"This is my first restaurant review ever. I felt compelled to write it after trying Elmas today. I had heard great things about it, so I went with very high expectations and was not disappointed. In fact, I was treated by a taste explosion! The food and service were exceptional! I treated myself with an appetizer sampler platter with vegetarian Turkish delicacies, followed by another sampler platter as the main course with four types of fresh, tender, and juicy chicken and lamb kabobs, each with a distinct divine taste of its own. I had barely any room remaining, but couldn?t resist the delicious Turkish pudding for dessert, washing it all down with a warm and relaxing cup of Turkish tea. I have tried Turkish and other Mediterranean cuisine at various joints in Washington, DC, New York, Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, but this was by far my best experience. I would not only strongly recommend you to try it if you are in northern New Jersey, I would recommend you to drive all the way from New York just to experience this hidden gem the next time you are in the city."