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

If you're craving fresh Middle Eastern food without the whole sit-down restaurant experience,…read moreAl-Basha Take Out is definitely worth checking out! Everything is made fresh here. That even includes their pita bread, which is made right in house. We tried the chicken kebab, kofta kebab and lamb chops, which all come with an abundance of rice and salad. The platters are flavorful, tender and filling. Then we got into the mazzah which is essentially a bunch of dips worth trying! I loved the hummus which was soooo fresh. We also got the fried kibbeh, falafel and fried cheese. All of these items were super easy to eat, great finger food options as this is a takeout spot. And you can't forget the drinks! We tried their mint lemonade, regular lemonade and strawberry mango, and they were all equally refreshing. I loved how easy the whole takeout process is. You can order with someone at the counter or use their self-ordering system, grab your food and go. Everyone we interacted with was super pleasant. I really liked the clean dining area too. Perfect comfy spot for a quick bite.

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.

Had the fortune to eat dinner with friends at this restaurant. I was looking to try Iraqi food for…read morea long time. As we walked in at 7pm on a Thursday we realized the place closes at 7:30. The smiling pretty face young lady Riham said we are welcome to come in and she would feed us. We were 7 adults. Every one picked their choice and all the food turned delicious. The appetizers were superb. The falafel, the kabab, the chicken, the Ouzi were done to perfection. Riham was courteous and kept the place open for us way beyond their closure time. Looking forward to returning soon.

First time trying food from Iraq. The staff was very friendly and the food was really goodread more

My friend and I ordered a light meal. It was delicious :) The ambiance and the decor was very nice…read more Ziad the manager was very nice, I highly recommend!

We went to Abu Rass for the first time the other day. It is unassuming from the outside, but we…read morewere happy we came in to experience the delicious cuisine. Ambiance was nice with folks smoking shisha. All the food we had was delectable and my Egyptian husband gave his stamp of approval, which is not easily granted. We loved the fresh bread, crispy falafel, mint lemonade, hummus and baba ghanoush. Honestly everything was good. Service was also polite and attentive. We will be back inshallah!

This spot has shifted my framework of what a 5-star experience should be. The $20 lunch special is…read morea phenomenal deal in terms of portions (comes with a side + pita, soup or salad, an entree, and a drink). But then, the food itself was also prepared extremely well and with care. I got the chicken shawarma accompanied by baba ganoush and the freekah soup. I was delightedly surprised by the freekah soup and its warm, rich cardamom flavor. The chicken shawarma was also very juicy and savory. Our server was excellent and checked in on us quite a bit to ensure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the calm atmosphere and pleasant music playing in the background. Upon packing our leftovers, we were even given some additional pita and olives to-go, which was an extra friendly touch to our wholesome meal. Would highly recommend this place, and we'll be back again soon!

Got delivery through DoorDash to my office. Was very impressed with the Chicken Shawarma sandwich…read morecombo. It also came with a drink. Haven't been to the restaurant but looking forward to visiting as I have heard it's amazing!

I left a 5 star review but updating to share a few videos. The knafa has more of a savory sweet…read moretaste vs. other bakeries that drench it with syrup. Anytime I go, I get the znoot el sit, which is soft on the top and middle, and crispy at the bottom. So good!

Usually when looking to satisfy my sweet tooth I head to Nablus but wanted to try something new and…read moreso glad I came here! The store front isn't flashy but the desserts are delicious. The area is an odd place for a sweet shop, kinda industrial, but there's abundant parking as a result. The place is small but cute with a few tables to sit. We were greated by thr owner who kindly explained to us each dessert. The knafeh here is DELICIOUS. The cheese is the best I've had in awhile and it's not overly sweet. He does give syrup on the side like usual but it honestly didn't need it. Perfectly crunchy and warm. I've never had chocolate baklava but this one was so good. Flakey, not overly sweet, and crunchy from the pistachios. Ideally I wish they served turkish coffee to sip along side the desserts but I settled for a regular cup or joe. I would definitely give this place a try, don't miss out on the knafeh! It'll be my favorite place for it now and definitely going back.

Absolutelyyyyy AMAZINGGGG ! Definitely worth the drive !! Everything from the service to the food…read morepresentation was just top notch quality!

I can only speak to my Uber order and not the service or ambiance. I was craving Chicken Shawarma…read moreArabi and am on my hunt for a go to place in NYC but this was sadly a miss. The meat was so dry and barely had any flavor or sauce. You could tell parts of the roll were missing as well. The fries were okay but could be crispier and more seasoned. This won't be my go to spot but glad I tried it.

2026 Sep 19: 1) shish kebab 2) skewered chicken 3) both with lentil soup ( excellent!!! ) 4) coffee…read moreand tea. Both the chicken and lamb are very tasty.

This was my first time at Toros and I'm glad I stopped in! The restaurant has a warm, homey and…read moreinviting vibe; I particularly liked the lighting and wall art, it made the space feel very authentic. Toros only serves wine, so plan accordingly (they do have a non-alcoholic lemonade on the menu, which my dinner date loved). Our server was friendly and took time to describe each item on the menu. For my meal, I tried the Bamia, which is a traditional, thick Turkish stew with okra and lamb, served with basmati rice. The stew itself had a sour taste but our server did give me the heads up before ordering. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Toros and I'm looking forward to coming back!

What a bomb of flavor and friendly service. Highly recommend…read morechecking this spot out. The price vs. taste ratio is fair and the food is unique and creative and beautiful. If you're looking for a higher end Mediterranean spot with a beautiful aesthetic and environment, this is it!

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!

Listen you better come for lunch the lunch meals r definitely worth it. Reasonably priced,…read moreplentiful and flavorful. I have enough left to feed me for four more days I will freeze the portions individually. I had the lamb hashwa, was plentiful and NOT greasy, and it came with two sides I opted for vegetarian stuffed grape leaves (they're cold fyi) and fattouch salad. There were other sides available like babaghaough, hummus, and lentil soup. The salad was well seasoned. I would definitely come back as there are so many things I want to try. I tried the kishk pie it's light. The young man serving me was very polite and kind and made me feel like family. I love places that make u feel like you're with family rather than staff. The restaurant itself is cute and on the corner where u can people watch thru the big bright windows.

I was told I had to come here when visiting New Jersey. This was such an amazing lunch, we got the…read moremixed grill for two, which fed more than four people. My mom makes the best muhammara and this was very close to it, the best that I've ever had at a restaurant. The service was really good. I also recommend to get the mint lemonade if you like sweet drinks.