Kral Mediterranean Restaurant

Highly Recommend! First time visiting, and it definitely won’t be the last! We enjoyed every bite of the delicious food 😋. It’s a lovely family-run business, and everyone is so friendly and helpful. The young boys serving tables are so polite and caring, helping their family with such enthusiasm 😍. The chef is excellent and attentive—he even came out to personally check if we were enjoying the meal. The restaurant and bathrooms are spotless, which made the whole experience even better!

chose this restaurant based on the pictures and reviews, and it seemed very promising, but the reality was extremely disappointing. As soon as we arrived, the entire area smelled strongly of cigarettes. Although there are “No Smoking” signs, people were clearly smoking in a private room, and the smoke filled the space,This was unbearable especially since my son has asthma and I am very sensitive and allergic to cigarette smoke. Ordering food was another frustration,After placing our order, the staff came back three different times to tell us they didn’t have what I ordered, The same thing happened with my son’s order, In the end, we were forced to choose from what was available, not what we wanted,The portions were very small, and my son finished his plate quickly and was still hungry. The service and cleanliness were also concerning,The glass of water was soaking wet and looked like it came straight from the sink without being properly wiped, which was very unappetizing. Despite all of this, I still left a tip, When I got home and checked my receipt, I noticed I was charged for a salad that I never ordered. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had, Between the smoking issue, limited food availability, small portions, cleanliness concerns, and incorrect charges, I would not recommend this place especially for families or anyone with health sensitivities.

Real hidden gem. Update: quality has gone down a bit so I would wait a bit for the new chef to start before I would go back! Had some of the best Turkish kebabs in the US at this place. Thabk you! Will be back!!

Authentic Turkish mixed grill. Absolutely delicious and comparable to Koy Grill. They just opened up so give them a chance but you’ll be highly satisfied with their clean Mediterranean cuisine. Make sure you get that Tzatziki sauce with your food to get the added kick. Chef seemed super chill and comes out time to time. Seems to have made the food with love

Amazing Turkish food. Came all the way from center city Philly for this place.

Overall a very interesting Sunday lunch experience. They do not have a printed menu of any type, so I had to pick which kebabs I wanted from the glass case. Only cook spoke Turkish so I had to have another customer translate for me. Lots of tables were not cleaned and still had old food on them but I found a nice spot outside. I had to wait about 40mins for the food to come (pictured). The 2 chicken kebabs were pretty good and the delicious bread was on the house. After the food came the owner arrived and made sure I was satisfied. My platter cost $18 which was fair enough. I give it like a 3.5 stars out of 5. I'll round up to 4 stars to support a small business.

Absolutely authenticTurkish food. Everything was perfectly delicious and obviously prepared fresh. Flavors were exactly what I miss from when I lived in Turkey. In addition to the perfectly prepared and spiced meats, I recommend the choban (shepherd’s) salad and pilaf. They also bake their own bread fresh everyday. It often comes to the table still warm.

I came here on 08/17/24 and it was closed. Upon peeking through the window, all the tables were put away with chairs placed upside down on them, the kitchen side seems to be clear, with no equipment. The scene is similar in the smaller cafe/restaurant attached to the main restaurant as well. I really like eating the food from here and I hope it has not gone out of business. From platters to sandwiches - the Adana kabab, kofte, lahmacun - everything was well made. They gave plenty of bread and free çay with the meal. All the meats served are halal, confirmed by the kitchen lead. I’ll revisit on a different day and update this review.

About three weeks ago, I checked out this Turkish spot since it's close to home. I got the lentil soup and falafel, which came with some rice. Everything was really tasty--the soup was smooth and flavorful, the rice had a nice seasoning, and the falafel was on point. It was a little pricey for just three falafel, but I was really craving it, so I went for it. I stopped by after work and grabbed takeout. While I waited, the place was quiet and the staff were friendly. I'd definitely come back for the same dishes. I'm not big on meat and don't usually venture too far outside my comfort zone with food, but this hit the spot.

I've stopped here whenever in the area. Beef head soup is so warming and hearty. Don't think about eating beef head, it's delicious. Add a little raw garlic paste they have on the side and you're in for a treat. Lamb chops, bean soup, pickled veggies. All amazing.

4th time visited, we were just ignored by staff, so we left. No-Smoking signs are posted, but more cigarette smoke than ever than our last visit filled the room. I understand that the restaurant is mainly to cater Turkish clientele, and hate to complain as I welcome new restaurants, but how can a NJ county-licensed restaurant promote indoor smoking when this is against local, state, and Federal law? I have been to many Turkish restaurants in NJ and PA and not any other permits smoking on premises. I hope they improve with compliance, as this would benefit both customers and business.

Delicious hummus & babaganoush. The yellow rice is different than yellow rice in other cuisines. I've tried both the beef and lamb kebabs - cooked nicely and flavorful. The kofta (meatballs) are also delicious. Service was fast. I will definitely return. Staff were nice and work hard.