I honestly can't say a single bad thing about Naxos. After my first visit, I went back the very…read moresame week, and it has officially earned a spot in my top three restaurants in New Jersey. From the moment you arrive, everything is exceptional. Parking is plentiful, which is always a plus. The restaurant itself is stunning, with beautiful colors and an atmosphere that truly makes you feel like you've been transported to Greece. The service is equally impressive! From the warm welcome at the hostess stand to the attentive and knowledgeable servers. For appetizers, we've tried the octopus, roasted beets, and the lobster gyros. Every dish was outstanding. As someone who loves octopus, I was surprised that the lobster gyros completely stole the show. The flavors were incredibly unique, and every bite was absolute perfection. The seafood here is cooked beautifully. We've had the Lavraki, Tsipoura, and Dover sole, and each one was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. If you're a fan of branzino, I highly recommend trying the Lavraki. The lamb is also fantastic and definitely worth ordering. For dessert, we've only ever ordered the Loukoumades because I just can't bring myself to choose anything else. These golden, crispy dough balls are soaked in a luscious homemade honey syrup and are simply irresistible. When you find perfection, why change it? (I love textures and this dessert give you that) Naxos delivers on every level, food, atmosphere, and service. It's one of those rare restaurants that exceeds expectations every single time, and I can't wait to keep coming back because its so hard to find this level of perfection.

The restaurant itself is beautiful, they really did think of every detail. Location is convenient…read morewith plenty of parking. Service was excellent, super friendly and attentive. While my wife enjoyed her bronzino, my chicken left a lot to be desired. Lacked flavor. The humus was excellent. Doubt we'll be back, but was worth a try.

Jay's has not disappointed not one time. This is my second time coming to get this FRESH…read moreFISH/SHRIMPS. The homemade sauce is on POINT. Service is professional and kind. Will come as long Jay's available..love it being black owning. RESPECT SUE

If you're in the Passaic county area, matter of fact, if you in Bergen county, it doesn't matter…read more Come down to fish gate in Paterson New Jersey. Best FISH ​around lobster shrimp and crazy crab fries

Pollo is chicken and this place serves Dominican food with a little Puerto Rican twist. I did go…read morefor the chicken since it's precooked and I don't know how long it's been there. But I can smell the roast pork shoulder and knew it was recently cooked, we call it Pernil. I wanted some of that with your typical white rice and beans which had plenty of pumpkin. I started to reminisce of old times in the Bronx where you had many quick meal restaurants we call Cuchifritos where this dish was standard stable. I didn't order fried plantain, Tostones, or the sweet one, maybe next time.

I've been to this establishment prior, always very courteous. Family own establishment, excellent…read morecustomer service and oh my goodness how great is the food. Please try you wouldn't be disappointed. My favorites are sweet plantains, pernil, beans, rice, empanada offered beef, chicken and cheese and good dessert.

The brisket is amazing We ordered the sampler and the…read moreBrussels sprouts Food is very good and staff is friendly Location is convenient Wish they have outdoor seating

6/30/24 The story is…read morea corner location next to a big bar. We accidentally went to the wrong door LoL It's right next to a train station so parking can be challenging. It's a small space with just a few tables. Since we didn't live in the area we opted to sit and eat. While we waited several people came into get takeout or pickup. There was just the chef and the server. Both were nice and helpful. We ordered the Korean BBQ Ribs and the Southern Ribs. Hubby liked the Korean and I preferred the Southern. But both were good, I just found the Southern saucier and more tender. The NYC XXX Bacon was amazing!!! Love love love so juicy and tender with a touch of spicy. Korean Slaw was another fav that we ordered an extra to take home. Collard Greens were not bad, a little spicy. Cornbread was way too dry... hubby was fine with it. We enjoyed our meal very much. Will come back to try other items.

I wanted my usual Indian but didn't feel like driving out of the way. So there's apparently this…read morenew place right on my drive home. Good reviews, let's go in. I went in, and the entire place is marked Self Service. You order at the kiosk and you pick up at the counter, whether dining in or taking out. Okay, fine. This was my first time. Staff is very friendly but difficult to understand, so I took my time translating foods. Settled on Manchurian paneer for the appetizer and a dry chicken (pachi mirchi kodi) biryani for my main course. Nice and spicy. I considered eating in vs. taking out; it's a modern bare place and there are several tables although nothing fancy (hard plastic and wood benches), but the main factor is that the drinks are overpriced. Maybe bring your own? Problem with the kiosk is that I can't just ask for water, nowhere to type in requests - though I do not recommend Parsippany water. Maybe the lassi is worth it but the cups weren't that large for $4 plus. One man's opinion. With that said, now that I've mentioned the kiosk, if you want or need to customize your order (allergies, add-ons, etc.), I do believe you can walk up and order in person as well. Spicy food home after multiple warnings. Verdict? Paneer: Less spicy and less crispy than I expected. Dipping sauces included, but at least one seemed like it was meant for the biryani. The white yogurt sauce I held onto. At least a solid portion size 3.75/5. Biryani: Meat buried under the rice. Good quantity, unique flavor for a "dry meat" dish that I had to look up. Spice maybe a touch hotter on this one. 5/5. Sauces: The brown sauce is thick and not spicy. Made it my dessert. White helped with the heat. Neither sauce was on the menu but they were thrown in with my order, which was nice. Verdict: Fun, convenient, and I'll keep it in mind to try some different things here as I pass every afternoon - but it's not dethroning my favorite.

Goat Pepper Fry - if you're a spicy-food lover, this is the dish you must order here…read more Due to family commitments, I couldn't visit this place when it first opened in my city--but better late than never, right? We went on a cold Sunday night, and to my surprise, the place looked completely deserted. It immediately felt more like a takeaway spot than a proper dine-in restaurant. The paper plates, plastic cutlery, and overall setup confirmed it. And yes--my guess was right. Their business model is clearly focused on takeaway / online orders / to-go, with very little emphasis on dine-in even though they have 6-7 tables that could seat around 28 people. It's just not their priority, it seems. Anyway, I ordered at the counter: Goat Pepper Fry I honestly can't recall having a better version anywhere. Rajni's version comes close, but this one wins in consistency and flavor. Absolutely worth it. Pachi Mirchi Kodi Biryani- Let's not call it biryani--because it's not. But as a dish? Fantastic. It's more like chicken gravy mixed with rice, and it tastes really good. but its miles away from being called BIRYANI. I'm a big mutton/lamb/goat and biryani lover. Most people hesitate to try goat at restaurants due to the smell, but I always give it a shot--knowing I'll be disappointed 70% of the time. This time, it paid off. Overall, I'd give them a 4/5, but: * I'm deducting 1/2 star for hygiene. Even if dine-in isn't their focus, the restaurant still needs basic cleaning. Tables, stands, and doors were visibly dirty. * Another 1/2 star for the paper plates and plastic cutlery. I can't enjoy biryani with tiny plastic spoons--they practically cut your lips. So technically it's 3/5, but that Goat Pepper Fry is such a highlight that I'm pushing it back to 4/5. I'll definitely be trying more items from them.

Such a cute little matcha pop up! It's just one girl working and payment is via Venmo…read more I got the og and my friend got the strawberry shortcake. I thought the strawberry was a bit overwhelming but it was super aesthetically pleasing! Looooved the og. The matcha flavor was perfect. She uses oat milk @madismatcha on instagram if you're interested in supporting. She announces the dates and locations of her pop ups there :)

From the owner: pop-up cafe in new jersey/nyc area. we have no set location at this time. visit us on Instagram…read more@madismatcha to find our schedule. or refer to our website. again, no set location.

The steak tidbits were delicious, especially w/ the brown gravy. I'll definitely be ordering a side…read moreof it next time because it went perfectly with the fries. The stuffed shells were much larger than expected, but they were so good that we still managed to finish them. The highlight of the evening was our server. She was attentive, friendly and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. For a last-minute dinner this place definitely exceeded expectations and left us wanting to come back to try more of the menu; especially the pies.

Saw a viral video from them on social media for their April specials and one definitely caught my…read moreeye. It was the French Dip Pizza...WOWZA. Definitely worth the trip. Unique and tasted even better when you poured on the side of au jus that we had to remind them to bring over. Didn't have reservations but we were seated immediately and the place was packed. Very nice atmosphere, modern layout. Definitely will go back to try some other menu items like the short rib grilled cheese, or their meatball salad both sound delicious.

Delicious! I was pleasantly satisfied with the juicy, well-marinated meats. The lamb was especially…read moreyummy to my partner and I, and I ate it so slowly to try and savour the flavour. The naan paired perfectly with the meats. My partner loved the chicken kebab and said that it transported him back to Bangladesh! We also ordered the rice pudding which was yummy with pistachios on top. We left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. This is a wonderful spot for halal food, tasty meats, and quaint atmosphere. Service was prompt and efficient. Thank you!

Medina Foundation & BBQ Grill is one of those places you could easily drive past without realizing…read morethere's a restaurant inside. From the outside, there isn't much to give it away, but there's convenient parking right outside. Inside, it's small, clean, and neat, with a simple setup. We asked the staff what they recommended for someone trying Pakistani food, and the mixed grill was their pick. We also ordered papdi chaat, samosa chaat, and chicken samosas--although unfortunately, they were out of the chicken samosas. For our no-spice son, we went with fries and nuggets. The nuggets were crispy and, after a forced intermittent fast caused by missing several exits, he was basically in seven heaven. We also decided to try the biryani despite some less-than-great reviews. And Chapli kebab beef ( but we got chicken....). Apparently, biryani, nihari, and qorma are among the dishes you should try when exploring Pakistani food. The biryani had a good flavor, but ours was seriously short on meat--it eventually came back as a plate of mostly bone-in meat. The mixed grill was okay, although the Behari kebab had some serious heat. One bite and you felt the need to drown yourself in water just to survive. . The chapli kebab was good but just wrong meat.... For us, the highlights were definitely the papdi chaat, samosa chaat, naan, and the kulfi (which seemed more like an Indian packaged brand than something homemade). Overall, I'd give it 4/5 for ambiance, 3/5 for food, and 4/5 for price. Service improved when we asked for a few changes, and the staff were helpful. Not sure we'll be back, mainly because there are a plethora of other options nearby. But it served its purpose, gave us a taste of Pakistani food, and got us happily back on the road toward the DMV.