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This is my second time coming here. Found out about this place when my friend suggested we have lunch here. The place is bright with a lot of natural light. Once you enter, you place your order towards the right at the register. It's first come first serve for tables to dine in. The last time I came here I got the chicken kebab sandwich ($11) which was solid and very filling. I like how everything is made to order so you will have to wait a little bit but it is worth it. I also got the Vimto soda which had an interesting flavor, can't explain the flavor but it is pretty sweet soda. Probably stick to ginger ale or Coca Cola but def worth trying. I highly recommend this place if you want a tasty and healthy meal. * Parking on premise * Helpful staff * Great hummus * Coffee served
They have a sign saying that they are not a fast food restaurant and they are correct. The order took over 30 minutes to make. We also sat inside the restaurant to eat. They didnt even have the heat on so the ambiance was kind of ruined. We got the chicken shwarma sandwich. It is served with some pickles some red sauce and a mayonnaise like white sauce. The schwarma was kinda bland and dry But we also got the chicken kebab sandwich too. This one was well seasoned. They both have a unique wrapping which is not quite a pita but not a tortilla either. The price is fair. I might try again but as take out and order early.
A juicy and delicious kufta served with a buttery basmati rice , salad and humus. It was $18 I have gotten the same dish twice now and both times it was delicious. Their garlic sauces is definitely house made and is tasty.
Don't judge a book by its cover. Extremely unappealing store front , location. Inside it was much better. Clean and bathroom was clean. Food was outstanding. I ordered mint lemonade $6.50 Kufta kebab meal platter $18. Grape leaves $6 Beef was grilled really well sale was fresh rice was good hummus great. Lemonade was stellar Grape leaves I could have ate 12 of them. Over all this is a winner. Lady at counter was friendly staff was great too. Some parking in the front. enjoy
Who doesn't love a meal that is freshly made to order?! Here at Shami Falafel, you don't have to worry if your food was mass-produced hours before it was served... You might have to wait awhile, but at least you know it's piping hot and fresh! This small business can be easy to miss. It's located on a side street away from Hackensack's bustling main street. There's a few parking spots up front (2-3). Service was pleasant and friendly. Their menu focuses on serving homemade Syrian / Mediterranean food. I ordered... *Beef Shawarma Platter with rice, hummus, and Mediterranean salad ($18) - Wow, this was a meeeeeean platter. I ate half of it and then had to pause for 2 hours to finish the rest of it! The rice and beef were seasoned very well with the right spices. The hummus was so fresh and dipping the fluffy pita bread into it was *CHEF'S KISS* The salad was refreshing and light. My only complaint is that the beef was a little too chewy for me. *Chicken Shawarma Sandwich ($10) - The sandwich included Saj bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and garlic sauce. This bad boy was huuuuuuuuuuge. Chicken was tender and juicy- I really liked the garlic sauce that came with it. Every bite was amazing. *Mint Lemonade ($6.50) - Hmm I was a little disappointed with this drink... maybe because it didn't quite compare to the amazing, mind blowing one I had at Al-Basha. I don't know how else to explain it other than saying that... it just didn't hit as hard as I thought it would lol. Overall, they won me over with their generous portions of freshly cooked meat!
Stopped by while in town for some falafel. We thought it was delicious and good sized. Hummus and Baba Ghanoush also tasty. We really liked the kibbeh. Chicken and lamb shawarma were okay but not our favorites. French fries were yummy!!!. Nice service as well. Casual and laid back environment, nice and clean.
It's a simple establishment, no fancy decor. My wife ordered the Chicken Kebab platter, with Grape Leaves, Kibbeh and a Mint Lemonade (Slushy), I got Kufta Kebab platter & Rice Pudding. Our meal was amazing, full of flavor, perfectly cooked and fresh. The only gripe we had was that the rice was crunchy and undercooked. The Mint Lemonade was tasty. The rice pudding wasn't too sweet and the rice was tender. The Kibbeh & Grape Leaves were exceptional. Jocelyn brought our utensils, meals, drink, etc. Jocelyn is very friendly young lady and helpful.
Ordered on their website for pick up on a Thursday at around 8. They charge a $1.75 convenience fee for ordering online. When we went to go pick up the food half an hour later (the quoted pick-up time was 20-30 minutes), they hadn't made our food yet. Not sure if they were trying to make it fresh, or if they were just behind. But this defeated the purpose of ordering ahead of time, so I'm not sure what the "convenience" fee was for. I ordered the lamb shawarma sandwich and hubby had the beef shawarma platter. Both meats were pretty dry. The portions are pretty big though. It's just unfortunate that is wasn't great. I did add a side of fries for an extra $2, and that was pretty good since they were seasoned. Been looking for a good shawarma spot in the area, but this wasn't it.
Shami Falafel in Hackensack, NJ. There's a reason why @shamifalafel is nearly rated 5 . This family owned and operated restaurant serves genuine Damascene cuisine right in the heart of Hackensack, NJ. everything is homemade, and the service is amazing. They're seating inside and you can also take out I would recommend the whole menu! Come here to get your authentic Syrian cuisine Lamb Platter Falafel (a must) Baba Ghanouj Insta: @thehungrysw
I love Shami! It's a bit pricey but the food is always a hit. Their shawarma and cheese bolek are my personal favorites. It's a small, cute place that's right off a main road in Hackensack. The staff is friendly and you can tell they love what they do. Definitely check it out, this has recently become one of my favorite spots!
I've come here a handful of times and each time it seems to get better. My last visit I went for the beef kebab platter and a small side of baba ghanoush. Everything from the tasty meat to the homemade hummus and fresh salad with a lovely lightdressing was outstanding. The small order of baba ghanoush is a lot. Great neighborhood gem!
I've had this place bookmarked forever and I just so happened to be called to jury duty and this is 2 mins from the courthouse. It's a small place but this is exactly the type of spot I've been looking for, for a good shawarma. The lady at the register was friendly and took my order quickly. There's a sign that says this isn't fast food so orders take a little longer because it's fresh. Ok I'll take it. I ordered a chicken shawarma with fries and a watermelon mint juice with a little sugar. I tasted the juice while I was there and wow! I even went up to the register just to tell her how delicious it was, very fresh, refreshing and tasty. Definitely recommend. I took my lunch home to eat, the sandwich had chicken, lettuce, tomato, middle eastern style pickles and garlic sauce. I think they were a little heavy handed on the sauce but I can always ask to adjust next time, they even gave me extra on the side! The fries were meh, probably wouldn't get them again but they weren't bad. Overall, I will be back to try more things and to take my sis!
Just ordered takeout and I'm so happy I found this place! I've had garlic sauce in different shawarma places in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria but the Shami Falafels garlic sauce absolutely tops all of them! It complimented the grilled chicken so well. I also really like that they include hummus and salad in all their meal platters and hope they never change that. Haven't tried their falafels yet but I've heard so much about it I'm definitely going to order some next time!
5 months ago
I'll forever be thanking the social algorithm that brought a reel about this homely spot to my feed. This place offers up fantastic Mediterranean fare and is run by some of the nicest people around. When they saw my husband eyeing a platter of an interesting dessert, they offered us both small spoonfuls to sample (I don't remember what it was called, but it was coconutty and delicious). I adored the falafel platter, which was a behemoth serving of 6 falafels, freshly made hummus, tabbouleh, and pita. The falafels were freshly fried and had a lovely sprinkle of sesame seeds. Coupled with a smooth smear of homemade hummus, my eyes were fluttering shut as I ate. My husband's side of the table went similarly silent as he dug voraciously into his mixed shawarma sandwich. He especially appreciated how they toasted the wrapper, which was more like a lavash than a pita. Before we left, we got a baba ghanoush to go. Our jaws dropped when we saw the serving size. We're so used to getting tiny containers from other spots that this giant aluminum platter of eggplant spread - complete with a little pool of fresh olive oil drizzle and stack of warmed pita - had us stilled with shock. We appreciated the sides and variety of sauces that came with our meal. The small cups of mayo, tzatziki, and spicy sauce, along with olives, pepperocinis, and pickled radishes, really helped complete our meal. These small and thoughtful touches made this meal feel more like eating in someone's home kitchen rather than a restaurant. On that note - know that everything is made from scratch and to order, which means the food will take a little longer than you might expect from a fast casual spot. This sweet gem is located on a random street in Hackensack, and a bit hard to find if you're not looking for it because there isn't much to draw attention to it. There's a small parking lot right in front of the restaurant, making it easy to drop in for a quick meal or to-go order. read more
Passed by this spot many times and finally decided to try it. Went with the chicken shawarma araby and it was delish! I have no doubt that their other choice menus do not disappoint and are made to perfection. They have some spots in front and street parking. read more
This is my second time coming here. Found out about this place when my friend suggested we have lunch here. The place is bright with a lot of natural light. Once you enter, you place your order towards the right at the register. It's first come first serve for tables to dine in. The last time I came here I got the chicken kebab sandwich ($11) which was solid and very filling. I like how everything is made to order so you will have to wait a little bit but it is worth it. I also got the Vimto soda which had an interesting flavor, can't explain the flavor but it is pretty sweet soda. Probably stick to ginger ale or Coca Cola but def worth trying. I highly recommend this place if you want a tasty and healthy meal. * Parking on premise * Helpful staff * Great hummus * Coffee served read more
They have a sign saying that they are not a fast food restaurant and they are correct. The order took over 30 minutes to make. We also sat inside the restaurant to eat. They didnt even have the heat on so the ambiance was kind of ruined. We got the chicken shwarma sandwich. It is served with some pickles some red sauce and a mayonnaise like white sauce. The schwarma was kinda bland and dry But we also got the chicken kebab sandwich too. This one was well seasoned. They both have a unique wrapping which is not quite a pita but not a tortilla either. The price is fair. I might try again but as take out and order early. read more
A juicy and delicious kufta served with a buttery basmati rice , salad and humus. It was $18 I have gotten the same dish twice now and both times it was delicious. Their garlic sauces is definitely house made and is tasty. read more
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1 year ago
Don't judge a book by its cover. Extremely unappealing store front , location. Inside it was much better. Clean and bathroom was clean. Food was outstanding. I ordered mint lemonade $6.50 Kufta kebab meal platter $18. Grape leaves $6 Beef was grilled really well sale was fresh rice was good hummus great. Lemonade was stellar Grape leaves I could have ate 12 of them. Over all this is a winner. Lady at counter was friendly staff was great too. Some parking in the front. enjoy read more
Who doesn't love a meal that is freshly made to order?! Here at Shami Falafel, you don't have to worry if your food was mass-produced hours before it was served... You might have to wait awhile, but at least you know it's piping hot and fresh! This small business can be easy to miss. It's located on a side street away from Hackensack's bustling main street. There's a few parking spots up front (2-3). Service was pleasant and friendly. Their menu focuses on serving homemade Syrian / Mediterranean food. I ordered... *Beef Shawarma Platter with rice, hummus, and Mediterranean salad ($18) - Wow, this was a meeeeeean platter. I ate half of it and then had to pause for 2 hours to finish the rest of it! The rice and beef were seasoned very well with the right spices. The hummus was so fresh and dipping the fluffy pita bread into it was *CHEF'S KISS* The salad was refreshing and light. My only complaint is that the beef was a little too chewy for me. *Chicken Shawarma Sandwich ($10) - The sandwich included Saj bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and garlic sauce. This bad boy was huuuuuuuuuuge. Chicken was tender and juicy- I really liked the garlic sauce that came with it. Every bite was amazing. *Mint Lemonade ($6.50) - Hmm I was a little disappointed with this drink... maybe because it didn't quite compare to the amazing, mind blowing one I had at Al-Basha. I don't know how else to explain it other than saying that... it just didn't hit as hard as I thought it would lol. Overall, they won me over with their generous portions of freshly cooked meat! read more
11 months ago
Stopped by while in town for some falafel. We thought it was delicious and good sized. Hummus and Baba Ghanoush also tasty. We really liked the kibbeh. Chicken and lamb shawarma were okay but not our favorites. French fries were yummy!!!. Nice service as well. Casual and laid back environment, nice and clean. read more
It's a simple establishment, no fancy decor. My wife ordered the Chicken Kebab platter, with Grape Leaves, Kibbeh and a Mint Lemonade (Slushy), I got Kufta Kebab platter & Rice Pudding. Our meal was amazing, full of flavor, perfectly cooked and fresh. The only gripe we had was that the rice was crunchy and undercooked. The Mint Lemonade was tasty. The rice pudding wasn't too sweet and the rice was tender. The Kibbeh & Grape Leaves were exceptional. Jocelyn brought our utensils, meals, drink, etc. Jocelyn is very friendly young lady and helpful. read more
Ordered on their website for pick up on a Thursday at around 8. They charge a $1.75 convenience fee for ordering online. When we went to go pick up the food half an hour later (the quoted pick-up time was 20-30 minutes), they hadn't made our food yet. Not sure if they were trying to make it fresh, or if they were just behind. But this defeated the purpose of ordering ahead of time, so I'm not sure what the "convenience" fee was for. I ordered the lamb shawarma sandwich and hubby had the beef shawarma platter. Both meats were pretty dry. The portions are pretty big though. It's just unfortunate that is wasn't great. I did add a side of fries for an extra $2, and that was pretty good since they were seasoned. Been looking for a good shawarma spot in the area, but this wasn't it. read more
Shami Falafel in Hackensack, NJ. There's a reason why @shamifalafel is nearly rated 5 . This family owned and operated restaurant serves genuine Damascene cuisine right in the heart of Hackensack, NJ. everything is homemade, and the service is amazing. They're seating inside and you can also take out I would recommend the whole menu! Come here to get your authentic Syrian cuisine Lamb Platter Falafel (a must) Baba Ghanouj Insta: @thehungrysw read more
I love Shami! It's a bit pricey but the food is always a hit. Their shawarma and cheese bolek are my personal favorites. It's a small, cute place that's right off a main road in Hackensack. The staff is friendly and you can tell they love what they do. Definitely check it out, this has recently become one of my favorite spots! read more
I've come here a handful of times and each time it seems to get better. My last visit I went for the beef kebab platter and a small side of baba ghanoush. Everything from the tasty meat to the homemade hummus and fresh salad with a lovely lightdressing was outstanding. The small order of baba ghanoush is a lot. Great neighborhood gem! read more
I've had this place bookmarked forever and I just so happened to be called to jury duty and this is 2 mins from the courthouse. It's a small place but this is exactly the type of spot I've been looking for, for a good shawarma. The lady at the register was friendly and took my order quickly. There's a sign that says this isn't fast food so orders take a little longer because it's fresh. Ok I'll take it. I ordered a chicken shawarma with fries and a watermelon mint juice with a little sugar. I tasted the juice while I was there and wow! I even went up to the register just to tell her how delicious it was, very fresh, refreshing and tasty. Definitely recommend. I took my lunch home to eat, the sandwich had chicken, lettuce, tomato, middle eastern style pickles and garlic sauce. I think they were a little heavy handed on the sauce but I can always ask to adjust next time, they even gave me extra on the side! The fries were meh, probably wouldn't get them again but they weren't bad. Overall, I will be back to try more things and to take my sis! read more
2 years ago
Just ordered takeout and I'm so happy I found this place! I've had garlic sauce in different shawarma places in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria but the Shami Falafels garlic sauce absolutely tops all of them! It complimented the grilled chicken so well. I also really like that they include hummus and salad in all their meal platters and hope they never change that. Haven't tried their falafels yet but I've heard so much about it I'm definitely going to order some next time! read more
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Hands down this is the best falafel I have ever had. So fresh, so tasty, and is truly made with love. The interior of this restaurant is very unique and homey. I also had the kufta sandwich that has since become my new favourite. The service is always top notch and the plate presentation is always very impressive. read more
2 years ago
Delicious family cooking of favorites like chicken shwarma, falafel, kafta kebabs, kibbeh, and more. Some tables arranged in a simple setting and they bring the food to you when they're done making it. Yum all day! read more
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Shami Falafel has recently become one of our favorite spots for delivery. Everything we have ordered tastes so good and freshly made, especially the salad. Falafel is crispy on the outside and not too dry inside, garlic sauce is thick and super garlicky which I love. The pistachio baklava is THE BEST and I am super picky about baklava. I need to stop by in person and tell the chef I love their food :) read more
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Hands down my favorite place for a platter! Everything is always cooked fresh, portions are a perfect size and the people that work there are extremely nice. Definitely try the baklava too- youll be coming back for more!!! read more
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Great chicken shwarama. Not too greasy. Garlic and hot sauce are money. Perfect for a quick stop lunch or dinner pickup. Fair prices top notch food. Very happy when I come here. read more
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First time here and I'll be back! Everything is made to order, super fresh and the staff are really sweet. I love Kufta kabab and these didn't disappoint. Seasoned really well. The Fava bean dip is yummy. It's large so grab the pita and invite friends read more
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