Alright, so my wife was skeptical about this place from the start. She actually didn't even want to…read morewalk in. I convinced her to at least check it out. Right away, I noticed it was very hot inside. The AC didn't seem to be on, and the place smelled strongly like Indian food mixed with burned oil. That immediately threw me off. The owner was very nice and welcoming, but honestly the heat and smell made the place feel stuffy and not very sanitary. I asked for a falafel just to try something. I went back out to my wife and told her how warm and smoky it smelled inside. She was ready to leave, but I said I wanted to at least try the falafel first. I went back in, got it, and unfortunately it tasted exactly like the place smelled. We decided not to order anything else. Sometimes things just feel off, and this was one of those situations. There was nobody in the restaurant at the time either. The owner genuinely seemed like a nice guy. He even offered me the falafel for free, but I don't take free food, so I left money on the counter. My honest feedback: -Turn the AC on -Improve ventilation -Avoid mixing strong-smelling foods/oils with fried chicken/falafel -Check if the hood/vent system is working properly The craziest part was that we were inside for maybe 2 minutes, and my clothes smelled like fryer oil for the rest of the night. 2 stars strictly because the gentleman working there was kind.

I went to the grand opening to try their chicken sandwich. They were only serving chicken…read moresandwiches and fries that day. When we went there was a line out the door. When you go in, it was an empty space and just the counter. Maybe this is done on purpose for the event, but would be nice to have some tables and chairs for people to dine in after ordering. The menu and advertisements had inconsistent typos. The chicken sandwich (aka smackwich) wasn't bad. Good portion of chicken, coleslaw, and sauce to give it a good balanced flavor. The fries were standard. The price is comparable to JC prices. You can choose your preferred spice level. We got mild and it was true to taste. I forgot to take a picture of the food, my bad! I recommend if going, getting 2 smackwiches with fries is probably the best value deal they have.

There is a strong cult following here on reviews so I wanted to check out what the fuzz was along…read morert 10 in Randolph. I respect this for middle eastern places. Bear with me, I am a falafel lover . Here's my review, It had some Persian influence with the cranberries but way too many, too much sugar the falafels were cut in tiny tiny pieces , odd, I'm not a child nobody needs to cut up my food , I'm an adult . Pita was also cut up, mixed in salad . Not sure why? What if I didn't want bread? Where is the salad? The menu said vegetables but I got rice and cut up falafels . Heavy on dressing that tastes like sour cream . I couldn't eat it and now the salad is sloppy. No fresh veggies. The rice saved this dish with spice . This was a very strange one . Likely other dishes might be better , I'll give it a chance . I've had more love than this . Sorry not sorry

I've been trying to get here since I moved to the area, but I finally made some time to visit…read moretoday. Food: I ended up ordering a chicken platter with rice, peppers, pita, hot sauce, and white sauce. It was my first time having the Afghani style which included carrots and raisins, which was a really nice addition to the foods. This hit multiple flavor profiles and did not feel heavy at all, probably one of the better platters I have ever had tbh. I also really enjoyed the white sauce and found out that they sell them in bottles which I might use when I cook my own halal platters at home. Aesthetic: 6-8 tables with a nice ordering area. Located just off of Route 10 and Salem Street which makes it easily accessible for many. Service: both people that helped me were so kind it makes me want to go back there again just for how nice they were. I do plan on going back often when I can now that I found a great halal place by me.

Boonton, NJ - walking into Alhara, we were hit with an uncanny sense of déjà vu, and quickly…read morerealized it used to be the location of another favorite Middle Eastern eatery called Al Aqsa. Despite the surface similarity, it is a totally different restaurant with new owners. Alhara brings a regional focus on Syrian cuisine in a fast-casual format, featuring shawarma, falafel, build-your-own bowls, loaded fries, salads & soups, and dips and sides like labneh, hummus, and babaganoush. On paper, it sounds familiar and formulaic, but lemme tell ya, Alhara is anything but ordinary. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food is everywhere in NJ & NY, with no shortage of pretty excellent options. I've eaten my way through a fair share of them, but found the quality and flavors at Alhara to be distinctive, exceptional, and a cut above. The homemade sauces are unlike I've had anywhere else, with unique taste profiles that are flavorful and complex. The garlic whip and babaganoush are out of this world, the falafel is just perfect (crunchy and fluffy in all the right places), the long grain rice is delicious and seasoned just so, and the shepherd salad holds its own. Nothing is bland or average. Be sure to try the pomegranate sauce - not homemade but an uncommon condiment that'll pleasure your palate with a sweet-tart zest. Being first-timers, we wanted to try everything and ordered a couple of bowls with all different kinds of toppings, sides and sauces. My bowl was so heaping with all the fixin's that the sauces had to be served on the side. You can order from a digital kiosque or at the counter. The owners (a lovely couple) were friendly and patient with our questions even as we stood over the kiosk for an eternity with decision paralysis over what to get. Alhara has been open for about 7-8 months. Boonton is full of good eats, and this is a welcomed addition to town and definitely a new favorite!

I rarely write reviews. This area of NJ has middle eastern cuisine scattered every few blocks and…read moreit's all pretty solid and some great. Alhara Schawarma was fantastic as soon as I walked in. Told the owner I'd never been before but had walked by numerous times, and he said let's change that. Had a beef/lamb schawarma sandwich with crispy Saj bread - thinner than a tortilla - fries and then drizzled with pomegranate sauce that breaks the savory and salty flavors in the sandwich. Delicious. Served with plastic gloves as the "pomegranate can make it messy", but probably wasn't needed but a nice touch nevertheless. Also had cup of lentil soup served with lemon, was very nice. The owner wanted me to try the chicken schawarma, so gave me a small cup. Delicious. My new favorite find in the Parsippany area.

I have been here for lunch several times as my office is nearby, and the food is always very good…read more I highly recommend starting with the lentil soup, as it is flavorful and delicious. I typically get the lamb and gyro shawarma sandwich with tzatziki sauce, served with your choice of rice, couscous, salad, or french fries. It is consistently very tasty. I also tried a bite of the tilapia recently and it was also really good and seasoned very well. The food is wonderful and the server, Seif is very nice. The food can take awhile to come out sometimes, depending on the day, but it is worth the wait.

Delivery service was prompt and courteous - an "excellent." Can't comment on ambiance as this was…read moredelivery. Ample portion sizes for the 2 appetizers - the falafel and the hummus. Enough each to be shared. The pita served with the hummus was cut up into wedges which were still warm and moist. However, the falafel balls were overcooked, and the tahini was so watery I tossed it. (I also tossed out the remaining falafel.) The hummus was nicely textured but over-salted; I didn't finish that either.. The rice pudding - a portion for one - was excellent. Overall, an unremarkable experience. I

Uzbek food is like East meets West, an amalgam of Turkish and Middle Eastern, Russian, and South…read moreAsian/Indian influences. So if you like any of those foods, you'll enjoy the cuisine. Along with familiar items like kebabs, hummus/baba ganoush, and lamb chops, I urge you to try the pelmeni/chochvera/manti (various types of dumplings) and the traditional dishes. We found everything to be delicious, and add this to our growing list of favorites eateries in Boonton!

This is a cute place. The big problem is service. It just takes too long for food to come out…read more When we got our food, the Kazan chicken was lukewarm and the dish is shallow. The fish kebab was piping hot and tasty. They spread the veggies and carrots out so thinly that there wasn't much. The waitress was lovely. The other reviews about service is very accurate. Hopefully they will fix that.

Great place! Have enjoyed dinner twice here - both times excellent! BYO which is fantastic;…read moreparking on the street. For apps we enjoyed the hummus, the unique pita that is served, potato salad, Shirazi Salad (heavily dressed) & Kashk-e-Bademjan (eggplant). Beware - the eggplant app has a ton of garlic! Entree's: Kabob-e-Bakhtiyary is soooo good! Get it with the fabulous basmati & saffron rice! Large portion. I was adventurous & tried a chicken stew (Koresht-e-Fesenjoon). It's very sweet & presentation wise, doesn't look great but very unique & needs to be mixed w/the basmati/saffron rice that you receive. Service is fantastic. Definitely check this place out!

On a Friday night in June, my wife and I met friends at Marjan for dinner. It was our first time…read morehere. The restaurant is located a few blocks from the Morristown Green. It's a small, family run place with excellent food. We started off by ordering appetizers of Hummus and kashk-e-bademjan (puréed eggplant) served with pita. Both were very good! This is a BYOB, so the wine was perfect with this. For entrees, my wife and I both ordered Kabob-e-barg, which was marinated pieces of filet mignon, served with Basmati rice. My wife also ordered a small salad. The rice was amazing! I really enjoyed that and the salad which we split. We had to order the homemade baklava for dessert...great way to top off the meal! Morristown has so many great restaurant options. Every time we come here we always say that we should come here more often. With parking garages, it's always easy to come here, park, and walk around the town. If you're coming here, Marjan is a good choice for a delicious meal.

The atmosphere is intimate, the service is warm and friendly and the food is superb. Will…read moredefinitely visit again and again!

The entrance is located in a side alley, down the basement stairs, kind of weird. No wi-fi or phone…read moreconnection inside the restaurant, so you can't use your phone for anything---which can turn into an intentional exercise in disconnecting. I could not view reviews of dishes, so had to step outside to take a peak. Cannot justify paying such prices for dinning in a tiny, dark space in half-basement in the middle of NJ. Just can't. The portions are generous, which is good. But the prices are still outrageous for the location and vibe. It is BYOB for alcohol. We walked in on Sunday at 6pm without reservations and by 7pm, the small space filled up. The $12 hummus was bad. Store bought hummus of the cheapest brand tastes better. Seriously don't understand how a hummus can taste so bland and meh. No seasoning? The pita that came with it was low quality--it gave my friend an allergic reaction right away [he has sensitivity towards poor quality flour products]. $44 paidakia--lamb chops--had 4 chops that were tender and delicate. Pasnip pure was bland and totally a miss--did nothing to complement anything on the plate. Barely any demi lace sauce--definitely on the dry side. Asked for potatoes to be sutstituted for brocollini, but the kitchen did not follow through with that ask, even though our waitress confirmed it was possible. $39 lamb souvlaki was a solid dish. Filling and hearty. Good quality meat skewer. Smoked eggplant puree had a very strong smoke flavor. Lemony potatoes had bright, refreshing lemomy flavor that we appreciated. Service is attentive and quick. Complementary toothbrushes in the bathroom were a nice touch--a star for this little amenity.

Wow. So did not expect this restaurant in a small NJ town. Passed it on the way back to my…read morefriends house; asked if she ever tried it, even though I knew she say no. I ordered Camarones (Shrimp) with sautéed onions and peppers in a light tomato sauce. It came with both potatoes and rice. My friend ordered chicken francais. Her chicken (3 filets) came with mashed potatoes. It was fork tender Not only was this food outstanding, each dish could easily have fed two or three people. Not knowing that I had fried calamari to boot. Served with warm marinara sauce, as it should be Too bad I'm only visiting, there is much on the menu I'd love to try Good service, good atmosphere once you get inside. Sadly the building itself is not very inviting and there's just a small sign on one side of the building, We did spot a bear in the lower parking lot. Lol

The food was very tasty and the service was excellent nice setting and comfortable. It's BYOB and…read moreyou'll find it very comfortable atmosphere for the family setting.