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!

It's too bad that this is a BW review, as I really enjoyed my food and experience here. But given…read morethat I came here under a different name and for the entirety of my meal I was one of three patrons and it seemed to be in an out-of-the-way strip, I can't say I am entirely surprised. I'm not surprised but I am saddened. The restaurant business is tough, y'all. Support your faves. I knew that I wanted to hop over to Edgewater. I'd heard that the views were nice and late spring was going to be about the best time of year to take them in. I also knew that I didn't want to eat inside and I wanted something ethnic. The jelps led me to Marmaris Cafe and I was happy they did. I was greeted by a very nice women (owner) who led me to a seat I wanted and invited me to explore the menu. Even though the inside was sparse, you could smell the seasoning in the air. That was a good sign. I began my meal with the red lentil soup. Despite being red, the soup color was yellow (thanks to the tumeric and carrot?) and more blended/liquidy than I expected. The flavor, though, was deep, layered and hearty. With my belly primed, I helped myself a hot, heaping bowl of lamb sac tava (and white rice). Oh man. This was incredible. The lamb was nicely seasoned in a rich marinade, ensconced in tomato, pepper and garlic. I mixed the rice in the thick (but bite-sized) pieces of lamb and veggies and let the starch soak up the delicious juices. The food looks straight-forward but I struggled to finish it all. Deceptively filling. Helping with digestion was the piping hot Turkish tea (strong black tea served in beautiful glassware). I left full, happy and very pleased with myself. I am sorry to know that Marmaris/Tosun is no more. I can only hope that was a decision of the owners and not something forced upon them. Eat local. Support small businesses.

As a Turk, I'm usually not a big fan of lahmacun because it tends to give me really bad heartburn…read more But my friends wanted to order it, so I said okay -- and I actually loved it here! It was so flavorful, and the quality of the meat really stood out. It honestly tasted very authentic and definitely met my Turkish standards. And the Arnavut ciğeri completely stole the show for me. The flavor made me feel like I was back home in Turkey, which made the whole experience even more special. I left very happy and would absolutely order to eat here again.

So delicious! The service was impeccable and all of the dishes were fresh and homemade. The mixed…read moreappetizer platter is perfect.

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!

Great Turkish cuisine in a family run restaurant known to all locals. Every dish has wonderful…read moreflavor and the portions are huge. Their food is fresh and prepared to order and tasty. On street parking is usually available.

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!!!

When you go out for dinner, it should be your last meal of the day and it should leave you full…read more Unfortunately, this place lacked quantity even though the quality was there. I had asked for "mixed platter" in which the waiter said they do not have. I like mixed platters, because you get 2 or more kind of meats all in one dish. This is a good way for a customer to get to taste and experience what the restaurant has to offer without having to order a million dishes. The flavors are definitely tasty, but I felt teased. Worst part is, this was dinner. You should have a fulfilling meal worthy of the HIGH price of $20! Only one skewer of Kabob, just ONE! There was more bread on the plate than meat. Comeee onnnn, mannnn!!! Besides the lack of meat to plate ratio, this was very tasty. It's not fine dining, which is why I am a bit shocked with the price tag.

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 ordered their chicken shish for takeout, and I was genuinely surprised by how tender and juicy…read morethe white meat was! The rice was also very flavorful and paired well with it. Plus, they had a BOGO deal on Uber Eats, which made it an even better value

Delicious food, breakfast is phenomenal and I love h th at I can see what they have and choose what…read moreI want.

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.

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

My friend and I had dinner nearby and I found Gulluoglu Cafe on Yelp. Absolutely loved the vibe,…read morelocals sitting outside the cafe at sidewalk tables. The interior is cozy. The young lady working behind the counter was friendly and helpful with recommendations. A gentleman stopped by our table, seemed to be the owner and was also very friendly. We selected four different types of baklava and each one was wonderful! My favorite was the walnut baklava, absolutely dripping with sweet sauce. Another thing that Gulluoglu has going for it is awesome and authentic Turkish tea. Served piping hot in the traditional fluted glass, the tea was smooth and delicious! My friend enjoyed his espresso. They also have some savory options that I would try on a future visit.,

Turkish cafe at Cliffside park, NJ A very cozy Turkish cafe…read morewhich offers variety of baklava, cake, cookies jelly candies, Turkish coffee, tea. They also serve breakfast and lunch. We chose variety of baklavas to go and they were very tasty and not too sweet. My favorite was walnut baklava. I would love to come back and try their lunch menu and their coffee. The lady at the counter was very patient while choosing baklavas to go.

This spot is fantastic! I really love the food, especially since they offer gluten-free options…read more The servers are friendly and quick, which adds to the great experience. Plus, they have a lovely backyard that's perfect for dining outdoors. I had a great time watching the World Cup final there. I highly recommend it!

Only giving 3 stars because the place is too cold on winter! Not pleasant…read more But food is delicious, I love the hummus here Service is good