Nicely done guys...we all enjoyed it a great deal! The chicken shawarma was great…read more Thanks

Stopped by Gypsy Grill in the walking area of Jersey City and was pleasantly surprised. It's a…read moresmall spot with lots of Middle Eastern options. I ordered the beef and lamb shawarma for a quick bite, and it did not disappoint. Packed with flavorful sauces, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, every bite was delicious. The guy taking my order was also super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. It's a super casual place with no bells and whistles. But great food! Definitely coming back!

Uncle Momo is a super cute restaurant. We were seated immediately and I asked the server for…read morerecommendations. She did not disappoint! I had the chicken tajine it was delicious. I highly recommend this place for a quick and comforting meal. Their baklava latte was so good, and on the sweeter side. Overall, amazing experience and will return if I'm ever in NJ again

Food - good but portions on the small side given the price. My friend and I ordered the tunisian…read moreeggs, which comes with a small side salad and 5 (or less, like my friend's) pieces of potato. Service - low-touch but I wouldn't say it was bad or too slow Ambiance - cute neighborhood spot. Please bring cash to avoid the cc fee. There was also an automatic 20% tip for parties 4+ to be aware of

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.

My boyfriend and I had an amazing experience at Ali Baba! Everything tasted fresh and homemade,…read morefrom the hummus and spinach pie to the lamb platter and beef gyro. The lamb was incredibly tender, the gyro was juicy and flavorful, and the portions were very generous for such reasonable prices. The owner and waitress were so kind, accommodating of my nut allergy, and even treated us to complimentary dessert and espresso. You could see the owner preparing everything from scratch, and it was obvious how much care goes into each dish. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Ali Baba to anyone looking for delicious, authentic Mediterranean food!

Amazing food and service!!! Very warm and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone and…read moreeveryone, definitely come try it out and support. Family owned and they make you feel it too through friendliness and great conversation!

Great food with friendly service! We went on a Saturday afternoon early around 4 pm and got seating…read moreimmidiately. Cozy atmosphere.

Was seated and served very quickly. They have lunch specials which come with an appetizer a main…read moredish and a beverage for less than $20 which is a fairly good deal. I went with eggplant salad and lamb adana. The bread they put on the table was fresh, warm, crisp on outside and soft and chewy on the inside and was a great accompaniment to the eggplant. I could have used a little more seasoning but it was fine. The lamb adana was very good, but I was disappointed with the tomato and pepper that came on the side.

Came here for a quick bite and I was craving Greek food. I was surprised by the portion size! They…read moredefinitely don't want you to leave hungry! The trio of dips was great, and I can see myself ordering this repeatedly for girl dinner. The zucchini chips with feta were also fantastic. Not pictured because we ate it too fast was the spanakopita; excellent spinach pie. The service was fast, the staff was so pleasant. The seating area was generous, and nicely decorated. Will be coming back for more!

Why, yes, I did get the vegan gyro platter just so I could have a new thing to review and take a…read morepicture of. It was better than it needed to be, but even with the more obvious appeal of beef-lamb gyros, the platters here are kind of a group effort. The JC/Hoboken region has an array of new Greek spots. At the risk of making enemies I'm going to comparatively mention the key players. The pork gyro over at Tros in Hoboken is my favorite specific meat and Efi's Gyro in JC is probably my sauce favorite. I'd give the platter edge to Ela Greek Kitchen for the excellent salad; they include a lettuce-less horiatiki here. And the fries are top-notch too. I liked the playlist also: Wheatus, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance.

Naya at Exchange Place is my go-to lunch spot whenever I'm in that office…read more The food is fantastic, with a decent quantity of great veg options. My usual order is the falafel bowl with quinoa base and it's always perfectly warm. My only concerns are the sticky floors and how sometimes the staff uses the same tongs for both the meat and veggie stuff, which is a bummer. Having said that, the food is good enough that I keep going back (and remind the serving staff to use different tongs).

Great new establishment in the area of Exchange place...super clean..fresh Mediterranean…read morefood..can't wait to try more dishes!

My mom and I were starving after walking in the summer heat all day we popped into this place and…read morewere SOO happy the food and service came out the way it did. Seriously delicious, food is made right there and the stuff was super friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back!

Cute, quick service spot. Me and my partner were starving before heading to the city and stopped…read morehere real quick for a bite. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Absolutely loved that greek cheese & the chicken flavor was amazing. Good portion size for the price I'd say. Workers were kind & good service. It was such a cute spot, I'll be back!