We decided to try this place. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The hostesses were polite and…read morehelpful. The menu is easy to read and understand. We ordered the brisket, it was cooked to perfection, the side dishes included salad, rice and mashed potatoes. Food tasted great. Next time we are in town we will come back and try something different from the menu.

Paterson, NJ - like many patrons, my husband came across this place via their tantalizing Instagram…read moreposts and urged us to go. They were busy at dinner time on a Sunday night. As many reviewers mentioned, no one bothered to acknowledge us when we arrived, so I flagged down a waitress who said we could sit whenever we want. We chose to sit in the airier covered outdoor area (which isn't exposed to the elements so is perfectly temperate even in cold weather). There were no instructions on how to order either - this seems like a basic customer service fail: is it that hard to slap up signage explaining 1-2-3, or for someone (anyone!) to greet you and ask if this is your first time here and walk you through the process? Anyway, I'm glad I read the reviews and checked out what we wanted to order beforehand, and asked questions at the cashier. Sure, it's not that hard, but one really shouldn't have to actively track down multiple staff for directions on where to go or how to order at a restaurant. The deal is: decide which meat(s) you want from the poster (there is no menu), place your order (sold by the pound) with the cashier, pay, go to your table, and a server will bring the food to you when it's ready. The meat is (at current writing) $45/lb with unlimited sides and soft drinks. We ordered 1 lb each of beef brisket and lamb shank (1 lb = 2 shanks), which was the perfect amount of food for us 2 hungry adults, 2 teens of modest appetite, and a toddler of negligible appetite. The meat is simply seasoned (Arab bbq style) and came out lukewarm, but is off-the-bone tender and we enjoyed them with the variety of sauces. There are four types of sides: cucumber & tomato salad (good), spring mix, saffron rice (fine but my toddler loved this), and mashed potatoes (bland). It is a well-balanced meal, not too heavy. The chefs are friendly and we watched one film a demo almost certainly for social media. He even let us taste some of what he was seasoning, though there were no pyrotechnics as I had hoped from seeing some of the reels. The service wasn't bad - not terribly proactive but not non-existent either, and we always received what we requested. They could do better with customer guidance, but now that I know what's up I'd come back for the food and would like to try some other meats next time. Meat Moot has many franchises across the Middle East and Turkey, and NJ is one of only 3 locations in the US (the other 2 being in the Midwest). Street parking only.

We went to Kanoon for my mom's birthday and we had a wonderful time. They did a little show in the…read morekitchen area which was really fun. The presentation of the food was excellent as well with a smoke show. The food was incredible too. I followed the reviews and got the smoked chicken which was a great choice. We also got the ribs and brisket. I definitely liked the brisket more than the ribs in case you are looking to make a choice. I got their special fries and I absolutely loved them. They were so lemony and garlicky. They have sauces that they serve with the food and some that are on the table as well. I think the sauces are definitely necessary. The meat is delicious but mildly seasoned. I live a bit far and I loved the food so much that I got brisket and smoked chicken to go as well. The brisket makes such an amazing sandwich with some sriracha aioli and cheese. The service was excellent throughout. We were seated immediately and everything was taken care of efficiently.

We have been dying to make it here and so glad we did finally! There is a small parking lot to the…read moreside of the restaurant otherwise it's street parking (all free parking). We arrived on a Saturday the place was absolutely packed but we were seated within about 5 minutes. We were seated right near the smokers and it was so cool to watch them prepare each dish. The presentation here is phenomenal as is the quality of all the meat here. A fresh salad with oil was brought complimentary to the table and it was delicious. We ordered the Buffalo smoked chicken wings and Baba-Ghanoj for appetizers. The chicken wings were so tender that as you picked them up the meat literally fell off the bone! The sauce was subtle but had a nice Buffalo kick at the end. The baba-ghanoj was served cold and was perfect with a little sprinkle of salt. The fresh pitas paired perfectly with it. I'm glad I did my research on this spot as everyone recommended the fresh mint lemonade. Wow amazing and refreshing I love that it came out as a slushy like consistency. I could easily drink them all day and they're probably amazing to eat outside in the warmer months and enjoy. We each ordered the meat platters in 1lb portions which are served with fresh smoked rice that is so good and filling. I wanted the beef shank but sadly they were out and ordered the smoked beef short rib. They served everything on a platter for us which the presentation I must say is outstanding . My boyfriend ordered the smoked brisket and it was so tender and flavorful he kept saying "it's terrible you won't like it because he didn't want to share it at all LOL". We had no room for dessert but I cannot wait to return for our next dinner date night! I would definitely give it 4/5 stars. Nothing was terrible the only complaints I had is once we were seated and our order was taken our server asked if we want appetizers first which we said yes and everything came out at once. Which is fine not terrible just our table was packed and hard to eat. Additionally once our food came out it was hard to get anyone's attention for more drinks but it was no too much of an issue that it ruined the night as they were definitely way too busy and seemed to be short staffed. I definitely want to return and check out the rest of their menu. I highly recommend making the trip to Kanoon!

Amazing service, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere! They serve authentic Middle Eastern food and…read morethe ambience makes you feel like you are in Palestine. Highly recommend you try!

5 Stars - The best hummus and mint lemonade in Jersey!…read more If you are in Paterson, Al-Basha is an absolute must. We had an incredible spread, but let's talk about that Signature Mint Lemonade first. It's iconic for a reason, bright green, perfectly frozen/blended, and so refreshing that it balances out the rich meal perfectly. We ordered the Falafel Platter, and you can tell they do it the right way here. The falafel was crispy on the outside, light and green on the inside, and not oily at all. When you pair it with their Hummus (which is hands down the creamiest I've ever had, especially with the warm meat and pine nuts on top), it's perfection. The Mix Mashawi (grill platter) was also fantastic, tender lamb and chicken that actually tasted like they came off a real charcoal grill. Great portions, authentic vibes, and the service was super welcoming. I'll be craving that mint drink until I come back!

Looking around for Saturday / date nite dinner in a different town n different cuisine n stumbled…read moreupon the Portuguese tavern n thought we'd try it, we love portugese food specially seafood n fish.. Lovely restaurant in Clifton on a busy street. . Had limited parking on the side of the restaurant but we were lucky to get a spot. Very deceiving from outside. But it has a lovely ambience and plenty of seating n nicely decorated .was v busy. friendly welcoming staff. The complimentary bread though not warm was really really good w butter. The Cesar salad was good n huge portion. Tasted v good. Had the sapatiera-never heard of it before n googled n found it interesting. So ordered it. It's real crab meat mashed up w a savory creamy mixture of egg mayonnaise mustard pickles n beer (not sure of beer) n served inside crab shell. Came w crab claws too. Delicious is understatement. Out of this world. Reminded me growing up back in my country our cook used to make it for us. For entrees we had the cod/ bacalhau taverna. Was fried cod w seafood n peppers in a v tasty tomato sauce. Unbelievably good. Came w house potato chips Also had the deep fried red snapper . That was crispy n tasted good too. We had to try some of the many deserts they had - settled on cinnamon rice pudding n the mango cheese cake . So good n generous portions. Took a doggy bag home n will enjoy it tonite for dinner. Thank you for a great dinner, Will be back soon as there were some other entrees that we would love to try

11/1/25 We had just…read morecome from getting our car serviced so we were starving and got here not long after they opened on a Saturday morning. There weren't many people, we practically had the whole restaurant to ourselves. Jose, Tiago, Hugo, Adolfo, Edwardo all serviced and helped us throughout our meal. Special callout to Tiago who was funny and entertaining as well as informative. Yucca Soup interesting like chicken noodle minus noodles and add yucca hehehe Octopus/Squid/Shrimp Salad delicious and a large plate, so much food. This filled us up we could only have a small taste our main course. Tripe was so good, so much flavor and the tripe was clean you wouldn't know what you were eating if no one told you. It was also a happy accident since hubby ordered cod lol Suckling Pig what!? So tender and well seasoned I didnt have to dip it in the sauce they gave We got Garlic Porkchop to go and wow so much food. We're set for dinner and lunch and dinner again hehehehe

First time at this location of D'Carbon. I heard it was recently open and it did not disappoint…read more It's a small spot full of great food. I ordered the half chicken with rice for take out. The service here was great, very friendly. Another great local eatery for Peruvian food. The rotisserie chicken was seasoned perfectly- juicy and tender. The arroz chaufa was delicious. Salad was great too- enjoyed it with their house dressing. Will come back again to explore the menu.

I came to this restaurant right after homecoming. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I…read morewalked in and sat at the bar. Janine was my bartender tender and she was great. I had: garlic shrimp fra diavolo mussels Angry shrimp tacos Old bay fries Lava cakes All the food was actually really good. My favorite dish was the garlic shrimp and the old bay fries. I also had the red sangria which I loved. All in all it was a good experience!

If you don't order your drink from the bar, you can't see the pour…read more THE SHOTS ARE WATERED DOWN or SUBSTITUTED!!!!!! It was not the brand I asked fo. My family asked me not to complain and I didn't but I KNOW what my drink tastes like.

Extremely overpriced , paid $54 for two burgers with fries and 2 bottles of water. Tip is…read moreautomatically included into bill for 2 or more guests. Not worth the price

Good food the burger was my fave, will be back for it. The fry's where good too. My man liked it,…read morethe chicken in the Arepa was good. I had a drink too that was a white smoothie not sure the name, we will be back for sure

Loved the crab empanadas! Going back again! Also had the…read moreseafood cheese steak. It was really good, Drove from Woodbridge to Patterson and it was worth it.

Re visited this restaurant and it was a waste . The clams were overcooked and tough and they are…read morevery heavy on the seasoning to were the food tasted salty. The workers also had a nasty attitude when I told them the clams were tough and did not Try to solve the issue .The parking is also horrible . Just take the drive to go to el puerto seafood Harlem !

Before I start I would like to say that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences…read moreand my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's begin!. We stopped in here because we were in the mood for some Caribbean food. We ordered oxtails with peas and rice and vegetables. The employees were nice and polite, the restaurant was clean. This is a takeout restaurant only because there were no tables to dine in at. The food was hot and plentiful. I would definitely return if I am in the neighborhood visiting family again!.

My only issue is to much rice. I last asked for more vegetables and got way to much rice. Don't…read moreneed all the carbs, but beaide that the food is REALLY REALLY good. I drive there from Montclair so you know

I have ordered from this restaurant a handful of times already and each time the food is delicious…read more The chicken has a charcoal grilled taste and is very well seasoned. The rice also has great flavor. This was the first time I ordered their garlic shrimp and I was a bit disappointed in the size of the shrimp but it was provided with a sauce and it was very good. The shrimp also came with ample rice. This was enough food to feed four adults. I will continue ordering from this restaurant. Very good!

Great Portuguese spot…read more 1) I got the special order of pork ribs, beef ribs and chicken. If I can do all over, I would just get the beef ribs with rice and fries. 2) The inside is comfy, which I liked. 3) This spot looks mainly for take out. 4) Will for sure be back for only the beef ribs with rice & fries.