Middle Eastern Restaurants near Wayne, NJ

“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!“

“Great food all around, sat down and tried nearly everything off the menu and had no complaints, wings, burgers, and platters all were great and make sure to try the bbq sauce. Usually hate bbq sauce but theirs is quite unique and haven’t tasted something like it elsewhere to this day. Really friendly and chill atmosphere, good price point“

“They have the freshest , BEST FOOD in NJ. They are also very polite and helpful. The owner is so sweet and everything is made to order!! Definitely a win win 🏆“

“Best food! Great people!!!“

“Absolutely amazing experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The food was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried exceeded expectations. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcomed from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was spotless, and you can really tell they take pride in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. Service was fast and efficient without ever feeling rushed, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. And the prices were very reasonable for the quality you receive—great value all around. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!“

“ATEHNTIC FOOD EXCELLENT QUALITY SITTING AREA IS GOOD“

“Amazing place! Owner, food and service wow!!!“

“Amazing place! Owner, food and service wow!!!“

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

“The food was easily the best Arab food I’ve had. Ever. The owners were super nice and actually invited us to sit instead of take out, and we got complimentary toum (also best toum I’ve ever had), peppers, pickles, and some sort of Arab bread. The bread was nice and crackly and there was a LOT of it. The toum, unlike other Arab places with toum, was actually light and had that whipped texture that is desired. The garlic flavor was on point and not too overpowering. The star of the show was easily the crispy chicken shawarma, though. It looks small in some videos, but it was wider than my mouth. I had to do some talking to find out myself, but to get the fries, toum, and pickles next to the shawarma, you need to ask for the crispy chicken shawarma combo. It was super crispy, and the breading was very nicely toasted. I kept finding myself layering the top with some pickles, fries, and more toum. They also drizzled some pomegranate molasses on the chicken shawarma, which gave it a tangy but also fruity aftertaste. We also ordered the charcoal chicken and kebab. The kebab, instead of normal beef on a stick, actually came with some yellow rice and some REALLY GOOD spicy seasoned bread that was very soft and moist on some parts and crispy on the others. You could literally see the spice particles on it. The charcoal chicken was juicy, tender, and had that charcoal roasted flavoring. It even came with a bunch of complimentary fries. The fries on both the shawarma and the charcoal chicken was nicely battered, and the shawarma fries were very well seasoned. The only thing is that the bathroom is through a door that leads upstairs, and you have to open two doors. If you’re someone like me and don’t like the feeling of putting grip on things with sticky stuff on your hands, you won’t like that. It’s one of those turn knobs. Finally, the music made me feel like I was actually back in Abu Dhabi watching fire shows while eating falafel. Please visit, they are amazing people who make amazing food!“

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

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

“Always a hit. Service is great“

“Delicious and healthy authentic middle eastern cuisine. Highly recommend !!!“

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

“We went for the first time last Sunday. All I can say is wow. From the wait staff to the kitchen staff to management, everyone was incredibly friendly, unbelievably accommodating when it came to food allergies (they came out to talk about everything in specific detail to make sure it was safe before it was cooked and served), and the food was absolutely delicious!! I would absolutely recommend trying Marakesh out if you haven't been. They will be more than happy to go over the menu and explain anything you might not recognize or need changed because of restrictions. You can also call ahead so it can be prepped ahead of time for you. I will definitely be back again!!“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Literally the best Knafe in all of Paterson. Better than any other spot. Most authentic Knafe I've tasted in America. The most similar I've seen to this one was in Chicago. And I've tried plenty of Knafe in America.

Also their Znud Al Sit are amazing. I usually call in the morning to make an order by noon time for best results.“

“A friend’s daughter recommended this place, and I’m so glad she did. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by a very sweet, attentive staff member. The space itself is beautiful, with a calm and relaxing atmosphere that makes you feel welcome right away. And the drinks are fire!“

“I have Dined and I take Out once a week. The food is absolutely delicious and the restaurant from the choices, the prices, the quality is amazing. Fresh and made to order. The atmosphere is very welcoming. My favorite is the Lunch Menu. Thank you for always being pristine and delicious.“

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

“Quality of food is outstanding & FRESH ! The price is just right! Love this place!!!!“

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

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

“Best food ever !!!!

We come out of state for a game in MetLife stadium last year and the food was amazing we comeback again after one year and man !! Khalid the owner is amazing ! Please with a welcome smile ! Man the door is the same quality ! Best food ever! And great home made lemonade !“

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

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

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

“The best Greek food in America and the best service“

“Fresh and delicious Thank you !💜💜💜“

“Yesterday, before I went exercising at Planet Fitness, I decided to dine at this Yemeni restaurant. This was my first time not only having Yemeni cuisine apart from my first visit at Qahwah House in Montclair, New Jersey on the twenty-first of May last year which was International Tea Day, but likewise, yesterday was the first time I celebrated Yemeni Unity Day at a Yemeni restaurant. The food was delicious, especially my main dish: The Lamb Mandi. I loved this place and I recommend going to this place for a taste of authentic Yemeni cuisine.“

“It’s really tasty 😋 food and clean atmosphere“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent . I particularly loved the falafel and the pita chips with the yummy hummus. Yum!“

“Best restaurant in Bergen county and Passaic 👌“

“نكهات الطعام والخدمة مذهلة للغاية“

“Food was honestly great! We got eggs with tomatoes and eggs with sausage . But the cheese breakfast plate was very disappointing we had to return it. It mentioned 3 meats that did not come on the plate when they brought it out. But the waitress was very friendly and took it back for us and got us something else. I think they just need to update the pictures in their menu. Other than that loved the vibes and service thank you ❤“

“Great atmosphere. Knowi the place from 30+ years ago. Great people. Great Swedes. Actually, the best and I wish iand hope 1 day you guys will open another place in the area of Hilliard. Ohio, they are dying for great traditional.sweets over there. You guys rock!!!“

“I really enjoy the Baklava from this place, but this time I tried the tres leches dessert for the first time. Honestly, I have tried a considerable number of tres leches desserts, and this was the first time I had one where the cake itself was completely bland and lacking flavor.

I should mention that the cake was perfectly moist, but the flavor was almost nonexistent. The topping was the only part that gave it some sweetness and a little more taste. A tres leches dessert is not supposed to be overly sweet or overwhelming, but there is a perfect balance of sweetness that creates a delicious flavor when done correctly — and unfortunately, this dessert did not have that balance.

I’m sharing this with good intentions because I think this dessert could be improved. Maybe someday I will take another chance and order it again, but for now, whenever I visit, I will continue ordering the Baklava desserts because they are absolutely delicious.

The atmosphere is pleasant, calm, clean, spacious, and well organized. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing moment. The service is also attentive and friendly.

Thank you.“

“The beef Shawarma was simply exceptional. We also tried the chicken Shawarma, which was equally delicious. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the restaurant’s atmosphere. It was much nicer than we had anticipated. The service was incredibly quick, and we were fortunate enough to find parking right in front of the restaurant. We would definitely return to Shami Shawarma the next time we’re in Paterson.“

“Simply put: AMAZING! THE BEST!“