We went to Abu Rass for the first time the other day. It is unassuming from the outside, but we were 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! read more

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Amazing experience and the food was even better! I am in town to serve with City Relief, a local nonprofit. Their leaders took us to Abu Rass for a group dinner. Everything from the first sip of Arabic coffee and to the last sip of post-dinner tea with baklava was incredible. And what a great atmosphere on the Abu Rass patio. We shared the 6 item appetizer assortment and then ate a large family style spread of meats and salads. I didn't order, so no idea what all we enjoyed, but it was all delicious. Everyone in our group of 9 was thoroughly satisfied. read more

Abu Rass - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Moe's musings: We got the vegetarian platter which served as appetizers. The baba ganoush was really good, hummus was ok but a bit heavy on the tahini, tabouleh wasn't great and finally the falafel were ok. For the main we shared the Small Mix Plate which was by no means small. It is enough to feed 3-4 adults. Absolutely incredible value. Really good barbequed shish kabob and shish tawouk! The meats and chicken were juicy and flavourful, well-seasoned and tasted like they were grilled over charcoal. Delicious and they hit the spot. Oh and the fresh pita bread that they bring out (complimentary) was phenomenal! I didn't like the beef shawarma, it wasn't very juicy or seasoned. The chicken shawarma was a bit better but I would recommend the grilled meats instead. To drink we had a Laziza (Peach) and Mint Lemonade. Both were good. Customer service was fantastic from start to end and the atmosphere (outside patio area in the rear) felt like we were in the Middle East, it was chill and lively. Great place, I would recommend and will be back for their shish kabobs and shish tawouk! read more

Abu Rass - Small Mix Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Sat in the heated back patio which was very nice but a little chilly. The food was full of flavor but a bit too acidic for my taste. Very quick service and helpful with food options. read more

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The food was great, we ordered almost everything on the menu for breakfast plus tea for the table and it all came out under $100. Love the seating area outside, makes you feel like you're back in the Middle East. Staff were great and welcoming. read more

Ordered: Lemonade with Mint (~$6) Laziza - Peach Flavor (~$3) Vegetarian Platter (~$18): falafel, hummus, babaghanouj, tabouleh Small Mix Plate (~$36): 2 kofta, 1 shish kebab, 1 shish tawook, beef & chicken shawarma; served with rice Aya's take: Being Middle Eastern myself and having tried a bunch of restaurants in Paterson, I knew I'd have a good meal no matter what. It was our first time at Abu Rass and we were taken to the enclosed outdoor area to sit. It had that village vibe and automatically felt familiar. I love a Lemonade with Mint and there's this pretty solid! It's refreshing, not super sweet, and has that slushie texture. We decided to share the Vegetarian Platter and Small Mix Plate which easily could have fed 4 people. It's great value and we had plenty of leftovers to say the least. If you're not wanting an assortment of appetizers, the Vegetarian Platter is a good option. It includes some standard dishes like hummus and babaghanouj which went well with their fresh, warm pita bread. The tabouleh added some freshness and a light bite to the meal and falafel were fried well and had good seasoning. The Small Mix Plate was also delicious! My favorites were the shish tawook and kofta. If you like shawarma, you're in luck because you get a literal pile of both chicken & beef shawarma. It came with rice or fries and I didn't understand why they couldn't do half and half despite me asking for it. The rice was cooked well, fluffy, and lightly seasoned but some fries would've really paired well with this meal. Good food & good try overall! read more

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If you're looking for authentic tasting arabic food and huge portions when you're in Clifton area, this is the place to go. I have tried other more expensive restaurants in the area but I should say this has better food. The only problem is parking which is very common in this area. You need some great luck to find a parking spot in this neighborhood. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. I came here yesterday on December 30th for my birthday with some of my family and boyfriend was absolutely amazing This is by far the best Jordanian restaurant I have ever been to highly recommend even if it's out of your way go there!so much Food Taste so good and if you like hookah, they have so many flavors you will not be disappointed at all. The service is amazing The owner is so nice absolutely loved it The ambience is so beautiful as well as the staff so friendly love that it is a family owned restaurant as well go and support this business!!! we had leftovers and we ordered two more of the Family Mix Plate and the appetizers with pita bread to go so my aunts and cousin can have my family try it because they live upstate my uncle said he hasn't tasted that food that was so authentic since he was young he felt like he was back home in the Middle East :) plus I was given a free drink when we were picking up the food to go & leave it was the matrix cherry strawberry soda was so yummy definitely will be coming back here soon since I have 2 of my cousins birthdays coming up! read more

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Probably the best kibbeh in Jersey. The falafels taste different depending on the day. But some days, they could be the best as well. The whole chicken is a good deal. The fries come out flaming hot and cooked perfectly. I honestly love this place for its appetizers the most. The staff is big and very competent. Raise your hand and you'll get taken care of immediately. read more

One of the finest spreads of Palestinian cooking in the world greets you not after crossing through the Al-Aqsa Gate in Al-Quds, but after paying the 80 cent toll on the Garden State Parkway and turning onto Paterson's Main Street. There is a looming feeling of foreboding along the street, subtitled as "Palestine Way", these days. My controversial opinion is the mezzes here are tastier than at the more popular al-Basha nearby, which I felt peaked before they moved into their swankier new digs on Crooks Avenue. The hummus here is served with a smooth blend of tahini and a decadent pour of high quality olive oil, and the textured muhammara goes excellently with a serving of fried jibneh. It was breakfast time when we arrived, so we also had to order a plate of ful and eijah, both well executed. The only item we did not love was the eggplant salad, which had a bit of misplaced raw crunch from the red peppers. read more

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Great Middle Eastern food with an extensive menu. Place is usually packed but that's due to the great food. Clean restaurant and the seating area is larger than you'd expect for that area. read more

I would have gave 5 stars but service needed some work when they automatically add the tip you can expect service to be below average and it was !!! However the food definitely made up for that and my pomegranate juice was refreshing I will definitely be coming back soon!!!! Especially for the Turkish salad Get up and go get you some !!!!!! read more

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Crazy expensive 2 people dining for $85, we got a combo plate for me and my husband price on the menu was $55 plus 2 water the bill we paid was $85 not sure why they steal extra money:( read more

I love this place bc it always welcomes me and feels like home. The servers are always kind and humble. The outdoor patio is nice and so is the inside part of the restaurant. It's my fav place for breakfast but their non breakfast items are also delicious. I love having the falafel sandwich with fried vegetables but they also have great eggs with basterma, fool, hummus, etc. And I always love their fresh mint lemonade. read more

Ordered with Uber Eats and everything was warm, delicious and plentiful. Got the mixed grill platter. Juicy cuts of chicken, steak, gyro on a bed of seasoned rice. With grilled tomatoes. Side of hummus and soft pita were all delectable! Their hummus hits different! Insanely good! read more

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Words cannot describe how amazing this place is the customer service is amazing. The food is out of this world. Literally when I tell you out of this world it's out of this world. I've eaten so many Middle Eastern restaurant. Nothing like this. This is straight up from back home. The hookah is amazing. The coffee is the best. The tea is the best. Their desserts are the best. There's nothing wrong about this place on this to God. One of the best of the best in New Jersey. Must come and try. read more

Abu Rass - Falafel and hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Second time ordering take out from here. First time was the shish tawook platter. Second time the vegetarian platter. The flavors are the best I've ever had in Mediterranean cuisine. Incomparable and authentic read more

Abu Rass - Vegetarian Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Popular Palestinian spot in the heart of Patterson on Palestine Way with an authentic food menu and many flavorful dishes to try from. I was pleased with the flavors and the service and friendly staff. read more

Abu Rass - Beef shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Expensive but good. Now my only issue was the service when compared to price you pay. Again, solid food just not very content with the price read more

This is an amazing place to get some delicious middle eastern food for a super fair price. There are a lot of great options on their large menu and I really don't think you can wrong with any. A few things I would suggest: Fattoush Salad, Falafel, Shish Taouk Platter, Hummus. The tea there is great as well as the mint lemonade. Emphasis on the Hummus!!!!! It is some of the best I have ever had. They offer you free pita as well which is great about this place. If you want a bang for your buck, I would suggest the Shawarma sandwiches. You can make it a deal with a side of french fries for an amazing price. The service is pretty good and there is a nice inside. There is a lot of seating in their outdoor tented area. Definitely will be coming back here soon! read more

Abu Rass - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Great service and food! Definitely consider going with a group to share and try many things. The bread was fresh and perfect for dipping. I enjoyed the complimentary pickles. My entree was a chicken shawarma wrap which was very fresh and delicious. It included an order of fries. I hope to back! They have a spacious beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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I'm surprised by the harsh tone of some reviews. The place stunned me completely. Staff members serve with authentic kindness and no superiority. The food meets high standards. I enjoyed every minute; see you again :) read more

I loved this spot! Such truly delicious food and kind service. The falafel, hummus, and babaghanouj are among the best ive ever had. So grateful to have leftovers rn. The eggplant fatteh is sour and savory and the fatoush salad is a solid accompaniment. The mint lemonade is SUuuper sweet - usually i love sugar but i did have to dilute w some water for my tastes - still delish and refreshing! I cant wait to go back!! read more

Abu Rass - Vegetarian Platter, Fateh Eggplant, Fattoush Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

The restaurant respects both food traditions and modern tastes. Their service approach is exceptional! This place demonstrates reliable excellence. Their cooking creates flavor, uses quality items, and looks impressive. I plan to return and try new menu items. read more

Good food, we had a small mixed meat plate and fresh hummus dish. The hummus was very fresh and delicious. The mixed meat was good with all kinds of mixed meat. Came with bread and rice. We ordered smaller mixed plates and shared one plate among two people. After eating to the full, we had another half of that plate left over, so we took it home. The services were excellent and very attentive. The ambiance sitting outside was nice. It was a structured tent with many heating elements. Very comfortable. We had people who were smoking Middle Eastern pipes, which looked interesting. They also had some lime drinks made with fresh lime juice. Delicious all around. I recommend this place. read more

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Great food and great service. Great appetizer.excellent kabob. Great middleastern ambiance,and very friendly owner. read more

Love coming here for great Mediterranean food and vibes! We sat outdoor heated seating area. Service was great; they always made sure we were comfortable and good with food. The place is also clean and welcoming with its decor and music. We ordered the mixed appetizers. Pita was soft. All appetizer dishes were flavored and tasted well. For my platter I had a chicken shwarma with fries, we also got a falafel veggie platter. The portions are decent and filling and the price is not too expensive. Will always come back and support this spot. read more

Abu Rass - Apps - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Average overall. The menu had variety, but execution was inconsistent. One dish was great, another lacked seasoning. Staff was polite. It's a decent spot, but not particularly memorable. read more

This place is amazing. We went on a Sunday busy evening but for our surprise we got seat right away. The ambiance is very loud lively and fun. Now I was not sure about the food as it was super busy but the food came out fast and was testy, servers asks if we needed any things and left is alone to enjoy the meal (and I loved it). Definitely a place to visit again for chicken shawarma sandwiches read more

My group of 10 hungry cyclists had planned to visit this restaurant amidst our Sunday ride to Patterson Falls from Manhattan. Oh boy, am I so very glad we did. We were treated wonderfully and had help securing our bikes while eating. We chose to dine family style and ended up ordering what turned out to be delicious heaping platters of mixed meats, entree items and veggie items. Several whi were familiar with that regional cuisine said they'd never had a restaurant with so many individual best of tastes on all dishes. Complimentary mint tea and deelish pita. All in, cost 25 per person and very VERY worth it, we will be back, plus spread the word to other cycle groups. Thank you. read more

great portions with amazing quality. one dollar falafel too?? i wish their shish taouk came with salad so i didn't have to order it on the side but overall really good. i didn't love the mint lemonade, but i think it was a texture thing for me. i would say they're more like a 4.5/5 stars instead of 5 though! read more

The food at Abu Rass is perfect. The Falafel, the stuffed Falafel, the Shawarma, Lahmajoun, Kebabs; everything. The seasoning is just right and doesn't feel like you're missing out on anything. The service is nice and the people behind the counter, always courteous, if they choose to engage you. The ambiance is nice enough where you can bring your family and enjoy an evening, unlike many lesser establishments in the neighborhood. This is my go to place and I've been here for myself and ordered for our Friday Office lunches many many times. You can't go wrong with Abu Rass. read more

Was in Paterson area and wanted to try a quick falafel sandwich and stopped by Abu Rass . Was crowded . Generally when the restaurants are crowded , tastes better :). Someone quickly helped me with my order to-go.. price was awesome - not expensive at all for sandwiches . Took falafel sandwich and it tasted great . Would have given 5 stars if not for the wait time . Food tasted great .. took a lot of time though.. nice experience overall.. read more

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Okay so every country makes their food differently and everyone household as well. I felt like the hummus had too much tahini sauce but I also could have been there on a bad day. I loved the service , and tea was good, everything was a fair price. Also I liked the sitting area. The ambiance was definitely very nice. The grilled plate was really good. I felt like the taboolie needed more flavour however. I loved how they had Sprite Zero , most places in the US do not. read more

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This was by far the best restaurant I ever ate at. Food was absolutely fantastic and service was just amazing. 10/10 I would highly recommend coming here. read more

Best tasting middle eastern food I've had outside of the Middle East. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The portions are also very generous. Our waiter forgot to bring our lemonade was the only down side. But when we reminded him and he brought it the taste was awesome. I am totally coming back!!! read more

Absolutely amazing Alhumdiliah this is the best family spot in Paterson.. we loved everything, food staff. 10 starz the place was clean spacious well lit. Outstanding read more

Evolutionary Abu Rass Experience, Not a Once Only Encounter Start-up includes a friendly, clear menu, spacious table size and seating (ours for four), some six-chair tables in our section. Walls have light brownish hue on stone inner walls; other walls are wooden and some have special paintings; delicate, varied lighting exists throughout. Our best dish was the fried cheese; pita has an inviting taste; and the fave beans are appealing. Falafel fully appeals.Pita's nice texture goes well with hummus; save your pita to have with several different dishes. The eggplant salad, least liked of our dishes by our group, remained mostly intact as served. Deciding on each dish's rank above average, memorable taste, etc.depends on each diner's predilections. The tastier eats buoyed the entire experience. Muhammara, roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, chili flakes, and pomegranate molasses, fits excellently with a serving of fried jibneh cheese. One still needs full experience to evolve appreciation of the Muhammara dish (city of origin Aleppo, Syria). Learn more about each Abu Rass dish's history. Indoor setting, quiet; mostly if not all attentive, efficient waiters (not waitresses) in our section, all attired in black clothes. Many diners had keffiyehs/hattas; some wore hijabs. This is a good time and place to come to know Mediterranean/Middle Eastern people, their origins, and their cuisine. As you visit and re-visit Abu Rass, discover for example a Supermarket at 251 Crooks Avenue and find out if possible how the street got its name. The city has evolved since the 1970s. Use Abu Rass as your springboard to more deeply explore throughout Paterson, including the waterfall only two and 1/2 miles away. read more

Good good, large portions and liked the outdoor setting. This place can accommodate a lot of people. We were there for some time and saw how fast the parties come and go. Had the kabob platter which was flavorful and also tried their stuffed lamb which was decent (I needed some salt). Also the hummus was the best I've had in a long time. read more

Abu Rass - Kabob platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

A neighborhood gem that is welcoming and happens to conjure up world class cuisine. Please venture out and support these folks.