When you are tired of cooking and want something but not sure what? This is the pace!…read more From the moment I walked in, Susan at the front made me feel incredibly welcome. She is remarkably accommodating, patient, and attentive. I had a few questions about the menu and some specific dietary preferences, and Susan went above and beyond to make sure my order was perfect. Her warm personality and efficient service truly elevate the entire dining experience. As for the food, the shawarma was seasoned perfectly, juicy, and packed with flavor. I have to say, this is by far the best Shawarma in NJ! The ingredients were fresh, and the portions were generous. Between the top-tier food and Susan's exceptional hospitality, I highly recommend Amin's Shawarma.

The reviews of this place don't lie. The food here is so authentic, fresh, and flavorful, the…read morerecipes are definitely right. I ordered the chicken shawarma and fried fish platter, falafel balls, and banana pudding. I basically judge a place based on their falafel and these were SO good! The platters were giant portions and I ate the food over 2 days. The service was great, the woman running the front was honest and said the food would take a while because they were really busy, but she made it within 15-20 min so it felt just right. And whoa, that banana pudding is one of the BEST I've ever had! Small eat in area as well, but probably more of a pick up/takeout spot. Either way, Amin's is a win!!

This spot creates experiences beyond words. The feel here is warm and welcoming. They used unique…read moreingredients yet served efficiently. Not exaggerating, these workers are outstanding, remarkably friendly, knowledgeable and make you feel at home right away. I was pleased with the entire visit.

This place feels like it was designed specifically for people like me. The dishes provide complete…read moresatisfaction. Staff - one of nicest people I've seen who would always accommodate your needs. The position of Suzy American & Egyptian Food in the neighborhood is ideal. Sample their food and form your impression.

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.

Took my brother and his girlfriend for lunch…read more The place was packed but we were seated right away The service was great and we. Hit the app mix which came with all the different spreads For our meal we got the mix grill for 2 and was more than enough for the 3 of us For dessert we got pistachio ice cream man was it good The ambiance is very nice

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

I had never frequented New Egypt Kitchen before, but my wife & Mother In Law had been (for…read morebreakfast, a couple of times). Shortly after entering this establishment, I realized I had dinner in this building before, but the last time was several years ago (was Naples Pizza & Pasta back then, in 2018). Everything had changed, decor was simple and rustic now. Anyway, we ordered lunch. Conversation between us was strained because the music was a bit loud (albeit, it was a decent genre, 70's & 80's Rock). It took a while for the meals to arrive to our table, even though only one other table was occupied at that time in the restaurant. Our waiter was a bit inattentive also (or maybe inexperienced ?). I had to get up to ask him for some plates for our mozzarella stick appetizer, some ice in my wife's Iced Tea, a bottle of ketchup for my Mother In Law's French fries, and the coleslaw that was suppose to come with my Mother In Law's meal. Food was alright though, not great, but not horrible either. I don't agree with the 4 & 5 Star reviews for this place though, maybe breakfast is better, but that certainly wasn't what I experienced yesterday during our lunch. I imagine I still might be back someday, because it's close to where my Mother In Law lives and there really isn't a lot of choices nearby. A weak 3 Star Rating for now, I'll write an updated review when we return for breakfast sometime.

Traveling on Rte 539 near New Egypt and found this charming little place for lunch! The menu was…read moresurprisingly varied. I had the most delicious cheeseburger with onion rings and my companion had soup and sandwich. Both were excellent. A real find!

Once again, Yelpers did not disappoint. This was terrific! Fast, clean, friendly, and tasty. The…read moreonly thing wrong was that I instantly had buyer's remorse and wanted what everyone else was eating in the restaurant, regardless of what it was they were having.

During my trip, eating at a Yemeni Restaurant was a must! I'm glad I found this great restaurant…read more Right away I knew it was family owned. The sense community was lovely inside and it was busy but moving. The Saltah dish was delicious!! It was so comforting and made fresh. It was filled with vegetables that were cooked to perfection really. I also had a wrap as well. The amount of food was one area of disappointment. One order wasn't enough for one person. Small portions would have been okay if the price matched it. Ordering two plates to be content was unexpected.

Move over, Astoria--this unremarkable street block offers enough casual Arabic seafood spots to…read moremake any Queens resident take notice. And as a bonus, it has not yet been "discovered" by the Yelp Elite / food influencer crowd (besides yours truly). The Alexandrian Style Shrimp was huge and delicious, but the Grilled Branzino (and really, any whole grilled fish) is the big, belting diva of the menu and one you should not miss. Whole, ground spices are packed into every bite care of lovely marinade, and your teeth will rejoice at how tender the meat is. Entrees all come with generous, complimentary portions of salad, tahini and pita, as well as lots of fluffy rice, so you can't walk away hungry. The prices are on the higher side, sadly--it seems nowhere is immune to inflation these days--but at least you'll get a ton of bang for your buck.

A Little Unassuming Gem for Alexandrian Food in JC…read more I found this place on a Eater Jersey City list and wasn't expecting much but the food was surprisingly delicious. The space is small, about 8 tables, with dated, seventies decor, complete with plastic on the tables. Only one woman in the kitchen. We had the grilled Orata, which came with rice, salad, babaganoush and tahini sauce, side of eggplants with peppers in tomato sauce and the Alexandria style shrimp. Everything was fresh, the fish grilled to perfection and the shrimp well-seasoned. There is also a sandwich menu, but it was not available that day. This place as all of the elements I love in small businesses; no pretention, no gimmicks and no "fusion"...just authentic, simple, home made food, from kitchen straight to my stomach with no orchestra and fireworks. My only gripe is that the prices are high but given that food costs have risen so quickly in the last few years, I completely understand.

Be sure to call ahead and bring cash! This place can be a bit easy to miss since the signage blends…read morein with the front of the store, but the food here is a highlight of Little Egypt in Astoria! This is a unique restaurant where the owner verbally tells you the menu and then asks you what you want. The food is made (or microwaved) to order and comes in generous portions (don't ask how big a portion is, he has no answer for you). We got the Hummus, Cauliflower, and Koshary between 2 people, which gave us enough for leftovers the next day. While there is no air conditioning, the food is good enough to sit and sweat through eating. Would highly recommend if you're looking for that "hole-in-the-wall" experience.

We had a wonderful meal at this small and quirky restaurant in Little Egypt. The decor, all the…read morework of the owner and chef, is wonderful. So much eye candy! The owner tells you what is available, and you choose, and then he cooks and serves you. The process is not quick, but we were a family group of five and enjoyed examining the dense decorations of our surroundings while we waited for the delicious food. Our meal included an outstanding beet salad, cauliflower in pomegranate sauce, foul (mashed fava beans with vegetables), lamb shank, lamb tagine, fish in a clay pot, and koshary (a mixture of chickpeas, macaroni, rice, and tomato). Everything was so good, and portions were generous so that there was a good deal left to take home. We would absolutely return and recommend.