The pita bread is my favorite. It's hot, fluffy, and delicious. I also love the mint lemonade…read more Overall, good food and ambience.

Food is amazing--the flavor, the portions, the consistency!! And the service 10 out of 10!read more

Food was AMAZIIIING. Look at the pics for reference. Not 100% the dishes name, but it was great…read more Good price and good sized portions. Also tried a new Macedonian beer. Im not a big drinker so it was an experience. Would drink again. Service was fast. We ordered a lot so we had to wait a bit but everything was hot and loaded. Waitress was nice and complimented our tattoos lol. Inside is... wow. A lot of plastic animals around lol. I honestly wasn't expecting it. The walls are green and lovely.

I selected Deja Vu for a Tuesday night dinner with friends. We were seated immediately at around…read more6:15. The decor is fun, two different vibes. One section is garden inspired and the other section has more of a club feel. Our waiter was friendly and provided great recommendations. (Plus some spicy peppers for us to try, bit much for my palate) We ordered a lot of food. One of my friends really enjoyed the beef soup, the cucumber salad was pretty much sliced cucumbers, the yogurt dip was fresh and tasty, and the Bulgarian salad was a hit with great pieces of feta. The Deja Vu grilled platter for two was outstanding! So much delicious variety of meats! We added a skirt steak that my friend wanted, plus the pork and beef patties in Marsala sauce, and the white bean casserole. The bean and Marsala dishes were excellent! It was a struggle but we finished all of the meat! Definitely look forward to returning!

Amazing Balkan spot…read more 1) This spot specializes in Balkan items from Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. 2) I got this banana chocolate from Croatia, which was unique. 3) Drinks from Albania and Ossetia, which were great. 4) Also got Ajvar, which was delicious. 5) The prices here are very reasonable.

Great food market! I was shopping for some Arabic seasonings! And they helped me make my selection!…read moreThank ema for the great shopping experience! @travelingfoodguys

We picked this place to have a family lunch on Saturday around 2pm. Upon arriving, found free…read morestreet parking a block from the restaurant. As we walked in, it wasn't too busy, we got a table right away. The interior looked super pretty with brick wall background, tables and booths for dining indoor. They had outdoor seating available too. The menu had lots of interesting Mediterranean dishes. We started with the grilled octopus that had delicious seasoning with mix of olive oil and red wine vinegar. The complimentary bread was fluffy, accompanied perfectly with the octopus. The branzino was a flavorful filet, well cooked. The side of spinach was well made too. I loved the lamb kokinisto (from specials menu). The meat was so tender and the sauce was incredible. I just kept taking bites and eventually finished the whole bowl. At the end I took the rice pudding to go and loved the taste of it. Our server Stephen was super nice, paid full attention to all his tables. He told us about the specials of the day from which I actually found out about lamb kokinisto. The appetizers came out quickly but the entree took some time since we had ordered branzino and lamb. They add 3% surcharge for credit card, so take cash if you want to avoid the extra fee. But overall a solid place to enjoy excellent Mediterranean food.

Great Mediterranean food at the area. Nice and clean restaurant. Friendly staff. Street parking…read more We came for late lunch. Food took some time to come out. Bronzino has strong lemony taste. But it was cook nicely. Skin crispy and juicy inside. I probably didn't have to squeeze more lemon on it. Grilled octopus was good. I wish the portion was bigger. Love the flavor. Lamb Kokinisto was soft and easy to pull apart. Overall it's a solid place for me.

Arriving at Al Basha felt almost otherworldly. It's tucked into a part of Paterson I'd never…read moreexplored before, surrounded by a large Middle Eastern community, and it had been on my radar for a while. I'd been dying to finally try their renowned Palestinian food. I came on a Friday night, and the restaurant was packed with families and large parties. They even offer valet parking--which tells you something about how popular this place is. And forget paying extra for bread. They start you off with a whole basket of 4-5 pieces of soft, house-made pita, along with pickled vegetables. The menu has both small plates (hot and cold mezze) and entrees, but we really wanted to sample as much as possible, so we went with the small plates. We ordered the fried cauliflower, fried cheese, lamb and beef sausage, and falafel. Everything was truly incredible, and the portions were very generous. The cauliflower was a little oily, but that's to be expected with fried cauliflower. It still had an amazing crunch, and they brought us complimentary toum and hummus for dipping, which was such a nice touch. The fried cheese was incredibly fresh and crispy with a light saltiness that made it hard to stop eating. But the falafel was the star for me--and probably the best I've ever had. Falafel usually isn't something I order first; I'm pretty take-it-or-leave-it about it. But these completely changed my mind. They're longer and more oblong than the usual round falafel, and the texture and flavor were fantastic. The lamb sausage was also really good. The only item that felt just okay compared with everything else was the beef sausage. On the drinks front, they don't have fountain drinks--only Boylan sodas. Sadly, no Diet Coke, but that was a very minor point. The service was amazing all night, and between the generous portions and all the different plates, we had plenty of leftovers to take home. They also have a smaller takeout location very close by if you can't get a reservation at the main restaurant. Overall: Al Basha absolutely lived up to the hype. Incredible Palestinian food, generous portions, warm service, and some seriously memorable falafel. Definitely worth the trip to Paterson.

Took my brother and his girlfriend for lunch…read more The place was packed but we were seated right away The service was great and we. Hit the app mix which came with all the different spreads For our meal we got the mix grill for 2 and was more than enough for the 3 of us For dessert we got pistachio ice cream man was it good The ambiance is very nice

Used to work in the area and would come for lunch every so often. Great falafel but super shawarma…read more Happen to be in the area and stopped in for a quick lunch. The place was empty, still very clean. It has indoor/outdoor seating. We selected indoor seating simply because of the heat. Had the chicken shawarma sandwich. Oh how I miss it, absolutely delicious. The chicken well seasoned, moist and the pickled veggies just put over the top. My son had the mixed meat shawarma also over the top. The portions are very generous and the price very reasonable. If your in the area go and visit

The Middle East is not only a cradle of civilization but also the birthplace of an immensely…read moreinfluential style of cuisine. The food is a tasty tapestry of fresh ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and bold spices. Its specialties are as diverse and distinctive as the cultures of the 18 countries it comprises. Located off of Route 46 West in Elmwood Park, King Falafel is where I decided on takeout after a 5-year hiatus. Upon arrival at a laid-back, clean, and casual vibe before the lunch crowd, I placed an order of falafel and Greek salad with the friendly chef/owner, Sami, and exchanged a few words. Their menu offers a wide range with options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free. The falafel was crispy, not dry, well-seasoned, and served hot with sides of tahini and spicy sauce. The portions were huge and very tasty. The Greek salad was made to order without onions and green peppers. It was large enough for a second meal. The quality and care the kitchen puts into each dish truly set them apart, and it's authentic. The service was quick and accommodating. The price was reasonable, and one is getting every penny's worth, which I can continue to recommend.

Wow, stunning & beautiful place. Start off ambiance was great, it was quiet and early since I came…read morehere for lunch but love how welcoming they are. Service was great and wonderful, the young lady always checked up to make sure everything was great. Food was so tasty & had flavor to it! I had ordered octopus with hummus, it was very well cooked & I had to have pita on the side. I also ordered shish kebab filet mignon & as well very well cooked, not overcooked or dry at all. The rice was plain, which was okay for me. The onions definitely made up for it to combine it together. To top it off I also got fried calamari, it was a little bit chewy overall still had flavor to it. My go to drink was a mint lemonade that they make it into a slushie. I never had a mint lemonade so the taste to the drink was new to me but I loved it! You could bring your own liquor becusse they do not sell that. Overall amazing place for a quick lunch or dinner!

Overall, an excellent experience. The food was amazing and the ambiance was top-tier. The place is…read morebeautifully done with a super cool, upbeat atmosphere, great music, and a live DJ mixing that really sets the tone. The staff was welcoming and attentive, and the menu had great options across the board. Food-wise, I have zero complaint everything was flavorful and well prepared. A special shout-out to Rola, the owner, who personally came out to check on us and make sure everything was going well, which really shows how much care goes into the experience. It's also BYOB, which is a nice bonus and makes the night even better. Definitely a spot worth visiting again for great Mediterranean food, a fun vibe, and an energetic atmosphere.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Assorted Hot Platter - Mini cheese pies, mini spinach pies, grilled vegetables and rice wrapped in grape leaves were all very fresh and delicious. Definitely a good way to try a little bit of everything. + Gyro Supreme with Lamb Souvlaki - Huggggge gyro with a massssive serving of deliciously fresh fries. Gyro meat and lamb souvlaki cubes were excellllllent. Lots of tzatziki inside. Easily could have saved half of the entire entree. + Gyro Supreme with Chicken - Same as the above for the fries and gyro. Chicken was fresh, surprisingly tender and absolutely delicious as well. + Grilled Chicken in a Pita - Same as the comments above. THE SERVICE ------------------ + Waiter was friendly and patient. + All of our food was served very quickly. THE SURROUNDINGS -------------------------------- + Very local, homey feel to the restaurant. + Restaurant is located right by a set of train tracks. + Interior isn't huge, but still has a decent number of tables. + Big private parking lot outside. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- + Came by on a Sunday afternoon at 12 PM and it was verrry quiet. There were 2 tables already wrapping up their meals, but we were the only customers inside for the next hour. - They charge a 4% credit card fee, so try to bring cash if you want to save a few bucks!

- Quiet on a Sunday afternoon during lunch, making for a relaxed and comfortable dining experience;…read moreprivate parking lot located right next to the train tracks; the space itself was bright, clean, and inviting, with Greek music softly playing in the background - Service was excellent throughout the meal; the staff were warm, thoughtful, and genuinely friendly, checking in often and making us feel very welcomed - Food was exceptionally fresh and generously portioned: the assorted hot platter was a great way to sample a variety of appetizers, including cheese pies, spinach pies, stuffed grape leaves, grilled vegetables, and rice--all served with tzatziki sauce; platter also came with a choice of soup or Greek salad--we chose the Greek salad, which was fresh and flavorful; both the chicken gyro supreme and lamb gyro supreme were massive, packed with plenty of gyro meat and juicy chunks of chicken or lamb, and served with a huge portion of seasoned fries; the grilled chicken pita was also well-stuffed and satisfying, though the grilled chicken was slightly on the dry side; complimentary pita and hummus to start were fresh and delicious as well

Walking into this restaurant with the smell of incense and the employee politely greeting us. I…read moreasked him what's recommended and he told us to order the mixed grill. Within 10 minutes, we had our food. The food was so delicious that my friend and I didn't speak to each other the entire time we were there because it tasted so good. A large platter of food for only $15 and it was filling too. Would highly recommend coming here and getting the mixed grill!

I had the mixed platter and the babghanoug and the hummus. Probably one of my fav babaghanough I…read moreever had. Slightly Smokey not overpowering in smoked flavor. I'm normally not a huge fan of chicken kebabs bc I feel they lack flavor, but their chicken tastes DEEEEEEELICIOUS! that's definitely marinated in deliciousness. The kofte and lamb and kabsa rice were also yum. This platter will feed me for 3-4 proper portioned meals. The platters like mansaf and maklouba are I believe a 5 person minimum catering order u can't buy it as a single plate at the restaurant. Call at least 3 days in advance with ur catering order. Can't wait to come back and try more. The owner was very kind and felt like family. The prices are beyond reasonable for quality and quantity. The shop is a casual no frills spot with framed things worth celebrating such as loved ones and recognition for food donations.

Cute little spot with valet parking! We sat outside, and the aesthetics were absolutely…read morebeautiful--such a nice atmosphere. We started with a few appetizers: the calamari, Yasmeen fries, and falafel. Everything was so fresh and delicious! We all ordered different entrees, and the portions were generous enough that we all ended up taking some home. The restaurant is BYOB, and we ordered mango and lemonade to mix together--such an amazing combination! The only downside for me was that I didn't realize they had hookah smoking. At times, the smoke was a little overwhelming. Definitely not a deal breaker, though. If I come back, I'll probably ask for a table farther toward the back and away from the hookah area. Overall, a really enjoyable experience with great food, beautiful ambiance, and generous portions. I'd definitely come back!

If you like Toros (the big Clifton one) that's a better choice…read more This restaurant is beautiful and big with outdoor seating in the back and side. It's also a hooka joint and we assume very popular as when we arrived at 2:30 we were asked if we had a reservation in an empty restaurant with at least 80 plus seats. Staff was inattentive and served water in a plastic Poland Springs bottle, no ice no glass. My wife had the Kebab Khash Khash. Sounded great it was mediocre. The Kebab was served over a ragu sauce, literally tasted like bottled pizza sauce. The rice pilaf was uncle Ben's. Not jasmine or traditional basmati. The kebab was good but the complete dis was disappointing. I had the grilled salmon. Same rice and a little sliced onions. Salmon was very good. We felt like they accommodated us but needed us to get out before their regular customers showed up. Fine we were happy to drop $80 on two mediocre meals, a bottle of water and an unsweetened iced tea. Toros can be difficult to get in but it's a true Turkish restaurant with real Turkish cuisine and beverages served without asking like hot tea or pita and hummus. This joint didn't ask if we wanted coffee. We came here to beat the crowded Toros for a change. The place must be trendy as it is impeccably decorated. Back to Toros.