Saj Palestine

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Went here for a late night Shawerma sandwich. I had the chicken Shawerma and it was pretty good. This was my first time here. We weren't smoking hookah so we sat in the front room near the entrance so I do not know what the back room looks like. The service was good. They were very nice to be able to still make us food every though we got there when they finished serving food. read more

Saj Palestine - Menu - Lebanese Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Saj Palestine - Chicken Shawarma Platter - Lebanese Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Mohammed Z.

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Be careful there is a hidden 20% service charge. I was not informed about this fee anywhere before ordering it wasn't on the menu, not on signage, and no one mentioned it. It only showed up on the receipt after the order was placed. That's not transparency, that's misleading pricing. I don't mind paying for service, but customers should be told upfront. Adding a mandatory charge without disclosure is not okay. Check your bill before you pay. read more

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Jasmine H.

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The food is yummy and the service is kind. Don't be in a rush type mindset this is a chill and wait home/humble kinda vibe with a back area for sheesha/hookah food/tea and I was able to watch the ufc fights. The front area is an updated casual eating area if u don't want to be around the sheesha/hookah or to go that has been recently remodeled. I've been there twice I had the char grilled burger and mixed shawerma with salad both hit the spot. Salad wasn't cold which is great bc I don't like cold salad it was room temp, fresh, and well seasoned. The food is halal which makes me happy. Pricing is very reasonable. read more

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Been here a bunch of times. The food is great, the shisha is also really good. The wait staff is better than most restaurants in Paterson lol. If u sit in the back it's a bit more spacious than the front. There's also outside seating. read more

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Sal J.

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Great service, food, and atmosphere. Highly recommend for any occasion. Hookah was also phenomenal.

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Cataneja T.

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It's the worst food ever. Don't go there , the food is super old. We couldn't finish the plate and wasted $50 on that horrible meal

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Zhora A.

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We came in from Maryland for breakfast but we had lunch instead, it was amazing !!! We meat Abdullah how was so helpful, kind and understanding!!! read more

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Delicious food and very welcoming service! Tasty falafel and Shawarma will come again!

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The food is always fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The staff is warm and friendly, making every visit enjoyable. The chicken shawarma is definitely a standout favorite! read more

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Simon B.

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Best Halal Food , Best Shawarma , Best Mixed Grill , best Hookah place , the owner is very friendly ! The stuff are helpful and friendly, the place is open 7 days a week from 10:00 AM to 4:00 AM They just updated outside site it looks nice and it's the best restaurant to spend time in this summer in Nez Jersey read more

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Shah R.

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Whole chicken with rice is the best. The fries are good too. Their chicken shawarma sandwich tastes good but too small/light. read more

Saj Palestine - Whole Chicken - Lebanese Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Omed B.

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Hookah and the food is amazing. One of the fairest prices for the hookah and food I've seen in a while in this area too. Ordered the mix platter dish and a orange mint, both were on point. This is my new go to spot when I'm NJ for hookah. Will definitely be back again. read more

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I ad an extremely tasty and large portion chicken shawarma with a mixed salad. The chicken was great. Crispy skin, flavorful, and moist. I would definitely go back next time I am in the area. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars was that it seemed I had some difficulty understanding and being understood. Yet, it came out exactly as ordered. One picture is worth 1000 taste sensations! read more

Saj Palestine - Chicken shawarma with salad. Delish. - Lebanese Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Eliseo G.

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What a great place for shawarmas. I just came back from Jordan and I was in the mood to eat shawarmas and let me tell you, Saj exceeded my expectations. Great price, great food, and very friendly staff. Def coming back. read more

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Punga I.

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Extremely nice kabab. Both chicken and lamb. Lamb chops are extremely well seasoned. To go option is also very nice. We ordered food to go and it all came in 15 minutes. We ordered lamb chops, chicken kebab and few other dishes. Reason for less than 5 stars is due to seating area. When you sit the seats wobble. That is if you can find seating. So a bit difficult to really enjoy your food if you have a large group. But the food is amazing! read more

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Faseeh M.

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Overall I'd give a 4.5/5 stars. The food was good, we ordered a family platter for $125. It filled 5 people's stomachs. The rice in the family platter wasn't that good, the chicken was indeed a little bit dry. The shawarma and others were nice so we're the lamb chops. The customer service was awesome, they were very understanding and helpful. The ambiance was a little off though, there were flies and dead flies and a couple of mosquitoes. The forks and knives were a little bit stained but it was fine. read more

Saj Palestine - Family platter, lamb chops, and some veggie thing which was nice - Lebanese Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Bianca T.

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This was my first time ordering from this restaurant. The customer service is good. The prices for the portions you receive are really good too. The lamb chops and salad I ordered came packed in the same plate. Usually when I order from restaurants the lamb chops and salad are in different plates so the salad doesn't get soggy. The lamb chops and salad were just okay. I was also disappointed the restaurant didn't have any dessert as a result I couldn't taste the baklava. However, the chicken shawarma sandwich is delicious. The sandwich is well seasoned and so are the fries. I like that the chicken inside the shawarma sandwich was cut into little pieces. This is definitely what you should order if it's your first time at this restaurant. read more

Saj Palestine - Lamb Chops And Salad - Lebanese Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Terrible service. Bad food, it was overcooked and over seasoned. Overpriced. All the menu price were wrong. When we went to pay, we were told 'they didn't have time to update the menu prices'. if it is a matter of not printing new menus, they could have taped a white paper over the old price and write in the new price. We were also charged for drinks we never received. I am really not the type to complain, but this place was really that bad. I will never come here again. read more

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Shahanara C.

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Excellent food! Extremely tasty and flavorful. First time ordering from here. Did not expect the food to look so pretty! The pasta was delicious as much as the chicken was. read more

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Jonathan M.

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This was a birthday that I will never forget. I have so many good things to say. Where do I start? Let's start off by talking about the awesome service I got from our waitress whose name was Sylvia. I hope I got that right. Someone gave her a raise. She was so awesome with us and really took care of us. She even knew a little bit of Arabic and she knew a lot of Spanish. And those are the languages the people at the table spoke. She made is so comfortable and happy. She also did a great job of suggesting what we should order and she even customize it by putting all of our orders on one big tree or platter. The order looks so beautiful. I would definitely come here again. You get a great mix of good food and awesome night life. I love this food and I can eat it all day. I am pretty picky about Lebanese food and I must say that they did a great job. Shout out to the cooking staff and shout out to the waiting staff as well. read more

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Syed S.

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Great service, food at affordable prices and hookah! I was very surprised at the quality of food and their customer service! Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

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horrible food and plating. Very rude, we asked for Saj Mix Grill, it came with left over chicken. the people refused to change the plate for us amd just gave us our money back saying here is your F***ing money back. stay the hell away from this place, surprised why the health department is yet to close this place down. read more

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Greg P.

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Nice Shwarma! The rice was moist and tasty as well. The Kibbie was crispy but oily. The meat inside was flavorful and the garlic sauce was good. But the oil taste overwhelmed it. read more

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Dina E.

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This is a nice restaurant/ hookah lounge in Paterson that I greatly enjoyed due to the most amazing service and yummy food. I visited based on my friend's recommendation and I was not disappointed. I got chicken shawarma and French fries and they all tasted good. My favorite, the seasoning in the French fries, I couldn't stop eating. The hookah was good, it didn't burnt out quickly and the flavor was strong. The waiter was very prompt in changing the coals when needed. The waiter was awesome, always prompt to response to any questions or orders, gave us his opinion on the menu options and the food came out quickly. There are two floors, the lower floor, was comfortable with nice decoration and music in the background. It gave a laid back ambiance which I greatly enjoyed. Will definitely be visiting when I'm in the area again. read more

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Mahmoud S.

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Okay. I cannot explain how good this place is. The tabbouleh, hummus, kufteh keshek, cheese tushke, kebbeh, ... Everything is spot on. A taste of home... If you're from the middle east, this is next level... Would give 10 stars if I could. Definitely have to come back read more

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Avi N.

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We went there for a quick snack of Falafel. The place is a bona fide hookah bar so other customers were smoking inside, too. That was strange sight to see in a while. The falafel was toasted from the outside and made in a think flatbread like an egg roll. It was smaller than a Falafel in a pita would be but contained some marinated vegetables, falafel and salad. It was OK in taste and the price was $5 which was not bad, either. Will have to explore this are for a proper falafel place. read more

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Best Arabic spot in Paterson! Love their food how fresh it is. Can't wait for the summer for their outdoor patio. I would like to see more friendly staff for us non middle eastern people. All 4 times I been there these ladies are super dry ; no connection whatsoever read more

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Alexa P.

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I think their chicken shawarma sandwich is awesome! But everything else is just ok from my take out experience. I would like to give thEm a try to dine in bUt the place always looks empty. For now, I will continue picking up my shawarma sandwich to go. read more

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Aisha S.

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Second time coming here and the first time was amazing food was delicious, hummus is on point!! But tonight the food was saltier then the salute Splatoon. The shawarma was like taking a whole container of salt and pouring it on it and my friend ordered a mix platter which I don't blame the kid he looked super nervous serving maybe his first time but took over an hour to get but eventually we got it honestly I give you guy five stars but tonight the food was not edible. read more

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Hala A.

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I'm so happy with this new place, there food is so good (and I'm critical when it comes to Arabic food). I highly recommend their shawarma and fries, and their tabbouleh. Their hookahs are also great and I consistently get a great hookah made every time I come. The staff is also so friendly and accommodating. Our server, Carlos is amazing, very attentive and kind. I honestly don't leave many reviews unless I really like a place, and I hope they are here for a while and keep up the same high standards for food and service. read more

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Ash C.

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This place makes the best Shawarma Sandwich in Paterson. I usually go to a different spot, while walking there I stumbled upon this place. Excellent place to chill with friends an Smoke Hookah. read more

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The best Mediterranean restaurant in northern Jersey highly recommend because all the food is halal thank you guys the best of the best read more

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Lamia H.

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Terrible service. Messed up our order. and snatched card to pay and then slammed it on table.

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Shivani G.

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My fav Greek salad! Sometimes I'll get the shish tawook with the salad but recently I've been getting shrimp and the salad, it's sooo good. Before Covid I used to come here for hookah as well and that was also really nice, great bowl packs! read more

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Farah A.

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This place is a hidden gem! Loved their food - their shawarma wraps are to die for. Was visiting family in NJ & wanted to see what all the fuss about this place was about - experienced it and must say- it's definitely worth all the fuss!!!! One of the best Lebanese food places I've had. Quality was above average but the taste was a hit!! I'd definitely go back & recommend this to a friend who loves meat, Mediterranean food and is traveling to east coast. The restaurant is not fancy, just a fast food place - something simple & in the middle of a busy street. I'd rather prefer "to go " than dining in, service was friendly and fast. Parking was a tad of a challenge, we had to walk further down the street to get to our vehicle. Washrooms were clean , overall the taste of their food overpowered everything else. In my opinion they're a solid 5! /) Don't take my word for it, go try them yourselves . read more

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Raufay A.

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Would recommend for everything from dinner with family to quick takeout. Excellent kofta kebab, shawarma with fries and Saj mix. Always welcoming, polite and quick service. read more

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Dias J.

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Standard Lebanese fare. We got the hummus, babaganoush, foul , kibbeh balls, mixed grill with rice and beef shawarma with fries. The hummus was the right consistency, garnished with chickpeas in olive oil and sumac but had a heavy tahini aftertaste. The babaganoush was fresh and you could smell the smoky flavor. The beans in the foul were cooked well to the point they were almost melting to the touch and were generously coated with extra virgin olive oil. It was our first time tasting kibbeh so we had no reference point to compare but the meat filling was flavorful with strong tastes of cinnamon and onion and it was piping hot. The rice that came with the mixed grill was very tasty and a bright yellow from turmeric. The mixed grill was okay as we could not taste much seasoning in the meat. The beef shawarma was a disappointment as the bread was not holding the meat together. Also, the meat was not well seasoned and did not have a char from being cooked on a spit. The fries had a dusting of seasoning on them and we wished there was more of it as it was very tasty. The toum (garlic sauce) came with the shawarma and kibbeh and tasted on point. All the dishes were packed and presented very well. The staff does not always wear masks and be prepared to wait a while for your order. We tried to order muhammara but the lady taking the order was confused about it even though we showed her a picture from the website. Also, they open at 12:00 pm for lunch and not 11:00 am as the Google listing suggests. read more

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Super tasty food and good size portions. Great pricing as well and good variety on menu. The only issue we had with the food was the garlic sauce did not taste traditional ( probably a different style that we never had before ). They have some good platter combinations as well and dinner / hookah seating separate which was good. The only issue was parking ( parking in Paterson can be difficult - so you may have to drive around a little bit until you find a decent spot but be sure to read the signs ). Definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

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1009 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07503
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(862) 239-9955
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http://www.sajlebanesecuisineandloungenj.com

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Hours

What time does Saj Palestine open?

Saj Palestine opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Saj Palestine close?

Saj Palestine closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Saj Palestine take credit cards?

Yes, Saj Palestine takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Saj Palestine have catering options?

Yes, Saj Palestine does have catering options.

Does Saj Palestine serve alcohol?

No, Saj Palestine does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Saj Palestine have TVs?

Yes, Saj Palestine has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Saj Palestine have outdoor seating?

Yes, Saj Palestine has outdoor seating options.

Does Saj Palestine have parking?

Yes, Saj Palestine has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Saj Palestine allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Saj Palestine allows outdoor smoking.

Does Saj Palestine have free WiFi?

Yes, Saj Palestine has free WiFi.

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"Ya Hala" Welcome to SAJ, an Authentic Lebanese Restaurant in New Jersey. Located in Paterson, this restaurant is more than just dining. SAJ is an experience. Enjoy the best in traditional Lebanese cuisine in an atmosphere true to the Lebanese culture - From Arabesque tile walls, complemented by New Jersey exposed brick to imported water pitchers and wood art, so you can enjoy our special SAJ hookah. Catering services also available!

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4.4(302 reviews)

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Authentic Lebanese cuisine! Called to place a pickup order and had a good experience. The food was…read moreready in 10-15 mins and was carefully packaged up (hot and cold food separated). We got the chicken shawarma platter and the dips and pita to share! The Muhammara sauce was incredible! The staff was super friendly and literally gave us an entire bag of pita to ensure we had enough for the dips. Will be back!

Went for dinner. The food is good, amazing service. The…read moregentleman there made sure I had everything, checked on me so many times and was very friendly. The place is very clean and well decorated. I would recommend this place for sure.

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Beirut Restaurant

3.5(282 reviews)

0.7 mi

My family and I have been coming to Beirut for years and it's always been one of our go-to spots…read more The food is honestly amazing, everything is flavorful and consistently good. The hookah is also really good, but it can depend on who's making it. When it's done right, it's perfect. The ambiance is a whole vibe, especially on weekends. They usually have live singers and performances, which makes it even better. Just keep in mind there's an additional charge for that added to your bill. For me it's over a 40 minute drive, and I'd still make that trip every time. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for good food and a nice atmosphere.

I've tried a few of the new restaurants popping up locally, especially in Clifton, and I always end…read moreup coming back to Beirut. Their food is consistently great, and in my opinion, they have one of the best hummus around. Honestly, their dishes overall are so much better than many of these newer, "high-end" Middle Eastern restaurants that just don't hit the mark. Beirut stays true to flavor, quality, and freshness every time. Definitely recommend it!

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Gabriella's Place Lebanese Cuisine

4.4(122 reviews)

5.5 mi

SO SO SO GOOD!!! We decided to finally visit for date night on a Thursday night. No one else was…read morethere for dinner! Which was a bit of a shock at first but honestly as parents of a 2 year old, we welcomed the silent room (besides the Lebanese music). Ordered the dinner for 2, the cucumber yogurt dip, and a mint tea. We were so happy with this place. The ladies working were so sweet and everything came out quickly and fresh off the grill! Let me also point out that the grill master was a woman. Awesome. Can't wait to go back again for a casual night and BYOB next time. Just curious why the place was empty! And we didn't see one person come in to pickup takeout. What's the deal?

not worth the money, Both the beef and chicken schawarma…read morewas very dry. Small portion. I felt like I was eating kipple bits with alot of rice.

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Manouche

4.6(94 reviews)

6.8 mi

Authentic Lebanese food done right. Every dish felt true to its roots--fresh, flavorful, and…read morethoughtfully prepared. We drove an hour and a half to get here, and it absolutely felt worth it. We'll be back without hesitation.

Stopped in on a chilly Sunday afternoon and were welcomed by a warm, cozy atmosphere. We were…read moreserved pita chips with za'atar as a house appetizer, which was a lovely touch. We shared a lentil soup that was good, though it could have used a squeeze of lemon or something similar to brighten the flavor. The falafel sandwich was delicious, packed with fresh pickles and paired perfectly with a side of baba ghanoush. The chicken shawarma sandwich was also tasty, though it didn't include the same pickles as the falafel. Overall, this was a delicious and authentic spot that I'd definitely visit again if I were in the area.

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3.3(116 reviews)

0.4 mi

First time at Taj Restaurant, no idea why we hadn't been there before it was a treat to be there…read more The staff was super nice and helpful. The lady at the front desk I believe her name is Lulu was super nice and asked if we had been here before, we said this was our first time. We ordered Mix Fruit hookah (must try it was really good) mint lemonade, medium mix grill. Food was delicious, you could tell it was made to order and meat and chicken were very juicy.The hookah server was very attentive and came to check on it regularly. After we paid and were ready to leave Lulu asked us to stay for dessert on the house, that was very nice of her and we really enjoyed the dessert as well. If you are in the area it is a must try. We will definitely be back! Food 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Staff 10/10

We got there and immediately noticed there's no greeter or host upfront. We awkwardly make our way…read moretoward the middle of the restaurant to find somebody and ask for a table. We get seated, place our order, and roughly 40 minutes have gone by. We are wondering what is taking so long. I see a server walking towards us with what looks like the food we ordered. But he places the 2 plates of food on the table beside us, the table who came about 25-30 minutes after us. The couple at the table make a comment of whether they ordered that food, but the server still walks away. In the meantime, their children at that table immediately dig into the food left in front of them. A few minutes later, the server realizes his mistake and comes back trying to fix his mistake. Of course, at that point, we don't want food that's already been touched. The manager comes over, he asks us to wait again while they remake our food. At this point, we are being asked to wait over an hour for our food, the least they could've done is offered even the smallest discount, but they didn't. I understand we're all human and mistakes can happen. But after turning our experience into a disaster, the least they could've done is offered to comp even a part of our meal. They did not, we left very disappointed and mind you this was Mother's Day.

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3.9(360 reviews)

3.4 mi

Had take on Christmas Day and was hooked although i haven't made it there since I do plan on…read morereturning very soon... I enjoyed and loved the charbroiled taste of the food and the taste of the spices ...

The food is sensational but it is overshadowed by predatory pricing. Mandatory $35/pp? The place is…read morenot full. The restaurant does "not have" tap water and you must purchase a $2 bottle of water with your meal. Very poor business practice absolutely ruins customer satisfaction and puts a smear on the experience all for a $2 scam. Valet parking for another cash grab. Great food. Terrible ethics and experience.

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Au Za'atar - Midtown East

4.5(582 reviews)

13.8 mi•Midtown East

Didn't have a reservation, but was able to get a table for a party of two on a Friday evening. It…read moredid get more busy as the evening went on so making a reservation is recommended. There's so many options (vegetarian, meat) - something for everyone on the menu. Our hostess was also very nice as she also provided some recommendations since this was my first time being here. The food portion sizes (even the dips) are huge. There was also unlimited pita bread for the table. Would definitely come back next time to try other items on the menu.

What an amazing experience!!! The service was great, the food was so good, and the ambiance was…read morephenomenal. Anytime I have a more than great experience I feel compelled to rave about it. The menu here is so extensive and may be overwhelming, I do recommend everything we ordered: falafel, grilled halloumi, tabouli salad, hummus beiruty, fatayer sbanek w jabne (spinach pies), frozen jellab, frozen mint lemonade, lahme bi ajin (flatbread), shish tawook platter. We split all of this amongst four people and we were stuffed. Our bill was around $260 without tip so I think it was well worth it. If you enjoy Lebanese food, this is a MUST try!

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3.5(280 reviews)

6.3 mi

Very welcoming, service friendly and on point, clean environment and food so good. Super tasty very…read moreflavorful. Lamp shop was the best I ever had.

We've been coming here since they first opened, back when it was smaller and honestly great. That's…read morewhy this was so disappointing. We placed a $330 takeout order and were given a pickup time. When I arrived, the place was about 70% full and completely chaotic. You could feel it right away. A young server, clearly his first day, was trying his best, but there wasn't enough support. The owner was yelling at him and another waitress instead of managing the situation. Customers were getting up and leaving, others were frustrated and waiting with no direction. This wasn't a staffing issue alone, it was a leadership issue. No organization, no control of the front end, and blame being pushed onto employees instead of stepping in and running the room. We ended up waiting an hour and a half past the promised pickup time. When the food finally came out, I asked if everything was there, and got a quick, dismissive "yes." Got home and realized nearly half the order was missing. Called multiple times, no answer. I don't write reviews like this, but this was easily the worst takeout experience we've had anywhere. And judging by what I saw, we weren't the only ones. It's a shame, because the food has been good. But if they don't fix how this place is run, they're going to lose customers fast.

Lovely "outdoor" seating area!

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Nour Lebanese Cuisine

4.7(660 reviews)

53.7 mi

Amazing food and incredibly friendly people! We've been coming here for years and the food has…read morebeen consistently top notch! This little, unassuming gem is not to be missed. Our favorite dish is the lamb kebab combo which comes with rice, hummus, baba ghanouj, salad and pita in generous portions. They also have a little shop with authentic goodies and treats. Whether you're just passing by or you live in the area and haven't yet stopped in, this is a place you don't want to miss!

Where do I start? As soon as I enter , it was like walking into a Lebanese grocery store with a…read morerestaurant inside. The owner Simon was very accommodating , lovely, and made me feel like family. As soon as I finished ordering , he offered me a free side. The spicy mushroom side was so delicious! I also noticed he greeted all people coming in with kindness, charisma and free samples, which I loved. I sat down and waited for my food to come out. I got up to ask if they have any hot tea, he said yes and recommended the cardamom tea . The tea was perfect beautiful delicious! Never had cardamom tea before. I came from New York on a day trip and stumbled upon a true gem. I never had Lebanese food before and I am so glad I came here. I was treated like an actual princess. Food was so flavorful , delicious, full of love and flavors!!! The falafel was crunchy and so so so so good. Everything on the table was fresh!!! Simon would come to my table and give me free samples of their desserts. I was just so overjoyed with the whole experience! I couldn't leave without buying hummus and a seven bean salad as well as some cookies. The restaurant was beautiful and filled with life and colors. Thank you Simon for having me , you are amazing and your team is too! I will definitely be back and I recommend everyone from all parts of the globe to come here.