Middle Eastern Restaurants near Elmwood Park, NJ

“Delicious, quick, and such nice staff! I love the veggies and the pickles along with the wonderfully herbaceous hot sauce!“

“If you're looking for the best Koobideh kebab in New Jersey and New York, Zaffron Bloom is the place to go. Every time I visit, I'm amazed by the deliciousness of the food, especially their Tahdig. The Olivieh salad and Spanish yogurt are also quite tasty. Since it's a family-run business, the owners are incredibly kind and welcoming. I love this place and highly recommend their kebabs!??“

“Everything is great. The food,staff and portions.“

“We really enjoyed our experience at Gazala's. Very reasonable prices for Manhattan. Excellent food. Very friendly and professional staff. Even the pickiest members of our party enjoyed it. I highly recommend it.“

“Went here today, in absolute awe over how beautiful this restaurant is in the inside. Food was 10/10 and service was 10/10“

“Went here today, in absolute awe over how beautiful this restaurant is in the inside. Food was 10/10 and service was 10/10“

“The food was so delicious and the ingredients tasted super fresh and of high quality. The staff was very nice and helped us choose - since we wanted everything on the menu. The place has a beautiful warm cozy but clean design, and we could feel the nice warmth of the big tabun oven from our table.

I would recommend and come back! The frena bread and hummus are obviously a must!“

“We drove out of town for this restaurant and it was well worth it. The mint lemonade drink has the perfect balance of sweet and sour and the food was delicious. The food is especially perfect for larger crowds that want to share food. The staff are very friendly and fast in getting your order and bringing out the food to you. I also really admired the beautiful decor inside. If we lived closer we definitely would come to this restaurant all the time but since it is a very long drive we still plan on coming at least once a month.“

“Best restaurant in NJ. Always fresh tasty and delicious food. A must try!“

“Great tasty BBQ. Our favorite is the kefta kebab. Only reason 1 star is deducted because I purchased three orders of the (six) skewers for a total of 18 skewers but was given less when I decided to count today. Not a big deal but if I am asked to combine my three orders to one platter, we will check and let you know if we were shorted :)
Also maybe seasoning the French fries will
Improve the flavor a little. Thank you!“

“ATEHNTIC FOOD EXCELLENT QUALITY SITTING AREA IS GOOD“

“Had the tasty falafel waffle and fava bean salad for lunch. Great vegetarian options plus a beautiful atmosphere and friendly service. Look forward to returning.“

“The best!!! Makes your tastebuds dance 😋“

“Always a hit. Service is great“

“I would have given a "5" rating for atmosphere if not for flies outside around our food. I also don't like the hookah smoking. Other than that, the service and the food were Perfect!!!“

“We have used Sababa several times to cater shul events for 200+ people. We keep coming back for more bc the response is consistently so positive - people always ask, “where is this delicious food from??!!” Danny is great to work with and the food is homey, tasty, and plentiful. We will definitely be back again and again!!“

“Great food and very accommodating staff…highly recommended and I will return.“

“Delicious middle eastern food at fair prices!!!“

“Delicious and friendly. Been coming here for years and bringing friends who visit from out of town.“

“if you want a different Mediterranean meal, come here. Everything is excellent. Small place. make a reservation.“

“This is the Chipotle of Mediterranean food. Really nice lamb koftas, falafels, etc. along with hummus, pickled veg (and then randomly jalapenos)... you get to choose what you want. Very tasty all round.

We went on a Tuesday lunchtime and the place was very busy (but super efficient service), dirty and the two tables worth of seating were in high demand.

Recommended, but perhaps at a quieter time/bigger location if you want a more relaxing lunch.“

“I got the combination chapli and vanilla pudding. Worth the price. Fluffing amazing flavor.
Combination chapli has one chicken patty kebab and one beef patty with rice, fries, and salad. I personally could have lived without the fries.
Pudding is great.
Sorry for the posted photo, I ate most of the food.

Just try it. You won't regret it.“

“Great food and service combined with a great outdoor dining area. We will be back!“

“My family wasn’t familiar with Turkish food, but we decided to try this restaurant because of the great reviews. We were pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was, and the staff was so friendly, making our dining experience comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you, Salih!“

“I love their Chicken Pita wrap and wings.Make sure to ask for “double fried” which makes it extra crispy like the Korean Fried Chicken. My favorite sauce of choice always would be honey bbq. The Gyro platter is my second favorite but I will always go for the Chicken Pita wrap because the meat and sauce consistency is excellent.They also have a banana pudding that you cannot forget to buy as a side. I normally hate chunky bananas in my banana pudding but theirs is absolutely my favorite. (No chunky banana’s)The service is okay (that’s where I give it 4.5) there is one guy there that never smiles or laughs I’m not sure what his issue is but every time I went there in the lunch time he never seemed to be welcoming but I never let that affect me. I just come the hours he’s not there. But either way the other employees and owner are fantastic don’t let one mood ruin your whole day.The food is great. Overall I would pick this place when I need my gyro fix in the Wayne area.“

“!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This place is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
1. Cleanest place around
2. Benchmark customer service
3. All goods I have ordered so far have been delicious, correct, neat and tidy

The fries are crispy ?

This place has really set the bench mark for a business model around these parts. Great job.
*pictured is the “wanted burger”. This is now my number one burger over Steve’s.“

“I cannot say enough good things about my experience at this restaurant. The food was spectacular. I will dream about it. Service was prompt and polite. Best middle eastern food I have had in a long time. If you are in the area, you must stop by. It’s worth it!“

“Great sweets and very friendly knowledgeable staff answering all our questions. Highly recommend and I will return.“

“Great service I recently went because a friend recommended and was not disappointed I ordered the beef gyro sandwich very good would recommend.“

“Great food and service ….“

“Really good food and service. Falafel and garlic is sauce is out of this world.“

“Very nice and clean place to eat from and respectful service“

“I don't eat out often but when I do lezzet is my husband and I go to spot for some delicious turkish food. Its very clean, affordable and every one is very friendly plus they teach me turkish while im there. I very much recommend you go try the best well done food in paterson.“

“It’s amazing they have delicious dishes , clean space and nice stuff . My son love their kofta???“

“The kunafe is so good with the ice cream on top of the kunafe you should try it especially with Zubeyir 5 star service“

“An awesome experience. Great food and very attentive service. Will be back ❤️“

“food was simply delicious and well served👍❤️❤️❤️ the stuff was amazingly friendly and professional❤️❤️❤️will definitely go back there❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐“

“AMAZING FOOD!!! Makes the BEST schnitzel ever!!“

“very outstanding service also great food 🍱“

“I came here with a party of five and we all enjoyed the food. Complimentary tea was very good. Everything was flavorful and fresh especially the lentil soup and meat. The staff were so sweet and gave items on the house for us to try. Definitely coming back again!“

“You have ruined me for Hummus anywhere else. Seriously amazing meal!“

“We have been getting take-out from Falafel Hut for many many years. It’s a great option for a reasonably priced meal. We have had a variety of items from the menu and have been happy with them. We have also ordered for parties / group gathering and everyone was happy with the meal.

Kid-friendliness: If your kid wants chicken fingers and fries, their’s are good.“

“Thank you Nouri Cafe for your always great tasteful Middle Eastern food and your kind working staff. God bless you all 🥰🙏“

“Excellent shrimp. The fish special today was very flavorful. And the grilled vegetables: delicious and nutritious!“

“Consistently quality, with outstanding flavor. Honest, authentic dishes, and delicious desserts. BYOB.“

“Goes this place doesn't have a higher rating on Google is beyond me. The falefal is a 5 o ut of 5 The rice is the best I've ever had. It's both soft and creamy almost! I'm having the lamb shish kaboblan special. It is juicy and not chewy. Nothing is ever over salted here or overcooked the many times that I've been here. I even drive here for lunch 20 minutes away, even though there's Middle Eastern places a few minutes away from my job. The beef liver is great. Here the baba ganoush and hummus are tasty. Not oily. Very good lentil soup. It really tastes homemade!“

“muy buen vizcocho me gusto mucho“

“Shlomo's kindness and generosity is endless! Not only has he offered to participate in a PTO sponsored dine to donate today, but when our school staff ordered lunch to support, he refused payment and insisted the payment be donated to the PTO in full! He gets plenty of love and all is deserved! Thank you Shlomo and Gyro Grill for not only delicious food but for your continued acts of love in the Wayne community!“

“Extremely good menu and even better chicken. I always stop by now whenever I come down from Connecticut. Cannot recommend enough.

Kid-friendliness: Close to bus stops and very walkable from schools. No inappropriate or risque art or posters, I recommend as a great meet up spot for teens.“

“Wonderful atmosphere, welcoming staff, INCREDIBLE food. Please come expierence this place!“