I picked up takeout for lunch at Johns Fried Chicken last week. I ordered 3-piece chicken combo…read morewith yellow rice. It was so good! Tip: Ask for the hot sauce that comes in the little lidded containers. Trust me.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Good, tasty traditional Dominican food. ++++ Pernil and Chicken Stew were very good. Pernil was extra juicy and shockingly not very dry. Chicken Stew was flavorful and tender. Sweet plantains were excellent too. ++++ Serving size of rice + entree platter was huge. Easily satisfied 2 appetites with 1 entree. + Wide variety of entrees to choose from (Oxtail Stew, Chicken Stew, Pernil, Salmon, Pork Ribs, Fried Chicken) along with various carbs (White Rice, Yellow Rice with Peas, Moro Rice, Sweet Plantains, etc.). + Platters were reasonably priced at $12.50 each for the amount of food they gave. + Plenty of tables and seats in the back of the restaurant. + Part of a strip mall with plenty of parking spots. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - There were flies buzzing around as we were eating in the back of the restaurant. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = There's no air conditioning inside, but PLENTY of large fans stationed all over the back of the restaurant.

Best thing to happen to this food strip in AGES ! Fresh…read moreingredients and tasty recipes . The price is appropriate for the type of food you're getting, but even more so-the portion sizes and flavor are top notch . We've already stoped in multiple times so here are some of our take aways : -dolmades : honestly, the best I've ever had. And I try them EVERYWHERE. Not cheaply portions either - solid roll and you get 5 in an order. WORTH IT. -pita chips : clearly homemade and SO delicious . They're softer than the ones people are used to getting, but firm enough to really hold some hummus Bowl/Wrap ingredients : BASES -med couscous: light and fluffy, not porridge-esque -warm garbanzo beans : Held their integrity during cooking so you're greeted with big pillows of seasoned goodness -farmers mix : more than just Romaine-reminiscent of a garden mix (arugula, kale, etc) SPREADS -zesty Feta : no words can do this justice. Chunky and full of love -roasted eggplant hummus : brought an almost Smokey flavor as opposed to regular hummus -Kalamata olive hummus : recommended by the young man making my dish and WOW so glad he did. I'm not a huuuuuuge olive fan and this was just a nice essence of kalamatas . I was afraid it would be too potent and take over the dish. QUITE THE OPPOSITE! Will never look back from other options ! -tzatzki : mild flavor and perfect accompaniment to anything it touches PROTEIN First off, they offer the most GENEROUS protein portions. You 'get 2' so they let you do a full scoop of one and a full scoop of the other. Falafel is about 4 balls per serving so you can mix and match with another protein -Moroccan steak : nice sized slices/bits of spiced meat -lemon chicken : you can taste the citrus without it being overpowering . Also in nice sized pieces -chicken shawarma : insta classic ! The meat is almost buttery it's cooked so well -falafel : my personal favorite . You can taste how fresh they are ! No dryness here! Great Big Crunch surrounding a little pillow of happiness . And if you choose this as your protein, be prepared to be AMAZED at how much you get! TOPPINGS Unlike other stores of this kind, the toppings bar is unlimited !!! And that doesn't speak to the quality of the ingredients. Again, everything is so fresh and taken care of properly. Most of this part is self explanatory so I'll just touch on the parts we found interesting: -chickpea croutons : not nearly as hard as expected to be so that was a plus. The shell has a crisp but you won't worry about breaking a tooth -dolmades : if you're afraid to commit to a full order, here's your chance to try it ! You won't be disappointed -tabbouleh : such a lovely addition to the meal you just created . Adds flavor with the mint/parsley/onion heavenly goodness -cabbage : tried both the white and red at different times and both were tasty. Felt that the white took in more of the flavor around the dish while the red just added crunch DRESSINGS -any tahini option is the right answer . If you're not familiar with the taste of tahini to begin with (earthy if you will), then I would recommend a flavored one -roasted red pepper tahini: a gift from above ! There is a slight sweet yet smokey flavor that wraps everything together -garlic jalapeño tahini : not as spicy as you'd imagine so it just gives a nice lil zest to your dish -lemon & olive oil : depending on what you put in your order, this will help with overall texture. If you opted out of wet stuff (tomatoes, lettuce, etc) this is your choice ! Lastly, The Earth Burger : like a big ole falafel and WOW did not disappoint . Maintained the integrity of the falafel (crispy outside, soft inside) while giving you the satisfying big bite you're looking for . Only complaint is since it is such a hearty size, maybe a size of tahini or tatziki should accompany it . I'd say on the burger but it's cooked so perfectly that I don't want to risk it getting soggy . Basically, this is a great asset to the area. Kind staff, smiling faces, clean sitting area and portion sizes that will have you stuffed all day !

Solid fast, casual Mediterranean food in Paramus…read more Despite Hummus Republic apparently having multiple locations in NJ and across the U.S., I shamelessly admit that I had neverrrrr, everrrrr heard of Hummus Republic prior to finding them on Yelp recently. Whenever I think of fast, casual Mediterranean food, popular spots like Naya, Cava and Eons come to mind and it was nice to see yet ANOTHER option in Hummus Republic. As they say, the more the merrier! Hummus Republic's menu looks eerily similar to those aforementioned competitors. They serve your ever popular Mediterranean-inspired custom bowls, wraps and pitas that comprise of a base/carb/salad, protein (e.g. chicken, falafel, shawarma, etc.), hummus and spreads, toppings and dressings. One thing was for sure after I brought our takeout orders home - it will satisfy any large appetite because the employees absolutely PACKED our bowls to the gills. There wasn't even enough breathing room for an ant! My wife and I both ordered custom bowls with chicken shawarma and falafel and various toppings. As favorable as the serving size was, unfortunately, the flavors were no Naya, Cava or Eons. Don't get me wrong, it was decent, but something was definitely lacking. The ingredients were fresh, but something about the mixture of it all didn't gel. It was one of those "when you know, you know" type of situations because, after taking a few bites, we both agreed that its competitors were definitely better overall. STILL, with what I said about the flavors, it was solid. By far from something terrible, but a rung below the best of the fast, casual Mediterranean spots. There is no doubt Naya, Cava and Eons are at the very top, but, if we were in the area, would I drop in again? Sure. Absolutely. Custom Bowl with halal chicken and falafel

Went here with some friends for Halal Korean fried chicken. I've been meaning to try this chain…read more The place was quiet and clean.The gentleman behind the counter was very helpful explaining the various sauces so we'd pick the one just right for each. We shared our meals. The chicken was crispy, full of flavor, juicy and tender. The boneless pieces were huge, probably a better deal than getting the wings and less messy. I couldnt finish my portion I think I had 3 pieces from my box. They do have plastic gloves if you so desire to eat with your hands. I would definitely come back to try another flavor.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more= Half & Half Whole Chicken - Got half soy garlic and half galbi. Soy garlic wasn't bad, but the garlic was a bit overpowering. Definitely much more garlicky than your everyday Korean fried chicken. Wasn't a huge fan of the galbi flavor though. 16 pieces of chicken in total, BUT only expect 2 drumsticks, which is where a majority of the meat is. The rest are oddly fried pieces of chicken. My recommendation is to order the drumsticks instead. = Takoyaki - Pretty much tasted like most Takoyaki I've ever had. You're either going to love it ... or hate it. = Cole Slaw - For $3, you only get a verrrrrry small container of slaw. Definitely should have been a larger serving. Flavor of the slaw wasn't great, but wasn't terrible either. THE SERVICE ------------------- + 1 employee working the counter was friendly and came by to check up on us. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- = Small location with just 4 tables, but there were also 2 other groups eating inside with us. = No private parking lot, but there are typically available paid street spots outside. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came by on a Friday evening at 6 PM and we expected it to be very quiet with a majority of their business definitely coming from takeout. However, like I said, there were 2 other parties sitting alongside us.

Late night munchies after a night out with the girls. Ordered the waygu burger. Quick service,…read morefriendly staff. The burger was juicy and tender. Grilled onions, cheese and their sauce (ever so slightly spicy). My cohorts ordered wings and chicken sandwiches with varying degrees of spice level. The milkshakes they ordered came in handy with their mild heat meals. Left there happily stuffed and were graciously asked to leave because it was closing time at midnight.

I went for lunch; ordered a chicken sandwich; 2 smash burgers, fries, buffalo wings, and Mac and…read morecheese. The server Ramat told me the Mac and cheese was "old" and offered a can of soda as a substitute, when I kindly asked for a refund instead, he said it "would be difficult to do" and then proceeded to bring me the "old" Mac and cheese 2 minutes later and expected me to eat it. Then said, "what's the problem brother?"

I've heard great things about this place from a friend, and it did not disappoint! I decided to go…read morefor the 53rd STREET BOWL, which features signature pulled chicken, brown rice, a mix of kale and romaine, pickled red onions, cucumbers, chives, and a drizzle of white sauce. It was delicious! The pulled chicken was flavorful, and the pickled onions and cucumbers added a perfect crunch and zest that complemented the brown rice and kale beautifully. I chose to order directly from the staff instead of using the kiosks since it was my first visit, and I'm glad I did! They were incredibly friendly and helpful, even wiping down the outdoor tables for me. The prices are pretty standard for a fast-casual spot.

My husband and I stopped into Brine because we'd never seen one before. This is apparently one of…read moretwo locations, with the other being in New York City. Their tag line of "Eat Juicy Chicken" compelled us in. Unfortunately, our first time was a bit of a flop. First, the positives. Placing your order is a cinch, either with one of many kiosks or with the folks at the counter. We opted for the latter since it was our first visit and we were paying with cash. Service at the counter was warm and friendly. While waiting for our meal, we also took notice of the wide array of pumps by the drink dispenser. They're all free sauces you can get to dress up your meal. But that was precisely where things kind of went meh. My husband's boneless breast meal was heavily sauced and rendered the whole thing a little too salty. My chicken Caesar salad was just fine, but I craved more texture (some croutons would've killed). I keep comparing our ho-hum experience to others who've raved about their meals here, and I think our mistake was two-fold: 1) We didn't order a chicken sandwich. I should've known better - when most of the signature items on a menu gravitate toward one type of item, it's a restaurant's way of hinting at their strengths. Opting to order a salad and a grilled chicken at a fried chicken place was a bad start. Learn from my mistakes. 2) We paired a saucy chicken with saucy sides. All three items in my husband's order - the meat, the Brussel sprouts, and the potatoes - were generously drizzled with a sauce. It's no wonder our taste buds breathed a sigh of relief whenever we had a bite of undressed crinkle cut fries; we were assaulting our mouths with salt and flavor. If you're a saucy person, have at it ; otherwise, I'd recommend creating a more balanced plate and ordering a few things without sauce so you can appreciate the cooking. Because in my heart of hearts, I believe items are well-prepared here; they're just doused in too much covering to be appreciated.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Menu is like any other Popeyes you'll walk into (or order from online). No surprises on it. + Fried Chicken - Was also just like from any other Popeyes you'll walk into. Chicken was super hot, fresh, crispy with the same good ol' Louisiana seasoning. + Sides (Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Cole Slaw) - All spot on and what you would expect from any Popeyes. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Quick, fried chicken was ready to go and order was fulfilled very fast, as expected for a fast food restaurant. Workers were definitely working hard during prime dining time. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Dated compared to other Popeyes locations as it hasn't been repainted with the new white exterior branding yet. The interior and exterior are still of the early 2000s orange. + Typical private parking lot, although spots in front are a little tighter because it's right off of the highway. + Located right on Route 17 North on the northern end of Paramus. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Typical Popeyes foot traffic. Customers come and go at random times, but never reaches capacity ever.

Rudest staff. Totally arrogant. Will not honor specials as advertised. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.read more

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Menu is like any other Chick-fil-A you'll walk into (or order from online). No surprises on it, but full of chicken goodness! + Chick-n-Strips - Was also just like from any other Chick-fil-A you'll walk into. Strips are always hot, fresh, crispy with the same good ol' ADDICTIVE, delicious Chick-fil-A chicken flavor. + Chicken Sandwich - Always a generous size, tasty and thick chicken patty. Sandwich is just the patty between 2 buns with pickles on top, but so good, especially with Chick-fil-A sauce smothered onto it or on the side for dipping. + Mac and Cheese - Creamy, HOT and delicious. Once again, same goodness from any location. THE SERVICE ------------------- + As with any other location, some of the best fast food customer service you will ever receive. Employees are always courteous, friendly and quick to service your requests. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Located inside of the Paramus Park Mall food court. + Lots of seating inside the mall food court. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = This Chick-fil-A vendor is BY FARRRR the busiest vendor inside of the Paramus Park Mall, but the employees work very fast and there is never is a long wait here. = Even though you can only request for a certain number of sauces in the app, feel free to walk up to an employee and ask for more as they gladly oblige.

Wish I can give the restaurant 10 stars, love everything about "Chick Fil A.." food is always…read moregreat, fast service, love the convenience of the mobile ordering, and overall pretty good desserts too..

I picked up Chicken Ramen from this place tonight. I don't typically eat this kind of food but I…read morehad a craving for something hearty. It had great flavor and the portion was perfect. I'd go back!

Tori Ramen has been on my bookmarked list for a while, so decided to go try it out this weekend…read more Came here on a day where they were having a town event, so had a lot of trouble finding parking. I think that during the week or on another weekend parking wouldn't be that difficult to find. When you enter, you see the cool art on the walls, and there are multiple booths and tables to sit at. I ordered the chicken ramen and my friend ordered the curry rice dish. Our food was brought out quick. Server was nice. I didn't try the curry so I can't comment on that, but the ramen was pretty average for me. The chicken was dry, but the broth was warm and flavorful. Not sure if I would get ramen here again but open to trying other things on the menu.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Menu is like any other Smashburger you'll walk into (or order from online). + Single All-American Smash - Solid fast food chain burger that is somewhere between the low-end fast food chains and higher end ones, like Shake Shack and Five Guys. ++++ Only $4.99 (as of September 2026) ++++ Very filling and a good size burger. + Truffle Mushroom Swiss - Absolutely one of the BEST fast food chain burgers I've ever had. The truffle is so strong....and soooooo addictively good. Burger is oily, but juicy and filling. + Brussel Sprouts Side - Surprisingly very good. Kind of strange to see brussel sprouts served here, but it's a side well worth ordering. Just wish there was more in an order. + Regular and Sweet Potato Fries Side - Good fries. A little crisp and a little softness. Can't complain. + Dark Cherry Chip Shake - Hand-spun, no artificial taste and as good of a shake as there is at any restaurant chain. Not super thick, but not liquidity either. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Employees are friendly enough here. Never had an issue with any of them. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious and lots of tables and booths at this location. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Gets moderately busy during prime meal times, but never reaches even 50% capacity.

Somewhere around the late '10's, Smashburger was "falling off". Five Guys, Shake Shack, and a…read moreplethora of local businesses started jumping on the premium burger trend, leaving this pioneer-restaurant behind. My advice? Don't sleep on Smashburger. Somewhere around 2024-2025, they did a bit of introspection --- and have revamped much of their image: menu simplification, bolder brand identity, and ACTUAL value pricing on items. I remembering visiting Smashburger in the 2010's, and often my burgers and fries were drenched in grease. Not this time. Burgers are delicately assembled, and more or less look like the photo on their menus! In Paramus, I've only had positive interactions with the staff --- they have been helpful in ordering and recommending when I am indecisive. On top of that: don't sleep on their app! They have better "reward deals" than many other chain restaurants! I tried two items today: 1) Mexicali Big Dog ($7.99) - This is a "¼ pound 100% Angus beef hot dog, cheddar cheese sauce, grilled jalapeños, chopped bacon, crispy fried onions, fresh-sliced avocado, and Mexican crema on a butter-toasted Big Dog roll." IT SLAPS. All the flavors work together, and I traveled to work after picking it up --- 20 minutes later it still HIT. And oh my goodness that toasted roll, it just elevates the experience! 2) Double Jalapeno Crema Smash ($7.99) - If you're a fan of Tex-Mex and grilled jalapenos, this item is for you! The heat pairs well with the Crema in the burger, to offer you both a heat and cool effect. It is smoky, rich, and spicy in all the right ways! Definitely recommend --- and NOT SOGGY from any grease! (There is bacon in my photo --- I added that!) In any case --- Smashburger has made a wonderful comeback, and I wish more people knew about it!! Until then, I will be frequenting this location because it taste better (and is CHEAPER) than Shake Shack and Five Guys, and I will not take that back!

Great salads and sandwiches. Quick service . Nice staff. Has seating also. Enjoyed my chicken…read morewrap. .

I heard great things about the Salad house and I decided to give it a try. As I walked inside I was…read moresurprised the ingredients were not displayed and instead there was a small counter space with the register. The menu was way too high for me to read so I decided to go with the computer. I tried the open sesame salad and the crispy wontons. My total was $25 for these two things. Once I got home I was a little shocked that the dressing was not mixed in the salad. I was picturing the places where they take all the ingredients and they mix them in the aluminum bowl. The salad itself wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special either. I felt it needed some extra freshness, maybe a little cilantro or some pieces of mandarin. The wontons had a good taste but they felt burnt and oily for my taste. Overall it wasn't exactly what I imagined but it was a bit better than a Panera salad.