New Jersey attracts visitors from the world over. During the summer months the Jersey Shore beaches are a popular destination, and the state also offers year 'round fun with its many casinos. Prestigious Universities such as Princeton provide an engaging atmosphere for those seeking educational activities. The state of New Jersey also has a wide array of ethnic and American restaurants. Hungry visitors looking for Middle Eastern restaurants in New Jersey have several excellent options.
Marakesh Restaurant
Located in Parsippany, Marakesh Restaurant serves authentic Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant is decorated just as it would be in Morocco, with tiles, paintings, wood carvings and Arabic crafts. The Kofta Mediterranean delight is a great introduction to Moroccan food. The dish features shredded beef cooked in a blend of Moroccan herbs and spices, flame grilled and served on a bed of saffron rice with sautéed vegetable medley. Marakesh serves lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.
Marakesh Restaurant
321 Route 46 East
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-808-0062
marakesh.com
Kairo Kafe
Kairo Kafe is located in New Brunswick. Kairo serves Middle Eastern food with an American and European flair. The atmosphere at Kairo is slightly upscale, yet casual enough for friendly dinners. The menu at Kairo Kafe features staple Middle Eastern foods such as hummus, falafel, grape leaves and roasted lamb. Start your meal off with a bowl of its lentil soup. For the main course try its signature falafel sandwich served on fresh pita bread with pickles and tahini sauce. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday and dinner only Friday and Saturday. Kairo Kafe is closed on Sundays.
Kairo Kafe
49 Bayard St
New Brunswick, NJ 08902
732-545-2476
kairokafe.com
Al-Basha
Al-Basha serves authentic Middle Eastern cuisine created by head chef Yaser Bakr. The restaurant is located in Patterson and, according to its website, attracts diners from as far as away as Connecticut and neighboring New York. Al-Basha has a casual atmosphere and patrons eat in a large and open dining room. The Al-Basha platter is an ideal introduction to Middle Eastern food as it features a tasting of several entrees hand-picked by the chef. Diners choosing their own entrees can select from the extensive a la carte menu, which features kebabs, tabbouleh, falafel and other Middle Eastern foods. Al-Basha serves lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Al-Basha
1076 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
973-345-3700
albashanj.com
Oasis Middle Eastern Cuisine
Located in Freehold, Oasis serves Middle Eastern and Middle Eastern themed American foods. Vegetarian diners will enjoy the restaurant's signature spinach pies. The authentic Middle Eastern Shish Kabob is another excellent meal option. Oasis serves its Shish Kabob in true Middle Eastern fashion, using chargrilled lamb along with vegetables served on a bed of hot rice. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere and offers a takeout lunch menu during the week. Oasis is closed on Monday and eat-in lunch and dinner is available Tuesday through Sunday.
Oasis Middle Eastern Cuisine
335 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
732-409-6660
oasismiddleeasterncuisine.com
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