Ordered: 8-course Dawat Dinner (~$95/person)…read more1. Mango Lassi 2. Bhortha Sampler: pumpkin, flat bean, peanut, potato 3. Panch Phoron Dal 4. Fulkopir Bhaji (Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables) 5. Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplant) 6. Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) 7. Rui Mach Bhaja (Rohu Fish Fried) w Tomato Tok 8. Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao 9. Gorur Gostho (Beef Curry) w Palao 10. Khashir (Goat) Biryani 11. Tuna Kebab 12. Mishti Doi (sweet yogurt) Aya's take: I'm going to try to put into words what an incredible dining experience the Dawat Dinner is at Korai Kitchen. Run by a mom & daughter duo, Amma & Nur-E are truly so down-to-earth, full of positivity, and their energy is luminous. Amma is genuinely passionate about her craft and unbelievably humble! We arrived 10 minutes before 8pm and were greeted by Nur-E who literally shook our hands and welcomed us with open arms. The restaurant seats ~18 people so you can imagine how intimate, curated, and deeply rooted in tradition this dinner felt. Amma is from Dhaka, Bangladesh and with every course that came out, Nur-E described it to us in her expert storytelling ways! Everything we had was incredible. The Mango Lassi is blended by hand for that perfect consistency and refreshing, lightly sweet, homemade taste! After 5 whole courses came out, Nour-E came out and told us we had 7 more to go! So definitely come hungry and know you will leave beyond satisfied. My favorites were the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash), the Rohu Fish Fried, the Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao, Beef Curry (Gorur Gostho) and Khashir (Goat) Biryani. Basically everything we had!! Each dish was balanced in depth, richness, and heat. The meats & fish were so tender, the rices were unbelievably fragrant, and the sauces were aromatic and layered rather than just spicy. The Rohu Fish Fried is imported from Bangladesh and lightly coated in spices and pan-fried until golden brown. This was my first time having this fish and it won't be my last! The Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao will live rent free in my head for a long time. It's richly caramelized, light yet aromatic, and deliciously comforting. I can see why this is usually a celebratory dish and is the only dish that Amma will serve at every Dawat Dinner! This dish is so popular that you can now find the recipe on Food & Wine. Speaking of accomplishments, the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) was named one of The New York Times' Best Dishes of 2025. We were also so lucky that Amma made her Mishti Doi for dessert! It's a sweet yogurt that has a custard-like creaminess and was the perfect way to end the meal after all those incredible flavors. We were so grateful to get a special one in a traditional clay pot. Also, there's tons of food but the staff will package any leftovers for you to take with you! They've literally thought of everything to make this an exceptional experience. Nur-E closed our dinner saying "food is life's greatest connector" and I couldn't agree more! Amma is truly an inspiration for opening Korai Kitchen at 61 years old, becoming a James Beard Nominee at 67 and getting 3 Stars from New York Times, and now signing her first cook book deal at 69. This is definitely in my top 10 meals of 2026 and is one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. I can't recommend Korai Kitchen enough.

Food, service and ambiance are all 5 stars! The food is courtesy of mom Nure. The service is…read morecourtesy of an exceptional staff. The ambiance is largely due to daughter Nure whose incredible passion and enthusiasm throughout the night in describing Bengali culture, history and food was incredible! Mom and daughter combine to create an unforgettable dining experience that for me is unmatched and never to be forgotten. They are such gracious hosts and make everyone feel like family. As delicious as the food is, be prepared to take a lot home. You enter Korai Kitchen hungry, curious and with great anticipation. You leave full, satisfied and part of the family! Sorry for the lack of pics. I just went in as soon as the dishes started arriving, eager to savor the meal rather than to record it. My advice: Just go! Its a culinary adventure!

This review comes from someone who lived in the neighborhood for a few years, so take it with that…read morecontext. Gypsy Grill was my go-to for a quick, satisfying meal without having to think too much - consistently great over the years and a source of comfort and flavor for me and many others. My go-to order was the chicken shawafel sandwich. They offer three spice levels and the garlic sauce is amazing. I've had shawarma sandwiches at many places across the country and this one is among my top favorites. Their kofta sandwich was great too, the gypsy fries are well seasoned and crispy, and their baklava is delicious. Good value overall. The restaurant is family run and the people are incredibly kind and courteous - a couple of times they got my order slightly wrong and went out of their way to make it right. A true neighborhood gem and I hope it's still thriving.

Stopped by Gypsy Grill in the walking area of Jersey City and was pleasantly surprised. It's a…read moresmall spot with lots of Middle Eastern options. I ordered the beef and lamb shawarma for a quick bite, and it did not disappoint. Packed with flavorful sauces, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, every bite was delicious. The guy taking my order was also super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. It's a super casual place with no bells and whistles. But great food! Definitely coming back!

Uncle Momo is a super cute restaurant. We were seated immediately and I asked the server for…read morerecommendations. She did not disappoint! I had the chicken tajine it was delicious. I highly recommend this place for a quick and comforting meal. Their baklava latte was so good, and on the sweeter side. Overall, amazing experience and will return if I'm ever in NJ again

Food - good but portions on the small side given the price. My friend and I ordered the tunisian…read moreeggs, which comes with a small side salad and 5 (or less, like my friend's) pieces of potato. Service - low-touch but I wouldn't say it was bad or too slow Ambiance - cute neighborhood spot. Please bring cash to avoid the cc fee. There was also an automatic 20% tip for parties 4+ to be aware of

Since language evolves in unpredictable ways (why are blankets called comforters?) I'm thinking…read morethat "juicy" could be phased out or at least benched to avoid overuse. So instead, let's say the jalapeno smash burger here "generates maximum liquefaction." The angus patties are outstanding, but Khokha's sauce expertise might be enough to justify trying the few non-meat items on the menu. If I describe the chatpatay wing sauce as spicy/sweet, that doesn't mean those two elements are equal. This is an intense concoction. Content warning: messy. I almost wish I did the knife-and-fork thing. Some of you know about my kioskphobia. While two of the machines are available here for the yutes, I preferred to talk to the woman at the counter, who provided an excellent overview of the options and was patient about my indecision.

Great food, great service, and great vibes! Tried this place when I was looking for a late night…read morespot to grab a bite, and now have turned it into a weekly stop.

Good food, friendly place, and service is excellent. Price is reasonable. Love this restaurant…read morealways.

We recently had Eid buffet at Lasani. It was horrible, old, tasteless and expensive food…read more Service was good but food was not fresh and taste was very poor. Please think 100 times before visiting lasani.

Amazing Food... Great Flavor!…read moreAffordable!! God Knows we need that now!!! Great location!! Well Done!!!

While strolling NYC/NJ there are so many street food options that just seem irresistible... i…read morestopped by this food truck after a very long Sunday of commuting, sight seeing and exploring.. the shawarmas were so good, just what we needed! The portion was generous, we tried a lamb & a chicken, with fries. I liked it, but it had too much sauce, maybe a little less would have been more enjoyable.. there was no line when we arrived, yet the wait time was quite long... i saw other dishes coming out that looked delicious, i would visit again and explore other menu items.

Fun fact, I've been getting Chinese take out from Amin's for years since my friend lives close by…read more Except I thought it was called Almond's and therefore, never left a review ever. The food is always solid and super hot when we pick up. My favorite thing to order are their cheese wontons and sesame chicken.

Wish the restaurant was nicer and there was a place to sit because the food is sooo much better…read morethan the nice sit down asian places. Love the cashew chicken, general tsos , black pepper chicken, lomein, and hot and sour soup!

I used to be a regular at Djura when they parked at 50 Columbus. They were my no-cook day fix,…read moredrinking fix and in general one of the best in the city (value for money!) fries and falafel over rice. The service is pretty prompt, and the owner/cooks are very friendly! (Infact, they always addressed my friends and me with a - "My friend" greeting!) Jersey city asking them to move towards exchange place has reduced my frequency to them, but for anyone in the area I would recommend them 10/10 (support a small family business!! Especially for such a lovely taste)

The best of best-- ever since 2019. The quality of food and the service is amazing as usual. The…read morechicken over rice is the best halal I've ever had. It's always my top #1 recommendation to my friends. I moved but I would still drive an hour for Djura!!