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.

Good delicious well prepared, fish, shrimp lobster red snappers the plate name is…read moreOcean catche Highly recommend

Beautiful place amazing service I highly recommend it very friendly staff prices are very reasonableread more

Had the fortune to eat dinner with friends at this restaurant. I was looking to try Iraqi food for…read morea long time. As we walked in at 7pm on a Thursday we realized the place closes at 7:30. The smiling pretty face young lady Riham said we are welcome to come in and she would feed us. We were 7 adults. Every one picked their choice and all the food turned delicious. The appetizers were superb. The falafel, the kabab, the chicken, the Ouzi were done to perfection. Riham was courteous and kept the place open for us way beyond their closure time. Looking forward to returning soon.

First time trying food from Iraq. The staff was very friendly and the food was really goodread more

The food was easily the best Arab food I've had. Ever. The owners were super nice and actually…read moreinvited us to sit instead of take out, and we got complimentary toum (also best toum I've ever had), peppers, pickles, and some sort of Arab bread. The bread was nice and crackly and there was a LOT of it. The toum, unlike other Arab places with toum, was actually light and had that whipped texture that is desired. The garlic flavor was on point and not too overpowering. The star of the show was easily the crispy chicken shawarma, though. It looks small in some videos, but it was wider than my mouth. I had to do some talking to find out myself, but to get the fries, toum, and pickles next to the shawarma, you need to ask for the crispy chicken shawarma combo. It was super crispy, and the breading was very nicely toasted. I kept finding myself layering the top with some pickles, fries, and more toum. They also drizzled some pomegranate molasses on the chicken shawarma, which gave it a tangy but also fruity aftertaste. We also ordered the charcoal chicken and kebab. The kebab, instead of normal beef on a stick, actually came with some yellow rice and some REALLY GOOD spicy seasoned bread that was very soft and moist on some parts and crispy on the others. You could literally see the spice particles on it. The charcoal chicken was juicy, tender, and had that charcoal roasted flavoring. It even came with a bunch of complimentary fries. The fries on both the shawarma and the charcoal chicken was nicely battered, and the shawarma fries were very well seasoned. The only thing is that the bathroom is through a door that leads upstairs, and you have to open two doors. If you're someone like me and don't like the feeling of putting grip on things with sticky stuff on your hands, you won't like that. It's one of those turn knobs. Finally, the music made me feel like I was actually back in Abu Dhabi watching fire shows while eating falafel. Please visit, they are amazing people who make amazing food!

Greasy oily food, dirty restaurant, very unprofessional staff…read more I was starving so I figured I'd give them a try. The place itself is not clean at all and I should've walked out right then. The gentlemen working have no business handling food. Wearing gloves and touching everything in sight then touching food is not ok. The guy that was making someone's order was literally taking hits off his vape at the same time then cutting chicken as he's blowing vape smoke on the poor guy's food. When I got my food, I took one bite, spit it out and threw the whole thing in the trash. Look at the pics. Do not be fooled by the influencers, just look around and observe before you order. It was a waste of time and money for us and like I said, even though I was starving I couldn't eat it. If I were the owner I'd fire everyone there, get a cleaning crew for some deep cleaning then hire a new staff. The current staff lack the care and pride and it shows, I would be embarrassed if I worked there. Instead of being on your cell phones all the time, grab a rag and clean something, there's plenty to do, just look around. Shame on you!!! Will not be back, one and done for me.

Very impressed. First time eating Lebanese food with friend for birthday celebration and it was…read moredelicious. The hummus platter and meat platters was delicious. The atmosphere and attentive staff was top notch,especially our server Isabell. Definitely will be back to try some of the other offerings on the menu

Don't recommend, maybe if you are a regular they will treat you good, but I checked the reviews and…read moredecided to give it a chance since I was in the neighborhood, service was super slow, I could barely understand the waitress, they have a lack of communication. I ordered a salad to start and was fast, but took over 1 hour for our main courses and never arrived, we left and they still charged us for 18% gratuity ‍ doesn't make any sense. The server kept telling us that the food was coming but was lie.. never going back

Used to work in the area and would come for lunch every so often. Great falafel but super shawarma…read more Happen to be in the area and stopped in for a quick lunch. The place was empty, still very clean. It has indoor/outdoor seating. We selected indoor seating simply because of the heat. Had the chicken shawarma sandwich. Oh how I miss it, absolutely delicious. The chicken well seasoned, moist and the pickled veggies just put over the top. My son had the mixed meat shawarma also over the top. The portions are very generous and the price very reasonable. If your in the area go and visit

The Middle East is not only a cradle of civilization but also the birthplace of an immensely…read moreinfluential style of cuisine. The food is a tasty tapestry of fresh ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and bold spices. Its specialties are as diverse and distinctive as the cultures of the 18 countries it comprises. Located off of Route 46 West in Elmwood Park, King Falafel is where I decided on takeout after a 5-year hiatus. Upon arrival at a laid-back, clean, and casual vibe before the lunch crowd, I placed an order of falafel and Greek salad with the friendly chef/owner, Sami, and exchanged a few words. Their menu offers a wide range with options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free. The falafel was crispy, not dry, well-seasoned, and served hot with sides of tahini and spicy sauce. The portions were huge and very tasty. The Greek salad was made to order without onions and green peppers. It was large enough for a second meal. The quality and care the kitchen puts into each dish truly set them apart, and it's authentic. The service was quick and accommodating. The price was reasonable, and one is getting every penny's worth, which I can continue to recommend.

This is a great little place. This is NOT a fancy hookah spot with loud music, leather couches and…read moreflat screen televisions. This is simply a cafe that has hookahs. BUT I LOVE IT Ashraf is the gentleman that owns the place and hes such a hard worker. Its open super late and you can stay here till the early morning and he continuously will change your coals and is always walking around making sure everything is ok. all the hookahs are CHEAP! no matter the flavor they are all $12 a piece. my personal favorites are blue mist/mint... and lemon/mint. this is a great little spot to just chill and relax, its BYOB which is nice and Quicks food mart which has the best sandwiches ever is like 100 ft away and you can bring food over and chill. Perfect for summer nights with friends. If your looking for something low-key, relaxing and cheap and enjoy great hookah! this is your spot

Came here last night for the second time because it was the only hookah bar open at 3:30am. I had…read morebeen here before, about a year ago, and the hookah wasn't bad, but I had never planned on returning because I ordered an arabic coffee and there was a cricket in it, which I had not noticed until its corpse was in my mouth. Now I was pretty desperate last night, so I called and they said they were open til 5am. I sit down, order a blue mist, and then a bunch of people with alcohol show up. I'm all for drinking, but I'm not into rowdy drunk people in a really small place with live coals burning. Other patrons kept bumping into my hookah. Now for the hookah itself. They charged me $25 for one hookah. WHICH IS RIDICULOUS. I MIGHT AS WELL HAVE STAYED IN THE CITY AND WENT TO KAZUZA. AND THEY HAD ME PAY BEFORE I FINISHED! The bowls were prepacked, I saw the guy grab a head and toss it on. The grapefruit bowl was poorly cut, leaving very little room for coal distribution. The flavor was stale, who knows how long that bowl has been sitting in the fridge? Think I'm gonna have to keep my hookah in my car from now on.

The food here was decent, although the chicken was slightly overcooked .The service was adequate…read morebut nothing particularly special. On the positive side, the atmosphere was very pleasant and the restaurant had a great overall vibe. plenty of servers, made for a minimal we wait and hookah was available. What was disappointing, however, was the automatic gratuity added to the bill for a table of only 4 people. More importantly, the server did not inform us that the tip had already been included, which felt a bit misleading. Considering the food, service, and billing experience, I think three stars is a fair and even generous rating.

Food is delicious as usual, i feel like it got even better??? Service felt tighter, and better. I…read morewill continue to come back I wish they played lebanese music or smth

Absolutely horrible management and atrocious experience. All empty on weekends, even with good…read moreparking available. Only one reason, horrible customer service..... Pushes you to order while you haven't even settled down, while there literally is NO ONE else. No wonder. Bad bad bad

Have been here a few times. Their mint lemonade is actually the best in the area. Great music and…read morefun lighting gives classic hookah lounge vibes. Large amount of staff. Seems good for parties, they do the sparklers and play music on the speakers for birthday celebrations. My husband said his favorite hookah flavor is the Lady Killer. The hookahs are serves within a large grapefruit or pineapple. Staff brings around fresh coal often.

I love this place and I always spend more than I want to lol. Great quality food, tough finds (like…read morecamel milk) can be found here, the service is kind, the supermarket is clean and well organized. Sometimes I buy gifts and such from here too like during Ramadan.

I'm not sure how Fattals is a Syrian bakery. My impression after going around, I felt it was…read morePalestinian rather than Syrian or Lebanese. They had Palestinian pita breads (which is new to me - especially one that had za'atar mixed in through - bought it and it was just okay). The dessert bar was impressive and I liked how things were presented. Cashiers were friendly. Atmosphere was modern - and it's a relatively big and nice store for Middle Eastern products. I would have liked to see more Lebanese things personally. If you're in New York City and looking for a plethora of Lebanese products, look closer to home.