Good quality food, BYOB place in otherwise dry neighborhood…read more Parking is always difficult, good place to go if the line at Al basha is too long next block.

I had a small taste of the baba ghanoush might be the best I've ever tasted. My wife enjoyed the…read morefalafels and said she would order them again. She also liked the lentils that came with my chicken shawarma. I liked the hot sauce that came with the meal. It wasn't very hot, but very flavorful. I will order something different next time. I may come back for lunch during the week. I didn't realize it was a dinner only menu on Sunday. There was no tap water and the water was $2 each for Poland Springs. There's a 4% surcharge for credit cards.

Went to lunch with eight colleagues, and we all loved it. The ambiance is serene and relaxing, the…read moreservice from Maria and the staff was excellent, and the food was outstanding. We are especially crazy about the bread! The falafel was very good -- and I'm definitely a falafel snob. The lunch special is also a great value, although the salad that came with it was disappointingly tiny. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend this restaurant.

Visited The Olive Bistro for dinner on a Friday. We made a reservation for 8, so we were seated as…read moresoon as we arrived. It's a nice restaurant, very modern and comfortable. We immediately placed the order for the lamb makluba, knowing that it would take about 45 minutes to prepare. We also ordered the tabouleh, Za'atar & Cheese, the Olive Bistro Spread, and mixed grill for 4. The Za'atar & Cheese was like a pizza, minus tomato sauce. The Olive Bistro Spread came with hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, muhammara, two cheese rolls, and two fried kibbeh, accompanied by warm pita bread. It was a lot of food, my favorite dip was the labneh. Mix Grill for 4 came with six kofta kebabs, two shish kebabs, and four chicken kebabs, served alongside tender beef shawarma, grilled vegetables, house rice, and warm spicy bread. It was a lot of food. Some meats were overcooked though, and I prefer other mixed grills I've gotten at other Arabic restaurants. My favorite item was the lamb makluba, which had a seasoned rice with extremely tender bone in lamb chunks. I'd get just the makluba and maybe an appetizer next time so I'd have way less leftovers.

Authentic shawarma. It's a small spot but there is some seating. Clean restaurant as well which is…read morealways good to see.

I purchased one pound each of chicken and beef shawarma and got home to discover they looked very…read morelight! I literally weighed each plate and they were significantly less than I ordered and was charged for. I called the restaurant to inform them and wasn't even offered an apology and the young man hung up on me.

WOW! I stumbled across a hidden gem in downtown Paterson, New Jersey. I had planned on going to the…read moreBanana King a few miles away, but they closed before midnight so I traveled to Mr. Waffles and discovered this little authentic Turkish restaurant next door which is open 24 hours a day. You can tell that the chef behind the counter in the kitchen pours his heart and soul into the food which he makes. They have a wide variety of Turkish delights including some beef stew which I cannot pronounce, beef and tomato entree, the lentil soup which I had a bowl of and so much more which I must try in the future. Everything is authentic Turkish style down to the Bal Kupü sugar cubes in a small bowl on the tables. I will be making this one of my favorite restaurants whenever I am in Paterson.

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Delicious food! We had a variety of dishes. I do not know the…read moreTurkish names. I enjoyed the red lentils soup, cacık, salad, rice, beef with eggplant, green beans with meat, and stuffed peppers. The rice pudding and complimentary tea was a lovely end to our meal. The only downside was that there was no menu or pricing shown so I was a little confused when ordering. Basically I pointed to the dishes and they put a scoop on the plate, Looking forward to visiting again!

Complex and delicious flavors. We had the meat moqalqal and the meat duqqa. I would order both of…read morethese again. A nice change from the repetitive same old restaurants that are everywhere. I love variety and this food put a big smile on my face. There's a nice bright peppery sauce that is brought to the table. I liked the huge flatbread here. They served a broth before the food that was excellent. I'll bring back family here. The flavors are great for people that enjoy their food seasoned. There's items that aren't as seasoned, but we didn't want to order those this time. I imagine this place will get very popular as time goes on. This is probably my favorite dining experience in a very long time.

The food was fabulous as usual. Never have I eaten at that restaurant and the food was not great!…read more The service was quick but with quality! The ambiance is exquisite, but it is a bit "crowded".

I've ordered from Gub Khao on Uber Eats numerous times - delivery is usually quick and the food…read morealways arrives hot. The dishes here are authentic and so good! I'd say the food is even comparable to Thai food in Elmhurst (Queens). Who would've known this gem is hidden in Paterson?? Love that they have northern Thai options on the menu as well. The faves in my ordering rotation are the Tom yum fried rice w/ shrimp, curry puffs, pad see ew, nam tok w/ beef and sticky rice, and taro pearls in coconut cream for something sweet! I'm happy to report that spicy actually means SPICY here and they use all the right herbs and veggies in their dishes. I hope to visit in person one day!

Great food. I ordered my usual (Pad See Ew with fried tofu), for what it cost, it's a great value -…read moreit was delicious and the portion was pretty big. I like how they added not only Gai Lan vegetables but also broccoli . The service was really good too. I would definitely be back if i am in the area.

We went to Abu Rass for the first time the other day. It is unassuming from the outside, but we…read morewere happy we came in to experience the delicious cuisine. Ambiance was nice with folks smoking shisha. All the food we had was delectable and my Egyptian husband gave his stamp of approval, which is not easily granted. We loved the fresh bread, crispy falafel, mint lemonade, hummus and baba ghanoush. Honestly everything was good. Service was also polite and attentive. We will be back inshallah!

You walk in from a take out area but are seated in a semi outdoor like area. Theres nothing too…read morefancy about the seating but they are family friendly. We got the eggplant appetizer to share. It was amazing, with the blend of sweet molasses, the crunchy nuts, pieces of pita, and the soft eggplant. The portion size was great too. I got the chicken shwarma platter. The chicken was a little dry but luckily they give a side of garlic yogurt. Also I added some hot sauce to up the taste. The size was good too. Oddly they dont offer water, but have bottles for purchase. The server forgot the waters but did help with picking food. I also noticed others doing Hookah with their dinner which was a neat add on for a special occasion.

I absolutely love Toros Restaurant. They offer a fantastic lunch special for $20 that includes a…read moremain dish, your choice of salad or soup, and freshly baked bread with a dip of your choice--an incredible value. When I first moved to Jersey, this place came highly recommended, and it quickly became a bit of a habit. For the first six months, I was going almost weekly--and for good reason. The chicken kebab is juicy and full of flavor, the shepherd's salad is a delight, and the lentil soup is comforting and delicious. My absolute favorite, though, is the homemade bread with labneh--truly to die for. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance and feels like a special treat every time. A wonderful spot for anyone looking for excellent Mediterranean/Turkish cuisine.

This was my first time at Toros and I'm glad I stopped in! The restaurant has a warm, homey and…read moreinviting vibe; I particularly liked the lighting and wall art, it made the space feel very authentic. Toros only serves wine, so plan accordingly (they do have a non-alcoholic lemonade on the menu, which my dinner date loved). Our server was friendly and took time to describe each item on the menu. For my meal, I tried the Bamia, which is a traditional, thick Turkish stew with okra and lamb, served with basmati rice. The stew itself had a sour taste but our server did give me the heads up before ordering. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Toros and I'm looking forward to coming back!