We had a gift card for this restaurant and stopped in for an early dinner tonight. Man, are we glad we did! First of all, the place is adorable. Lovely decor and very clean. Next, the staff was so kind! We brought our 1.5-year-old and they brought out a high chair, sanitized (they let us know!) and ready to go! We asked for recommendations and the server was quick with the details, which we always appreciate. We took his recommendations and got the Norma's sampler (fabulous and very hearty) the lemon chicken (literally fall-off-the-bone. My toddler LOVED it) and the red lentil soup, which was excellent (another thing my toddler loved) and the mixed kabob plate (this was tasty, but next time, we will try one of the other dishes because it wasn't our fave). The rice that accompanied the dishes was cooked perfectly (put some tahini on it and thank me later) an desserts are perfectly portioned. We will DEFINITELY be back...with friends. Side note: they were SO SO sweet with us having our toddler with us. I let them know that we would clean up his mess and they were just so cool about it. Thank you for your patience! read more

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This gem has been in existence for 31 years and I had a glorious dinner for the first time. The atmosphere is as casual as I prefer, having some fine dining elements, such as great service, nice dinnerware and comfortable setting. The food- OMG!! Fresh, reFRESHing, delicious, light, savory, flavorful, fun to eat. - sampler for app- a good variety, excellent intro to the dinner. - Israeli salad- minced cucumber / tomato / pepper /spices in lemon and olive oil. The perfect salad. - Moroccan lemon chicken- fall off the bone, flavorful, colorful, amazing ! - baklava - unreal. After dinner, walked right into the adjacent market (how convenient) and purchased more baklava to go! Literally everything you want in dining. read more

The staff made this a pleasant experience for my family. We had a special event with about 15 people. The food was excellent. What worked really well for us was the fact that they offer many vegan options. My daughter and her fiancé are vegan, but no one else in the family is. The had an amazing selection for everyone and everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

Incredible homemade food. The grape leaves were delicious, the hummus amazing, and the pita chips are just everything. Had kebabs and a pita sandwich. Will DEFINITELY be going back. read more

This place is attached to a middle eastern grocery store in the Barclays shopping center. Affordable with a pretty regular middle eastern cuisine. People coming there seemed like regulars. Service was very good and servers were friendly. It's a BYOB so can get more affordable. We ordered the chicken shawarma platter to share. Pita was pretty average but hummus and chicken was good. I think I'd rather do take out from this place than eat in. Seemed too quiet and empty for me. read more

Norma's - Chicken shawarma platter. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

I would say Norma's is a hidden gem, but it's really not, they aren't hidden! For an amazing meal with awesome flavors, it is well known as a go to. Anytime I've had a meal here I've been pleased with my choice... each item has its distinct flavor. I've had their meat options and they are a win. I especially love their Chicken Bastilla and Stewed Lamb with Honey and Almonds. Currently I'm not eating meat so I explored some different menu options I specifically enjoyed their Falafel and hummus. Seriously cannot get enough of their flavors. I've eaten in house and their service is great but I def have to give props to the take out and the way they package your food with care it's much appreciated. They have a market attached that you can also order to go which is pretty cool... The lounge attached is close since Covid, hopefully they open back up cause it was a nice experience / vibe as well. If you haven't been, def go, I enjoy giving them my business! read more

This is a community standard. The food is made fresh, using the families recipes. The family is so very friendly. The food is amazing. I ordered the stewed lamb and it was fork tender and had such a wonderful flavor. I only wished I lived closer so I could eat there more often. But, if you do live near this restaurant, please visit and enjoy food that you may not be familiar with but you will never forget. read more

The only authentic Mediterranean spot in the South Jersey area. This place is pretty good I've been here numerous times. To start their hummus and Harria (Morrocan Bean) soup are good choices. For entrees I usually go with one of the combination platters, based on preference of meat. The tabouli salad that comes as a side is super refreshing. Overall, great spot with good food. There's also a hookah bar next door that's interconnected to the restaurant. read more

Norma's - Lamb Shish Kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Great food and good service too. Definitely authentic Mediterranean food. Cute spot for small family dinner.

The best I have ever had in terms of Mediterranean food. Very fresh and filling. My favorites are the cucumber yogurt soup and the chicken kebabs. Also the garlic fries are a must. Try it you won't be disappointed! read more

Love the food here. It's true Mediterranean food. It comes out piping hot because it's made to order for you so be ready to wait. The salads are delicious too. The waters are very pleasant. read more

They might have decent food but the service was awful, we tried to get a seat at the restaurant side and they had almost all the tables empty but told us to wait 15 to 20 minutes, so we decided to go to the supermarket area and order out and not much better service, I guess they only cater to people that buy often not ppl that are trying for the first time let's not bother to impress new customers. Will definitely be my last time. read more

Took out dinner tonight. Everything was delicious and the staff was friendly and welcoming. My first time at this restaurant but you can be sure that it will not be my last. read more

Oh Norma's. I've been coming here for years and years, and have the most fond memories of this place and the food. But this is not a nostalgic review - I was JUST here on Thursday, and the food was EVEN BETTER than I remembered. I came for lunch with my mom on a thursday afternoon (#teacherlyfe) while shopping. Normally, I just order a sandwich and call it a day, but we decided to share a couple things this time. We came at an off time, around 2pm so practically had the restaurant to ourselves. To start we shared the baba ghanouj (pureed eggplant, sesame tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil &pita) which was perfection. Garlic-y without being over-powering, and so much flavor! Definitely more than enough for two people. We also shared the Greek Salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, and oregano, served with an olive oil & balsamic vinegar dressing) which was a different spin on a traditional Greek Salad since it comes with lettuce. However, I have to say, the tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta were PURE GREEK PERFECTION. SO good! Finally, we shared the Kafta Sandwich (charbroiled ground beef, parsley, onions and spices wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, pickled turnips and tahini sauce) which is one of my favorites. I love tzatziki, so we asked for that on the side - and that was not a problem! Oh, and if you're wondering, YES this was too much food. It's BYOB, which I didn't know before - so that's always AWESOME. Plus there's a mediterranean market next door (actually kinda part of the restaurant) in which you can buy all sorts of hard-to-find ingredients/spices/canned goods etc! Some of my go-to purchases there are halava, olives, and greek salad spices. read more

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I've been stalking this place out for the last year waiting for dine in to be open and this week I finally got my chance to stop in. Started off with a nice refreshing mint iced tea which hit the spot on a somewhat hot night. For an appetizer we ordered falafel which I thought was pretty good but slightly dry. I think this is better than some places because I have had it where it is overly greasy. My wife ordered the Chicken Shawarma Combo which is a lot of food. Pita bread, hummus, tabouli, and of course a ton of chicken. I had a few bites and it was one of the best I have had. The falafel and shawarma were both tasty but nothing compared to the main event. Weighing in at 3lb 7oz, the undisputed best entree of the night....the Moroccan Lemon Chicken. Eating at Mediterranean restaurants I usually stick to the basics but tonight I ventured off into uncharted territory and I'm glad I did. I subbed the salad for the Fattush which I enjoyed and thought it was different because it has pieces of pita bread in it which give it a nice crunch. The chicken...I can't even explain. Not only did it fall off the bone but it melted in my mouth. Chicken can be nice and tender but to melt like it did is unheard of. I had to ask how it's done and was told it is slow roasted all day but they aren't going to give out all of the secrets. I also used some of the pita from the Shawarma to soak up the juice and sauce that the chicken was in. Overall this place was up there and I will be back to see if the Moroccan Chicken will still be the undisputed champ. read more

Norma's - Moroccan Lemon Chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Our friends introduced us to this gem and I cannot wait to go back! The food is fresh and perfectly cooked and the house made hummus I'd the best I've ever had! read more

Great place that we've been going to for years! Our faves are grilled falafel with hummus or baba and the large grape leaves (made in house). All the vegan soups are great, also. The baklava is vegan and delicious. I buy jugs of tasty tahini in the market. The whole family is super sweet. Highly recommend. read more

Everything was perfect from beginning to end From the reserved table, the service, the food. Because we were a party of 2 and ordered many courses , the server staggered our food so we could enjoy every morsel We started with soup. I had the lentil my husband had Moroccan Bean. Both were so wonderful we we started sharing I was looking forward to the taramasalata all day. When it came to the table along with warmed pita bread it did not disappoint. On to the falafel: which were some of the best we ever sampled. Not finished yet, next we had lamb kafta. Which were succulent and prepared to perfection. Our final course was the superb moussaka. The eggplant melted in our mouth with each bite and the ground beef and béchamel enhanced the flavor to a higher level Our only disappoint was we didn't have room left for dessert Next time....another wonderful dining experience at Norma!s! read more

Great Mediterranean food, Great Prices A store attached to get you Mediterranean ingredients not available in supermarkets Best Lebanese food outside of Detroit read more

Excellent authentic eastern Mediterranean food! Started with a home-brewed iced mint tea and a fresh Spanakopita. The savory pastry fell apart in my mouth and was so full of flavor. Then I ended my meal with a lamb gyro and a Lebanese coffee. The lamb was cooked to perfected and the coffee had a great taste. After I left, I stopped by their grocery store to shop through their many authentic items they had available for purchase! read more

Norma's - Spanakopita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Great place to eat before a show at BBT Pavillion in Camden with plenty of parking, friendly service staff and reasonable prices. She had a salad with grilled salmon that was seasoned & cooked perfectly. I had the falafel platter which was good but one star left off because I prefer Turkish style which are crispier and seasoned differently however the accompanying hummus & pita were delicious. Definitely recommended. read more

Didnt even get a chance to try their food. I'm in my 60's and admittedly not the most tech savvy guy in the world. Tgeir pamphlet in my hotel proclaimed "call us we deliver!" I called and was told that I could not order by phone! "Go to our website and order. Door dash will deliver. i went on their website. I entered my info and it locked up. tried another device. same result. guess they ABSOLUTELY DO NOT CARE ABOUT MY BUSINESS. Screw then!!! read more

Norma's is simply amazing. I've had them bookmarked for quite some time and while home for Christmas I picked it off my Yelp list for the spot to meet my friend who was passing through on his way to NY to spend New Years with a friend. It wasn't busy and the waiter was funny and knowledgeable of the menu and easily answered our questions. We were a party of four being two groups of couples. We had a simply amazing lunch with ordering two appetizers, a sampler and the spanakopita and then we all ordered our entres. Everything was delicious and we had such a wonderful meal we ended up joking with the waiter about desserts and ordered 8 of their different finger desserts to share. They were amazing. I am so glad I had Norma's bookmarked and finally got to try them. I am also sad I can't have them all the time with being currently out of state for work. They will certainly be on my list of places to go when I return home on my next visit. I am very very glad to see they made it through the covid closure and I hope they continue to excel. If you are in the area and enjoy this food, I'm not sure anyone couldn't, you should certainly give them a try. If you don't know what to try, ask the staff and they won't steer you wrong. Also don't forget to get a dessert!! You will not regret it. read more

Yes nice people food is good. I had a chicken in lemon sauce. It was very good n I always get takeout. People were nice

This place make the best shush kebab sandwich with the best tahini dressing in the world. Delicious every time

The service is terrible! I came on a Saturday evening at 6pm and there were several empty tables, but was told they didn't have room. Then was asked if I would be done by 7:30pm because there's only one table available and they can accommodate us till the party who reserved the table arrives. We decided to stay and patiently waited for 45 minutes before we got our meal. The meal itself was pretty small. I'm surprised at how much they charge for a platter which is not enough to be shared. Additionally they basically ignore you if you're not a regular customer. read more

I really like Norma's. The staff is so nice and polite and the food is just wow! This is some of the best shawarma I have ever had. The food was so fresh, refectory seasoned. What I loved it the the pita didn't even fall apart in me. We will for sure be coming back here. read more

Ordered a chicken kabob dish with onions and peppers. The chicken was so overcooked it was so dry it was inedible. We also ordered falafel which was also so dry. I called and they just said "sorry"!- no offer for a replacement or credit. We will Not be ordering from them again. read more

Fresh, clean, and amazing flavor. I am so happy with our choice today of coming in. I eat very clean lately and can not have a lot of processed things. There was no issues here. They make everything in house and it's so healthy. The service was amazing too, very kind and patient. Plus he was able to answer all my annoying questions. read more

Norma's - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Still so good after all these years! Gyro platter, falafel, hummus. All so good. I think my only negative would be that the pita was a bit too chewy. I think I'm spoiled from other places making their own pita. I was a bit surprised when my takeout order contained a bag of pitas of a random brand. Still an excellent choice for takeout and we'll be back. read more

Vegan tofu shawarma was excellent. The tofu had very good texture and was shredded into easier to bite pieces. The falafel, pita, and humus tasted good as well. Only complaint is the pita given to dip with humus was not cooked at all and was too cold and chewy. read more

I wasn't too impressed with Norma's. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the food I ordered and didn't think the ingredients tasted fresh. Greek Salad: Nothing special about this salad. It was mostly lettuce with 3 pieces of tomato and barely any feta cheese. Garlic Chicken Sandwich: I didn't like the sauce on this and wish there was more chicken. I also ordered the Marinated Feta and Greek Fries. Both were pretty bland and the fries had no crunch to them. read more

Went here for dinner last night. Nice, small-ish establishment with a belly dancer present when I sat down. Kind of a fun touch. Other than that, the ambiance and experience were a bit strange. No hostess to see you or greet you and it took a while for me to be acknowledged and have my order taken. My appetizer was a taromasalata, which was actually excellent but the pita bread it came with was pretty uninspired. My main course was a gyro. Gyros are one of my favorite foods and this one just missed. It was small and served more in the form of a small wrap, not the "right" way to craft a gyro. It also didn't taste particularly good. I think there is some potential here, but they have to tighten up their operation overall. read more

Excellent Authentic Med food. Never had a bad meal there. Got a bit expensive since covid but not their fault.

Excellent Mediterranean food! Hummus so flavorful and great smoothness. Stuffed grape leaves were just right. The falafels were nice and crunchy. The tabouli was zesty. The pita chips were soooo irresistible. The only downfall was the pita bread. The pita was completely flat and bland. Still, everything else was excellent! So I'll be returning for sure! read more

Exceptional guest experience! This family owned & operated gem will treat you like royalty. Highly recommend!

We ordered some catering for a party and they did such a great job!! They gave me good advice on what to order and were really accommodating. 10/10 would definitely order for a party again. I've somehow never eaten in the restaurant but I know it's probably a great meal. read more

My sister and I tried this restaurant for dinner and enjoyed everything we tried. I started with a cup of lentil soup. It was served nice and hot and had a gorgeous fragrance and texture. We shared an appetizer sampler, which was easily enough appetizer food for four or maybe even six people who intend to order entrees. We used it as the main part of our shared entree and ended up having quite a bit to take home (not a problem, since it's all cold and seemed like it would be great for lunch the next day). The sampler includes tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves and tomato & feta salad. A basket of pita comes on the side. We also ordered a fattoush salad and an order of labneh. The labneh is seasoned with savory spices and a drizzle of olive oil that made it even more delectable. All the food is fresh and delicious. We tried two desserts, one a moist coconut cake and the other a cookie that reminded me of shortbread with a nut filling and a snowfall of powdered sugar on top. Both were items I'd happily order again and were a great end to a lovely meal. I'm already plotting my next Norma's adventure. The challenge for me will be ordering different items from the menu when these were so perfect. read more

I'm still dreaming of the Stewed Lamb with Honey and Almonds dish right now as I'm writing this. Oh, where do I start? What we ordered: - Stewed Lamb with Honey and Almonds; came with Harrira Soup, $19 - Kafta Combination Platter, $13.95 - Mint Tea, $5 - Pistachio Baklava, $2.50 It was a rather expensive dinner, but let me tell you... it was, hands down, one of the better meals I have ever had (besides my momma's cooking, of course). My kafta (ground beef) was decent and flavorful, but the only downside was that I didn't really like the dry consistency of it. I had to constantly dip it in the tahini sauce or smother it with the hummus and mix with the tabouli salad. The boyfriend absolutely loved it, though. Me, I loved his lamb, which was paired with rice pilaf. Tender, sweet (but not too sweet), and so, so, so good. One of my favorite dishes ever. And then prior to that, we shared his Harrira soup (Moroccan beans) and it was tasty as well. During the course of our meal, pita bread (?) was served endlessly. It was warm, plentiful, but a bit on the chewy side. I first tried to roll it up and bite it, but my teeth almost fell out doing so. It was better off dipped in the hummus or the honey lamb sauce. Yum. Had the mint tea towards the end and it was okay. I prefer the one I tried at Marrakesh in Tampa (now closed, sadly) that was much sweeter with actual mint pieces in it. The Pistachio Baklava made me forget about the mediocre tea and was a perfect end to such a delicious dinner. We left very satisfied (boyfriend actually liked it!) and not too, too full. Definitely will go back to try the other great dishes! FYI: Little shop next door sells inexpensive Mediterranean goods! Fig spreads and more baklava?! I'm a fan. read more

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I dropped my middle daughter and a friend off at a local water park and decided to see if there was a place nearby I could go to eat something yummy while reading my book. I found Norma's and ordered a plate that allowed for a sampling of many of the common Mediterranean delights. I was beyond impressed. I couldn't shovel it in my mouth fast enough (hence no pictures of the amazing kebobs). This place is over an hour away from where I live - but I would make a special trip to come back. It's THAT good. Delicious. Authentic. With terrific service. You won't be disappointed. read more

Norma's - Maza plate (comes with kebobs as well) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cherry Hill, New Jersey