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    Al Raouche Restaurant

    4.1 (146 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Labiajin
    Zoya K.

    Nice place, but the server got confused with our order and I think she didn't understand English very well. Overall good tasting except for the lahmbiajin (sorry may have the spelling wrong) which we left as it was not smelling right.

    The Rouche Meat Mixed Platter
    Yahya S.

    Food portions are tiny for what you get. Al Rouche mixed meat platter was a disappointment. Almost 70% of the platter was rice. Also the sandwiches were TINY. And for all the food we got (4 wraps, one rouche platter), we only got one cup of garlic butter. This place has become a disappointment. I really hope they read this and pick it back up.

    Falafel Sandwich

    the best... seriously! the flavor is wow n the prices are even wower . i am greatful i found this place

    Tasteless and dry shawarma
    Miss P.

    We're craving for shawarma so decided to stop by Al Raouche because they have parking, why is a bonus for Paterson. Unfortunately this is the only good thing I can say about this place. Inside the restaurant has a musty odor and flies, but because we were in time crunch we decided to order anyway. And food was awful. Half of the items from menu weren't available!!! Humus was stale and it was made before COVID. Shawarma was even worse, small dry sandwich that had no taste and looked like it was made by someone who had no clue what shawarma is. Bottom line definitely a place for o avoid.

    Complimentary olives and pickles, very tasty.
    Stuart T.

    Second return, ordered the vegetarian platter and two kebabs... This place is fantastic. The veg platter was authentic, fresh and delicious, as were the Kebabs. Service is great, the owner Frank is a gracious host. I will be a regular.

    Osh K.

    This place sure knows how to feed a large hungover group of people. We wanted something traditional,authentic and different.. This place was incredible. Now let's talk about how 9 people were fed and everything we ordered,We all shared. I took the initiative to order for all of us. Lebanese breakfast usually includes tea, yes make sure your table gets this. Next was labne a thick yogurt cheese spread topped with olive oil and eaten with pita bread. Makenek with eggs, it's a Lebanese sausage. Foul or foule: I do not know the correct spelling but this is a must try, it's cooked fava beans served with oil, cumin, with chopped parsley, garlic, onion, lemon juice,It is notably a staple food in the middle East and everyone eats it for breakfast with pita bread. Fatteh:is another traditional dish with fried pita bread, yogurt and garbanzo beans topped with olive oil and it was delightful. Also the cheese flatbread and tbyme flatbread is a must have. It was cut into fours and great for sharing.. Overall it's a nice place small not fancy but boy they can feed you well and the prices were so reasonable Service: was really slow but it didn't matter Coffee: awful so stick with tea, or get the turkish coffee it's very similar to espresso

    Mini cheese pie
    Kris S.

    Excellent place with a wide variety! A small dinner looking place without frills and amazing food inside. The zaatar pie was excellent, about the size of a plate and served in 4 slices the mix of seasoning and olive oil is extremely tasty. The cold mezze sampler is a good mix to try hummus, tabbuleh, and babaganoush. The sandwiches or pita wraps are excellent and not too large. You can have some starters and get a sandwiches and it won't be too much. Mini cheese pies come in a set of 4 and are good for sharing. Highly recommend the desserts there is a good variety and the harisa and halewet el jeben good and the halewat el jeben was the favorite of our group.

    Mixed Shrak Sandwiches: Makanek - Spicy Soujouk - Shish Kebab
    Mick L.

    After moving to this new larger space Al Raouche remains a stalwart in this Middle Eastern section of Paterson. Brimming with hookah bars, formal eateries and mom & pop shops their serving up some very authentic Mediterranean dishes with an emphasis on fresh, fast and affordable. Located on a busy intersection and around the corner from the Omar Mosque this place has plenty of foot traffic, with free parking available in a small lot and on the surrounding streets. Inside you'll find a casual, clean and comfortable seating area with large windows that allow daylight to fill the interior of this space. Service is top notch with the staff often touching your table, their knowledge of the menu is excellent. The kitchen is well organized with ticket times under ten minutes, food is plated well and served hot. All the salads are made with crisp vibrant produce using a mouth watering blend of herbs and a fresh lemon/olive oil dressing. If you like for an additional charge of $4 you can have chicken, shrimp, beef or lamb added. For hot and cold apps or mezza (small plates) the selection is very good and filled with delicious vegetarian offerings including all the things you would expect to find from hummus to makanek (middle-eastern sausage) with prices ranging from 4-10 dollars. The sandwiches are available on pita or shrak; which is a flat bread similar to a wrap. If you order the shrak a charge of $4 will be added to the price of the item as the flat bread is around 12 inches in diameter, this creates a large portion that could feed two. The meats are seasoned and cooked in the traditional manner along with the vegetarian offerings such as falafel, babaganouj and their delicious fried cauliflower all satisfy for under five bucks. On the list of entrees there's meat and fish platters, both served with your choice of rice, fries or broiled potatoes. Again all the mainstays are here and done quite well. The seafood selection is limited to shrimp and grilled seasonal whole fish, on the weekend deep fried whiting w/tahini and fried bread can be had. Have a look at the desert menu for some authentic "sweets" made in house. BSE2-61

    Sar A.

    Basically, this is homespun food. My friend, Hend and I sat back, while delicious dish after another landed on our humble table. Here is a roundup of some things we tried: - Middle Eastern version of breakfast pizza called Manakish (pies). Delicious flatbread topped with your choice of either zaater (thyme), cheese, zaater with melted cheese, labneh (yogurt spread) or lahemajun (ground beef). Pair it with Arabic coffee, you're welcome. - Middle Eastern version of omelet/ pancake with onion and parsley (Iggy). It's so good you'll feel like you're coming home. - Foul Mesdames: stewed fava beans, covered in lemon, garlic & olive oil. To die for! - Eggs & meat ( soujouk ), I didn't care much for it, but Hend seemed to liked it. Three and half Yelps.

    Everyone was unhappy and surprised why the restaurant is so terrible and the reviews were not real!!
    Sam W.

    My wife liked the food but it was just fine for me. When I tried several other restaurants in the area, I support my wife's opinion as this is the best restaurant in the area nevertheless it's so small.

    Hannah A.

    I lived in Clifton for 12 years and every Sunday we used to get hommous and falafel from here! Then we moved an hour away and always craved it! Abu reda little joint is by far the best Mediterranean food in that area! I have never gone there and had a bad experience! While we ate the waitress sat on the table next to and entertained my 6 month old son so we could enjoy our breakfast! Does it get any better then that? On a serious note, anything you order you are surely likely to love it! And everything is my favorite. I'd start off with falafel, hommous topped with shawerma, and try the cheese pie! All so fresh, perfectly seasoned and just made with a lot of love!

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    I love this place. Real authentic middle eastern. Great service. The owner is a gentleman. This is my go-to place in Paterson.

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    Quick service and delicious, healthy food! I love the vegetarian combo. Great for staying healthy.

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    Excellent food! Service is great and the owner is so nice! The juices and the mint lemonade are so good too! Yum!!! Love it!

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