“ 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!! ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”