept. 2. Food (4/5) Babagannoush (APP, 5/5) - TAKE. MY. MONEY! Man I love me some good baba and this was exceptional. Velvety with great mouth feel and lovely smokiness this was so good w/ their table bread Turkish Ravioli (Manti) (APP, 3/5) - Chewy little nuggets w. yogurt filling, it was pretty enjoyable though my colleague gave ma "Meh" since she makes them at home and probably has high bar. It was good for maybe the first 3 or 4, so perhaps better ordered for larger groups. Shepherd Salad (APP, 4/5) - Fresh, bright(as in vinegar), and herbaceous, we added feta cheese to it and it was perfect balance to our entree. Kofte Kebab (MAIN, 4/5) - Not too dry with packed flavor of all the herbs & beef, I really enjoyed my dish. Went great with all the other accouterments such as slightly cinged wedge of tomato and onion slices, all frolicking on a bed of warm rice that had a nice bite. Adana Kebap (MAIN, 4/5) - My colleague had this one, and I tried a piece. It was juicy and had no hint of gaminess which is always a plus for lamb. 3. Service (3/5) - This being a mom & pop store, I think they're short on staff. Usually they're all in the back cooking, so you do need to be a bit patient to flag someone down. But I'm sure they're more attentive during busy hours. (We went during weekday) Overall, Hakki Baba is a solid turkish mom & pop shop that delivers on great authentic flavor at a reasonable price. In the sea of turkish restaurants in Cliffside Park area, this one is one of my favorite. Pay them a visit!

Great Turkish cuisine in a family run restaurant known to all locals. Every dish has wonderful…read moreflavor and the portions are huge. Their food is fresh and prepared to order and tasty. On street parking is usually available.

Very good Chicken and Lamb over rice platter - probably the best I've had from a halal cart. It's…read morepacked with flavor and so filling! I can definitely get about 2-3 meals from one of these platters. I love that the ingredients are fresh and they are not shy about putting veggies and proteins in there. The red sauce is pretty spicy (in a good way). Great option for food near the Columbia campus.

9$ chicken rice combo. Quick fast grab n go. Delicious. Good range, best halal cart in the area.read more

Ordered: 3 Mixed Appetizers (~$19): hummus, babagannush,…read moremuhammara Mixed Kebab Platter for Two (~$55): combination of lamb shish kebab, lamb adana kebab, chicken shish kebab, chicken adena kebab, and lamb meatball; served with rice, bulgur, and plain salad Aya's take: There are a number of Turkish restaurants in Cliffside Park and we found ourselves at Cinar for dinner. It was 5pm on a slow Monday so we were seated right away. The interior is cozy, quiet, and clean. We started with 3 Mixed Appetizers along with their complimentary warm bread. The 3 dips were all solid but nothing out of the ordinary. Good flavor, smooth & creamy texture, and great for sharing. I love ordering dishes like the Mixed Kebab Platter for Two as we get a taste of everything and it's family-style. The presentation was beautiful, the meats were tender, and I like that they paired it with rice, bulgur, and some salad. All the meats were tender and well-seasoned but could've been hotter in temperature. I particularly enjoyed the chicken & lamb adana kebabs. My other minor complaint was the sides were not enough to share and the ratio compared to the meats was off. We definitely could've used more rice with the meats. The staff were super kind & friendly the entire time. Decent try overall!

We went there with my friends-spontaneously and really enjoyed the food. The karnıyarık had a super…read moreauthentic, traditional taste--so yummy! The only thing is, as Turkish people, we would have liked the portion to be a little bigger The ambiance is cool, but the servers forgot a few times to bring us water. Still, overall it was a great experience!

They are always so quick, and the food is delicious. And it's usually a ton of food for the money…read more I usually save half and have leftovers the next day.

I had high hopes for the spot as the reviews were good. Unfortunately, this is probably the worst…read moreHalal food that I've had in the city. First to start off with the quality of the food, we ordered for chicken over rice plates. In every single plates, there were many pieces of inedible chicken. This is extremely disappointing as this has never occurred at any other Halal spot before. Second, and one of the plates there was something solid, which later turned out to be a piece of plastic. Again, this is quite disappointing and a sign of a lack of quality/inspection. Third, for the price of the place, they greatly skimp you on the meat. The plates consisted of 60% Rice, 20% salad, 15% fries, and 5% chicken. Add almost any other Halal spot, the meat covers the dish, however, here you get almost none. The restaurant does try to attempt to cover this by flooding the dish in sauces. Unfortunately, the sauces do not taste good. The white sauce is lacking greatly in flavor, and the red sauce has a nonexistent spice. I do not recommend the spot as it left a lot to be desired.

What a beautiful gem I found after a day at the spa near edgewater in NJ. The owner/chef really…read moreaccommodated although it was near closing. He gave us such recommendations and great attention. We had the split pea soup (my fav) definitely dip their fresh pita bread in it. We got the fresh hummus and calamari and it didn't disappoint. For dinner we had the Bronzino which is filleted with couscous that were good and the steak kebabs that were tender and tasty (he even explained the process). Although they were finishing their night we were served with smiles and patience and the even some extra dessert. If you're in the area definitely stop in. I'll be sure to be back to try more. They also had a beautiful dinning decor and they offer hookah.

Very tasty Mediterranean food! Amazing new ambiance and decor. Super friendly service!…read moreA must visit place for all occasions. Perfect for lunch too! Will definitely become a regular at Tosun!