Stopped in at this restaurant to get dinner. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked…read moreinto the restaurant and was greeted. I sat and ordered with Avilino and he was great! I ordered: Iced Mint Lemonade El Jardin Starter Sample (hummus, falafel, cheese borek) Beef Shawarma wrap mixed platter shrimp platter I loved the lemonade and the Sampler was good as well! The shrimp and the mixed platter weren't too bad. All in all, I had a good experience!

Ordered: Iced Mint Lemonade (~$6)…read moreHummus (~$7) Babaganoush (~$7) Cheese Borek (~$8) El Jardin Mixed Platter for 2 (~$45): chicken kebab, kofta kebab, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, shish kebab, with half rice & fries and fattoush salad Aya's take: It didn't take long to come back here and yes, it was just as good. We ordered pretty much the same thing as the first time with the addition of the Cheese Borek to try out. It had a great balance of salty cheese flavor to the crispy phyllo dough. It went well with the Fattoush Salad (that came with the Mixed Platter). We were 3 people this time and the Mixed Platter for 2 was plenty of food along with all the appetizers we got. The Iced Mint Lemonade could have a bit more mint and less sugar but I found it sweet and refreshing. Their Hummus and Babaghanoush here are both excellent and pairs well with the warm pita they give you. Please do yourself a favor and check out El Jardin! Delicious food, amazing portions, and family-owned Palestinian restaurant.

Solid lamb gyro if you are craving one! The flavor of the lamb was surprisingly good. I got extra…read morewhite sauce, because who doesn't like extra sauce! I also added lettuce. I got onion, pepper, green sauce, hot sauce and bbq sauce on the side. The hot sauce was not too spicy. We ordered online and our order was ready in 5 mins. Everybody was very welcoming and friendly when we went pick it up. Definitely recommend it!

When I walked in, I wasn't sure what to order at first because I'd never been to a Shah's Halal…read moreFood before. But the man serving customers at the counter (on a Sunday afternoon) was so: gentle, kind, polite, welcoming and respectful that he immediately put me at ease. I relaxed into this new environment. And I read their menu two or three times; then, I decided on a falafel gyro. It was only 9.99, which makes it really affordable for the UWS! Plus, I got to choose which veggies and sauces to put on it. I enjoyed that sense of agency with my food...I'm not a picky eater, just highly selective. : ) With that, he patiently assisted me in making a beautiful and colorful falafel gyro, which I enjoyed quite a lot. I even texted some of the following photos to my Dad, since I thought this dish looked so gorgeous! : ) My Dad agreed. Hehe ~ With that, this place's low key and friendly vibe paired with its inexpensive pricing (for what you're receiving), makes it a wonderful neighborhood attraction. The food was so delicious, and the location was so convenient! (It's just one street and an Avenue away from the 1 train at 96th.) Go check out Shah's today -- you surely won't leave hungry! : ) With Gratitude, Peace & Love, Katherine "Kat"

Food (5/5): Really delicious food especially the gappa chaat and the beef roll. The beef in the…read moreroll was flavorful and nice textures. The fries were also super crispy with amazing seasoning. I got the regular fried chicken sandwich which looked impressive. It was quite good as well although I liked the roll more. Service (5/5): Friendly and helpful service. We didn't realize the combo and just adding fries were the same price and they let me still have the combo. The food came out at approx 10ish min and we were checked up a couple times. They were generally very helpful with all requests. Ambiance (5/5): I really liked the Pakistani decor of the restaurant. It had a really nice vibrant vibe.

This food was incredible definitely not your average meal! I couldn't tell you what kinda wrap I…read moregot but it was chicken and it was delicious, the flavor was impressive and Alotta food and it was busting at the seams. The service was very polite and greeted with a smile. There is definitely seating inside and I would recommend sitting down to enjoy this!

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.

Can't believe I didn't know about this spot for years, it's kind of hidden inside the…read morefood/restaurant area behind the KBBQ/hot pot place. The restaurant is very clean and service is great, everyone is really nice. The dosa is fantastic.

Trekking to Secaucus isn't easy, especially coming from Jersey City. But if you end up in the area,…read moreit's worth the trek to stop by Cumin n Eat for some great Indian food. We got here super early when the place was empty. We figured this is due to most Indians eating dinner fairly late (and it being a Monday on a holiday weekend), but we didn't mind. Ended up ordering the following: Mango Lassi: Yummy and not super sweet. Chili Paneer: Ordered this medium, but damn this had a kick to it. Was very good though and finished every bite. Mixed Veg Chettinad: Ordered this medium and this was also super tasty. Wasn't super spicy. Was very hearty. Ate this with a Roomali Roti. Also came with rice. We had enough for a meal's worth of leftovers. We spent around $50 (including 20% tip) for all of this. Pretty good deal for some great food.

Man, this place is so good! I always get the loaded burger fries and if you're someone who seeks…read moreout good goop factor, this place has it down pat!! I am gluten free (not celiac!) and I never had a bad reaction to the fries. Workers are always friendly as well. It is mainly a takeout place so I usually get my fries and drive on over to a place with the view of the Hudson and chow down.

Came here for lunch with a friend who suggested this spot…read more I got the Son of a bun Double which was solid, very juicy burger. Their house sauce on the burger was interesting, enhanced the burger overall. Also got onion rings which had a nice crispy crust. Got bbq sauce on the side ($1). The Boylan soda was the first time I had it, it was a nice switch up. Overall had a good experience, and if you like shake shack, I would recommend this burger spot. * Dine in available * Street parking

First time coming to Dave's. I don't like spicy so glad they have a no seasonings option. I had to…read moreorder on the digital screens and I wanted to order extra pickles but there was no option. And then I pleasantly found out all meals come with extra pickles! The chicken sandwich was very good, juicy white meat chicken and not chewy at all. Piping hot and tasty. There was one weird part of the chicken I did not eat which looked and tasted like raw batter somehow not cooked. The chicken was cooked though. I didn't see this in anyone else's chicken so I didn't eat it. The fries were really good too and well seasoned. I loved the Dave's sauce, it was a good balance. They ran out of the orange dream drink which was disappointing but I was able to swap for vanilla shake. One downside was that it was extremely hot and stagnant inside. No fan or air conditioning. Two bathrooms in the back and the soda fountain has cold water. I love the marketing partnerships here, the X-men meal was so fun. So cool to get a figure even as an adult.

I really wanted to like it, but the chicken was so dry and heavily breaded. I ordered the loaded…read morefries and wish there was more sauce to supplement the dryness, or at least have a heftier amount of slaw. Lovely staff though!!!

overall I thought the food was good, portions were huge, and prices were reasonable…read more The restaurant itself is pretty simple -- don't expect a fancy dining environment -- but the food is definitely the main point here. We ordered Gol Gappay, lamb biryani, Gosht Karahi, and a naan. The Gol Gappay was interesting. Crispy shells filled with chickpeas and potato, with a tangy, salty, savory flavor. Adding a little yogurt balanced it out nicely. Definitely something different. The lamb biryani was around the low teens price-wise and came in a huge portion with plenty of meat. The lamb was slightly dry -- felt like it may have been prepared earlier and kept warm -- but still flavorful and within expectations for the price. The standout for us was the Gosht Karahi. Tender but slightly chewy lamb, very savory and well seasoned, with lots of large chunks of meat. It looks a bit pricey at first, but considering how much meat you actually get, it felt like a solid value. We packed up half of it and still thought the leftovers were more generous than some restaurants' fresh servings. The naan was massive. Good flavor, although it didn't have that super fresh-out-of-the-tandoor smoky char. Funny enough, reheating it in the air fryer at home made it even better. One thing to know: every dish here runs large, so this place is better with a group. There are parking spots in front, but not many.

Inedible Signature Dish, Shockingly Unprofessional Service, and Zero Empathy…read more ​We visited this restaurant based on strong recommendations, hoping for a memorable family dinner. Unfortunately, after paying a $221 bill, this turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences we have ever had. ​While the karai was a redeeming bright spot, the signature nihari was completely disappointing--resembling a heavy, generic spicy curry rather than traditional nihari, and ultimately left uneaten. ​However, the food was secondary to the appalling level of service. In all our years of dining out, we have never witnessed staff physically clearing plates and food from a table while guests were still in the middle of eating. It is a fundamental breach of basic hospitality and respect. ​Compounding this, we were dining with our children, including a child with autism who was having a genuinely difficult moment. Given that management is reportedly well aware of these parenting challenges, the complete lack of patience, empathy, or professional grace from the staff was deeply disheartening. ​A $221 bill should at the very least guarantee a baseline standard of customer care and human decency. Regrettably, due to the total failure in service and professionalism, this was our first and last visit.