Check out Dervish for dinner. The interior and customer service was welcoming. I was quickly…read moreseated and immediately ordered. I tried the ribeye pide and the Shepard salad. The salad was fresh and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The pide not so much. It was mild and flavor and not as expected. Overall the ambiance was nice, but I probably wouldn't have the pide again.

I have been to other Turkish restaurants. This is the best I have been to, ever. The…read morecomplimentary bread they give at the beginning of the meal was incredible--it was soft and flaky and melted in my mouth. We got the mixed grill for two. The presentation of the dish was out of this world, and all the meats were delicious, tender and juicy. I thought that chicken might be dry, but it was so juicy! We also tried a traditional Turkish dessert, the kunafeh (sp?), and it was light and delicious. We needed a light dessert because the mixed grill for two filled us up. The waitress recommended the kunafeh, and she was spot-on!! Our experience was excellent. Service was great. The atmosphere was fun and festive. We would definitely go back.

This spot has shifted my framework of what a 5-star experience should be. The $20 lunch special is…read morea phenomenal deal in terms of portions (comes with a side + pita, soup or salad, an entree, and a drink). But then, the food itself was also prepared extremely well and with care. I got the chicken shawarma accompanied by baba ganoush and the freekah soup. I was delightedly surprised by the freekah soup and its warm, rich cardamom flavor. The chicken shawarma was also very juicy and savory. Our server was excellent and checked in on us quite a bit to ensure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the calm atmosphere and pleasant music playing in the background. Upon packing our leftovers, we were even given some additional pita and olives to-go, which was an extra friendly touch to our wholesome meal. Would highly recommend this place, and we'll be back again soon!

Got delivery through DoorDash to my office. Was very impressed with the Chicken Shawarma sandwich…read morecombo. It also came with a drink. Haven't been to the restaurant but looking forward to visiting as I have heard it's amazing!

I have been to slot of Middle Eastern restaurants in nyc and NJ area that are rated very high this…read moreplace is the best place i have ever been to i love it will be back for sure its worth coming from Staten Island just to eat there

The Bosphorus, the 32-kilometer (20-mile)-long north-south strait, has been a waterway of the…read morehighest importance since ancient times in Turkey. Its English name comes from a Greek legend: Zeus had an affair with a beautiful woman named Io. When Hera, his wife, discovered his infidelity, she turned Io into a cow and created a horsefly to sting her on the rump. Io jumped clear across the strait. Thus, "bous" = "cow" and "poros" = "crossing place": Bosphorus = "crossing place of the cow." Located off of busy Franklin Avenue in Nutley, my partner, our friends, and I have decided on our dinner at this family-owned-and-run BYOB establishment, which has been open since 1995. A reservation was made for a party of 4 by calling their restaurant. Upon arrival after three years, we were welcomed by Nora, the owner, and made our way to a table by the piano inside, evoking a cozy, thoughtfully designed, upscale vibe with music playing softly. Their menu features Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. For starters, we decided on the Puffed Rill Pastry and Grape Leaves. Our main meal consisted of all lamb dishes (Lamb Shish Kebab, Beyti Kebab, Lamb Chops, and Lamb Sauté). Our food was fresh, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection, accompanied by a beautifully presented dish. Everything was authentically made with love here. Wish we could have stayed for dessert, as they looked amazing, but some of us were in a rush. It's definitely on the higher end cost but worth the taste. Our visit ended with a hug and a piece of candy.

This place is amazing. The chicken rice is highly recommended and white and green sauce is a great…read morecombination.

This place is still doing their thing. I can't believe…read morethey've already been open for so long. Always a good spot for lunch or dinner. Big portions cheap prices and tasty food. Love all their options. Parking can be a pain during the day.

Can I take a sec to mention the prior occupant at this location, Hummus & Guac? One of the…read morestranger restaurants I ever tried to eat at... not only were they closed the entire weekend (ouch!) but over the years I must've called at least a dozen different times during the week and only once did someone pick up and as soon as I started to relay my order I was informed that they were already out of the items we wanted. Thankfully the Halal Joint has a much saner gameplan - being open and having (enough) inventory. The restaurant is small, bright, clean. The guy behind the counter was friendly. And the food has a lot of pop - the falafel was crispy, crunchy and packed with flavor and those Cajun fries (weird that they only offered seasoned French fries) were mighty delicious as well. Everything being fried isn't the best option for someone in my age-bracket but it sure was tasty. Portion sizes were legit. Pricing was decent. Parking... welp, you can't win 'em all.

3 stars for portion sizes that are enough to feed you for a whole day…read more.. Soo I was craving a chicken and rice platter drenched in white sauce. I know there's a million Halal spots popping up, and I will admit I'm very, very picky when it comes to platters. I miss the good ol' days on 53rd street in NYC... I came by around 10pm and was served quickly by a friendly employee. They have platters, burgers, wraps, wings, chicken tenders, fries, etc. I ordered the chicken rice platter (~$13.50). They cook the meat fresh on the grill and then you choose your toppings at the salad bar (olives, onions, peppers, tomatoes, etc.). It's a bit pricier than other places, but the portion size is huge. The container felt HEAVY lol. It's just a shame it went to waste because I really didn't enjoy the food. I only finished about half of it before I tossed the rest. The white sauce was almost flavorless and was VERY watery. The chicken wasn't as well-seasoned. No distinct spices or aroma. Every bite left me with a very greasy and salty taste in my mouth. The side salad was just okay. I was disappointed. The only saving grace was the rice... it was fluffy and the best part of the whole platter. Not sure if I came on an off night or...? Don't let my review stop you from trying. It might just not be the Halal spot for me.

Second time here and let me tell you that the chicken never fails. This time around I ordered soy…read moregarlic wings to end the night after attending the jazz festival. Service was quick and chicken was fresh and hot.

Wish I knew this place's chicken is halal sooner. The soy garlic popcorn chicken is pretty good…read more Crispy. The sauce is a bit sweet tho, which I wish it wasn't.

We enjoyed a brunch here on a busy Sunday. Plus for being able to seat 7! Overall, the vibe is…read moresuper cozy and warm but sophisticated. The brunch menu has all the classics but with a Lebanese twist. They also feature their entire regular menu too so you will find something. I tried to the Middle Eastern eggs which came with fried eggs, humus, labne, salad, and a pita. It's pricey at $16 but it was a well balanced and flavored meal. My husband got a granola bowl with honey and fruit and it was a very generous portion with some amazing fresh fruit! Overall, give it a try for both brunch classics or to try something new!

I ordered the Momo salad with feta to go and there was neither dressing nor artichoke, but there…read morewas cucumber which is not listed in the ingredients. The bread was tough/stale on one side and the baba ganouj was pricey for the amount given and it also didn't taste as good as the one at I had at the Jersey City location. Please pay attention when putting a to-go order together. Inside was really tiny. I have to say, I would not go back to this location. The Jersey City location has their stuff together. I'll definitely return there.

Came here with my wife. The place is small but has decent amount of seating. There is a public…read moreparking not in the back and street parking is available as well. The service was great and pretty quick. I thought the hummus was on point and the chicken pita sandwich was pretty good as well. Definitely will be back soon.

We were in the area looking for something to eat and decided to stop in here. It's a pretty small…read moreplace. We got the chicken shawarma sandwich and a small side of hummus. Service seems to be quick, our order didn't take long and we noticed other people ordering to go was pretty quick as well. The sandwich was really good. Full of flavors and spices! I would come back to get it again. On the other hand, I didn't enjoy the hummus, its lacked flavor. Maybe some salt would have helped

A great place to get a to go dish. We got the chicken shawarma platter it was fresh and tasty !…read moreService is good and pretty quick too ! Very good for take out food they have a wide variety of Mediterranean plates to order from :)

It's a takeout place. It's tiny. It's cash only. There's free parking in the lot. Those are basics…read more Want me to go beyond the basics about Beyond Pita? Start with the food. It is fresh and really flavorful. The go-to's you cannot leave without are the loaded falafel pita and baklava. When you get deeper into the menu, there are unexpected delights. I swear on the Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, and Phils that the Philly cheesesteak here is the tops...and I've eaten enough of them to know. Maybe the best thing I can say about BP is that even after I moved out of Montclair, I still head back. Go. Bring cash. **update: Venmo is OK*** And if you end up not liking it, that's a you-thing, bruv.

If you're craving fresh Middle Eastern food without the whole sit-down restaurant experience,…read moreAl-Basha Take Out is definitely worth checking out! Everything is made fresh here. That even includes their pita bread, which is made right in house. We tried the chicken kebab, kofta kebab and lamb chops, which all come with an abundance of rice and salad. The platters are flavorful, tender and filling. Then we got into the mazzah which is essentially a bunch of dips worth trying! I loved the hummus which was soooo fresh. We also got the fried kibbeh, falafel and fried cheese. All of these items were super easy to eat, great finger food options as this is a takeout spot. And you can't forget the drinks! We tried their mint lemonade, regular lemonade and strawberry mango, and they were all equally refreshing. I loved how easy the whole takeout process is. You can order with someone at the counter or use their self-ordering system, grab your food and go. Everyone we interacted with was super pleasant. I really liked the clean dining area too. Perfect comfy spot for a quick bite.

Arriving at Al Basha felt almost otherworldly. It's tucked into a part of Paterson I'd never…read moreexplored before, surrounded by a large Middle Eastern community, and it had been on my radar for a while. I'd been dying to finally try their renowned Palestinian food. I came on a Friday night, and the restaurant was packed with families and large parties. They even offer valet parking--which tells you something about how popular this place is. And forget paying extra for bread. They start you off with a whole basket of 4-5 pieces of soft, house-made pita, along with pickled vegetables. The menu has both small plates (hot and cold mezze) and entrees, but we really wanted to sample as much as possible, so we went with the small plates. We ordered the fried cauliflower, fried cheese, lamb and beef sausage, and falafel. Everything was truly incredible, and the portions were very generous. The cauliflower was a little oily, but that's to be expected with fried cauliflower. It still had an amazing crunch, and they brought us complimentary toum and hummus for dipping, which was such a nice touch. The fried cheese was incredibly fresh and crispy with a light saltiness that made it hard to stop eating. But the falafel was the star for me--and probably the best I've ever had. Falafel usually isn't something I order first; I'm pretty take-it-or-leave-it about it. But these completely changed my mind. They're longer and more oblong than the usual round falafel, and the texture and flavor were fantastic. The lamb sausage was also really good. The only item that felt just okay compared with everything else was the beef sausage. On the drinks front, they don't have fountain drinks--only Boylan sodas. Sadly, no Diet Coke, but that was a very minor point. The service was amazing all night, and between the generous portions and all the different plates, we had plenty of leftovers to take home. They also have a smaller takeout location very close by if you can't get a reservation at the main restaurant. Overall: Al Basha absolutely lived up to the hype. Incredible Palestinian food, generous portions, warm service, and some seriously memorable falafel. Definitely worth the trip to Paterson.