Bay Area, California

Mazra

We came here at night and the ambiance is frankly dreamy. A short drive from the airport makes it an ideal stop at any time. The overall feel and energy of the place is delightful. The ordering process is quick and efficient while still feeling personable. The only thing better than all of that is the food! Not a bad thing on the menu, would recommend it all!

What an eatery!!! Was in the area with family, got done with a hike nearby and was looking for place to eat a good lunch. I scrolled through the collection that I had saved on Yelp for best places to eat and this came up. And it really turned out to be true. Reached there around 1:30 pm and the place was bustling with people with a long line waiting to order food. I think we stood in line for 25-30 minutes to place our order and get a number to get a table. In around 10 minutes our number was called and we got the table. Food took another 5-8 minutes.

For vegetarians, apart from falafel, oyster mushroom is an awesome alternative to choose from. It tasted great in the wrap. Beet salad was not very special. Was a little disappointed for ordering that. Wrap and the sampler are a must though. Will go back for more. Great relaxing vibe inside.

Fabulous place to eat! It has many halal options (only duck and steak are not halal) they are friendly to diary and vegetarian needs as well. The atmosphere was very cool, lots of art and open space, indoor and outdoor seating. The food was amazing and good sized portions. Very little parking however there is street parking all around the restaurant. We went for lunch and it was very busy however our food came fast. Highly recommend, and it’s close to SFO if you need  a last SF meal or quick snack.

I can't say enough about this place. There was a line out the door but it's covered and had heaters.  The line moves fast.  This restaurant works like a well oiled machine! The food was so good!  The best I've ever had!  I've traveled to Turkey so that says a lot.  Prices are reasonable. The best baklava EVER!  This PLACE is a MUST!

It is hard to find a place that can achieve all great qualities of a restaurant. Usually a restaurant with good and reasonably priced food tended to look like a worn off place without any sophistication. However, Mazra looks decent both the eating space and the food presentation. I love the wide variety of the food as well. The food looks so good that I ate it before taking a photo lol. The food is fresh and tasty, not overpowering the innate quality of the meat or vegetables. I also love how the restaurant service is so well organized. Even though the restaurant is packed in a rainy day, people can fit in and enjoy their food. I definitely will come back for more.

UPDATE: Mar 2024. I tried more dishes and all of them amazed me. I just learned that we can get dates as a complimentary sweet as well. The best dish we have thus far is the lamb chop! So worth it. Perfectly cooked. I love the branzino as well.

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Little Lamb Hot Pot & BBQ

“This is so bad I want to give you a zero but that’s not possible so I give you a one.” The food wasn’t fresh. Seriously, the tofu was bleh. Sickening to look at. Plus if you’re gonna have nasty food at least be decent. They were really rude as soon as we asked to have the tofu taken back. Very disappointed two thumbs down. I am also having to face the serious consequences from eating this food and it does not feel good :’)

Super tasty and fun experience but our soups were mixed up by the kitchen. The raging spicy was super hot but was made with the lamb broth instead of the advertised beef. I loved them both but my wife doesn't like lamb and it took about half our meal to figure it out.

Haven't been back here since COVID. Tried their dry pot for the first time, very flavorful. The lamb skewers were OUTSTANDING. The meat was juicy, tender and humongous.

The service is terrible. And the food is even no fresh. I had diarrhea after an hour. No more again. I don't understand how they survive during the pandemic.

The service is very poor, I have counted a few more dishes, charged a lot of money, after the checkout, the theory, and still refused to refund the money, very bad, I do not recommend coming again. 窝丟你全嫁，妳🐴死了

Little Lamb

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Crave Subs uses halal meat with fresh bread, produce, and a tasty sauce to make a fun and healthy sub

Crave Subs (Berkeley)

Just dropped in here for my first time and OMG am I blown away. Got the regular "Bart Simpson" from the "Cravin' on a budget menu". Not only was it amazing, but HOLY COW has it become hard to find food that's both good and filling when funds and time are tight. This hit every mark for me. Best of all, they throw our local students some love with "Meatless Mondays", I believe it was something like 15% off of veg items. Whatever the case, this isn't just a really good restaurant with good people and good food. This is a legitimate RESOURCE our community needs. Y'all get out there and support support support them so they can keep these good deals going!

P.s. Sammy is only a little smooshed from how I carried it home, that's on me. Lol

An absolutely delightful place. Not only is it halal but there are a number of great options to choose from. The service is fast and the price is really affordable. No wonder it is so popular among the students.

Had the Korean fried chicken sub - even the half was really huge. The Korean sauce it was covered in was delicious. Very fresh chicken. Also got the curly fries - again even the half portion was big enough for two people. Definitely value for money.

Would love to go back and try their other subs etc. the lady at the cashier spot was really sweet and respectful too.

These are great sandwiches!
I now have a great option for pickup before the football games!
The size of the sandwiches are very reasonable. The curly fries are fantastic. The menu have meat, veggie, vegan options and is very straightforward.

A new favorite. I recommend trying all sandwiches, anything with Crave sauce. Bread varieties — so key.

Good tasting subs, not expensive
Friendly service
They have a lot of options for people with various dietary restrictions, too, which is great

Crave Subs

Ettan

Delicious food in a beautiful setting with great service. I only didn’t give 5 stars because it was extremely cold inside because all the doors are kept open. I understand that during these Covid times we want to stay safe but it doesn’t really make sense that people sitting outdoors with heaters are warmer than people sitting indoors. That has to be looked at. The food overall was delicious. Not sure how it’s fusion however. It felt more like elevated Indian food instead of the advertised Californian Indian fusion. The drinks were exceptional and delicious. The best part for me was the desserts. I highly recommend to take a second to look at the dessert menu and ordering a couple of things. We got the saffron ice cream as well as the passion fruit dish. I will be recommending this place to friends and family. Note it’s quite an expensive place to have dinner. We went for a Christmas celebration and ended up spending +$100 per person.

Beautiful interior and loved the atmosphere! This restaurant has a great variety of Indian entrees, some with a Californian twist. We came for a friends birthday so we were a large party of 11. The service was excellent and we didn't have any issues. We ordered several dishes and none disappointed. We were seated outside and the heaters helped keep us warm. Hope to come back soon!

Fabulous!!!  This is coming from someone who knows Indian food.  Amazing food and the ambience is electric. Need a reservation to eat here.  Definitely deserves its Michelin recommendation.  Save room for their creative desserts 😋

My only suggestion for the establishment is not to rush its patrons.  Our table wasn't ready once we arrived and once seated, we were promoted to order everything at once as they were already doing last call.

Looking for an upscale Indian cuisine experience with unique cocktails and amazing small plates? This spot meets this criteria and more! I went here this week with some business colleagues for drinks and dinner and we were all impressed. The food is amazing, they have indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful setup (and two floors where you can see down onto the floor and bar).

The food menu is a California take on Indian food with unique small plates. Think Indian food but in smaller portions and beautifully presented. The cocktails are also meant to compliment the food. With several of them have floral essences that go well with the spicy, meat, and vegetable based entrees.

We were really impressed with this restaurant. There’s a large parking garage next store. Make reservations at night and try to sit outside, the vibe is really nice. Upstairs can get a little warm too, so just a heads up.

We had a satisfying meal at Ettan, pleasantly surprised by how grounded the place felt despite all the hype. Food was elevated but still tasted like what you may cook at home. Prices are high but still lower than many similar restaurants. Service was the highlight, we were among the last patrons to leave and there were some tireless servers who remained energetic until then. If there is one area where we could give feedback for improvement, that would be the presentation of the dishes. You come to places like Ettan expecting some out of the world plating, which was not the case. A pretty home-like experience overall.

Copra

From the moment you walk into Copra, you're immediately greeted by the warm and inviting atmosphere that permeates the entire restaurant. The decor is simply stunning, with a mix of natural wood elements and sleek modern touches that make you feel like you've stepped into a chic and trendy oasis.

But it's not just the ambiance that makes Copra so special - it's the food and drinks that truly set this restaurant apart. The menu is a creative fusion of classic South Indian dishes with a modern twist, and every dish is masterfully executed with an explosion of flavor in every bite. From the creative desserts to the crispy dosas, every dish is a celebration of South Indian cuisine.

And let's not forget about the cocktails - Copra has a truly unique and inventive cocktail menu that perfectly complements the food. Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing gin and tonic with a South Indian twist or an old fashioned that packs a punch, the cocktails are as creative and delicious as the food.

Overall, Copra is an absolute gem of a restaurant - from the stunning decor to the inventive menu to the amazing cocktails, every element of this restaurant is a testament to the passion and creativity of the chefs and staff. A truly unique and memorable dining experience in San Francisco indeed!

A friend and I wandered into Copra last evening. We got a table on the second floor and ordered martinis. They were good, as was the Pisco Sour I scored later. The decor in Copra is amazing, imaginative and enticing. I attach a couple of photos.  Do be warned that most of the food at Copra is hot with spicy South Indian chili. All four of the chutneys pictured were hot. Only the green one worked for us, because as it turned out, we are both wimps where hot and spicy is concerned. The raw oysters we got were flavorful and fresh (the sauce was just right spice-wise). The little popover thingies were delicious as was the pear salad I ordered as my entry. My friend had the fish cooked in banana leaves which he said was moist and rich tasting. The dessert, close to a flan, was melt in your mouth delicious. The restaurant got very noisy unfortunately. The wait staff was attentive without being intrusive and the food arrived in a timely fashion. So, thumbs up!

Very good high end South Indian fusion cuisine. There are a lot of interesting dishes to try on the menu. I was blown away by the rice flower and coconut "bread" that came with the duck - it was delicious, slightly sweet, and chewy, and it paired amazingly well with the slightly spicy gravy. I look forward to returning.

Best Indian restaurant in SF 🇮🇳 We’re partial to southern Indian food, like copra, because it’s lighter and uses more coconut milk (versus ghee). While the apps were delicious (esp the brown butter shrimp and fried chicken) try not to fill up because the mains were next level. The hamachi collar was excellent, accompanied with local snap peas and coconut rice. The duck was tender and fell right off the bone. If you can handle heat (and enjoy it) then order your dishes with extra kick and get a side of their 90 day chili sauce 🌶️

We walked in when they opened at 5:30 and got a great spot at the bar. We really enjoyed chatting with the staff, who were friendly and knowledgeable about all the dishes. Order a clarified lassi punch before they run out, as they only make a limited batch per day!

Words cannot begin to describe how fantastic the food at Copra is. Fresh, tangy, and so creative. Every bite is filled with flavor and really makes you think, how did Chef Sri achieve this taste? I can’t remember the last time I had such good South Indian food (outside of my own mothers kitchen). The service is fantastic and the ambiance/decor is comforting and inviting. I personally loved the lighting!

Greens N Grills

Hey there,

If you are thinking of going to eat at Greens N Grills, please do it. I was looking for a good place that served Middle-Eastern food, and I opted to dine-in here. I am glad I did.

I entered the facility, and a customer that was already dining in asked me what's good here, and I responded telling him, ''like you, it's my first time here." A response that put a smile on his face.

Next, I reached the order point at the end of the dining area. The man that was on duty said the "Chicken Shawarma Platter" is our #1 seller. I ordered the money maker!

It took less than 5 minutes for my order to reach me- a good sign. I enjoyed the food, and I enjoyed my time. The man at the front desk treated me with utmost respect, and he had a smile on his face the entire time.

Like I said at the top, come in as you won't regret it.

-Frederick

Located in a small strip mall in Union City, Greens and Grill  features an International menu:  breakfast items, espresso drinks, chai teas, and Shawarma wraps and salads.  The owner, Sammy(originally from Algeria) shares his delicious dishes from his travels and experiences.
I highly recommend their Chicken shawarma wrap with choice of French fries or salad.  Another popular item is their Chicken shawarma salad, which features their seasoned grilled chicken over greens, humus, tomatoes, and cucumbers!
They also feature a “dirty” chai tea, which is an Indian chai tea with a shot of espresso!

I went for lunch around 12pm and was served immediately. I ordered take out of chicken shawarma on hummus and Algerian chicken wrap with fries for my hubby.

It took about 15 mins for the food to be ready. Since my kid was hungry, we decided to eat the chicken shawarma & hummus there. The chicken pieces were seasoned well and cooked perfectly. It was tender and super flavorful. The hummus is super delicious! The flavor is on point and I can definitely taste that it was homemade (it was just something different - in good way - than the store bought hummus).

The chicken wrap was good too since it has the same chicken shawarma. The fries were delicious! Crispy and seasoned well (not too salty). I will definitely come back to try their other menus.

Love the Mediterranean cusine here. The Morrocan mint tea is enjoyable. When the weather is good, love the outdoor seating.

For Halal American style breakfast, this is the best place. They have other middle eastern dishes as well. My personal fav is Lamb Shawarma Omelette. Other items are great as well. Mango Smoothie can be better, but other food items are on point and service is great as well.

All our meat is HFSAA certified (hand slaughtered).

The Everest Momo

Loved the vegetarian fried rice!!! They served it fresh and hot. Good service. Wait time for the order was 15mins

Great food, but not an eco friendly place. They add plastic forks by default to take out packet so make sure to give them back if you don't need it.

Best momos, and their red chutney is amazing. Other items are fine too

Good place to eat indo-nepalese food in a reasonable price. Quantity and quality wise highly recommend.

The veggie momos! The chicken momos! I didn’t even know what a momo was until finding this food truck, and now I can’t picture my life without them. They are so delicious

Karimi Restaurant

We LOVE Karimi! My boyfriend and I have been going here for almost two years and it never disappoints. We always know we're going to have a wonderful meal and full bellies. The owners and staff are incredible - always making sure we're taken care of and so friendly. They really care about their guests and the quality of food... and it shows!

The lamb chops are solid, the lamb curry is solid. The rice sucks. If they fix their rice they would be five stars for sure and i would change my review. The meat here is good quality, fresh.

Quantity of food is solid too. Thumbs up.
Also very friendly staff.

I liked this place because Indian and Pakistani food are somewhat similar but different in ways. Karimi has a good selection of things to order for lunch and they are super fast. I was eating 3 minutes after ordering! I had the chicken biryanis: the chicken was delicious, seasoned dark meat chicken. Came with a side of yogurt sauce. What I liked most was the value I got for lunch; I’ll definitely go again when around.

Recommend for a hearty and tad spicy lunch to keep you going ‘till 5!

4 stars

So good and satisfying. Casual friendly place. Quick service. Good dishes I had today: chicken masala, butter chicken, chicken biryani.

The best chicken tandoori I ever had. The owner and staff have a lot of patience

Karimi

Kinara Fusion Kitchen

Just had dinner at this restaurant. Food was amazing. Waitress missed our order for the wings before the dinner. Staff was courteous and appologized for that and took care of the issue. We were happy with the customer service. Their good customer service is the reason for me to giving this review. In most halal places , good  customer service is hardest to find but this one is not one of those.

Great service and great food. Not a huge fan of spicy food and our waiter was able to accommodate me. A little pricey but you expect that when your in SF and cost of goods have gone up. Thumbs up from me!

First of all, you NEED to try the 69 chicken! And the Green Lantern chicken too! Definitely the best Indian food in the City by far. The owners are very nice people who never fail to show the best hospitality available. If you are looking for your next favorite SF food getaway, this is it.

Everything about this place is amazing from the ambience to the food and owners. Clean, and friendly staff. Decent prices. Unique touch to everything. “Insta” worthy. This place would 100%%%%%%% be the IT place in any city like Dallas. Thank you!!

I'm giving 4 stars only because the wait took quite a while. We arrived around 9:00 PM and didn't eat till after 10:00 PM. However, totally worth the wait!!! Our waitress was sweet, knowledgeable of the dishes & their ingredients. Nice atmosphere, and the food was just amazing - best Indian food I've ever had. Creative dishes with fantastic flavor. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Kinara

We use premium quality ingredients including Halal Hand slaughtered Chicken

Chicken G's

The food is great! Got the Big G sandwich and it was really tasty (note: i asked for extra sauce on the side). Also got fries and a side of mac and cheese, both very good! The place is cute and cozy on the inside, but seats maybe 20-25 max. I definitely recommend this place! Will be coming back a lot iA :)

This spot right here became my new local chicken spot. Got some thighs and drumsticks for take out and even after the drive home it was still crunchy and juicy. We got to try the regular and spicy chicken. It was flavorful all the way to the bone. The spicy was a low key spice that tickled your tastebuds at the end (I love it).
I usually like to support the local business on principle, but I will support this one because the chicken is great and the people that work there are super friendly.

This was a great find! The location is unfortunately far from downtown but parking on El Camino is easy. This is close to the neighborhoods in walking distance for a lot of fortunate people that like fried chicken.
I didn’t know this was a soft opening but they have obviously perfected the fried chicken sandwich. The chicken came out super crunchy and moist and tender inside; I found myself eating around the outside just to eat the crust of the chicken.
I had the naughty chick sandwich and it was nice and spicy. They added little slices of jalapeños or some kind of pepper on top of the shredded lettuce topped with the fried chicken. It was absolutely delicious.
I asked them if they will be bringing out a bucket of chicken similar to KFC and they said that it would come later.
I would definitely go back here for the fried chicken sandwich.

Perfectly crisp chicken with great fries and sauce! I went prior to grand opening so it took a while to get my food…plus the  place was popping with customers on a Friday night, but nobody was complaining! The food was amazing and clearly all the patrons understood that and didn’t mind waiting for such a delicious meal.

I love this place, my favorite is chick-licious chicken sandwich. The taste is similar to the KFC I ate in China（If you've tried KFC in China, you should know what I'm I say） sandwiches are freshly made and huge. Perfectly crisp chicken with great fries . The shop can sit indoors and outdoors. Parking is convenient
recommended

We use premium quality ingredients including hand-slaughtered Halal chicken.

Hotbird

Praise the bird! Delicious chicken, customizable spice levels and amazing craft beers (including quite a few non-alcoholic varieties)... What could be better?

Hotbird makes a really good chicken sandwich, especially with the comeback sauce. I got mild spice, which to me was just a tiny bit spicy, so I'll kick it up a notch the next time I go back. Waffle fries were okay (I don't think they season them), so I ended up dipping them in the comeback sauce for flavor. Bonus points for the chicken-themed decor inside the place.

Above and beyond!!
Best fried chicken ever !
Fried chicken is my weakness and I have reviewed more than a 100 restaurant so far But HOTBIRD IS THE WINNER !
The chicken was perfectly seasoned and fried , the waffle french fries were so crunchy and fresh I have never had a better tase than this , the sauces were so tasty and fresh everything was above expectations! I totally recommend this place , it’s a must to try it !!!

Wow! They opened about five weeks ago and already have a well-deserved following. Located a minute away from the Fox Theater, Hotbird is a perfect place for a great pre-show Chicken Sandwich dinner.
The chicken is wonderfully seasoned and super-juicy. It's important to note that you can order six levels of spiciness - from "No Heat" to "Burnin'" - so they can accommodate everyone in your group.
I also highly recommend their waffle fries. They're really tasty without being overly salty. Good selection of brews, on-tap and cans, as well as ciders and soft drinks.

Amazing fried chicken Sando, perfectly juicy.
The green goddess sauce is brilliant, kinda like a herby ranch with high on the herb! The corn grits was good too.

The mild was not spicy at all, so go higher. Fried chicken places can be variable on how hot the “mild” is, so here I’m giving you the go ahead!

Cracked & Battered

Great brunch place in the Potrero neighborhood!

Went here on a Sunday for the brunch. All the places in the vicinity had long wait times. This was the only place which had 10 minutes wait, if we agreed for indoor seating. That’s how we stumbled upon this place.

Ordering was through QR code, it was a smooth process and the food came sooner than expected too.

We split the Breakfast Waffle plate between two of us. The quantity was sufficient for two people. It had a waffle, two eggs of your choice (I got scrambled), breakfast potatoes and huge piece of fried chicken.

Waffle was too soft for my liking. However, the chicken was well seasoned, perfectly fried and juicy. Moreover, they serve halal chicken which is a plus.

I haven’t tried their pancakes, will have to go back to try those!

🥰 BRUNCH TIME 🤍 - the fried chicken at Cracked & Battered (SF) were so good!! Also loved how aesthetic their food are 🫶🏻

The wait time is usually pretty short and reasonable!

Check it out! Flavorful halal homestyle dishes with a modern twist 🤤

We were visiting from out of town and stumbled across this place, absolutely amazing!!! 5 star service and good portions, everything was super fresh and hot. We also had the chicken and waffles, not pictured, but tasted great and delicious! I highly recommend.

Halal chicken and waffles!! I’ve never had these before but they were everything I imagined and more. Loved the contrast of the sweet waffle and the salty fried chicken. Good ambiance of the place and the service was super quick. Their other non-chicken and waffle dishes were also really good.

food is so good!! stopped in because we were struggling to find somewhere to eat breakfast and this place definitely did the trick! i split the shakshuka and it was so tasty!! i also split a side order of potatoes, which had some of the most amazing flavor i’ve ever tasted in breakfast potatoes. only downside is that the inside of the restaurant was FREEZING!! i also do really like how you can complete the entire order process via online while you’re there, it helps make things more efficient! :)

Everything on our menu is Halal certified.

Cracked & Battered - Marina

I loved it here. Really simple to order your meals. You scan a QR code and you pay before you eat. It started to get more busy later on but it was fun and I enjoyed my time there. There is a parking lot a block away from here and there is also street parking if you're lucky.

I got the shakshuka. I loved it! I wish I got to try their hummus but they ran out. My husband got the fried chicken sandwich which he said was good. And my kids got the chicken and waffle. All in all we enjoyed all of our food. Will most definitely consider coming back again.

Wow this spot was SO good. Honestly no critiques, I will certainly be back and bring people with me.

- The chicken is so juicy and tender, with a crisp and well flavored breading.
- The waffle was also so fluffy and the strawberry topping was delicious and fresh!
- Potatoes were surprisingly yummy and adds another savory dimension
- Orange juice is freshly squeezed and so tasty! Coffee was also very good.

The chicken and waffles are to die for. First time we tried this location and food and service are great. Plenty of street parking and outdoor seating. The owner Mohammad as usually very friendly. Support your local business and highly recommended.

We went for breakfast, the chicken were really good, crispy well cooked, the sandwich was good but not wow, the waffle is ok but had better, in general food is freshly cooked and wonderful, still will visit again, and it’s HALAL shop so if you crave bacon you will enjoy it

Cute little spot!  Visiting San Francisco for the first time ever.  We walked over from St. Dominic’s on a Sunday morning.  Even though they were busy, the wait wasn’t long.  You order at your table using a QR code.  Food was good.  There was a gentleman that took some time to talk to me, made it feel a little personal, since there’s little interaction.  Shared a plate with my daughters and they had no issues.

Dave's Hot Chicken

We ordered the number 3, which includes one chicken slider, tender, and fries. We selected hot as the level of spice. Each slider contained a hearty piece of chicken and a generous amount of light, crispy breading. The pickles were of excellent quality and had just the proper amount of acidity to go nicely with the chicken's heat. The unique sauce is much more tangy and sweet than others.

When we next visit the area, we will most certainly return :)

I’ve heard a lot of great things about this place, so my expectations were very high.

Reviewing the food:

The food was good. I got 2 pieces of hot chicken with french fries, and Dave’s Special Sauce made the chicken more delicious. However, for the price I paid, it could have been more fulfilling. I’ve gone to a different spicy fried chicken joint where you get more for what your money’s worth. Also, I don’t like that they use styrofoam containers.

Reviewing the service:

This doesn’t have as much to do with the place itself, but it was really misleading for Google to say that the place is “usually not too busy” when I went. I had to wait for almost an hour for my food. And that was after waiting in line for about a half hour to order. When I finally got my food, while it was good, it wasn’t overall very satisfying given how long I had to wait.

For a place this popular, they really need to do a better job with handling a big line, especially on a Friday night when it gets really busy (which is when I went). It also doesn’t seem like they have enough people taking orders; there were just two registers. Maybe next time, I’ll just order online and get something different.

Today I decided to go on a drive to try the famous Dave's Hot Chicken. After trying all the Nashville Hot Chicken places in the Bay Area I can assure you this was the best. The line was well addressed along with fast service. The Food was well placed in the trays and not like other places. Will definitely be making the drive to come more often. The only small issue was the Dave Sauce packets were hard to open.

Was in the area visiting a friend and was looking for a good chicken spot. Saw a Jolibees and pulled in to this center did a quick search to see reviews and saw Dave's Hot Chicken was in the same area with much better reviews. Definitely made the right choice. I got the number 2 which comes with two chicken sliders and fries, I chose hot as my spice level. The chicken had a great amount of light crispy breading and a hearty piece of chicken in each slider. The pickles were high quality and had just the right acidity to blend well with the heat of the chicken! The special sauce is tangy and sweet much better than Cane's special sauce 😋
Definitely coming again next time I'm in the area 🐔

Excellent chicken. Very busy when I went, expect a ~15 to 30 min wait during busy times.

Current menu is also with this post for those who want to see what they offer. They have meals + sides to order.

For those who want a good first time, medium level hot sauce should be a good intro for the hot sauce scales, leaves just a slight burn 🔥.

Chicken was crunchy, fries were delicious. A little pricier than other restaurants, but the quality and flavor is still great for the price. Got the #2, two sliders with Pickles + fries, but ended up getting another order of fries.

10/10 would eat again.

Bonus: restaurant is halal certified too!

Daves Hot Chicken

Tarim Global Cuisine

Hosted an event here. Food was good and there were many choices. The service was superb.  Price was reasonable. Definitely recommend for anyone trying to host any sort of gathering. Plus all halal.

Even though their customer service was really good and friendly but the food was horrible especially the Steak. it wasn't tasty and was very hard to chew. Also, the price is higher than other Iranian restaurants. I won't come back ☹️.

I ate here once and now my family is begging to try it just from the samples I brought home. The food is flavorful and unique.

The Persian food here is horrible. We went there for the 1st time for dinner. There was nobody inside. That should have told us something. We ordered several Persian dishes & they were all bad & it took them forever to bring us the food. The barg & koobideh kabobs were dry, tasteless & chewy & full of fat pieces. The chicken kabob was even worse. It tasted like old rubber. Seemed like you're chewing an eraser. We asked the waitress to replace it with koobideh(not that the koobideh was any better) & asked her to remind the chef to make it a little juicier. Well, it was juicier when they brought it. They poured a lot of old stinky oil on it & made it juicy. That almost made us puke because of the fowl odor. The ghormeh sabzi was like sewer water & the sodas had no carbonation & it was an overall bad experience for the prices they charge. They was I saw it, this place will shut down soon.

Good vegeterian and vegen options,large outdoor dining and dog friendly.

Tarim

Halal Gyro Express & Kebabs

I don't know where to begin with this little hole in wall establishment.  I was introduced to them by a coworker over a year ago and every time I'm in the area I make it point to come here.  I've really only had the chicken gyro combo because it's so good I just can't bring myself to order anything else.

I've been to Michelin star restaurants, I've been the best whatever restaurant in whatever area of the state/country I'm traveling too, and I'll put this gyro up against any of them, especially when you consider the price.

It's absolutely delicious and one of the best things I've eaten anywhere hands down.  And don't even get me started on that white sauce.  I think they put crack in it because it's so addictive.

Do yourself a favor and stop by for lunch or dinner.  I'm in town for work for 3 days, I'll probably go here 3 times.  It's that good.

Before writing anything about the food, 5/5 for the service. I arrived at their place a couple minutes after they closed their kitchen for the day at 9:30, but the guys in were very considerate to take my order, and then dished out THE best falafel over rice I have ever had in US! . The rice was really well flavored, falafels were fried fresh, served with mildly seasoned salad and spongy pita bread. Sauces were also really good!! . Bang for your buck with the portion size as well, was easily enough for 2 meals personally! All in all highly recommended place to try, and will definitely visit again. :)

Aye here 3 times and every time the food was great.  1st time we had the family dish 4-5 people. You get a lot of food for the money. All the kabobs were moist and tasty. Rice by itself was good too. Also had they chicken burger which was great caused thy used the same ground chicken mixture as the chicken kabob. Also tried Philly chicken cheese( different because it was also made from ground chicken which I liked) differently a place you want to stop by if you’re in the neighborhood.

Authentic New York style halal food. Great white and hot sauces, lots of food in the bowl. Delicious

Delicious food. Great service and price. Love their fries too!

Champa Kitchen | Halal, Champa, Vietnamese

We tried our first champa food and love it. It’s own by Muslim family and all meat are halal. It’s a family run business and they are very friendly.

A great halal restaurant with amazing noodles run by the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Will definitely try to come again!

We kept asking for more , 5 dishes for 2, the food was delicious and the meat had quality, the seafood was cooked just right. Definitely been cing and  owing back.

Really nice folks and one of the few places to get south East Asia style fried paratha. The service is kind and quick.  However, it's down hill from there. The rice is old, we asked about the lemonade and they assured us it was fresh. It was fresh out of a powder box.

The chicken wings were way too sweet and the spring rolls were passable if a bit too mushy.

No idea how this place is so highly rated.

You have to try the lamb chops and spicy beef pho! Food tastes really good and fresh, I like their taro drink too. The restaurant is clean, the service was excellent, and the food was tasty 👍😊

Champa Kitchen

Yummy Grill Afghan Kabob House

Best food visited from VA and found this place with amazing food and great service. Glad to have found this place and would recommend this place to everyone who is looking for something amazing and different.

Food was delisious! The best afghani plov and manti👍🏽 Dish was big, couldn't finish it. Defently recommend this place!

Great kabobs and regional favorites like bolani. Lamb and koobideh were our favorites, with the chicken tikka being a close second. Also serves up decent curries, samosas, and a refreshing mango lassi.

Staff is friendly and inviting, parking is easy in the shopping center. Currently open for limited started dining, but definitely worth a visit for take away.

Definitely not bad at all. The service is great and the food is delicious. Gyro go go....freshly cooked hot and ready 101%

Yummy Grill

iniBurger - Gourmet Burgers

Update: visited again today to have a takeout order. There were 3 sweet potato fries on the order, BUT I only found two in the box when got home. This is the second time of the same thing happened. So make sure you check what is in the box or bag when you pickup.

The burgers and the rest were delicious indeed even comparing with other fast food restaurants. The cashier was polite too. However, not sure why they always made some minor mistake on my orders for the only two visits both.

Food is amazing my favorite was the mexicali burger, and they had amazing service super nice people and brought out the food pretty fast. Definitely recommend! (also everything is 100% halal which makes it 10x better)

We drive from Brentwood for their delicious burgers. Try the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. You will not be disappointed.

Love the food went there once and now i go every week great customer service burgers always fresh.

First review I've ever wrote because of how bad this was. Chicken was so dry I couldn't eat it. Western burger was missing the onion ring. Horrible "gourmet" food, never again. Expect owner to explain how wrong I am about it now (see others). 1 step below Mcd's for twice the price...no joke

iniBurger

The Port Of Peri Peri

A great place to eat grilled chicken! I would say the best grilled chicken in the area! There are several sauces to choose from. Don't try the extra spicy version, that is only for the toughest ones 🙂🙂

Very tasty food. If you really love/used to spicy, then only go for the higher hot level, I can eat spicy but I take the mild one. Medium was little too hot for me

The quality of the food is great every time I go. The sides pair so well with the chicken and sauces. Definitely recommend!

They got our entire order wrong
We ordered the wings platter, 1/2 medium spicy and 1/2 lemon herb. We ended up getting all lemon herb and the chicken pieces were torn apart. They didn’t give any napkins or proper amount of sauce as we requested. By the time we found out, it was too late. We were already home.

I heard that this place was supposed to be REALLY good from a few people so I took my mom and sister. For starters it was 95° in fremont that day and they had no AC on, I don't know if it was broke but it was hot inside! We ordered a whole chicken to share. When it finally came out it looked good but when we dug in it was undercooked with a funky smell. We asked if they could just toss it back on the grill to cook it more and they ended up making us a new one which was nice of them. 2nd chicken came out and looked good! Was moist and juicy but flavor wasn't there for me. It wasn't horrible but in my opinion wasn't worth the drive, especially when it felt cooler to sit outside then inside.  Staff was nice, place looked clean.

Port Of Peri Peri

Aicha

So much bang for the buck! And the food is delicious!

You want protein and fiber?
Get the royal couscous plate. Tons of couscous, lots of meat with so much flavor!

Will definitely come back!

We got 2 orders to go and it was like 3-4 pounds of food.

5 stars for sure.

We really enjoyed this little spot. They let us bring in our own beer to drink and the food was amazing.

We’re visiting from out of town and came here for dinner. The food was top 5 food experiences of my life. I would go out of my way to come here if we’re back in San Francisco. Everything from the lamb kabob , tagine, bread, couscous, and tea was absolute perfection. Whoever put their menu together had an excellent taste and balance to every dish. Cheers!

The food was excellent. The stuff was very nice. Thanks for the excellent service.

Absolutely delicious. The eggplant appetizer was delicious and the bastilla is to die for. Friendly and attentive service.

Halal Fried Chicken - HFC

Best chicken ever. Clean environment . employee very professional yet still the attention given makes you feel right at home. I will keep coming back. I recommend their catering for company functions.

Best loaded fries I have ever tasted, by far. The grilled chicken and the melted cheese give a magical touch to the flavor. And don’t even get me started on the sauces, they are so unique and add a delicious kick to it. Simply amazing!

The loaded fries, called the Flipper, are wonderful. The seasoning mix on them is extremely addictive. I cannot remember the last chicken sandwich that I had that was as delicious as the Yorker.

If you are a chicken fan or a cricket fan this place is a must try. Finger licking good! One of the best fried chickens. The service is really good.

I went to HFC recently and I have to say their fried chicken is the best I’ve had. It was flavorful and the chicken wasn’t greasy at all. Hands down the best fried chicken/ burger place. Besides their fried chicken, I have to say the kheer was also amazing. I’ve tried kheer from many places before, but HFC beats them all. It was authentic and it took me back to Pakistan. It’s worth trying at least once!

Halal Fried Chicken

iniBurger Gourmet Burgers

EAT THAT STUFF HOT!! it tastes way better. Honestly 😍 Plus the garlic sweet potatoes fries, just hit different. Highly  recommend!

They have a sign in the window for cooks, and they aren't kidding. Took 15 minutes just to get french fries. Yes, everything is cooked when it's ordered as it's ordered but that's still a long time to wait for fries. No telling how long the guys ahead of me had been waiting, but from their postures, it had been awhile. Not faulting the crew: they were moving as fast as they could, but.

I come at least 4 times a week here and all of the people that work there has given me great service. Maribel and Cathy are amazing. My favorite restaurant in Fremont Ca. The Falafel burger is awesome.

Take my word. These are amazing burgers. Coming from where I do in the heart of beef country I have an understanding of quality. Side variety is pretty good as well. The Garlic fries are in a league of Goddess all their own.
The place is clean the staff is friendly. Nouara the young lady who took my order. She is exceptional in her friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful personality.
Thanks

Great burger place; something unique they have is a falafel burger - good option for vegetarians. Fries are crispy and nicely done

Arya Steakhouse

We ate inside on an especially cold evening. We were looking forward to the warmth. Unfortunately the restaurant was a bit cold. Several customers were still wearing jackets. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess. She stopped by our table a few times to chat. Our server was also very nice and shared a nice conversation. The food was pretty good. My steak was done as I like, my sons Mac and cheese was really good. However my wife’s fish was ok. They had maybe 5-6 desserts on the menu. We shared the butter cake and almost fought each other for licking rights to the dish. The atmosphere was warming and it wasn’t too loud. Great for a family or date night. The cost was $$$ out of 4 I would say.

This spot was amazing! Best steak I’ve had in quite a while! Highly recommend it! Chill relaxing vibes and great food! Ask for Micheal he was an amazing server and took care of us the whole time. Definitely recommend!

One of the best steakhouses I've ever been to, Halal and non-halal! This place was gracious even though we were late for our reservation, sat us at our requested booth, and I had one of the nicest and attentive wait-staff! We had Steve who took care of us even though he was slammed with other tables and was great at being patient with our questions. I got the NY-Strip steak and my partner got the Filet Mignon, both cooked to perfection. The Watermelon Lemonade was to die for and their molten lava cake was something that we could NOT get enough of!

We will definitely be coming back and bringing a lot more people with us!

P.S., walk around the area after your dinner to help with the great food but also to enjoy the atmosphere redwood provides!

Michael Y's serving skills was a best in class experience to go alongside a best in dining experience. My housemate and I just celebrated our two year work anniversary and this one is definitely one for the books! We'll be bringing our families and future dates here for sure!

On our way to San Francisco just picked a steak place and this was an awesome experience. They took us in about 20 min early before they opened,  service with Steve was amazing and the food was the best we've tasted. Outstanding place and highly recommended.

La Vaca Birria

Best authentic Mexican food I have had, and it's Halal!!! What more can I ask? All of our orders tasted so good.. Large portions... Reasonable prices given the location and the quality of the food... I'd come back in a heartbeat everytime I'm in SF.

Well, this place is really deserve to spread the word. At first it is very well hidden in crowded 24th street-surrounded by many Mexican/Spanish restaurants -not easy to find. Second, they have very spacious kitchen even bigger than dining room! This space allows them to produce some ingredients in house like tortillas. I never seen it anywhere else, very cool. Third, service was absolutely amazing, they work by pay first get you food after model and  cashier/server left absolutely wonderful impression, very positive and nice man.
Food was just amazing, tacos had a lot of stuffing and house made tortilla was super soft and delicious.
I recommend to try their green hot sauce-yammer.
Michelada wasn't mine thing, overly spiced but don't let me turn you around, try it on your own.

We walked into this place an order at the counter. Then self seating and waited for our name to be called. They have an orange and green sauce that I was indifferent about. The quesabirria was good with a flavorful consomé. The trio plate is worth is because it comes with 2 fried empanadas, 5 shrimp, and a large side of tajin fries. Horchata was good and creamy.

Quesabirrias are bomb!! We started eating right away so the pic is half way through. The Quesabirria Azul was delicious and a homemade tortilla.... can't beat it!!

Delicious quesabirria without the wait (time of order 12 noon on a Saturday). Staff was really nice during a time when staffing is complicated. Delicious cold beer in a frosty mug. Consomme was really tasty as were the complimentary pickles.

Maya Halal Taqueria

Make sure to check out our youtube channel (Halal Digest) for full review of Maya Halal Taqueria where we review their Super Taco(best tacos we have had), Lady Boss Burrito, Regular Nachos and Horchata! and its HFSAA certified(which is why they dont have the flamin hot chips even though its still written on the menu)

So good, I'm lucky I got a picture. We tried the fajita burrito with grilled chicken and a super burrito bowl with the steak. Both were delicious. Comes with the chips and either green (mild) and the red one (spicy in my own opinion). Warning: there may be a line at lunch time. But it's worth it.😉

Cool little spot. I ended up going due to the good reviews and it did not disappoint. I ordered steak fries and ended up waiting 20-25 mins for them. Well worth the wait. They did not skimp on anything. The meat was really good as well. Will be returning.

Yes, please! I tried the shrimp burrito bowl and it was DELICIOUS! So full of flavor and the perfect amount of ingredients: very fresh. Even the complimentary salsa was great. I’m looking forward to going back. (Would’ve posted a picture, but the bowl is now empty!)

Overrated. Location is ratty. Ordering was complicated. The guy made it so annoying to order. The food is so overrated. I ordered a burrito , taco and nachos. They all taste the same and lacks flavor. Not to mention I found a eyebrow hair on my burrito (disgusting). I’ll try the Birria taco on Friday and see if my review changes.

Philly's Cheesesteaks & Wings

a very good restraunt where the value is matched by the taste and portionings. i experienced a minor problem but it was fixed and made ideal by the people working which made me think that this place is somewhere different to eat at for its good customer service and very fresh foods.

They have the best halal phillysteak sandwitch

They've changed hand's in the last five years but food is very good and cook's are quick

The food good, I thing the service no really good tha guy is rude with me, for the reason pay cash and card together

Easily the worst food ive eaten in my entire life. And it costed over 17 dollars for maybe 3 dollars worth of food.
I couldn’t even finish that 3 dollars worth of food either because it was that incredibly horrible. I don’t ever leave food reviews but this time I had to go out and say this because you should avoid this restaurant like the plague. I got the chicken tenders and oh lordy lord did I want to die after I ate one bite of it.
Screw this place.

📍🇺🇸 Birria Tacos 😍 from @elhalalamigos in California! Was so great to finally try authentic halal Birria Tacos 🌮 we ate their Birria tacos, Birria Torte, Narchos & Agua de Fresca drink - everything was so so delicious 🤤 especially LOVED the Birria Torte which was a thick sandwich filled with Birria meat & avocado- the bread was dipped in Birria consommé before melting lots of cheese on it🧀 their Narchos & Birria Tacos were amazing, and I loved their NAR hot sauce with everything 🔥 whilst their Agua De Fresca drink was very refreshing- it was made with cucumber, pineapple, mint, lemon & cactus juice🌵 would highly recommend adding @elhalalamigos guys to your travel bucket list! 👌🏼
Some other California recommendations include:
• @de_afghanan for Afghan chapali kebabs & lots of other tasty Afghan dishes 🇦🇫
• @modohawaii for the most amazing chewy Mochi donuts 🍩
• @dennysdiner for their hashbrowns & pancakes 🥞
• @parisbaguette_usa for the best chiffon cake, lemon cream croissants & cream cheese rice flour donuts 🥐
• @teaspoonlife for their grasshopper bubble tea, a combo of lychee green tea & fresh cucumber juice 🧋
• @cagreatamerica for funnel cake with bananas fosters sauce (but you can also get funnel cake from any USA theme park) 🎡
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El Halal Amigos

Incredibly good food! Fantastic halal Mexican food, the quantity is significant and the quality of the food is also very very good! I just wish they had some fries or some plain nachos on the side. The burritos as well as the narchos are simply fantastic! Incredibly delicious and pretty fast about fulfilling the order as well. The price is decent, in regards to the local area. Not very competitive, but also not overly expensive. They are very involved in the community, come for food truck events as well as have a nice small seating area outside the truck in Fremont. It's a bit cold outside and they don't have any heaters outside. However, the food absolutely makes up for itself!

I do not eat much Mexican food but this place is delicious. Meat is super tender and flavorful. We don’t mind driving from south bay just for this. Highly recommended!!!

Nice spot . Slightly hidden by flower shop.
I hope to see other locations closer to Gilroy/Santa Cruz área.
Please sell non soda drinks like iced teas,waters,Gatorade.
Thanks so much.Allah bless.

Delicious tacos and beautiful seating area. These halal tacos are worth trying out. Also use the nar sauce.

Absolutely amazing tacos. So authentic, this is a MUST TRY place. The owner is super friendly and he goes all out for his customers. The food is delicious and flavorful. Highly recommend!

Halal restaurants in Bay Area, California