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!

Delicious Turkish food in a very cool restaurant. Had several appetizers: Ezme - delicious with a…read morelittle heat. So hard to find it this good; lebni yogurt appy;cigari boriak (sorry, I don't know how to spell it) falafel in a bed of a mint pesto and babaganoush . Their online menu isn't loading right now so I can't post the entrees that we had, but everything was excellent. Service was wonderful - our glasses were never empty of water and our kind waitress kept our pita basket full of their wonderful homemade pita bread. They must be doing well bc they're building a patio extension! Not my first time there and certainly won't be the last!

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.

We did delivery so I cannot speak to the service or ambience. The food was quite good and the…read moreportions were large. Everything was fresh and well-made. It was very well seasoned. The kunnefe delicious.

Dayının Yeri es un lugar auténtico y acogedor que me encantó desde la primera visita. La comida es…read morefresca y deliciosa, con ese sabor casero que te transporta directamente a Turquía. Los kebabs estaban perfectamente preparados, jugosos y bien sazonados, y las mezes fueron el acompañamiento ideal. El servicio fue excelente -- el personal es muy amable, atento y siempre dispuesto a recomendar platos típicos. El ambiente es sencillo pero lleno de calidez, perfecto tanto para una comida en familia como para una salida con amigos. En resumen, si buscas comida turca auténtica, porciones generosas y un servicio que te hace sentir como en casa, Dayının Yeri es el lugar indicado. ¡Muy recomendado y seguro regresaré!

I visited this place with family and the staff was very kind like we were family, they welcomed us…read morewell and the food was outstanding!!! The prices were reasonable and all the flavors were amazing. Everything tasted fresh and we all feel refreshed and warm afterwords. I cannot stress this enough but the staff was very very friendly and treated us with love and respect.

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!

Probably my favorite restaurant. I drive from Manhattan to eat here, that's how good the food is…read more Their hummus is toe curling, roof of your mouth burning good. The bread could be better (served fresher and a bit fluffier). The octopus salad is mouth wateringly delicious. The chicken shish kebab is perfect every single time and is probably the juiciest chicken I've ever had at any restaurant. The sides it's served with deliver an orgasmic bite. Adana kebab is also consistently good. The first time I had the veal chops they were incredibly delicious. The texture and flavor of the meat were perfect and went so well with the bread and sides. However, the next time I ordered the same dish, the meat was dry and not as flavorful. Being that it's one of the most expensive dishes on the menu, I think it's important for them to maintain consistency. I usually go during the day or early evening and every time I've gone, the ambiance has been laid back and relaxing. Service is always friendly and welcoming despite the language barrier. Only thing I'd change is maybe spend less time staring at the customers while they're eating or walking to the bathroom. It can be a bit weird and uncomfortable.

Good service and great food!!!! Looked cozy inside, but when they open up the outdoor seating,…read morecould look better. I heard from my friend sometimes there are live performances at the site. Enjoy it!!!

Among the Turkish restaurants in Cliffside Park, this is the one we frequent for weekday lunch !!!…read moreUsed to be cheaper but now your lunch special at $18. Such a great deal for sour or salad, a dip, and the main dish. We had shepherd salad, hummus and spicy veggie mix, with veggie casserole and chicken shish. Can't go wrong with 3 course meal for $18.

I love this place First time here and it won't be my last…read more Canan and Servet were my servers and they did an amazing job I will return here a million times Thank you for welcoming me

Turkish restaurant @ Cliffside park, NJ The restaurant had a…read moresmall parking in front which was convenient. We sat near the bakery area but there are more tables in the back. We had hummus, babaganoush and stuffed grape leaves with a Turkish bread. Three appetizers were very fresh and tasted absolutely delicious. It would have been better if the bread came out warm. We ordered gyro, lamb souvlaki and adana platter with a salad. The gyro tasted the best. The other two meats were overcooked and rather dry. The Turkish coffee and tea were good and baklava was too sweet. The waiter was kind to give us more Turkish bread to take out left over food.

Came for the Turkish breakfast spread and was pleased. Wide variety of options to munch on and not…read moreget bored. They have indoor seating as well as under a heated tent. Couple of parking spots out front. The waitress checked up on us every so often to make sure we were good.

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

Went with a coworker for dessert and coffee. Nice ambient cafe. The server was hospitable and…read morewelcoming. We tried their pistachio and chocolate baklavas which were delicious!! Also tried their Turkish coffee which were served in beautiful colorful espresso cups. Coffee was nice and strong

Wandered into this cozy, mom-and-pop Turkish cafe and instantly felt at home. The atmosphere was…read morewarm and welcoming, and as a big coffee lover, I had to try the Turkish coffee, which I heard was bold and concentrated, I had to have another before I left. I paired it with a cheese borek and a beef pastry, both flavorful and reasonably priced. Everything was served with care on beautiful plates by the cashier, and to my surprise a gentleman even offered a light, pleasant lavender-scented perfume. At checkout I learned he was the owner and the cashier his wife, which definitely explained the genuine hospitality and attention to detail. I'd for sure recommend the place and will definitely be back- the food and coffee were great and the atmosphere alone was worth the visit!

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.

Amazing service. Cashier was super friendly…read more Super plus that this bakery is 24 hrs!! Isn't that awesome? Desserts here weren't my speed at all. Red velvet cake was flavorless. Cute look, but no flavor. It also tasted nothing like red velvet cake. There were strawberries all throughout. There was a chocolate version but didn't get that one. She gave me complimentary cookies. There was a looooooong piece of hair stuck in the cookie. Pretty gross. But I didn't die. Wouldn't return but again, great service. Also, pretty pricey.