Heard about this place and decided to try it on a whim . Finding a restaurant in New Brunswick area…read morewith parking is a big deal. But what's beyond that is the core of the visit . Walked in to a nice coffe bar area which did not seem functional .it well decorated with some antique accents keys if different shapes n sizes We were seated and a waiter took our order immediately. The place was a bit busy for a weekday. Complementary wam pita bread n ezme , sun dried tomatoes n spicy jalapeños were not bad . A paper form being warm there was nothing more to it. Got the mixed grill for two which was served with a side of soup and salad . Both sides were delicious. The grilled chicken kebabs and chops were passable though not juicy . All Lamb kebab choices were tough and chewy . This is a mediocre spot as I age v had better Kebabs in the same area . Not my kind of food.

Here I am... 12 years later to update my review!…read more My sister picked Sahara for my birthday dinner because she knows that I love Mediterranean (big change since my last review--a lot has happened in over a decade lol) There is a parking lot, but it is really small and was filled when we visited. On the street parking shouldn't really be an issue in the area. We found with no issue on a Tuesday evening. Inside is cozy.. could be a little warmer, but I'll give that it was an exceptionally cold December evening. The atmosphere gives cozy vibes though, which I appreciate. We were immediately seated upstairs, where they have plenty of large group seating options. Service was attentive and fast. We ordered a round of delicious appetizers.. hummus, saksuka, cheese rolls.. all of it was delicious. I especially loved the octopus app special.. magnificent! Entrees were especially of large portion, which was greatly appreciated. Everything tasted fresh and was beautifully presented. I ordered the Pyramid chicken which was delicious. Their chicken is flavorful and juicy. For dessert, my keskul was amazing! Plenty of pistachio on top with a delicate and very well balanced vanilla custard. I could eat that daily. I definitely plan on returning!!

I visited Namli today for a late lunch, and everything was amazing! The interior is super clean and…read morebeautifully done. The employee was incredibly helpful when it came to deciding what to order. For appetizers, we got the hummus, tzatziki, and falafel--everything was delicious. They also give you a side of "mommy's sauce," and omg... it was soooo good mixed with the hummus. It's a secret family recipe made by the owner herself, which makes it even better! For the entrée, we ordered the mixed grill platter. My favorite meats were the gyro slices and the beef cubes. The beef cubes were perfectly seasoned--seriously next level. The rice underneath all the meat was also excellent and packed with flavor. Will definitely be back!!

I recently visited this restaurant and had an excellent experience. The space is well-designed and…read moreinviting, and the location in downtown New Brunswick, just off campus with convenient parking, is ideal. The Turkish Mediterranean cuisine lived up to the hype. I ordered the lebni, chicken and lamb shish kebab with rice and salad, and tried the red sauce with bread, all of which were outstanding. The dishes struck the perfect balance: satisfying and filling without being heavy or leaving you uncomfortably full. The service matched the quality of the food. The staff was attentive and friendly, and our meals arrived promptly and beautifully presented. Whether you're dining solo, on a date, or with friends, I'd highly recommend this spot. The food is consistently excellent, and the overall experience is top-notch.

We were pleasantly surprised by this cozy Mediterranean spot we stumbled upon while visiting New…read moreBrunswick. They have takeout downstairs and dining area upstairs. We shared a few dishes: eggplant salad, feta plate and falafel platter with creamy hummus. The tangy feta was served with slices of cucumbers, tomatoes and olives. The smooth humus was served with four falafel placed on top. The eggplant salad was seasoned well. The fresh baked bread definitely elevates the dishes. Everything was incredibly flavorful and clearly made with fresh ingredients. We didn't finish so don't over order. The service was another highlight. Our server was genuinely sweet and attentive as busy as it was. We didn't have room for dessert, but the baklava looked absolutely delicious -- definitely something to come back for!

Ordered via DoorDash so that may have changed the experience. The falafel was very greasy. I could…read morebarely eat them. However, the hummus was delicious and so was the pita. Also the babagaloush was very tasty.

Our server Shahab earned my upmost respect tonight, most definitely a top tier Server highly…read morerecommended. The New York Steak was definitely worth it like . I would definitely come here again. Shahab definitely exceeded our my expectations and made my first time here an awesome memory . Shahab was so respectful ima definitely ask for him again

Great service. Great Food…read moreAnd great vibes. We will definitely be back. This place checked off all the boxes.

Amazing Egyptian spot…read more 1) I HIGHLY recommend the Egyptian hawawshi. It is unbelievably delicious. 2) Also try their Hibiscus tea, very good.

Place looks small on the outside but has plenty of seating inside! Overall experience was okay,…read morethere are a few other places in the area I would recommend more. They do however, have more options on their menu than any spot Mediterranean/arabic spot around. Flavor could be better but overall not bad.

Service A+. Food A++ we love to eat here. Parking is easy. We have been coming here from the…read moretime they first opened years ago.

We used to frequent this place when we lived in NJ. We currently live in MD and haven't been here…read morein about 10 years. I was so excited to come back. Unfortunately, I was highly disappointed. I know things changed since the previous owner (older Greek man) no longer owned it. He used to stop by the tables and chat with customers and we noticed that the portions had become smaller. This time we came for lunch on a Sunday. Place was kind of empty, with the exception of 2 large tables. We ordered Saganaki and were informed by waitress that they no longer flambéd it table side. We still ordered and it was good although not melted like we remembered. Husband only ordered the lemon soup, which he said was good. My daughter and I both ordered beef and lamb gyros, I ordered it with Greek fries (with the Greek cheese over them) and my daughter ordered hers with lemon potatoes. Both gyros came dry, in hard shaved pieces and I barely ate my fries as they were worse than fast food fries and not the traditional Greek cheese over them. The tzatziki was good, however, my daughter's had a hair in it. The worse part was that when we brought it to the waitresses attention, she was not apologetic or surprised. She just said she would bring a new one. This was unacceptable. To make matters worse, I went to their store next door to get the cheese I could fry at home and their custard dessert; they had neither. What a disappointment to the entire experience. Won't be returning if ever in the area.

HOLY CRAPP!! this place is awesome . When I got out of my car and walked up and smelled the food…read more It was absolutely great. The service was phenomenal and friendly. And to top it off the place looks amazing, they have huge granite countertops and it's very cozy and comfortable.

Just fyi, The chicken in the grilled chicken sandwich is the shawarma chicken. Not what I was…read moreexpecting but would've been ok if the rest of it wasn't soggy. Probably 2 stars for this but my daughter loves the rice platters.

I have had mamoun's before at the manhattan location and just had the falafel sandwich there, which…read morewas nice. But today I tried the New Brunswick NJ location and tried a new item, the Manhattan sandwich. It was delicious. It just hit the spot. This will be my go to from now on.

Today we ordered to go from Mamouns. Our friends have ordered from here before & rave about it. I…read moreended up getting a Platter of Falafel with salad, pickled veggies, feta cheese, & baba ganush. It was honestly very tasty & a lot of flavors. We didnt get to go inside to see the ambiance but the service was fast & efficient! Would definitely order from them again!

Yum what else can I say Great service…read more Just the best went with friends.everybody loved the food.

Located in a shared real estate space, walking back from the parking lot I assumed we were lost…read more Once inside the smell of grilled meat hits and you know you've come to the right place. Our large family group came at odd hours and had the place mostly to ourselves until the proper dinner rush on a Sunday. We ordered 2-3 mixed grills which came with appetizer and pita. My kids extra order of fries came out fast. Good food, the meat was cooked well and served hot. The apps were yummy with the I think eggplant sauté being the standout.

Somewhat disappointed in this place. The service wasn't…read moregreat - the waitress was clearly new and didn't know about the appetizer we got and wasn't sure about substitutions. The food took a long time to come out. The chicken kabab was good but not spectacular. The hummus (homus) was very heavy on the tahini. You also already get tahini on your plate. The tahini is very liquify and seeps into everything. The vegetables were not good. The tomato tasted cold, pale and mealy. The lettuce on the appetizer had seen better days. Very expensive. We had a buy one get one free coupon and to spend $50+ tip after coupon for the food is disappointing. It was also FREEZING in the restaurant

Wow - I have a high bar for Mediterranean food and Evelyn's Restaurant nailed it. The tres leches…read morecake is unforgettably good with a light faint taste of coconut in the cream. I am still thinking about that dessert. The lamb chops - where I had the rice swapped out with salad - were delicious. The salad provided in lieu of the rice was light and tasty. The service was great and I am truly looking forward to returning to Evelyn's Restaurant!