great service- they allow dogs to sit outside & will bring them a water bowl :)…read more loved the food. the shareable sample platter was perfect for two.

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!

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 visited this place with family and the staff was very kind like we were family, they welcomed us…read morewell and the food was outstanding!!! The prices were reasonable and all the flavors were amazing. Everything tasted fresh and we all feel refreshed and warm afterwords. I cannot stress this enough but the staff was very very friendly and treated us with love and respect.

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!

Probably my favorite restaurant. I drive from Manhattan to eat here, that's how good the food is…read more Their hummus is toe curling, roof of your mouth burning good. The bread could be better (served fresher and a bit fluffier). The octopus salad is mouth wateringly delicious. The chicken shish kebab is perfect every single time and is probably the juiciest chicken I've ever had at any restaurant. The sides it's served with deliver an orgasmic bite. Adana kebab is also consistently good. The first time I had the veal chops they were incredibly delicious. The texture and flavor of the meat were perfect and went so well with the bread and sides. However, the next time I ordered the same dish, the meat was dry and not as flavorful. Being that it's one of the most expensive dishes on the menu, I think it's important for them to maintain consistency. I usually go during the day or early evening and every time I've gone, the ambiance has been laid back and relaxing. Service is always friendly and welcoming despite the language barrier. Only thing I'd change is maybe spend less time staring at the customers while they're eating or walking to the bathroom. It can be a bit weird and uncomfortable.

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!!!

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

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.

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

Everything was so delicious Very fast service…read moreAmbiance was little mixed theme but I liked it

Yummy food, delicious & wonderful hospitality by the family owners :) We picked up some delicious…read morebaklava for a 4th of July Celebration and everyone absolutely loved it!

I decided to visit on a whim and was really happy I did! They have a tiny parking lot in the front…read more(four spaces), or you can do street parking. There is seating inside and out, and the place is bright and clean. There were a lot of good looking pastries that I never tried or heard of, and the lady behind the counter was super nice and helpful with all my questions (thank you!). I would love to come back to dine in as this visit was take out. I ordered: - beef borek: Delicious! It's not overstuffed with ground beef, and the proportion to dough is really filling. You get a pretty big sized borek - I can get 3 meals out of it. - 1 regular simit, and 1 regular butter simit: the regular simit is larger in size than the butter one, but the butter one is much softer and decadent. The butter simit costs a little more, but totally worth it. - 3 types of round nut cookies: two of the cookies were made of nuts and crumbled easily (I preferred the brown one). I didn't catch the name - I gotta go back lol. There was also this round red pink one that tasted like raspberry, and the consistency was like a chewy macaroon - yeah, I gotta go back and get another one.

The best cutest treats! Try the giant pistachio nut filed with cream and cake sooooo good! They…read morehave great coffee too a must try in the area