This place is basically a Turkish restaurant and not necessarily Mediterranean at all. If a…read moregeographical region needs to be associated with it then it should be a called mix of Aegean / Anatolian, as I am originally from that part of the World. Unfortunately, there is something very common in these type of Turkish restaurants and I am surprised not many people mention this. Most of the time the dishes, particularly the mezes are way too salty. The amount of salt they use is too much that it overwhelms the expected flavor of the dish and personally makes my tongue feel swollen. I am not sure if they do this partially on purpose to extend the shelf time as almost all cold mezes are prepared beforehand and not to order. They might be trying to keep the dishes from spoiling for 3 days or so. In any case and whatever the reason is it ruins the flavors for me. I'll try this place one more time then re-review with an update in the coming weeks.

Ordered Efes Mediterranean on Uber Eats and it was amazing. Delivery was quick and everything was…read morepackaged well. The food was super fresh and full of flavor -- the pita was warm and the sauces were delicious. Reasonably priced and affordable .I got the chicken over salad with two pitas and a side of feta, and honestly it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Easy 10/10, highly recommend! Next time I will be dining in , instead of ordering so I can get the full experience

Nicely done guys...we all enjoyed it a great deal! The chicken shawarma was great…read more Thanks

Stopped by Gypsy Grill in the walking area of Jersey City and was pleasantly surprised. It's a…read moresmall spot with lots of Middle Eastern options. I ordered the beef and lamb shawarma for a quick bite, and it did not disappoint. Packed with flavorful sauces, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, every bite was delicious. The guy taking my order was also super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. It's a super casual place with no bells and whistles. But great food! Definitely coming back!

Uncle Momo is a super cute restaurant. We were seated immediately and I asked the server for…read morerecommendations. She did not disappoint! I had the chicken tajine it was delicious. I highly recommend this place for a quick and comforting meal. Their baklava latte was so good, and on the sweeter side. Overall, amazing experience and will return if I'm ever in NJ again

Nice place with a good selection on the menu. The food is fresh and pretty tasty. The beef shawarma…read moreplate had prime rib that was well seasoned along with fries, hummus pickles and onions. I really enjoyed it.

A Little Unassuming Gem for Alexandrian Food in JC…read more I found this place on a Eater Jersey City list and wasn't expecting much but the food was surprisingly delicious. The space is small, about 8 tables, with dated, seventies decor, complete with plastic on the tables. Only one woman in the kitchen. We had the grilled Orata, which came with rice, salad, babaganoush and tahini sauce, side of eggplants with peppers in tomato sauce and the Alexandria style shrimp. Everything was fresh, the fish grilled to perfection and the shrimp well-seasoned. There is also a sandwich menu, but it was not available that day. This place as all of the elements I love in small businesses; no pretention, no gimmicks and no "fusion"...just authentic, simple, home made food, from kitchen straight to my stomach with no orchestra and fireworks. My only gripe is that the prices are high but given that food costs have risen so quickly in the last few years, I completely understand.

Move over, Astoria--this unremarkable street block offers enough casual Arabic seafood spots to…read moremake any Queens resident take notice. And as a bonus, it has not yet been "discovered" by the Yelp Elite / food influencer crowd (besides yours truly). The Alexandrian Style Shrimp was huge and delicious, but the Grilled Branzino (and really, any whole grilled fish) is the big, belting diva of the menu and one you should not miss. Whole, ground spices are packed into every bite care of lovely marinade, and your teeth will rejoice at how tender the meat is. Entrees all come with generous, complimentary portions of salad, tahini and pita, as well as lots of fluffy rice, so you can't walk away hungry. The prices are on the higher side, sadly--it seems nowhere is immune to inflation these days--but at least you'll get a ton of bang for your buck.

I've been coming here for years and it's always the same great food. also , the people/ owner are…read moretop notch.

We loved our meal at Ali Baba. The cucumber yoghurt salad was delicious as was the fattoush salad…read more So fresh! We also enjoyed one of their specialties: The Arab Spring - a delicious chicken with honey. The owner was so gracious and sent us a taste of his fresh pistachio baklava. To die for. A real special place!

Great food with friendly service! We went on a Saturday afternoon early around 4 pm and got seating…read moreimmidiately. Cozy atmosphere.

Was seated and served very quickly. They have lunch specials which come with an appetizer a main…read moredish and a beverage for less than $20 which is a fairly good deal. I went with eggplant salad and lamb adana. The bread they put on the table was fresh, warm, crisp on outside and soft and chewy on the inside and was a great accompaniment to the eggplant. I could have used a little more seasoning but it was fine. The lamb adana was very good, but I was disappointed with the tomato and pepper that came on the side.

Came here for a quick bite and I was craving Greek food. I was surprised by the portion size! They…read moredefinitely don't want you to leave hungry! The trio of dips was great, and I can see myself ordering this repeatedly for girl dinner. The zucchini chips with feta were also fantastic. Not pictured because we ate it too fast was the spanakopita; excellent spinach pie. The service was fast, the staff was so pleasant. The seating area was generous, and nicely decorated. Will be coming back for more!

Why, yes, I did get the vegan gyro platter just so I could have a new thing to review and take a…read morepicture of. It was better than it needed to be, but even with the more obvious appeal of beef-lamb gyros, the platters here are kind of a group effort. The JC/Hoboken region has an array of new Greek spots. At the risk of making enemies I'm going to comparatively mention the key players. The pork gyro over at Tros in Hoboken is my favorite specific meat and Efi's Gyro in JC is probably my sauce favorite. I'd give the platter edge to Ela Greek Kitchen for the excellent salad; they include a lettuce-less horiatiki here. And the fries are top-notch too. I liked the playlist also: Wheatus, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance.

I love the food at this naya. It's always fresh. I normally come in the evening so the crew is…read morepretty tired, but the tall black guy with the beard is my favorite and is always in a great mood.

Naya at Exchange Place is my go-to lunch spot whenever I'm in that office…read more The food is fantastic, with a decent quantity of great veg options. My usual order is the falafel bowl with quinoa base and it's always perfectly warm. My only concerns are the sticky floors and how sometimes the staff uses the same tongs for both the meat and veggie stuff, which is a bummer. Having said that, the food is good enough that I keep going back (and remind the serving staff to use different tongs).

My mom and I were starving after walking in the summer heat all day we popped into this place and…read morewere SOO happy the food and service came out the way it did. Seriously delicious, food is made right there and the stuff was super friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back!

Very overpriced for very mediocre food. Got delivery and it arrived cold. Spinach pie had almost no…read morespinach or feta in it and was pretty bad generally. Would not recommend.

The OG of falafel in the northeast, and it doesn't disappoint. Family-run and now in its third…read moregeneration, still with A+ falafel and hummus. Pickled radish and spicy sauce, yes please. Filling you up with goodness for under $15. Shukran, habibi.

Okay I know this isn't the original location on Mcdoogle street in Manhattan , but I ordered a…read morefalafel sandwich and it tasted dry and they didn't put much sauce in it , I was hungry and it was late at night but I could tell my sandwich was a little half assed