Good quality food, BYOB place in otherwise dry neighborhood. Parking is always difficult, good place to go if the line at Al basha is too long next block. read more

I had a small taste of the baba ghanoush might be the best I've ever tasted. My wife enjoyed the falafels and said she would order them again. She also liked the lentils that came with my chicken shawarma. I liked the hot sauce that came with the meal. It wasn't very hot, but very flavorful. I will order something different next time. I may come back for lunch during the week. I didn't realize it was a dinner only menu on Sunday. There was no tap water and the water was $2 each for Poland Springs. There's a 4% surcharge for credit cards. read more

A while ago a friend brought by some hummus and pita that was very very good. So good that I planned on making the trip to Krichian's for some time. I finally made the trip last week. Sadly I was let down. I placed a to go order and only had to wait about 10 minutes. That was the only good part. To start the spinach pies were terrible. No flavor at all and dry on the outside. They were filled with just spinach and maybe some onions. Then I got the Manti which was so crispy it hurt to eat. I understand the menu says crispy but these were beyond crispy. There was also some confusion because I stopped in during lunch and manti is only on the dinner menu. They said they could make it no problem. They serve it as a soup and as an appetizer. I will definitely try again given how good the hummus was. Will probably dine in next time. read more

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Food and service was amazing! Great people with no wait time to be seated. Our server was the man and he went above and beyond for us.

This completely unassuming place has simply terrific and authentic Armenian food. I happen to be Armenian and I can tell you with no doubt whatsoever that the food quality is excellent - everything that they have is truly made fresh. It's not at all fancy but this family run restaurant will captivate you with how good the food is. The man who criticized the manti below, just doesn't know what it's really supposed to be like. Prices are extremely reasonable too. AND if you are Armenian, you'll love the interior with Mt Arrarat, the Armenian Bible & Armenian Crosses. read more

Absolutely delicious! For appetizers, we had some middle-eastern delicacis: Fried Halloumi, arayes, and some hummus with pita. All of these apps were delicious! The halloumi was squeaky and salty. The arayes reminded me of a Mediterranean quesadilla (minus the cheese), and hummus any time is a good time. I had gone with a group (about 7+), and ordered the lambchops ($25). It came with four pieces, some vegetable, and the option of either rice, lentils, or fries. As you can see in the photo, I had opted for the french-fry option. I did get a chance to try the lentils from a friend, and have to say, the lentils, too, were delicious! They had a yummy, caramalized onion, deep flavor. I asked the server in what preparation the lamb would taste best, and she said "medium-well". It was indeed, the best way to have eaten it. After, we had a small cake we brought, and the servers were nice enough to sing Happy Birthday. We finished the evening ordering some hot teas and coffees, which were absolutely amazing. The coffee is a deep, not bitter, and very espresso-like. The residue remains at the bottom of the cup. 5/5 read more

Krichian's Grill & Bistro - Lamb Chops with French Fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Avery thing about this restaurant is old school (in a good way) I stood by the kitchen and watched him cook my meal It was poetry in motion. He is truly a artist. The food was fantastic the service was friendly and professional. The place old but very clean ,,,,I'll be back read more

I notice how staff handles customers. The restaurant serves good food, charges fairly and provides attentive service. This spot impresses from all angles. The employees treated us like family. Exceptionally good!!! read more

I intend to make this a habit. Swift service with a warm approach. The restaurant has an inviting setup. Their food quality stands out. The spot shows creative freedom! read more

All of my family couldn't stop raving about how amazing the food was! We absolutely love dining here. We hosted our daughter's baptism, and Anahid, along with the entire staff, went above and beyond to make the day special. The service was attentive and welcoming, and the food--oh, the food! There was an incredible abundance of delicious dishes that left everyone more than satisfied. Thank you for helping us create such wonderful memories! read more

Love this place. Will def go back again. Haven't had good Armenian food since grandma passed.

Looks like we're in the dining area of a house, very cute. There's even an enclosed outdoor area. But it was too hot to sit outside ;) There was a large party taking up half the space. Luckily we made reservations. They were pretty boisterous. Service was excellent. Susan was very helpful as we've never had Armenian food. Bedros (not sure of the spelling) was on point clearing plates and getting extra plates, utensils etc. Considering such a large party they still came to check on us regularly. :) When we sat down they brought us basket of pitas and a plate of , , pickled cabbage and pickled banana pepper. This was so good, much better than just boring bread and butter! I don't know what kind of cheese it was but I really liked it. I don't usually like unknown but hubby will eat any kind of LoL We ordered: Armenian - this was really good! We each had 2 cups :D Kibbehs - nice and crispy on the outside and meaty on the inside, wasn't too doughy like other places Sujuk - Armenian Sausage - delicious! The stew like tomato on top gave the sausage a nice juiciness, might have felt dry without it, nicely complements the sausage Yalanji - Grape Leaves - one of the best I've had! Had to get an extra order to take home :D Okra with Mujadara - was only on the lunch menu but as our friend is vegetarian, they made an exception for him and he enjoyed the Okra and Lentil Rice Rack of Lamb - hubby loved the lamb, I'm not a lamb fan but it was flavorful. And hubby loved the Lentil Rice Grilled Salmon - I've had over cooked salmon in some very upscale restaurants so was surprised this was perfectly cooked over a bed of spinach which itself was very good. I didn't like the Lentil Rice to me it was too sweet, and clashed with my salmon, hubby was happy to take it off my plate LOL Definitely worth a try. It's similar to other middle eastern cuisine but there's just enough of a difference to warrant a try. :) read more

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This place was absolutely delicious! Everything we had was fresh and well cooked. We happened to come here because we were hungry and didn't want to wait for the restaurant across the street. So glad we came bc we were done eating by the time we'd have gotten a seat at the other place. We had hummus, falafel and arayis to start. Entrees included lamb shawarma platter, kebab combo with shrimp and filet mignon, luleh kabob platter, rack of lamb. Dessert were a perfect finish and not too heavy. I forgot the name of the rolled pastry with sweet cheese inside but it was my favorite! Great service too even on a busy night. read more

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My friend selected Krichian's for our monthly ethnic food outing. Since I had just been there with my family, I knew we were in for a great dinner. We went with the dip sampler, sujuk, monte, chi kofte, and Kebab 3 platter with rice. Plenty of delicious food. Chi Kofte was a highlight for me, an Armenian version of steak tartare. It was amazing how much raw beef you can consume when it's tasty. Everything they have is excellent. I will keep returning to Krichian's. read more

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Wow!!! It's my first time dining here and I'll definitely be back. We came as a huge group and ordered a bunch of appetizers and entrees to share. The food here was delicious and flavorful. They have a lot of middle eastern dishes to choose from and you can't go wrong with whatever you select! I highly recommend the hummus, babaganoush, fetoush salad, combo platter and French fries. A great restaurant near Paterson! read more

Krichian's Grill & Bistro - Cheese dessert - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Family owned business good service and food. You can see them prepping your food. A great variety of Armenian and middle eastern food options. read more

Since 2010, Krichian's Mediterranean Grill and Bistro (399 Crooks Avenue, Paterson, NJ) has been serving up delicious Mediterranean and Armenian meals. You can eat-in, in their cozy dining room (a dinner entree might cost you around $15-$20, a salad might cost around $8). Or you can pick up food to go. (They were offering take-out service long before the pandemic forced so many restaurants to do so.) And they will also do catering, if you desire that service. (In fact, proprietors Anahid and Aram Krichian were doing catering out of a little luncheonette they ran, even before they opened the present restaurant in 2010.) I like their cooking a lot, and the personal warmth of the people working there. (It has a good "family business" kind of feel.) And if I'm in the neighborhood, I can stop in and quickly pick up some food to take home for dinner. I might pick up some grape leaves or grilled vegetables or im-judhura (a Middle Eastern meal, made with lentils, bulghur wheat, and onions). And bring home a satisfying meal for about $10. When my Mom was gravely ill in the hospital and had no appetite for hospital-food, I could bring her food from Krichian's, and she'd smile broadly at the sight of it, and eat every bit of it. She loved their im-judhura, which tasted exactly the way my Mom--and her Mom before her--would make it. My Mom would say, "This is such authentic Syrian food. The woman who cooked this must be from Syria, like our family. Give her my compliments." I told her that the Krichian's are actually Armenian. My Mom would say, "Well, they sure know how to cook, Syrian style!" And that was high praise indeed. read more

Krichian's Grill & Bistro - Krichian's Mediterranean Grill & Bistro, 399 Crooks Ave., Paterson, NJ - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

We tried this restaurant for the first time and overall the food and service were very good. The Kibbee Naya and the soup in particular were excellent. read more

First time stepping in here and won't be the last. Being Armenian myself and being picky I have nothing to say but great things about this place. Food was off the hook service was incredible place is very clean. High Recommended 5 stars all the way read more

My group and I went there to get tea and dessert, and we were told by the waitress that she couldn't wait on us because the owner said we had to order actual meals and if we would like to order. We decided no because well one, RUDE, and two the place was EMPTY on a Saturday night. What restaurant is empty on a Saturday night? We figured eh whatever, we'll just go across the street to eat at this other well known restaurant I won't mention here since they were absolutely packed and have never told us no to just ordering dessert, tea, and coffee especially because they actually have customers. Lastly, I didn't love the decor inside and heavy white table clothes. read more

This is a gem of a restaurant!! The food is incredible (like my Armenian Grandma's) the portions are huge and the prices are so reasonable. I drive way out of my way for this place and am never disappointed! read more

The best Armenian restaurant in NJ and possibly in all of tri-state, it is worth trekking to Paterson NJ just for Krichian's because it is That good. We were lucky to have first experienced Krichian while celebrating our dear Armenian friend's birthday. It was an enormous feast for a party of 12 and every single dish did not disappoint. Since then, we've trekked to Paterson several times just for Krichian's because we often crave it. I always get so full on appetizers alone and they are all truly outstanding. My personal favorites are manti (classic fried mini beef dumplings) $10, kibbeh $7, muhammara $8, cheese turnovers (best eaten piping hot) $7, fattoush salad $8, and chicken kebab $15. The owners are lovely and it is beautiful to see so many locals and generations of family frequenting this gem. Highly recommended! read more

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Absolutely delicious salad is super fresh large portions and fair prices. Again, food was so fresh. Definitely recommend. Staff is Very kind

Having been to Krichian's many years ago when located in Fairlawn, my daughter and I were pleased that their food was just as delicious as ever, especially the kabobs, lentil rice and baklava. We were seated in the lovely garden. My granddaughter enjoyed her chicken from the children's menu. The waitress provided excellent service and was very hospitable. We are all looking forward to a repeat visit. read more

Service was good, family owned. Food was just ok I've had better although I also had worse. Although I have to say they were good about my friend and I catching up on old times and not once made us feel like we needs to leave read more

If some of my fellow Yelpers are to be believed, this is a family-run business. And I don't know about you, but my family's dysfunctional. All of this may well explain my recent ish experience here. At any rate, our evening began pleasantly enough, with a warm welcome and service that was just fine. That is until it inexplicably began to devolve into what can best be described as 'inattentive' and 'distracted.' Later, my Mom confided that she'd seen our server, whom I think may also be the owner, engaged in a heated tiff with the Busser, who was seemingly more into watching the Patriots' game than doing her job. She also apparently spotted some guy who looked to be the Chef, skulking (her word) in the background. Sounds like family dysfunction to me. Luckily, for the most part, it didn't seem to impact the food: Seriously. Sesame-Coated Falafel, finely diced Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Arayis, aka pressed and toasted meat-stuffed pita wedges, and smoky Baba Ganouj were all DELICIOUS! And the Muhamarra... This lovely iteration of what is essentially a roasted red pepper and ground walnut paste boasted a spicy kick that caused hubby to exclaim, "It's the best I've ever had!" And by his own admission, he's had a lot. On the pretty good side, both the Filet Mignon and Luleh Kebab in our Combo Platter were cooked perfectly. This was slightly marred, however, by Chicken that was a bit dry. On the downside, the thin Pita that accompanied our food was this off putting combination of crispy and overly chewy. And the Lamb & Beef Shawarma tasted utterly devoid of any seasoning whatsoever. A Word About Ambience: The dining room is spacious and clean, but am not sure how lively it gets if you're ISO a place with a festive vibe. During a Sunday evening visit, ours was one of two occupied tables in the entire restaurant. Bottom Line: Inedible Schawarma excepted, the food here, especially the Mezze, is clearly made with a lot of love. Which brings me right back to all of us members of dysfunctional families. 'Cause in spite of all the drama, don't we all love each other? Okay, I'll speak for myself.:) read more

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Came here for lunch. We were the only 2 there. Great Lebanese food! Super friendly service. Parking right out front! The kibbeh was to die for as was the babaganoush. read more

We are ARMENIANS and this was the best Armenian food we have had in a restaurant in decades. Absolutely delicious!

Met a friend for lunch. We had a selection of appetizers. You need to try the muhamarah spread. Just lovely. My friend, who never came here prior, was blown away by the food -- especially the lentil pilaf. read more

Went to Krichian's while in Jersey and I was very impressed by the atmosphere and the food. As an Armenian from New York, I don't have too many options for our food (besides Sevan Restaurant) so it was nice to find a place that had good food and an Armenian style. The food here is delicious. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned and the portions were solid. I don't recommend the boregs because they're more like fried empanadas than the traditional ones made with fillo dough. All the kebabs are good and the appetizers and salads are very tasty. I loved hearing Armenian music in the background and seeing cultural paintings on the walls. I'll definitely be going back the next time I'm in Jersey. read more

Krichian's Grill & Bistro - Mixed kebab combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Excellent Armenian restaurant. 1) This is the only authentic Armenian restaurant I know in Northern Jersey. After searching all over for one. 2) The food is Amazing! We got Monte, sujuk, pilaf, beef and chicken kabob and my favorite Luleh. 3) Very Armenian. Me and my buddy were the only foreigners, rest were speaking Armenian. 4) Turkish, Armenian or Greek food are very similar. Kinda like McDonalds, Burger King, or Wendy's. It depends on the tastes and preferences. read more

Krichian's Grill & Bistro - Monte - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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I can't find any reasons not to give this place 5 stars. The fatoush salad was so delicious, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil...wow. Felt like a healthy start indeed. They served feta and olives with pita... The shwarama was the best I've ever had anywhere. The quality of the lamb, the delicate spices in a savory light gravy over tender jasmine rice with fresh herbs made this dish one to return for. The interior is clean but way too bright. A slight adjustment of the seating area and a total revamp of the lighting would make this place more in line with the quality of the food they serve. Waitress was friendly, attentive. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Long story short, I just accidentally found out about armenian food. I did not even know where to locate armenia on a map. This is one of the most refined middle eastern cuisines I have come across. This place made me discover muhammara which has now become my new obsession and I even learned how to say Parev! (hello!) Love this place! read more

Awesome, authentic Armenian food. Run, fly and don't hesitate to get here and taste the delicious delights and experience the warm hospitality of this family-run, sweet spot. If you call ahead, you can ask what specials are featured that day/week. My Armenian husband and I finally went here yesterday after reading the great reviews and we were BLOWN away. Starting with a hot cinnamon tea, we were welcomed with A complementary plate of feta, hot peppers, delicious olives and marinated turnip. We ordered manti, falafel, the Mezze of dips, Shepard salad and grape leaves. Everything is so much different than you've had at "Middle Eastern" restaurants. Armenian food may be similar to items you e had before but do yourself a favor and get in here for a cultural and culinary experience you'll never forget. Armenian Shepherd Salad read more

So good!! We love it all- start with the mezzo sampler, then the kibbeh balls, fattoush salad is extra tangy and delicious, then a mixed grill #3. Wash it all down with Ayran. Repeat ;) the manti soup is amazing and something you can't get anywhere else. Must try!! read more

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Grate food, two of us had the triple kebab, It was perfect chicken was nice and moist, filet minion was tender. Appetizers and arminian salat was great. The other two had salmon and tilapia, no complains there. Plenty of parking, nice ambiance. We are definitely coming back. Don't forget BYOB Thank read more

BLAST OFF TO TEN STARS! You can feel the transformative power of food as you savor every taste of the very fresh products served in this wonderful restaurant. It's ALL good. Share with friends and be your own Anthony Bourdain! Pay more attention and can also learn something about the different cradles of civilization that came together in peaceful commerce in this ancient country on the Silk Road, as well as the people who moved to and live today in Paterson, New Jersey. read more

Very good Arabic food. Nice family owned restaurant, home cooked vibe and receipes. Good for groups and families. Nice portions and decent prices. read more

Best Armenian/Middle eastern food in the area. Loved their food, home made just like mama / grandma made it. Generous portions and great service. Definitely worth the try and then keep going back for more. read more

I recently revisited Krichian's with a large group of guests. The owner was extremely accommodating, agreeing to close late that day and waiting for over an hour until we got there from central Jersey. The food was incredible as usual and the service unparalleled. read more