I'm giving this place a 5* as we were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. We went Sunday which was very quiet in the whole town. We had prompt and very friendly service and once our food was served someone came out from back and watched our reaction - when I looked up their face was questioning like if it was all to our liking and I gave a big smile and a thumbs up - they had a big smile :) We tried a few things. An appetizer with hummus, baba ganouj, falafel, pickled veggies and salad. Hummus just delicious - creamy smooth, baba ganouj was as good as I've had (better than my own homecare) and veggies very good. Falafel deserves a call out on it's own. I'm very picky. I think Egyptian fava bean based is the best but this? YUM. It was chick pea based I think with a lot of parsely or greens and I think it could have been the best I've had. Must have again soon! We had the Kibbeh as well and it was delicious. Lots of food and took much home. For a main course we had Lamb platter and chicken shawarma sandwich. Both beautifully seasoned, moist and delicious. My boyfriend would have preferred the lamb have the sauce on the side but otherwise both were a home run. While traveling through the mid-east, I enjoyed trying everything and I can't remember feeling the real essence of that food except for this restaurant and possibly a few shawarma places in paterson. I think we did it right for this place. Ordering a variety allowed us to really enjoy all the regional flavors. So happy this place has joined the Boonton family of ethnic restaurants. read more

Came for lunch time and it was empty. I was able to sit in the open dining room area and enjoy the meal. It came out pretty quickly, and the aroma was just coming off the plate hot. The mint lemonade was excellent and super sweet. The gyro platter was an excellent pick, I wish I would have gotten a side of fries as well. Plenty of street parking. read more

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Saw good reviews @ Al Aqsa n thought we'd try their food. Ordered the Al Aqsa mixed grill, grilled branzino n falafel. Generous portions. The meats were tender n juicy. The rice was tasted v good. More than enough for 3 persons n plenty of LO. The fish was simple n tasty as well n moist. Thank u for a great dinner. Will stop by again. read more

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Poetry time: I am eating pistachio dessert (whole nuts) and (going nuts) this meal wow. Hummus. Homemade. Creamy, spiced just right. Never had with Ground beef before but wow. Eat it. Grape leaves. A dozen for $12? Knockout punch. Also never had with beef before. Must have (from now on). Cheese stuffed pita I would say skip But now thinking Get the one with ground beef. Dessert. Pistachios. Whole. On sugary grain. So sweet. Crunch. Yum. And what's this? With a cashew? (Blesh yew) Also drenched in syrup So divine. Verdict: Must. Eat. More. Here. read more

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In my book, Al Aqsa is an early contender for the best restaurant to open in the area in 2023. The chicken schwarma wrap I had was flavorful, savory, and full of soft and crispy texture. The dark meat remained moist and the sharpness of the peppers kept it lively. A generous portion of hummus, flavored with beef and full of almonds, was creamy, complexly seasoned, and served with plenty of bread. I'd serve it for Super Bowl Sunday. It's relatively inexpensive, worth taking the trip up 287 for, and offers a full dining room. I'll be back! read more

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One of the best restaurants on Main St.! Excellent Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food. The kebobs and shawarma are delicious. I always make a point to eat here when I'm in Boonton. read more

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I wanted to try a place that I have always passed by on my way to work. I stopped in and ordered take out for lunch. There is a medium sized dining room that is painted in a nice upbeat color for you to enjoy your meal. I ordered the Lamb Kebab Platter. It is advertised as coming with two grilled skewers of marinated lamb, grilled vegetables, and tahini sauce on the side. The food service came out a little slower than expected which if it wasn't so warm and humid inside the restaurant it wouldn't have made the wait that noticeable. The lamb was a little tough for my liking and lacked flavor. The only flavor that I was able to get from my meal was a HEAVY taste of cinnamon from the rice. The grilled vegetables was a sliver of tomato and a few slices of onion. I was a little disappointed with the meal because of the lack of flavor and portion size. I doubt I will be back there are better options in the area such as kabob paradise. read more

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Very fast delivery and my food was still hot off the grill. Filet was phenomenal, well seasoned and tender. I loved the spicy pita bread and definitely will get extra next time. I didn't love the rice, I was not a fan of the cinnamon flavor and prefer more of the kind that places like fasil and Elma's use. If you love onions (i don't) the little side of grilled veggies is all onion with a little pepper and tomato.Yogurt sauce is some of the best in the area. read more

Al-Aqsa - Filet Mignon Platter - Kebab Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

This Palestinian restaurant offers a generously portioned convenient meal at a very reasonable price. One chicken and beef meal typically lasts me 2-3 meals and contains fresh veggies and protein. We're considering getting this every week as part of our meal prep meals. read more

This restaurant was completely empty for the duration i was here. the food was okay, however, the service was NOT good. the waiter couldnt even speak english well. he charged us for fries even though it came as sides with the platter we had ordered. we didnt get served for water, and i finally asked after we had gotten our food. and we received bottled water... i thought that was really weird. but then we got charged for it; 2 dollars each, and there were 6 of us. that is ridiculous, i have never been to a restaurant with this kind of service. will definitely not be coming back. read more

Mixed grill and red snapper was a favorite! Hummus is tahini forward. Lamb chops were average. Sauces were delicious. We enjoyed this place. Did not dine in so can't comment on service or ambience. read more

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On our way back home, stopped in Boonton, NJ and stopped here because it was one of the only places in the area open on a Sunday evening. The server was very patient with us. I ordered the hibiscus drink; heads up it isn't sweet. I expected the avocado salad to be more like guacamole but it had more herbs than I anticipated. Very yummy! I devoured the chicken shawarma and kept wanting to eat more even when I was full. I am getting the baklava to go. read more

Al-Aqsa - Avocado salad - Kebab Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

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I adore this restaurant! The chicken shawarma sandwich is very flavorful and delicious. I love the assorted pickled vegetables they include with the sandwich, it adds a wonderful zesty flavor that pairs well with the seasoned fries and sandwich. The fries are seasoned perfectly and are always crispy! The staff were incredibly kind and thoughtful, very welcoming. The seating felt comfortable and familiar. I included my own bread in the photo but the rest was all from this delightful restaurant! read more

Al-Aqsa - Chicken Shawarma Platter Baba Ghanouj Hummus Falafel Platter - Kebab Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

I went when they were fairly new. The sandwiches are delicious and so are the fries. I liked the flavoring or the avocado salad but it was a bit mushy for me. We also got wings and they were good. Overall I would return! Great for lunch. I have also previously tried their shawarma platter and that was amazing. read more

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Delicious! I love the food here. My husband and I order from here probably once a week. Sometimes more! We've ordered chicken kebab entree, chicken shawarmas, kofta, falafel, baba ganouj...so, so good! I'm so happy to have this place right in my town. We haven't dined in yet but hope to soon! read more

Al-Aqsa - Chicken Kebab Platter - Kebab Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

Nice spot in Boonton for Mediterranean. Opened a few months ago. Hummus was a a highlight, and the chicken shawarma platter was excellent. I can see this place taking a spot on the list for some of the best Mediterranean in the area. Service was kind and attentive. Will definitely be going back. read more

Al-Aqsa - Shawarma platter - Kebab Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

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Got take out and the food was very good. Their BabaGhanoosh was excellent. The lamb kebab was also fantastic.

I have eaten amazing food around the world ... and this spot wowed me .. absolutely delish hole In the wall spot... just perfect read more

Delicious food, loved hummus, chicken shwarma sandwiches Service was great too. Definitely recommend going! read more

This place is the real deal. The seasoning they use for the chicken is amazing. I'd Highly recommend the chicken chops. The lamb shish was on point too. I would give this restaurant a go before they get busy. They'll need to hire more staff to keep up. read more

Al-Aqsa - Hummus, Kibbeh Balls, Arayes Toushka - Kebab Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

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Love the food! The service is really nice too. I've gone back multiple times. 10/10 recommend

I got one falafel sandwich, one gyro and chicken shawarma sandwiches and 2 chicken shawarma platters. The chicken marination was pretty good and the gyro marination was pretty good. The reason for the two stars if the quality of the chicken. It was extremely dry. Almost impossible to eat by it self. Worth trying out once but won't be going back. read more

Food was average at most. The Gyro platter was one of the worst I have eaten. They throw gyro meat onto of the fries and gave no salad. The pita bread was two very small pieces. There was almost no tzatziki sauce on the meat or anywhere in the platter. They also throw ketchup packs right onto of the food. I cannot recommend this place and will never go back there. read more

The food is definitely fresh and delicious. I don't think it's worth what they are charging as for ambience. It's a very small please it's more of a take out the service was very good. The person who takes the orders over the phone was very friendly and nice they are very fast, when serving your food and packaging it. read more

A very wonderful restaurant, the food is incomparable, and the atmosphere is wonderful. I recommend trying it read more

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The best Middle Eastern food around here. I've tried many in the general morris county area, but by far this is the best around. The meat is very flavorful (which I find other places lack) and so juicy/moist. I usually find that chicken kebabs can be dry but this was far from dry! Not pictured - the falafel platter appetizer was very good as well. It came with hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel which was perfectly spiced & crispy on the outside while still fluffy on the inside, pickled veggies and a small salad. Also, the waiter brought me extra dates since he noticed I was also breaking my fast which was very kind. I would definitely recommend checking out this newer restaurant out! read more

Al-Aqsa - Al Aqsa Mixed Grill - Kebab Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

This is one of the best Mediterranean food in the area. I love the falafel sandwich and the babaghanoush!!!!! Tastes the same as my mom's recipe! You won't be disappointed! read more

Really lovely Palestinian restaurant. Had the mixed meat platter and meat was deliciously seasoned and grilled to perfection. Nice ambiance and friendly staff. read more

First visit today. I was prompted to try this place after all the positive reviews and our love of Middle Eastern food. Delicious Schwarma and Kofte platters. Excellent garlic sauce and salads. The service was also very good and accommodating. We were offered extra Marina pita and sauces. read more

The food was awesome!! Hot, fresh, authentic & prepared perfectly. Great prices too!!! read more

Al-Aqsa - Labneh, hummus & fried kibbeh - Kebab Near Me - Boonton, New Jersey

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We stopped on our way back from a road trip and stumbled onto this gem! Probably the best middle eastern food that we have had ever in the US! Incredible hummus, chopped salad and falafel. Such nice owner, and so hospitable. We didn't have any of the grilled meats, but we will next time we stop. Do not hesitate to go here, you will not be sorry. Very reasonable prices- nicely decorated for a casual spot. read more

Everything we've had there so far was delicious! The hummus itself will change your life. I don't know how they get it so smooth & flavorful! Schwarma is perfect, lamp chops are grilled & seasoned beautifully. Order the mint lemonade for a refreshing treat...you won't be sorry. Only negative I can think of is they charge for water. read more

Food is very flavorful. The service was speedy and friendly. The ambiance was very neat and modern.

Very good middle eastern food at a reasonable price. Had a Kofte wrap and a Falafel platter (green salad, hummus, baba ghanoush and falafel). Kofte wrap was excellent as was the falafel (best falafel I've had in NJ since Al Basha's falafel went down-hill in Paterson). Hummus was very good and baba ghanoush was good. Only complaint was that the pita served with the platter is the generic "sahara pita"... not my favorite pita, but the overall food quality is excellent. Also, fries that came with Kofte were crispy and delicious and had some very tasty spice on top. Will definitely be back here. read more

The food is excellent, and they would get more stars from me, but the people taking orders over the phone don't listen well. So far 4 out of 5 times I have ordered takeout, the order is screwed up. Case in point last night, what I thought I had ordered were the falafel appetizer and a kofta kabob. When I was shocked by the price, I questioned if they had given me the falafel appetizer. The hostess said yes. I get home, they had given me the falafel platter. Online ordering would improve things significantly. read more

Outstanding. Ordered for pick up. It was ready on time, i was ten minutes late to pick it up and I got some very good natured sass about being late (no sarcasm, very jokey). Food was outstanding. Great lamb shawarma, great falafel, great stuffed grape leaves. Will be a regular. read more

Fantastic food! Had the lentil soup (big bowl) and chicken chops (tender, juicy, and wonderfully marinated, came with rice and salad). A lot of food for lunch, but managed to finish it all. Rather than restaurant food, the chicken reminded me of some of the best home-cooked meals I've had as a child. read more

Last night I had dinner at AL-AQSA, the new Middle Eastern restaurant on Mainstreet in Boonton. The restaurant had been open for only ten days, and the food was delicious. The chicken Shawarma sandwich was hands down the best I ever had. I no longer need to travel to Woodland Park for a great Chicken shawarma sandwich. We also ordered kabobs, salad, and lentil soup. Everything was fabulous, and Talal (not sure if the spelling of his name is correct)was a pleasure and very attentive. I believe I will be back by next week;) read more

Food was delivered fresh, warm, and very promptly. Excellent dinner with appetizers. I can only imagine that the food would be even better if dining at the restaurant. Will be a "go-to" for us. read more

I love Al Aqsa. The owner is amazing. So kind and willing to explain everything! Food was incredible. Everyone should give Al Aqsa a try!