New Halal Smokehouse BBQ Spot Is Opening Near South Brunswick

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Kanoon, a new smokehouse BBQ restaurant is opening soon at the Brunswick Shopping Center.

The 3,250 square feet restaurant will open at the shopping center located just off Route 1.

The new restaurant is the second Garden State location for owner and operator Mohammad Yousuf Bhuri. The first Kanoon restaurant opened earlier this year in Clifton and is owned by Ghassan Yousef.

As the first halal smokehouse in New Jersey, Kanoon offers American BBQ with a Middle Eastern twist. The menu features expertly smoked and grilled meats, infused with aromatic spices.

“Many of our current patrons come from Central New Jersey, making Brunswick Shopping Center the perfect choice for Kanoon’s growth,” Bhuri said in a statement. “Guests can expect the same delicious, high-quality food, warm hospitality and great experience that has made our Clifton restaurant so popular. We are looking forward to serving new and existing customers from this North Brunswick location.”

According to Fred Younkin, leasing representative from Levin Management Corporation (LMC), restaurants remain among the most active sectors in retail leasing today and contribute significantly to a shopping center’s appeal.

“Kanoon already has a loyal following, and the concept is a terrific fit for the property and neighborhood,” Younkin said.

“We are pleased to have accommodated their space needs at Brunswick Shopping Center, and are confident Kanoon’s presence will diversify the local dining scene and be a terrific draw for local restaurant goers.”

The restaurant's menu includes smoked BBQ chicken wings, smoked brisket, smoked lamb shanks, grilled kebobs and steaks, sandwiches and more.

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