Is Origin Mediterranean halal?

Yes. All of our meats are halal. If you have questions about specific dishes, just ask and we are happy to help.

Are you BYOB? Is there a corkage fee?

Yes, we are BYOB. Bring your own wine or beer, and there is no corkage fee. Wine and beer only, please, and guests must be 21 or older.

Do you have a hookah lounge?

Yes. The Garden is our covered open-air backyard lounge for hookah and BYOB in the evening. It is open late, seven days, weather permitting.

We are open from 11 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week. The kitchen, the Garden, and pickup ordering all run into the night.

Do you offer catering?

Yes. We cater everything from family gatherings to corporate events with mezze platters, mixed grills, and family-style spreads. Send us the details and we will build a menu.

Yes, there is parking available on site for guests.

Do you have a private dining room?

Yes. We have a private dining room for celebrations, group dinners, and special occasions. Reach out to plan your event.

How do I order pickup?

Order directly through this site for pickup. You order straight from our kitchen, so there are no third-party marketplace fees.

Skewers of adana kebab and lamb shish sizzling over glowing charcoal embers at Origin Mediterranean, with brass lanterns and rising smoke

Authentic Turkish, open late in North Haledon.

Charcoal kebabs, handmade mezze, and a covered hookah garden. Halal, BYOB with no corkage, open until 11 PM every night.

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4.9 on GoogleAuthentic Turkish kitchenHalalBYOB, no corkageOpen until 11 PM

One kitchen, many reasons to stay

Authentic food by day, a relaxed garden lounge by night. Here is what sets Origin apart.

The Garden

Our covered backyard lounge. Hookah and BYOB under the stars, a pot of tea, and warm kunefe. Open late, seven days.

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Dine In

Generous platters and fresh bread in a warm room built for lingering.

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BYOB

Bring your wine or beer. No corkage fee.

How it works

Catering & Events

Turkish spreads that turn any gathering into a feast.

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Signature dishes

A few of the plates our regulars come back for. All meats halal.

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Mixed Grill Platter for Two

$54.95

Adana, shish, kofte and chicken, built for two.

Adana Kebab Plate

$22.95

Hand-minced lamb skewer, gently spiced, off the charcoal.

Lamb Shish Kebab

$25.95

Tender cubes of marinated lamb off the flame.

Spit Roasted Lamb

$30.95

Slow-roasted lamb, carved and served with rice.

Falafel Plate

$14.95

Five pieces of ground chickpea with onion and parsley, tahini sauce.

Kunefe

$14.95

Shredded pastry over melted cheese, soaked in sweet syrup, served warm.

An abundant Turkish feast spread across a rustic table

Come hungry, leave full.

Generous platters, fresh mezze, and warm bread, all meant for the middle of the table.

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Fresh, fast, and ready for pickup. Ordering direct keeps it simple for you and supports the family behind the food.

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Straight from us

You order directly from our kitchen, not a marketplace in the middle.

Made fresh

Every plate is fired to order, the same food we serve in the dining room.

Ready fast

Pick up in about 20 minutes. Schedule a later time if you prefer.

The covered open-air hookah garden at Origin glowing with warm lanterns at dusk

The Garden

Hookah and BYOB under the stars

When the kitchen quiets and the lanterns come on, the backyard Garden comes alive. Our covered open-air lounge is built for long, easy evenings with friends.

Settle in with a hookah, a bottle of your own wine or beer with no corkage, and a plate of warm kunefe. The Garden is open late, seven days.

A covered open-air backyard lounge
Premium hookah flavors
BYOB, wine and beer welcome, no corkage
Open late, seven days

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A beautifully set table with a guest's own bottle of wine ready to pour

Bring your favorite bottle

Bring the wine or beer you love and we will take care of the rest. It works beautifully with charcoal kebabs and mezze, and in the Garden too. Wine and beer only, please, and always 21 and over.

No corkage fee
Glassware and table service provided
Perfect for celebrations and group dinners
Pairs with kebabs, mezze, and the Garden

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“The most authentic Turkish food in North Jersey.”

Sarah K., Google

4.9 stars on Google, 8 years cooking for North Jersey

“We brought our own wine, paid no corkage, and sat in the garden for hours. The hookah at night is the perfect end to dinner.”
Daniel M., Google

“Warm family service, beautiful clean dining room, and portions that feed you twice. Our new regular spot.”
Aylin T., Google

The same family, the same charcoal, a new name.

For years we cooked for North Haledon as High Mountain Mediterranean. Origin is the next chapter, with BYOB, a garden lounge, and doors open late.

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Find us

A short drive from the whole corridor

Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, Wayne, Hawthorne, Ridgewood, and more are all minutes away.

560 High Mountain Rd, North Haledon, NJ 07508
Sunday to Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
(973) 939-6229

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Fresh Turkish food, ready when you are. Open until 11 PM, seven days.

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