Alkumah Halal

If I could rate this restaurant 100/10, I absolutely would. From the moment we walked in, the owners and staff greeted us with such warmth and hospitality, making us feel truly welcome. The food was made fresh, and every bite was absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, and to top it off, the owner was kind enough to add extra sides to our order. Throughout our meal, they checked in on us multiple times to ensure everything was perfect. Their kindness didn’t stop there—after all that amazing service, they even treated us to tea on the house, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I highly recommend giving this place a try—you won’t be disappointed!

This is the best place to eat in Paterson. Period. I’ve tried em all. Alkumah Halal isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a Paterson legend. Been holding it down longer than most people reading this have been alive. And they still deliver elite flavor, top-tier service, and humble energy like it’s day one. The food absolutely hits The grilled chicken is next level. Smoky, juicy, and seasoned like they cooked it over fire and prayer The shawarma is the truth. Tender, flavorful, and stacked The kafta is real deal. No shortcuts. No dry meat here And the garlic sauce? Fluffy, strong, addictive. You’ll be dipping everything in it like a savage The hospitality is unmatched The service is fast, respectful, and real The portions are heavy. They feed you like you’re family No gimmicks. No trendy TikTok hype. Just straightforward, legendary Middle Eastern food served by people who actually care If you’re in Paterson and not eating at Alkumah, you’re doing it wrong!!

Had super good food and portion sizes! And the service was great, we felt comfortable and enjoyed our time there:)

The most delicious grilled chicken I’ve ever tasted! The restaurant serves fresh food, and the place is spacious and beautiful. I highly recommend visiting and trying the delicious dishes.

Best Kebabs on Palestine way ! If you’re looking for the best kebabs in town, look no further! This restaurant on Palestine way/main st. serves the most flavorful, perfectly grilled kebabs—no one else comes close. Every bite is juicy, tender, and packed with authentic spices. My dad has been going here for years and he can attest this also! Beyond the amazing food, the customer service is top-notch. The staff always welcomes you with a smile, making you feel right at home. Whether you’re dining in or taking out, the experience is always fantastic. Highly recommend this spot to anyone who loves great food and excellent service!

Amazing Food. GREAT Prices. And most importantly amazing taste and quantity. Packed my takeout order for a party nicely and gave nearly 7 trays of foods, rice, pita, salad, sauces, everything for $150. 10/10 recommend. Great restaurant.

Had the lamb chops, chicken shawarma and falafels and it was delicious and perfect. Ryan was our server, all smiles and generous. Loved it!!!

If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Al Kumah Restaurant in Paterson, NJ, is a must-visit! Nestled in the vibrant heart of Palestine Way, this gem serves up mouthwatering Arabic dishes that will have you coming back for more. The ambience is inviting and warm, with cozy seating and delightful decor that perfectly captures the essence of Middle Eastern culture. We indulged in their delicious Shawarma sandwiches—both chicken and lamb—paired with perfectly crispy French fries. The Adana Kebab Platter was the highlight, featuring six succulent skewers of lamb kebabs, fluffy rice, and a medley of grilled vegetables that exploded with flavor. What made our visit even more enjoyable was the warm hospitality from the staff. They truly know how to make you feel at home and surprised us with complimentary tea upon arrival—a lovely touch! Every bite was a testament to the freshness and authenticity of the ingredients. From savory kebabs to fragrant rice, Al Kumah Restaurant offers a delightful journey through traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. Address: Al Kumah Restaurant 970 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07503 Don’t miss out on this culinary treasure! #AlKumahRestaurant #PatersonEats #MiddleEasternCuisine #Shawarma #KebabLovers #Foodie #Yummy #FoodReview #EatLocal #PalestineWay #DeliciousFood #FoodAdventure #RestaurantReview #CozyAmbience #TasteOfTheMiddleEast

Excellent places and top quality food from this restaurant. And the customer service from the employees were great! Especially the guy who helped me out named rayan. Service from him and the food there definitely earns five stars.

The shawarma here is out of this world and very decently priced. Very nice welcoming people here . Casual spot with an authentic feel viewing the meat skewers as they carve the meats.

Very authentic , hole in a wall type restaurant. Their Kufta kebabs , grilled while chicken and falafel are amazing!

So yummy shwarma and fast service. Picked up food on a last minute whim and loved it! The service was fast and really nice. Will definitely come back!!

Being raised right outside Ironbound Newark... we know our Portuguese bread and desserts. When we were visiting P-Town we had to see how it compared with our bakeries back home. It did not disappoint. As authentic as it gets! The workers were extremely welcoming, the entire place is spotless, and best off all the bread/desserts are super fresh. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area. Huge plus dispensaries are right down the block... perfect pitstop when munchies strike.

Best spot in Paterson for platters and sandwiches. I haven't seen any other spots cook all of the food (other than shawarma) over charcoal. The service was great, very friendly staff. I ordered the beef shawarma sandwich. The bread was perfectly crispy and the shawarma was juicy, fresh and full of flavor. It has tahini, tomatoes and pickles. Best shawarma sandwich in Paterson. I also ordered the mixed grill platter. The kofta was my favorite part. On top of that, you can't beat their prices. We also ordered the babaganoush, best I've ever had. Homemade!

Fresh delicious food! My girlfriend and I were walking around trying to pick where and what we wanted to eat. We are so happy we stumbled in here. The staff were so welcoming and efficient. We learned it's the oldest family owned restaurant on the block. The food was so fresh and delicious. We ordered the Alkumah platter, fattoush and salad. The salad was my favorite; an amazing mix of cucumbers, tomato's, parsley and a citrusy dressing. The meat was cooked to the perfection with much flavor. Their tea is quite yummy as well. We devoured our food before we could snag a picture. I will be revisiting and I recommend this place. 10/10

Al Kumah is hands-down my favorite spot in Paterson for Arabic/Syrian food. It's not fancy, but the food, service and prices can't be beaten. The first thing you notice upon entering the restaurant is two enormous sizzling shawarmas (chicken and beef) rotating on their spits as they get crispy and delicious. You're also hit by the wonderful, enticing smell of roasting meat. I promise you, even if you just finished a five-course meal, you'll suddenly be hungry again. It's this beef shawarma, that makes me drive 30 minutes and spend another 30 minutes searching for an elusive parking spot nearby. It's that good, and incredibly inexpensive. At just $6 for a shawarma wrap, I always get two (and you should too. Trust me!) You get a choice of pita or lavash bread for the wrap. Go with the lavash. It's fresh and soft and holds up to the extremely juicy ingredients very well. They slice the shawarma of your choice off the spit freshly for each order (no hot trays here!), add sliced onions, pickles and tahini (and hot sauce if you ask for it), and then wrap it tightly. Then after a quick dip in the drippings from the spit, they give the wrap a quick bit of flame from the rotisserie and crisp it all up on the griddle. The combination of the simple ingredients, the incredibly flavorful shawarma meat with those crispy charred bits, and the freshly grilled bread make it one of the truly great sandwiches you will eat. I should also mention that the two brothers running the store are a couple of the nicest guys you will ever meet. They're clearly proud of their family restaurant and the food they make, and they should be. Definitely try Al Kumah if you're in the area, but remember... get two!

If you are hungry and walking on Main street just follow your nose! This place grabbed my attention by the smell of their grill. I've never visited here since I have my own spots to grab Middle Eastern kabobs/shawarma's, and boy have I been missing out! This restaurant has been around for decades, and the foot traffic was non-stop...not overly crowded, but they do have a good flow of customers. This is very good, because it means it has good food, and the food is consistently being made fresh. I just love when I see fresh coal used to grill meats. This is old school, and gives it a unique grill flavor that is mouth watering. At this point I was sold, I needed to try a mixture of everything. I was soooo happy I did! I went with the Mixed Platter and added beef and chicken shawarma to it. The meat was grilled to perfection. Even the grilled onions were on point! The spicy seasoned bread had that grill taste as well. The falafel were good, and the tahini sauce was money! The best part was this platter and falafel order didn't break the bank. It was under $30 for all that food. FYI: Only street parking.

we stopped by for a snack yesterday on our way from New York. Delicious food, great service, and warm and friendly atmosphere!! thanks guys !!

I'm still eating my meal while writing this review! I haven't had lamb or hummus this good since I was in Egypt almost 30 years ago. I couldn't recommend them more highly. Gary Pignatello

One of my clients wanted halal food and I decided to pick up something for myself as well. I called in my ordered for an 11:45 pick up. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and waited for the man to get to me. I ordered the falafel sandwich and he didn't catch that part, he only gave me falafel only with an order of fries. He had to make it a sandwich real fast. When he was done I paid and left. When I got in I ate and the meal was just ok. The falafel sandwich while filling wasn't great. The fries were just ok. All in all I had an ok experience.

Stopped in for a quick lunch and this place did not disappoint. The food came out quick, tasty, and flavorful. The guys were also super nice and it looked very nice and clean inside. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely delicious ! Definitely recommend if your looking for taste of Mediterranean flavor! A little break down ! Customer service - was welcomed and seated. Cleanliness -super clean Food - I got the whole chicken with rice and salad ! I literally finished every single bite. Bursting flavor, juicy and just fell off the bone. Great job you guys !

Bought a kufta kabab sandwich which was one of the worst I ever tried. 1. Pita bread was not fresh (at least three days old) 2. Hardly any meat - and not spiced fully 3. Very little bit of vegetables and tehina sauce It is a very miser way to prepare a sandwich which is not fresh and not tasty Do not waste any calories on this place

People are great. Food is great. Generous portions. You cannot miss. With the South Paterson food scene always so competitive, you ate always on the lookout for who stands out. Delicious.

For 10+ years I've been coming and going thru Paterson for middle eastern everything. Not ONCE have I ever been totally satiated by a shawarma sandwich in Paterson; I've tried over 10 diff places. It's always been a huge let down. This spot NAILED IT. The right combination of onion, tomato, properly seasoned meat. I mean, I was sooooooo happy eating it. As a Palestinian, I knew what flavor profile I was searching for, and this was delicious. Alhamdulilah. Great job guys! Recommend shawarma sandwich from here!! My search is over.

Food was amazing, I'd give them 100% five stars. The presentation was amazing, the place was clean and so was the restroom. The customer service was also amazing, they were very understanding so i'd give them a 5 stars.

food is excellent and authentic. servers cater to you right away. i recommend the kofta sandwiches and al kumah platter.

One of The best kebab I got, whenever I'm around there I have to get their kebab. Well recommend it, service got better too .

This was my favorite place for all things delicious. I have been going there for years to pick up food even if it's a long drive, hard to find parking etc etc . But unfortunately this is longer as it used to be. Food is dry and not tasty. The shawarma used to be so authentic and delicious. Took me back to my days in the Middle East. Its NOT the same anymore . I'm sad to say .. food is not good .I'm giving three stars just for the friendly staff not for the food. Goodbye - nothing lasts forever.

The people here are super nice and hospitable. They wont hesitate to answer any questions you have regarding the menu. If its your first time visiting them, I recommend the "Alkumah Platter" it has alittle of bit of everything so you can give it a try. My favorite is the "shish tawook" platter, very delicious

Ry, the host here is a really nice guy, always made sure we had everything and was very attentive and made us feel welcome. Very very very good food, chicken and beef schwermas are the best!!!! Love eating here

Felt like trying a new spot for Arabic food so I walked in here. It doesn't look like much, but you can see the meats grilling directly behind the counter. The service was pretty bad and the restaurant looks pretty dirty, but I like the falafel here more than over at Al-Basha. The falafel balls are more moist on the inside. The tahini sauce served with the falafel reminded me greatly of grape leaves. Shawarma was also very good, with a nice char. The portions are a bit smaller for the same price though.

The buffet at this location made me decide never to go there again. The service, and cleaning was so bad. The food was also not tasty as other surrounding restaurants for the price.

I have been coming to this restaurant for a couple of years already and it never disappoints. I tried several Arabic places since I'm engaged to an Egyptian man but, this by far its my FAVORITE. I am usually the kind of lady that loves fancy places but this place is far from that. Very modest and simple but the taste of their food really stole My heart! It's authentic, fresh and just DELICIOUS! Everyone Must try! My favorite dishes are the Tabulé salad ams their falafel, and chicken shawarma sandwiches. If you love HUMUS this restaurant have the best one on town! The people working there are always super friendly and willing to serve you right away! Feel free to get up from Your table and serve your self and fresh brewed cup of delicious mint tea!

We had mixed grill food catered from al Kumah restaurant , service was outstanding ! Very responsive and helpful ! The food was the best Middle eastern food I've EVER had. Everybody was amazed by the food. Al Kumah is now my go to place for any party or gathering !! I would give 10 stars if I could !

I've been getting shawarma from this location for ever and the quality and flavor is consistent. The sandwiches are affordable and portions are perfect. This is the best shawarma spot in the area and I will always recommend it!

I live in Vernon, NJ, and travel an hour to get to this superb hidden gem of Middle Eastern food. I went for my 3rd visit yesterday and was warmly greeted by two sons and a father who cook and serve, probably own. It is 5 star food with 2 star prices. The father made sure my onions, that come on a giant skewer and grilled over open flame and charcoal, were cooked just right as well as my grilled tomatoes. Just mouthwatering delicious. The falafel is made to order and the hummus is the best! The beef, lamb and chicken are cooked to perfection, well, actually it is all delicious and perfectly cooked. I go shopping in the Arab district for great veggies fish, and cheeses, then to Al Kumah for a meal afterwards. They always recognize me by my Kentucky accent which is rare on Main Street there. I saw huge trays of food being catered. Looked so good, I may forget about a turkey for Thanksgiving. Actually, they would probably make one for me! Please, you will not be disappointed after the first bite you take. It is so worth the visit.

Pay cash & count how they charge you. Menu shows one price & they charge another. Don't waste your time here give your business to an honest establishment. Won't be coming back.

One of my go to spots when I'm Paterson. The service is always on point, and the food is always top notch. The best part is its family owned and run and you can feel the love in the food. I've always felt welcomed everytime I open the door and the owners son is always in a positive mood, always thankful, and appreciative. Definitely will be back soon.

Excellent food, quick service, friendly staff. Free tea. One of the best shawarma places in the area.

Best shawarma and falafel sandwiches in the area now! Great customer service, owners very friendly.

Truly a great place to grab a bite. Their food is exceptional and fresh, probably due to the fact that they are also in the butcher business. And they have probably the best prices in Paterson, which is a competitive market. 5 stars. Would recommend to anybody.

I like this place for their sandwiches and platters. Not a big fan of the chicken shawarma sandwich since it's not authentic shawarma. Kofta sandwich is delicious though. Cheap and good quality for when we are in the area

Delicious food and good service. They do catering and ordering by phone. The food is very great taste and fresh. I never eaten inside the restaurant, but have always ordered to go or by phone.I like their beef and chicken shawarmas. The atmosphere is very casual and friendly. Reasonable prices.

Yummy food and really friendly staff! They go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed and are always checking up on you! Their shawarma is great and so is the mixed grill! I'd definitely recommend!

Stopped by for take out shawarma sandwiches. Service was quick. Got the Arabic shawarma and chicken shawarma. The cashier explained to me that the Arabic shwarma was made out of lamb meat and came with fries and pickles on the side. With just a dollar difference, we went for it. The Arabic shwarma was a lot more flavorful than the chicken sharwama and at $6 it's a steal for lunch. The chicken shwarma has huge chunks of chicken which was not to our taste as we like it chopped up. Also it was not as juicy as the lamb and relied on the copious amounts of garlic sauce that it was mixed in for flavor. Given the stiff competition of shwarma sandwiches in this area, this place is a good contender.

Best Shish kabobs around! The dude who takes the orders is a cool cat who is always OK when I Ask for extra pickles. Love this spot

5 STARS!! Best Restaurant on the strip of Main Street in the heart of Paterson, NJ. This restaurant has amazing quality food with amazing quality staff. Extremely friendly and owners were really kind and respectful. Food selection goes above and beyond and they cater to your exact needs and services. You just can't go wrong here. Whether you're hungry for something light or a full course meal, this is def the spot to go. CHECK It OUT!

Ok. 1) The food is excellent. Best in terms of taste. 2) Service is horrible. Ambiance is bland. 3) The price is reasonable. 4) Use this place for take out. 5) They have SPICY falafel sandwich, upon request.

I had the Aleppo Kebab with rice, pita bread and mohamara. Now I've never been Syria or the Middle East, but I have eaten Middle Eastern food all over the U.S. and this definitely is some of the most is the delicious food I've ever eaten. The kebab is made fresh when you order, the meat used to make the kebabs is mixed with herbs and spices right in front of you and then put on a charcoal grill. It's like you've walked into someone's home in the Middle East and they're cooking fresh homemade meal for you. It's also a meat market so the meat they use is always fresh and never frozen. The customer service at Al-Kumah is also the best. They go out of their way to make sure everything you've ordered is perfect and they even remember what you ordered on your previous visit.

This spot has some Banging fresh food. I come here with my wife, my mother, & my friends all the time. The waiter always welcomes me with open arms and gives me Excellent service. The KUFTA sandwiches are the best. Def. come through and try it.

Placed an order through Yelp, got to the restaurant 30 minutes later and was told they didn't see my order because I ordered through Yelp. Was told to wait 5 minutes and they'll have my order ready. I came back 20 minutes later and was told they're not accepting Yelp orders because "Yelp hasn't been sending them the checks". I requested he cancel my order, he assured me he would (he never did), so I had to call Yelp/Grubhub to get my order cancelled.

This is my wife and I is go to spot. The food is always consistently good and the people are always so respectful and ready to help. I also had them cater for my sons birthday party and the food was amazing! Everyone at the party was complimenting the food! Thanks again guys, we will be back very soon!

Really great food fantastic hospitality. The food is fresh. I've been going here for 20 years

Hands down the best shawarma! Been coming here for years and will continue to do so! Super delicious and the price can't be beat!!

The kufta kabob sandwich with a side of garlic butter. Do it. I'm telling you, you will not regret it. All of the sandwiches here are excellent. This restaurant is by far the best spot for shawarma/kufta kabob sandwiches in Paterson and Clifton. Fresh meat, perfect seasoning, the food is just mouthwatering and CHEAP. Super cheap. You cant go wrong with $3.50 sandwiches. Seriously. AND the inside decor isn't as dive-y as it used to be, they renovated well. If your girl is a foodie, great spot to take, also great for families. One concern is make sure you are clear in your order, most of the people(if not all) are native Arab speakers so there is a language barrier. But totally worth any bit of confusion. Go here and eat whatever is on the menu with confidence.

Oh, man! This is my favorite little restaurant. The food is just great, the prices can't be beat, and service is terrific. Meals are cooked fresh to order over a charcoal grill. I always come away beaming, whether I have the Aleppo Kufta, shish-ka-bob, a simple schwarma, or--as I had tonight--a complete grilled chicken dinner. Sometimes I'll just ask Ryan to surprise me, serve whatever he recommends. And it's always a pleasure.