My love for Persian food developed while visiting the West Coast. It's been hard to find many spots…read morein the Northeast that serve Persian food that's even comparable to what you get in the West Coast. My friend and I found this spot nearby in North Jersey, and we had to give it a try. We stoped in on a Friday evening to a fairly busy restaurant. The owner acknowledged and greeted us immediately. The dining style is pretty casual where customers can sit at any open table. We were very glad to find Tahdig on the menu, since my friend had been wanting to try it for a while. The owner took our appetizer and entree orders promptly after bringing over some fresh bread. He was the only employee waiting all of the tables, and he did managed to provide excellent service. Our Tahdig came out first, topped with our choice of Gheimeh (beef and split pea stewed in tomato sauce). This my first time trying stew on top of Tahdig, and I was surprised at how well it complemented the dish. The crispy rice was cooked to perfection as well; the Tahdig far exceeded our expectations. The entrees came out shortly after the appetizer. My friend and I both ordered the Kabob Soltani, which comes with one skewer of Beef Kabob and one of Koobideh. Every component of the meal was perfect. The meat was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The Saffron Basmati came very close to what I've had on the West Coast. Even the salad veggies were perfectly fresh and crispy. We had an exceptional dining experience with excellent food quality and great service. Even though Kabob On The Cliff is quite a drive for both me and my friend, we'll definitely be back soon.

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).

This place is wonderful. This food felt like a home made meal…read more I recommend the combo that has the koobideh, chicken, and beef. And don't forget the white sauce and if you can handle spicy food, add a little bit of the hot sauce and white sauce to the rice, soooo gooood. The service as super friendly. The gentleman there was so nice. I will be back.

I've ordered takeout from here twice in the last month and their food is absolutely delicious. They…read morehave this hot sauce that is extremely spicy and it's so tasty and Smoky that it just goes so well with their meats. I've only had their lamb and rice from here and I would say it's really good both times I've gotten it. Would love to try the rest of their menu in the restaurant next time.

Really delicious Persian food! I never had Persian food before. The place is warm and cozy, the…read moretables are set when you walk in and it looks pretty casual fancy. The service is very attentive. Right when we sat down the host gave us water which was nice. The waiter was a little too attentive, kept coming up to us to ask if we were ready to order when we were not, and just kept coming and coming every two minutes. They give complimentary flat bread which is tasty. Our Persian friend mentioned usually Persian restaurants give the bread with herbs and feta rather than just plain. We did find on the menu the herbs and feta was an extra cost. We had the kebab combo and subbed cherry rice and salad (which is cucumbers and tomatoes) and also exchanged the ground chicken kebab for a chicken breast kebab. The standout was the steak kebab and the cherry rice. There were so many cherries in the rice, and it was both sweet and savory. I couldn't stop eating it. The steak was super juicy and well seasoned. I also really like the roasted tomato on the side, basil and pickled cabbage. We ordered a stew, think it was Ghormeh sabzi. It had a bunch of herbs in it, and beans and a dried lime. Was told not to eat the lime. It was a very strong and rich stew, I took a couple of bites. Don't think I could have eaten the whole thing. It's very strong. It's our friend's favorite Persian dish and she loved it. There was one dish we wanted that they ran out of but they gave us a couple of dollars off the bill which was nice. Overall excellent food! Would come back.

My friend has been asking me to take her to try Persian food. So I thought it would be fun to take…read moreher somewhere that I have never been to myself and we decided to go to paradise, and it was a great choice. I do wish the servers were Persian so I could order in farsi but there was no communication issues so it's fine. We ordered a couple things so we could try a bit of every thing. The kebab platter came with koobideh, barg and chicken with subbed the white rice for cherry rice which turned out to be the star of the show. Even as a Persian, I have never had that rice before.Somehow, and it quickly became delicious.And I immediately text my mom and asked her why she had never made it for me lol We also got ghormeh sabzi which as I told my friends can be hit or miss in flavor and if they would actually like a stew like this. They both actually enjoyed it, and I thought it was pretty close to my mom's recipe. The only sad thing was that we ordered tahdig but the table next to us had ordered 2 large plates and they had no more, which was odd given it was only 1pm and the restaurant opens at 11am. Overall good experience, love that they played Persian music to give it a real deal feel. Will be back!

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.

Türkiye is a country of two continents, European and Asian, and that is why the food of this…read morecountry contains the peculiarities of both continents. Turkish cuisine is a unique combination of flavors, spices, and herbs developed over thousands of years, influenced by the Central Asian nomads and Arabic, Persian, Italian, French, and Eastern European cultures. While New York has some great Turkish food if one knows where to look, most of it leaves some room for improvement. Could Jersey be better? The town of Carlstadt has mainly residential private homes, with a spattering of condos and garden apartments. The main shopping area is all of about three blocks long on both sides of the street. Translated from the Turkish language, meaning sultan, we have come to this family-owned/family-run establishment located on Hackensack Street since 2006 for Saturday dinner. The reservation was easily made by Google Assistant. Upon entering this hidden gem called Hünkar Restaurant as first-timers, my partner, our friends, and I were greeted by the staff inside a cozy room, where ethnic pictures and decorations as well as the music all add to the vibe. A great view of the NYC skyline is visible from their enclosed back patio. Their menu features Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine with a modern twist and serves alcohol. As an appetizer, we decided on the Kibbeh (Icli Kofte), Calamari (Kalamar), and Cigarette Borek (Sigara Boregi). For our main meal, we opted for Chicken Saute (Taouk Sote), Shrimp Kebab, Lamb Shish Kebab (Kuzu Sis Kebab), and Chicken Shish Kebab (Tavuk Kebab). All Kebab meal accompanied by rice, char-grilled tomatoes, peppers, and a small salad. Warm, fluffy pida bread with a crisp crust started our meal. Every dish bursts with authentic flavor and is beautifully presented, from the fact that Turkish families from all over the area eat here. The staff is warm, welcoming, and very professional; our server was Akincan "John," the owners' son. The price was comparable to the area with the right portion. We can recommend this place.

I have been going to this restaurant for many many years and they have not lost a beat. Every…read moresingle appetizer and entrée is made with such love and care. The portions are fantastic but the quality is what sets it apart from a lot of other places. On a nice day, do yourself a favor and ask them to see you in the back enclosed porch where you will get a view of NYC.

They moved to a new location!! Bigger and even nice decor inside. Love all the flowers around. The…read moredining sets are very nice. Food is great as always! Service is excellent. Bathroom is clean and roomy.

We were in town for around 36 hours because my friend was in one of my fav Broadway shows on…read moreBroadway, so we made a flash trip into town, and stayed with family in NJ, who brought us here for a meal in the middle of the most intense thunderstorm of the year. Ok, wow though. I honestly don't remember much else we had (this review is coming almost 2 years since we were there), but the SALMON SKEWER was probably the best salmon I had ever had in my life. It was perfect in flavor and texture and temperature, and I seriously dream about this salmon all the time.

I wish I could give this place more stars. The service is incredible and the kabobs here taste…read moreauthentic. I've been to the Middle East before and the food at Kabob on the Cliff tastes nearly identical to the true experience. The atmosphere is peaceful, despite being in downtown Englewood. I'm a regular customer here and the food is always nice. The take-out version has a very generous portion, unlike most restaurants, where the take-out food is way smaller than the actual restaurant. They also deliver, and I recommend this restaurant to everybody.

I love Persian food so as soon as I drove by this place it was on my list to try, and I was so…read morehappy I did. Very quaint and comfortable. The hummus was delicious and the naan airy and flavorful. The chicken kabob was tender and savory. Looking forward to trying more of the menus

Yummmmm. Gets:…read moreeggplant dip, bread, date salad, ribeye, duck feseanjan, tahdig, saffron ice cream Skip: feta flatbread, faloodeh (acquired taste otherwise refreshing)

The food here was outstanding!…read more Maitake - grilled, with a slightly crispy exterior but juicy interior. It's served on a creamy and aromatic sauce. Noodle salad - probably my favorite dish. It's full of greens, beans, and noodles which makes it hearty, and a strong tart flavor to complement the herbs and spices. I had the smoked eggplant for my entree, which was a rich tomato and eggplant sauce with two runny poached eggs, which had a delicious blend of spices and interesting textures. This came with a flatbread, which was also topped with several tasty seasonings. My partner also enjoyed the catch of the day, which I didn't try. The saffron rice recommended alongside it was nice and subtly flavored with saffron and rose. The cardamom rose cake was incredible for dessert. The cake was moist and not too sweet, full of floral flavor from the cardamom. It's topped with a sour yogurt cream and orange marmalade, which was a great complement. The total came to just over $180 with tax and tip. This is pretty high, but I thought the food was worth the high cost. It's very difficult to walk in, but reservations aren't too difficult to find even the day before.

Shiraz is a great restaurant to try out if you're looking for Persian cuisine! The food is great…read moreand the service is excellent. They truly care about your experience and are very attentive. The atmosphere is very pleasant, warm, and classy. The Labneh is a great starter to get for the table and my favorite entree is the ground beef koobideh with either the basmati rice or fries. In general I typically skip dessert wherever I go but at Shiraz I really enjoy the saffron ice cream. My family and I always have a great time at Shiraz and look forward to coming back again and again.

Shiraz Kitchen was such a memorable dining experience from start to finish. We ordered a mix of…read moreappetizers and mains, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. The stuffed feta dates were the good balance of sweet and savory, and the eggplant dip was incredibly smooth and rich without feeling heavy. A little extra seasoning could go a long way with the dip! For mains, the salmon was beautifully cooked and well-seasoned, and the lamb shank was a standout--tender, deeply flavorful, and comforting in the best way. The falafel had a great crisp on the outside while staying soft inside. You can really tell they put care into each dish. What made the night extra special was the birthday surprise: the sweetest baklava presentation that felt so warm and personal. It was such a thoughtful touch. We also ended the night with cappuccinos, hot chocolate, and an affogato (not pictured), which were the perfect cozy finish. Overall, Shiraz Kitchen strikes a great balance between elevated and welcoming. It's the kind of place that feels just as right for a celebration as it does for a relaxed dinner. Would absolutely come back.