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.

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.

My friend and I ordered a light meal. It was delicious :) The ambiance and the decor was very nice…read more Ziad the manager was very nice, I highly recommend!

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!

Absolutely fire doner kebabs. Best I've had in the area!…read more Came here last year when stopped by the mall and it really hit the spot. So naturally, had to check it out again this time and try it again. I don't know what it is, but well seasoned meat with their crispy fries just works. The original German doner kebab with the mixed beef and chicken was incredible. It was juicy, perfectly seasoned meat with that signature vertical spit char, loaded into their soft, flavorful handmade waffle-style bread. Every bite was a hit. Also ordered the chicken doner box with fries. The fries were very crispy and seasoned well and the chicken was just as I remembered it. A flavor bonanza. Rich, aromatic, and very delicious What was really the highlight was the sauces though. The garlic sauce was creamy and addictive, and the spicy one had just the right kick without overpowering everything. Portions are solid for the price. Everything felt fresh and hot, and the staff was super friendly and quick even during a busy mall rush. If you're at the American Dream or craving quality halal doner, this is the move. Way better than your average kebab spot. This is premium. Will definitely be back for the crispy doner rolls and maybe the Doner Burger next time.

I was extremely excited to receive my first order ordered your original German doner, kebab…read morequite frankly, the bread was as hard as a roofing shingle impossible to bite into looks great with that waffle crust, but actually very dangerous for your teeth. Additionally, the fill was so mushy it was hard to discern the difference between the ingredients. It was one pile of slop your fries again look good. They were colder than my popsicles and tasteless. My overall experience a zero and I'm very disappointed. one would figure an international chain would have more control over their quality control. Let this be shout out to all you establishments who think they could charge high prices and deliver shi-tang.....

Hole in the wall spot for shawarma. Its located in a strip mall, so theres a large parking lot,…read morewhich makes it a lot more convenient than a lot of other places I visit in Clifton. Order at the counter. There's a fairly large menu, consisting of both plates and sandwiches. I was in a rush so just ordered a shawarma pita (also can get this as a hoagie or in a wrap). There was a decent amount of meat, and a fairly large selection of veggies and sauces to add. Good value at only $10 (including tax). There is some seating, although it has more of a take out place vibe.

The stars have aligned. Schnitzel Express is my favorite restaurant of 2025!…read more Amazing, and I still smell like bbq. Choosing to dine in, I was enthralled by their display of veggies. You get 4x selection of veggies with their Wally Mix Grill. Meat flame grilled to a perfection. Chicken shish, beef shish, chicken shawarma, and kofta. The smokiness of their flavored meat is a big win. Falafel as a side was scrumptious and not too salty. Chicken shawarma on top of hummus was my personal favorite. Flavorful, a great texture combination with juicy shawarma and smooth yet dense hummus. Did I mention portion sizes are very generous? I have a meal for the next day or two that I'll gladly consume. I have to add that they get a lot of foot traffic. Good sign. Ingredient turnover must be frequent. Made me rest assured they are frequently cooking up fresh items. Their pricing is not bad. A lot of places that prepare similar cuisine are charging an arm and a leg for fresh food now. You get to see them cook the meat in front of you too. Nothing is reheated.

Amazing Egyptian spot…read more 1) Must get items are macaroni bechamel, ground beef feteer, mix feteer. I very much enjoyed all these dishes. 2) For dessert, must get item is pistachio fateer. Which is amazing. 3) Also, they have hookah and outdoor seating.

This was so good I was compelled to come back and leave a review. This thing was LOADED, at only…read more$20.. I feel like I robbed them. If I could leave more then 5 stars I would chefs kiss

This was my first time trying this restaurant and my first time eating Iranian food. I don't know…read morewhat else to say except I felt I had a bit of a religious experience. I have never eating such delicious food in my whole life. I am angry at myself that it has taken me this long to experience all of the flavors Iran has to offer. My husband and I are already trying to figure out when we are able to return. What an incredible meal.

If it's located on Park Ave you know there's going to be issues with parking and pricing. (Am I…read morethe only one that always seems to find the parking meter that isn't working correctly?!) Crankiness aside... the fam decided to step outside of our comfort zone and try Persian food for the very first time. The restaurant - looks great inside (I've passed this place countless times over the years and don't think I even peeked inside). The gal behind the counter - could not be any nicer. The food - delicious, packed with flavor. My kids were baffled how proteins they're used to eating (beef, chicken) could taste so differently thanks to unique spices and whatnot. The meal came to about $20 per person (no drinks, just the entrée) and while the 'Kabob Koobideh' was a generous portion, the falafel sandwich (for $15) is wildly overpriced (it's about $10 from Greek Town right across the street, never mind about $8 from Mamoun's just about two minutes away over on Rt. 17N). Happy to have tried it, would come back (while grumbling about the cost under my breath because I'm a crabby old man).

Great place !! Authentic food…read more Got the chicken sandwich, 10/10!! Definitely reccomend

Phenomenal service cleanliness is up to par comfortable seating and very bright and enjoyable…read moreatmosphere to dine in and eat if one wanted to. Food is really good and pricing is fair.