As a Turk, I'm usually not a big fan of lahmacun because it tends to give me really bad heartburn. But my friends wanted to order it, so I said okay -- and I actually loved it here! It was so flavorful, and the quality of the meat really stood out. It honestly tasted very authentic and definitely met my Turkish standards. And the Arnavut ciğeri completely stole the show for me. The flavor made me feel like I was back home in Turkey, which made the whole experience even more special. I left very happy and would absolutely order to eat here again. read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Lahmacun - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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So delicious! The service was impeccable and all of the dishes were fresh and homemade. The mixed appetizer platter is perfect. read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Mixed appetizer - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Dayının Yeri es un lugar auténtico y acogedor que me encantó desde la primera visita. La comida es fresca y deliciosa, con ese sabor casero que te transporta directamente a Turquía. Los kebabs estaban perfectamente preparados, jugosos y bien sazonados, y las mezes fueron el acompañamiento ideal. El servicio fue excelente -- el personal es muy amable, atento y siempre dispuesto a recomendar platos típicos. El ambiente es sencillo pero lleno de calidez, perfecto tanto para una comida en familia como para una salida con amigos. En resumen, si buscas comida turca auténtica, porciones generosas y un servicio que te hace sentir como en casa, Dayının Yeri es el lugar indicado. ¡Muy recomendado y seguro regresaré! read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

For many years, I have placed to-go orders from Dayi'nin Yeri (Turkish for uncle's place), but this is the first time that we have dined inside. The restaurant is quaint, clean, and nicely decorated. Our server, Naomi, was excellent. She patiently answered all of our menu questions and was attentive throughout the entire meal. Each and every selection was delicious, divinely seasoned, and thoroughly enjoyed. I tried the Beyti Kabab, for the first time, and it was very good. The yogurt dressing center complemented the dish perfectly and I'm glad that I took Naomi's recommendation. There is one thing that this restaurant carries and I highly recommend it. It is called, "Special Bread." Ask for it and be prepared to enjoy a unique texture and taste. The mandatory Backlava was delectable, shared by everyone, and the Turkish Coffee was strong and full of flavor. read more

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One of the best Turkish food restaurants! The service is amazing and the food is always SO INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS! Whenever in NJ, a stop at Dayinin Yeri is an absolute must. I always go for the shepherd salad with feta, hummus (with their freshly baked bread!) and, of course, an Ayran. Any meat dish, be it Kebab or Shawarma style, is so fresh and flavorful. For desert, recently tried the Kunafa and well, nothing bad to say about it either! Must try! Street parking though (or very little parking lot in the back). read more

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We did delivery so I cannot speak to the service or ambience. The food was quite good and the portions were large. Everything was fresh and well-made. It was very well seasoned. The kunnefe delicious. read more

Was recommended to try this restaurant from a coworker. Came with my Turkish husband and we really enjoyed our dinner here & will be back to try their other dishes! They start you off with very fluffy and hot bread which was very good. We ordered the pide and the mixed grill. Pide was very good and flavorful & crispy exterior! The mixed grill I loved the variety of meats and paired nicely with the rice and a glass of wine. Personally, wasn't a fan of the chicken though. Overall, great service, great food, and cozy atmosphere! read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Pide - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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I had dinner with a group of six at Dayi'nin Yeri on a Saturday. The restaurant is small, and only has street parking. We were seated quickly since the restaurant only had two other tables seated. The menu was pretty typical for Turkish/Mediterranean food. I got to try a few dips for appetizers, including labne and hummus. We also tried a lamb pidde, which is kinda like a Turkish pizza. For my entree, I got the doner kabab sandwich, which was served in either lavash or a tortilla. The labne and hummus were ok, and I've had much better pidde and doner kabab sandwiches at other restaurants for much lower prices. I also had a Turkish coffee to drink. It was much more watery than I was expecting. Not my first choice for Turkish food. read more

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I go here all the time - the last instance I ordered for pickup and ate at home. I love the food whether there or to go. It's delicious and large variety. It can't be beat! read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

This place is amazing! My first Turkish dinner and did not disappoint!! From the moment I stepped in it's a good feel and service is excellent!! The food is AMAZING!!!! Ordered 5-6 appetizers and a few entree! Everything was so delicious and healthy!!!! And I love that we can bring bottles and celebrated friendship with a bottle of champagne!! Couldn't ask for more!!! Thank you and keep it up!! read more

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The food was good, but our combo platter didn't come with Doner kebab (not sliced from the meat rack). Place is BYOB, so you should definitely bring some alcohol. It was Thursday dinner time, but there were only 2 other tables. Good for us, I guess, but not so much for the business. I asked a Turkish coworker, and he said he stopped coming here. I'm not sure the real reason, but the place was empty and quiet. There is a small parking lot but it was already full. You need to find street parking down a few blocks. read more

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Hole in the wall Turkish Middle Eastern cuisine that will impress your taste buds! I made a takeout order for their mixed platter and everything about it had the right flavors. The meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The addition of the grilled tomatoes, onions, and Mediterranean style rice helps compliment this dish. I can't wait to come back to taste more of their dishes. Since I am Middle Eastern I can compliment them on their Kabobs. It's done just right. FYI: They have a tiny parking lot next to the building, but street parking is also available. Just be careful of the neighborhood. read more

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This restaurant sets the standard all others try to reach. I established connections with the staff members, who are wonderful and notably friendly. Apart from delicious options, the environment feels right. The meals deliver good taste with freshness and nutritional quality. We'll make time to return soon. read more

Absolutely the mist authentic Turkish food in town. Clean, friendly service. Best rice pudding

This was a great find - super authentic Turkish cuisine. It's a place the locals obviously frequent. The only downside is that they don't serve alcohol. It is apparently a BYOB but this wasn't communicated while I was making the reservation and also the restaurant is far from any other commercial establishments - situated in the middle of a residential area so we were stuck with a choice of non-alcoholic sodas and the like. Now for the good part! The food was on the whole absolutely delicious. I didn't even get pictures of some of the food we ordered because we were so busy devouring it. The Lahmacun, the Sigara Boregi and the Mixed Appetizers were all amazing! The Beyti Kebab was utter perfection! The only thing I didn't care for was the sliced eggplant appetizer with a yogurt topping. Can't remember the name. Great to go with a big group so that you can order a bunch of things off the menu and share it all family style. The portions are very generous and the flavors are amazing. Go!!! read more

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One of the best Turkish restaurants. The only problem is the neighborhood parking is very difficult. But this is the most authentic Turkish restaurant I have ever been too. read more

Unfortunately I have to give this place 2 stars. Although my boyfriend and I thought the food tasted good (the kunefe was a big highlight), my boyfriend had food poisioning after having lunch here. He didn't eat anything else that day, so we have to assume that it was due to our meal here. Additionally, the ambiance here is lacking. The space is quite small and dark - the only natural light comes from the front window and a small window in the back where the exit door is. Upon entering, I also thought the restaurant smelled strange...it was like the smell of cigarette smoke and some scent trying to cover up the smoke. Perhaps it was the waiter/waitress, but it wasn't a pleasant smell upon entering. read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

My brother and sister-in-law highly recommend this place, so we all ordered in one night and I had myself a little buffet of vegetarian bites. The stuffed grape leaves (Yaprak Dolmasi) were succulent and tender. Unlike others I have had, these were neither overly saturated with lemon juice nor bland. The traditional hummus was a wonderfully creamy addition, pairing perfectly with the bread included with our order. The white bean and tomato salad with parsley and onions (Piyaz) was to live for. I might've shared a spoon or two, but I essentially scarfed down the entire salad myself. The star of the show, though, was the special puffy bread. This crispy masterpiece went with everything or was perfect all on its own. I would tear pieces of it, spread a little hummus, and fill it with tomato and bean salad to make myself a sort of Mediterranean taco. My mouth starts watering just thinking about it. Definitely eat here or from here! read more

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Went on a Thurs early evening. Ate inside - nice little restaurant - nicer on the inside than what it look like from street. Service was very good. We ordered Sigara Böreği for a starter. Nice, fresh - just what you would want. They also brought a basket of bread and a complimentary shepherd salad on the house. Best shepherd salad I ever had. I think it was the cheese but it was so tasty! I went with the chicken kabob (Tavuk Kebab) and my husband got the Yoğurtlu Adana Kebab. Both were great. Chicken was nice and juicy. Kunefe for dessert was also excellent - you could tell it was housemade - not frozen. We will be back! read more

I'm genuinely not the type of person to give bad reviews. I normally wouldn't say anything at all. But today I feel like I need to. I came because I loved this place and the food, but today when I asked the waitress for one of the small appetizers combo, I asked to confirm multiple times that it was the small combo of $21. She said yes several times even when she delivered the order to our table, confirming. When we got the check, she charged me for each of the 4 appetizers, around $9 each! If it was a mistake it was fine, so I asked her about it and she said no sorry I just don't speak English well and didn't offer to update it! I was shocked. They were gonna overcharge me when I confirmed constantly that I was ordering the combo. That's not even the craziest part. When I asked them to update it, they didn't refund me they CHARGED ME the amount they were supposed to refund me and tried to convince me it was a refund because the guy labeled the transaction "cash refoun" didn't even spell it right! So they actually owed me like $30 at this point and the guy was penny pinching so much he didn't even try to refund the entire amount (70 cents). This isn't about the money. Even after all this I know it's hard to be a waitress so I still paid 20% tip of the entire amount they wrongly overcharged me plus tax. But the fact that they still were penny pinching and treating me so poorly pissed me off and that never happens. read more

Discover this place on Uber Eats and instantly became a fan. The food is very fresh and even after the 10-15 deliver time, everything is still piping hot. Portions are very generous, especially given it's a lunch special that is discount and comes with sides. Everything is very affordable and the staff was even nice enough to call me to offer a mixture of meats in case I wanted a variety to try. read more

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The restaurant was quiet and cozy for a weekday dinner with family. We ordered the hummus to start, which came out drizzled with olive oil, and came with a starter of crispy, charred bread. We ordered the puffy bread as well, which was eggy on the top and sprinkled with seasonings. The hummus was a little bland but smooth and still delicious. Forgot to take pictures of the main courses, but we ordered the kiymali or ground meat pide and added on cheese, tavuk or chicken kebab, and the yogurt sis kebab. The pide tasted like mixed beef/lamb meat and was soggy at the bottom for the middle portions. If the bottom was crispier it would've been perfect. The chicken kebabs were tender and juicy, and came with a side of rice and vegetables. The yogurt kebab dish was the most interesting - there was a layer of bread cubes covered in yogurt sauce at the bottom and it almost tasted like pizza. It was topped with the sis kebab, cooked perfectly, with none of the usual funkiness accompanying lamb. Would definitely come back again to try some other dishes. We wanted to get the doner but it's only available on weekends. read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - hummus - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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Is this a hidden gem? For a long time I thought it was an office but eventually noticed the signage and people eating outside. We went on a Tuesday and we were almost done with our meal when another table came in, with a dog!!! How cute. Food was excellent, service was warm and friendly and accommodating and it's a byob! We will definitely be back!!! read more

I decided to go for dinner after seeing solid reviews. I was disappointed would be an understatement. I am not sure which was worse, the food or the service. Server was totally disengaged. Did not open our bottle of wine despite asking. Server did not ask for water. The place was not busy; only two other tables had guests. Food was nothing home to write about. Chicken was like rubber, hummus was flavorless, and falafels tasted like they were made in oil where they had just fried fish. Definitely not worth the price. Never again. I'd like to say I am reasonable so I am not exaggerating when I say would give negative stars if possible. JUST terrible would be a good summary of my experience. I eventually left no tip as well, I have never done that in my life but this was just so bad!! read more

Lahmajoun was super authentic and delicious. We also tried beyti special and it was amazing. The server was very kind and attentive. The place is small and old but clean. I took away one star because the homemade lemonade and iced tea are not actually homemade... Bathroom is very old but generally clean. read more

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I had been looking to try this restaurant for at least a year and finally a friend and I decided to check it out. Given that the restaurant has 200+ Yelp reviews and is sitting at 4 1/2 stars, we expected a solid meal. I wasn't necessarily prepared for a meal that didn't even include one miss. Every bite was a hit and we took a lot of bites. We started with the large appetizer sampler, five dips served with bread. Lebni was our favorite (a creamy seasoned yogurt with walnuts) but the acili ezme also had a spicy punch that woke up our palates. The other dips were also solid and the plate came with some of the finest stuffed grape leaves we've had. (My friend usually dislikes these and still enjoyed them here) The leaves were tender and the flavor was in check, not super powerful like you can occasionally get with some stuffed grape leaves. We also ordered Lahmacun and it was both delicious on it's own and with some of the dips rolled up in it. We knew we wanted one of their famous pides and our very helpful waitress recommended Kusbasili pide. This was a fantastic pide that featured a tender and crispy crust filled with tender lamb, onions, peppers, and cheese. Of course we were pretty full at this point but when you're eating this good, moderation doesn't come to mind. We ordered the Dayi's Combo and it was the perfect entree for two. The chunks of chicken and lamb were juicy and flavorful and the ground patty was so tasty it almost seemed buttery. All of that was served over two types of rice which were also quite good. Once you've had all that, it's hard to say no to dessert. The baklava was in a league of its own, tender and perfectly flavored. The kunefe was also an enjoyable dessert, buttery and crispy over tangy cheese. My friend enjoyed the Turkish coffee. The staff was very friendly and made certain that we were enjoying their food. It's obvious they take pride in the dishes they serve. I look forward to returning. read more

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Pides and lahmacun are very good. Every time I cross over to NJ, Dayi is the place I stop for lunch or dinner. The quality of the food never fails. Either dine in or take out. Staff is polite and professional. They make the experience a breeze. read more

Amazing fresh great quality food. Very nice hospitable servers. If your looking for incredible Turkish food you have found it virtually everything I have tried is great! We like to get the appetizer mix platter which comes with a bunch of different dips and salads. The special breach is also awesome so try that. We also get the shepherd salad and lentil soups and the lahmacun as apps. FYI Their lentil soup is the bomb! For entrees any of there grilled meat dishes are great I love the Adana kebab. We have also had the branzino and it's really good. Long story short you can't go wrong good quality food nice people can get very busy read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

We have always loved Cinar for dinner and Beyoglu for lunch, and decided to try a different one - Dayinin Yeri - all in Cliffside Park. We haven't been to Turkey and cannot tell which would be similar to authentic Turkish flavor, but Dayinin is not for me. My sister seems to like the lahmacun. As for me, I have had better lahmacun at Marmaris Cafe in Edgewater. I definitely prefer the appetizer dips at Beyoglu. Everything seems to be lacking something at Dayinin. I will give it another try for other dishes but I am not that excited about this place. I would not be able to say anything about the kebab or any other meat dishes, but we will probably go back to our usual restaurants ^^ read more

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Good food. Fresh, delicious, from salads to main course and deserts. Good service Friendly atmosphere. read more

Was craving Turkish food so we found this place at a little corner (door is easily missed). We ordered: Lavash bread- they brushed egg on the outside which isn't my favorite but the bread was really crispy and fun to eat Lamba and chicken Adana- the meat was incredibly moist and tender. It was absolutely delicious. Some places make this so dry but these were perfectly cooked read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Chicken adana. It's not on the menu. Super moist! - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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We like the mixed appetizer. Get the large though instead of the small. More bang for the buck.

My family has been enjoying Dayi'nin Yeri for as long as I can remember because our experience is consistently excellent! Everything from the atmosphere to the friendly service to the food makes it our favorite Turkish restaurant in the area. We usually start with a salad (with lots of yummy cheese) and an appetizer platter with 5 different spreads. My favorite is probably the labne, made with some herbs and crushed walnuts. And all this goodness comes with a basket of warm, toasty bread. I'm usually full at this point but we can't stop there. We usually order a Turkish pizza, as well, and if you look around the restaurant, pretty much everyone has one on the table because they're delicious. Highly recommended. Another popular item for our family is the lentil soup. I can't say enough good things about it, I absolutely love it. Probably the best lentil soup I've had and I wish I could make it myself! Our main course usually involves some kebabs and fish. Recently we've been enjoying the branzino. It's always fresh and flavorful- perfect for the family to share. Last but not least- dessert! Dayi'nin Yeri makes the BEST knafeh I have ever had. They say that dessert goes to your heart, not your stomach, and it's true! There's always room for knafeh and some hot Turkish tea. I can't wait to come back soon! read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Kunefe - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Food was great and meat was juicy and nice smoky flavor. I like their bread and the appetizer platter. With the clientele being mostly locals, you can tell this place is authentic read more

Love the Sheppards salad , lamb chops and tomatoes eggplant salad. The puffy bread is the best read more

Came in during lunch time, the space is well kept clean and small. We ordered the homemade lemonade which tasted like powdered lemonade and not homemade at all. The Shepard salad was very tasty but the feta cheese tasted different (and different texture) which we didn't enjoy. Lastly the chicken kebob which came with rice was just OK, the meal was definitely not worth the price. read more

Thus is a very small and very good restaurant. Everything we tried is great with authentic flavors. The staff is friendly and helpful. The Yaprak Dolmasi were delicious. The babagannus flavorful and great with the provided side of bread. The off menu lamb shank is incredible. The meat falls off the bone and properly cooked to medium rare temperature. The lahmacun has a wonderful thin dough and flavorful mix of meat, tomato and spices. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will be back. read more

Not sure if i am entitled to write a review as I only had dessert. However scanning others's dishes, it seemed good! Think of an old kitchen from the 70's where pink and green were dominant home decor colors. That's how i felt sitting in the place. It's small and cute, but can use some interior design enhancements. The servers are very sweet! One lady insisted on moving my car for me to relievw me from neesing to get up and leave. She even came back amd had small talk about the history of the Mediterranean. It was great talking to her. The service is great. You can see the kitchen workers do their thing from the window behind the coffee station. Kanafe was a good portion good enough for 3, bit it needed more cheese...a-lot more cheese. I'd go back and try the food. Gave me a "home" feel. read more

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Food great but the don't give napkins and not cheap they should give attention to the Customers

Did delivery during COVID, ordered Dayi combo platter and shepperd's salad. Dayi combo was definitely not cheap but it was enough food to feed two adults and a toddler. It has different types of meats if you like variety, and the shepherd's salad was very well seasoned. The delivery guy got lost in our townhouse complex but was very patient and stayed on the phone with me while I helped him find me outside. I've eaten here before and remember their kunefe being the best thing I ever tasted in my life. Will definitely be ordering from here again and again in the future! read more

Dayı'nın Yeri - Dayi combo and shepherds salad - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey