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

What a gem! This place is excellent. I absolutely love the stylish interior, it's perfect for a…read moreparty. Went here on a Monday afternoon with my boyfriend and we were absolutely delighted by the service and cuisine. They welcomed us with a basket of pita and bread with two dipping sauces. We got the cheese rolls to split which were amazing. "Better than mozzarella sticks" - my boyfriend. They were delicious so I highly recommend. I got the falafel and hummus as my meal and he got the falafel wrap. The waiter offered additional pitas for the hummus. I also got Turkish coffee which was delightful. It was strong and flavorful and came with a Turkish delight which was a nice touch. It was served on a beautiful plate. At the end of our meal, the waiter offered complimentary Turkish tea, which I had and really enjoyed. I just wish that they had cubed sugar for the tea instead of packets. The price was very reasonable and service exceptional. I really enjoyed the food and the overall experience. It was not busy at all while we were there so please check them out.

This review comes from someone who lived in the neighborhood for a few years, so take it with that…read morecontext. Gypsy Grill was my go-to for a quick, satisfying meal without having to think too much - consistently great over the years and a source of comfort and flavor for me and many others. My go-to order was the chicken shawafel sandwich. They offer three spice levels and the garlic sauce is amazing. I've had shawarma sandwiches at many places across the country and this one is among my top favorites. Their kofta sandwich was great too, the gypsy fries are well seasoned and crispy, and their baklava is delicious. Good value overall. The restaurant is family run and the people are incredibly kind and courteous - a couple of times they got my order slightly wrong and went out of their way to make it right. A true neighborhood gem and I hope it's still thriving.

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

Food - good but portions on the small side given the price. My friend and I ordered the tunisian…read moreeggs, which comes with a small side salad and 5 (or less, like my friend's) pieces of potato. Service - low-touch but I wouldn't say it was bad or too slow Ambiance - cute neighborhood spot. Please bring cash to avoid the cc fee. There was also an automatic 20% tip for parties 4+ to be aware of

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.

The food was top notch, loved the falafel and mint lemonade specially. Amazing quantity for the…read moreprice! The service was super quick too. The ambiance was alright as well, calm and composed set up.

Came here for a quite early dinner as we were walking around Hoboken. This was a a rare Middle…read moreEastern restaurant open as it was the end of Ramadan when we visited. In fact, we were the only people inside until another couple nicely showed up as we were on our way out. Hoboken's changed a lot during the years and decades. However, it's quite evident why Ali Baba's hung around for more than 40 years. It's all about the consistency. We ordered the Spinach Pie and Fried Halloumi Cheese as starters. Both tasted very well. I just added a pinch of the hot sauce to both and it added a perfect bounce to it. I stuck with the falafel sandwich for dinner so my fiancée could eat a chicken sandwich. It was a generous portion. So much so that the sandwich itself pretty much came apart so I had to eat it with a fork and knife. That's okay for me. I also added a little hot sauce to this for extra flavor, but the fixings are pretty standard. Anyhow, we got our satisfaction for Mediterranean food in the area. Can't ask for more.

Lunch specials seem less frequent these days. Maybe I'm biased as I'm not a lunch type (though I…read morecertainly compensate at dinner). Rumi offers an impressive combo. I enjoyed the lamb gyro. There are far more beverage and appetizer options than the industry standard. The excellent spicy vegetable spread is one of those. At many places you'd be paying $8 extra for that. Entree portions are smaller in the lunch special but the whole order was quite hefty. Delivery was super-quick.

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.

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).

They need to train their staff on not cross contaminating food. Women behind the counter used the…read moresame tong to pick falafel that was to be for chicken. Also they really skim on portion of their toppings compared to NYC locations. Glad they are here in JC but won't my go to in this area till then train their staff and get operational fixes in place. Updated: naya acknowledged the issue. So want to give this location another try

Cute, quick service spot. Me and my partner were starving before heading to the city and stopped…read morehere real quick for a bite. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Absolutely loved that greek cheese & the chicken flavor was amazing. Good portion size for the price I'd say. Workers were kind & good service. It was such a cute spot, I'll be back!

Excellent souvlaki gyro. Very fresh, delicious chicken and toppings. I would have skipped the…read moreFrench fries but they were good separately. Service was quick but not chatty. Only minus here is the Fox News on the TV. Propaganda has no place at a restaurant.

It's been a while since I came to Mamoon's falafel, and it did not disappoint. The customer service…read morewas really welcoming and friendly when I had some questions since it's been a while since I've ate here my son and I absolutely loved the falafel and he really enjoyed his Shawarma sandwich. I ordered the lamb platter. I believe it's called with baba ghanoush hummus and half rice half salad. I wasn't a huge fan of the rice. The dips were really great, especially with the pita chips. The salad was a little too plain for me but overall it was a yummy meal. I think I would go with chicken next time maybe the chicken sandwich or the vegetarian plate since I did really enjoy the dips and the falafel the most. The pistachios baklava was pretty good too. Ambience is laid back.

The food was great! It's a quick and healthy meal. The hummus bowl is my present favorite. They…read moreprepare it just the way I like with out the olives.