If you're at Montefiore -- whether working a long shift, visiting, or just passing by -- this…read more24-hour halal truck right outside the hospital is there. I got the chicken and lamb over rice combo, and it was exactly what I needed: hot, flavorful, and super filling. The chicken was tender, the lamb had great seasoning, and the rice was fresh. Throw on that white sauce and hot sauce, and you've got yourself a comfort meal that hits the spot at any hour. Portions are generous, and prices are very reasonable -- especially for NYC. Whether it's 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., this spot is clutch for hospital workers, night owls, or anyone in need of a solid, satisfying bite near Montefiore.

I had a very disappointing experience with Chicken vs Lamb and won't be ordering again…read more My order was handled poorly from the start--food was left sitting instead of being given to the delivery driver who was already there, and parts of my order were missing. The food also didn't match what was advertised. I ordered a salad expecting what was shown on the menu, but received slimy arugula, strong-smelling feta, and dry grape tomatoes. When I brought it up, I was told the system has been like this for "2 months," yet the online and in-person menus are still not updated and don't match Uber Eats or what is actually served. The chicken over rice was overly sauced and served cold, and the photos online are outdated and misleading. When I tried to address the issue, I was told to "just take the tomatoes off," which didn't solve the problem since that wasn't what I ordered. The staff was also dismissive and rushed the conversation, making it feel like the issue was being blamed on me. Overall, there's a lack of consistency, poor communication, and misleading menu information. I won't be ordering again. I'd recommend Space Grill instead--the food is much better, though they close around 11pm.

Took a chance and ordered on Grubhub, Chicken Tikka Biryani, (as listed on Grubhub). BEST biryani…read moreI've ever had! That's saying something. So much flavor! Chicken was so good, cut perfectly, not dry at all but not sticky either 10/10! Vegetable samosas are so good, the dough was made perfectly. The 2 sauces on the side are just as great with it. Food was so good I ordered again, Goat curry with rice. This wasn't my favorite, it wasn't bad but not my favorite. I happened to walk by this place, I almost missed it! It's a little nook within a building with other businesses inside. The guy working the front also cooked the food, fresh too! I'll always wait for fresh food, very nice man, very nice place. I will be back.

My new go‑to spot. I "discovered" it walking home from the gym, the smell from the street literally…read morepulled me in. Since then, I've been here twice in two days, lol. Hands down the best Lamb Biryani I've ever had. The chicken samosas and Achaari are amazing too. The staff were very friendly.

I've been wanting to make a visit for a long time and they didn't disappoint. I heard about the…read morepepper shrimp and most places I've tried it fell to deliver the spice. Well not only was the pepper shrimp spicy but it was the best I've ever had. The shrimp was so big plumped and juicy. I didn't expect it to be nicely coated with such delicious flavor. My mouth is still watering as I write this review. I paid a little over $17, but it didn't bother me because it was fresh shrimp and veggies and of the amount of food I received was a lot. I mean they could have threw in a free small beverage to go along with it, but I wasn't mad, because this is NYC. I've paid higher prices for food that had less amounts and not even worth the price, but anyway I digress. The restaurant is quite small but big enough for you to stay and dine if you wanted. Along with great customer service, and delicious food a girl couldn't ask for anything more. Not to mention they were playing music to bop your head along with. I don't know if I would return for anything else on the menu right away because I would be hooked to buying the pepper shrimp again. When I get past that I would try something else. Overall, my meal was five stars but since I've only had one amazing item, and I don't know yet If it would be consistent , Im giving them four stars. I think they are worth visiting. Thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

Carifesta Restaurant is a Guyanese-Chinese fusion spot in the Bronx, known for its authentic dishes…read morelike oxtail, jerk chicken, fried rice, and chow mein. It's a family-owned, halal establishment known for generous portions, and it has been a community staple for over 25 years. I heard about Carifesta on social media and wanted to check it out. My daughter and I drove from Connecticut to try the food. When we arrived, the staff told me there would be a 45-minute wait. No problem. We ordered the Guyanese Chicken with Lo Mein, Jerk Chicken Sliders, and the Guyanese Fried Chicken. The Guyanese Fried Chicken was very flavorful but overfried. The chicken had a bone, and as I ate, it fell apart, which told me it was overfried. Next, I tried the Chicken with Lo Mein, and the noodles were overcooked and lacked flavor. The chicken was good and tasted like baked chicken. It had good flavor, but it wasn't out of this world. My daughter had the Jerk Chicken Sliders, and she said they were okay. She said she tasted the Jerk flavor, but the chicken lacked flavor. I'm not sure if they were having an off day, but if I'm in the area, I would give them another tryout.

Çka Ka Qëllu has been on my radar for a while now. I first heard about it several years ago when…read morethey first opened in the Arthur Ave neighborhood - standing out as a traditional Albanian restaurant amongst the sea of Italian eateries. Fast forward to the present day, and they have gained considerable attention. The restaurant has made the NYT's Top 100 Restaurants in NYC list for the past 4 years, they have expanded to two (soon three) other locations, and is a favorite among the social media and celeb crowd (this is allegedly one of Dua Lipa's favorite restaurants in the city). That being said, we thought it would be a great spot to celebrate a family member's birthday - so I booked a table and off we went. Çka Ka Qëllu is located on Hughes adjacent to the back entrance of the Arthur Ave Retail Market. The restaurant is gorgeous - it's pretty spacious with three main dining rooms. The decor is a showstopper in itself - the exposed stone walls coupled with the abundance of artwork and old world accents placed throughout the dining area make this seem more like a museum than a restaurant. The ethnic music that is piped throughout the restaurant completes the feel. I honestly couldn't stop looking around. There menu is pretty expansive - most of the items I had not heard of before, but it's also approachable as they spell it out for you in the description what each dish is. We were a party of seven, so to make things easy we aligned to share everything. My brother and I decided to take lead and order items from each section. We decided to start with the ajvar, sausage dip, and tarator. These were all delicious; essentially dips, they all had great flavor and were paired with hot crusty bread mmmm. We then got a bunch of other dishes: leçenik, burek, fili, fasule with smoked meat, mantia, mazë e zier, and a shop salad. As with the dips, everything here was delicious. It's hard to pick the standouts because everything was so good - honest food, full of flavor and depth. Okay you twisted my arm - if I had to choose, my favorites were the burek and the mazë e zier. I love a good burek, and this one was top drawer. The pull on the mazë e zier was out of this world, yet it was easy to maneuver with great flavor. We ended the meal with one of their grilled dishes - namely the mixed meat combo. We chose five meats and they paired them with some vegetables and potato. At risk of sounding like a broken record - this was delicious as well. Service was awesome - everyone was welcoming and the food came out at a good pace. Overall, Çka Ka Qëllu is an absolute yes - the food, the decor, and the service were all aces. The hype is real and they deserve all the accolades they have received. Goes without saying, but I would definitely return for another meal - take me back now!

we liked the leçenik. the menu called it cornbread but it's different from american cornbread, w…read moreless corn flavor & an eggier texture. it reminded me of greek batsaria bc of the spinach & feta. the menu also said it came w a pepper sauce - it was like a cream sauce that had the 'green' flavor of green peppers, no spice. there was also a red olive garnish, which had a milder fruitier taste than green olives fresh complimentary bread came out w the entree, hot from the oven. they had a nice crust on the bottom & were rly soft on top. i tried them w the olive oil that was at the table, you could rly taste the olives our group got a mixed meat combo for the table. my fav was the suxhuk / sausage, it was flavorful w spices. we also liked the roasted potatoes, which tasted like they were seasoned w mustard(?), as well as the bit of cabbage slaw. i will say tho that this plate was a bit too salty for my taste the ambience is nice & rustic, w brick walls, traditional music, & even leather-bound menus. however they were understaffed so service was slow

Delicious food! Generous portions & wonderfully thoughtful waitstaff. We plan to come back and…read morewould highly recommend. Fun to try a new type of food! Lamb platter was fall off the bone.

I came for the grilled fish with rice. It's absolutely delicious. Always fresh, server with a tangy…read moretomato sauce. It's never been crowded whenever I go, but I notice that most of their patrons are groups of men, probably coming in for a bite after prayers. There are a few families now & then too. But it's always a comfortable atmosphere with good service. The wait staff is young boys, so if you want something, just call them over instead of expecting them to circle around. Happy Yelping!

Do not trust this street vender...not only did the guy double charged me but after he did he tried…read moreto give me a reason why without me even asking. I asked and seen what my price was before, I always do. On top of that my food was still cold. I had to call my bank to dispute the transaction. Would never buy from this vender again and will warn others.

I've been going here since I was in middle school. They…read morenever fail me! So good! So Flavorfull and consistent no matter the cook there. Service is good. No complaints there. I always get the chicken and lamb over rice with white sauce or a gyro.

Careful the menu prices are not accurate. Menu says $24, actual price is $30. Excuse of "menu is…read moreold " Food is good, portions are small for a $30 large goat curry

I came 7:30 on a winter Friday night and it was pretty quiet (at one moment i was the only customer…read morethere) so with that in mind i want to come back in the summer and try again. I ordered at the counter and after 30 mins I checked and seems like my order had not been passed on, so I ordered again and this time food only took 10 mins to arrive. Naan was great. Chicken tikka masala was a bit oiler than I'm used to. They didn't have any plain rice available as a side order for the curry, so they suggested the Friday special rice which was chicken and chickpeas and ginger etc, unfortunately this had definitely been sitting a while and rice was pretty mushy. The staff were pretty friendly, and I liked how the dining area was decorated. $22 for the two dishes and naan (plenty of leftovers that i took home although not sure how well the rice will be tomorrow)

The cart is right in front of Lehman . Since I was in the area , I decided to grab a combo platter…read morefor $5 . The portion size is on the low end compared to the $5 carts in Manhattan. The food tastes decent and the lamb didn't have a bad after taste like some of the other carts .. Overall, I satisfied with my lunch choice .

Excellent food for good price nice portion it's a must to eat here! Good healthy food bless your…read moresoul

Excellent Branzino- bread did not come with my order do be mindful of that and order it separately.read more

Honestly kind of disappointed. I expect flavorful dishes from west asian restaurants. The curry…read morechicken i got was a little underwhelming in that aspect. I had to salt and pepper it. Also, it was hardly curry. Chicken was pretty dry. Soup was great. The end.

Delicious! The lamb over rice and combo platter always smacks. The meats stress tender and well…read moreseasoned. The fries are nicely seasoned too, not super crisp but still yummy. I usually order from once a week. Not cheaply priced but worth it. The platters and lamb salad are my favorites. The gyros are hefty. They foil wrap them in a triangle shape. Service is on point. This place is well lit and always clean.

We got the chicken over rice combo which comes with two sides (I got pita and hummus) and the…read morechicken over rice was delicious-- I asked for extra white sauce. Where they lose a star for me is in the hummus because while it was okay, I felt as if it had no flavor and needed a little seasoning. My bf got French fries for his side and those were good but too oily for my liking. All in all, I truly liked this place and I can't wait to try more items. I'm excited we're getting different types of cuisines in the neighborhood!