

789-791 Main St, Paterson, NJ
Shmagh & Kufiya Restaurant is a Middle Eastern establishment serving traditional dishes including mansaf and other regional specialties. The restaurant offers sit-down dining with hookah service and operates with counter and table service options. Takeout and leftover packaging are available, and the menu features fresh ingredients prepared in-house with attention to flavor and presentation.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. From the management: 'Enjoy fresh, Zabiha halal chicken and beef shawarma, made daily with authentic Palestinian recipes'
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
I had an amazing experience here! The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the hookah was one of the best I’ve had. The staff was incredibly respectful, friendly, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. They even packed up our leftover food for us, which I really appreciated. Excellent service from start to finish. I highly recommend this place, and I’ll definitely be coming back!