Representing 2023 in alphabet series, H is for Halal Diversity. Wow, this is only the 5th Yelp…read morereview of this place. I guess I'm not that surprised, it's in a struggling mall with weak food court. I had work travel and was traveling back through Frederick in June 2023. I decided to stop at Francis Scott Key Mall to look around since I had never been in there. There was a cool rock & crystal store in there. Food court is more of a middle strip with some seats in the walkway. I was weighing my options of eating here or elsewhere in the Frederick area. I decided I was game to try Halal Diversity as they were nice, prices were reasonable, & looked promising. I got a rice, lamb or beef, or side salad. Wow, this was the best Halal restaurant I've had, better than Halal Guys! The sauce was delicious as was everything. If I ever was in Frederick again, I'd try to revisit this place.

I was surprised there wasn't already a Yelp page for this business as we came here based on a…read morerecommendation. The menu is pretty straight forward. Protein over rice, in a wrap, etc. there is plenty of seating in the back with access to two bathrooms. Chicken Platter came with rice with some sauce and a side salad of romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and maybe a bit of onion. The chicken had a hint of sweetness in it and the marinade was cumin heavy. Delicious with a mild kick. Steak burrito came with lots in it and was devoured quickly. They don't list what else is in the burrito but it was definitely also cheesy. Falafel gyro- with the green, moist falafels came grilled vegetables, mushrooms, on a fluffy pita. Loaded fries: crispy fries with steak, cheese, sour cream, grilled onions and peppers, and jalapeños. There was a bit of sweet sauce on the bottom that reminded me of a Thai chili sauce.

The food is always great. I'm so happy they opened a location in Urbana, the drive to the other…read morelocation was a limiting factor to my enjoyment. Ordering online is super easy, that's the only way I've ever gotten food or service. The interior looks like your standard take out based restaurant with a few tables to sit at as well. The family platters work well for groups of people! Highly recommend!

The stafff who is always at the register is great he is a good salesman always moving food items…read morelike few times I was offered 50% on the special dishes at the end of day, or gave us some samples of the chicken wing when I asked. First few times I didnt know the salad platter didnt come with roasted tomatoes but he also gave me some to try.great service!!

We had tried Aleko's years ago when it was attached to a gas station, but tonight we got to try…read moretheir new restaurant (it's been open almost a year) and we were not disappointed. It was suggested for us to make reservations so we did. We arrived about a half an hour before our reservation and were seated promptly. Everybody was very nice and allowed us to basically sit where we wanted. Our waiter was very attentive, and took care of all of our needs. My wife got the Gyro Platter with rice and Lemon Potatoes. She loved it. I got the Gyro Pita with a side salad and my son got the Gyro Pita with fries. A friend of ours got the Chicken Souvlaki with Lemon Potatoes and we all lived our meals. For dessert, we all got the Chocolate Brownie, which had some whipped cream on top, and came warm. It was absolutely fantastic! We will definitely be back, but even for nights where we want to eat at home they have carryout. Give it a try. Nice place, delicious food, and very nice people. You can't lose.

Alekos's is a wonderful gem of home-made, tasty Greek food for a reasonable price. The spanakopita…read morecomes out as one large triangle to share. The Dip Sampler and the Meat Sampler are standouts. The Dip Sampler has a variety of yummy dips and warm pita. Hummus can vary a lot in different restaurants, and this one is good, creamy with not too much garlic. We both enjoyed the Meat Sampler at our first dinner and took home leftovers - nice variety of meats. It comes with a good basmati rice but you can also choose a salad or French Fries. Gotta love a place that offers you both! This visit, I had the Moussaka Entree (gluten free) which was a special that night. It was tasty with no spice that overwhelmed the dish. Nice size slice with a salad with tomatoes. My husband had the Chicken Kebob which came with three skewers of chicken and salad (instead of the French Fries). We both took some food home especially after the Dip Sampler. We arrived around 5 pm and got the benefit of the Happy Hour price of $2 off a draft beer ($6 instead of $8) and $1 off the martini. The baklava has a generous supply of nuts, and I have enjoyed the Baklava Cheesecake at home for dessert. The restaurant decor is relaxing and attractive with thoughtful touches like a little table for your purse or to put your leftover containers on. The metal artwork tree, wicker lamps and paintings on the wall contribute to the cozy ambiance. Service has been prompt with someone coming over to greet us quickly. For my espresso martini, they had run out of espresso, but someone went to buy espresso from a coffee shop instead of telling me to order something else. Aleko's is a lovely, neighborhood gem. It is also on Resy for reservations.

I was craving a NY style slice and that's exactly what we got. Some of the other local NY style are…read morea little greasy- but not Here- o's. Get it!? The large pizza had huge slices! The price is just right - they had a deal on this Friday night (which are usually busy): $22 for 1 large and 1 medium ...

Short take: really good pizza, wide variety of pastas, nice looking sandwiches. Corned beef and…read morepastrami were sliced from meat rolls so meh. But complementary focaccia was da bomb!

We had dinner at Las Tunas last week. The ratings were high so we expected a lot. Here's what we…read morethought: 1) The jalapeño margarita was fantastic. A good size and great heat and flavor. 2) The chips and salsa they bring out were good. The salsa was a little thin and not much flavor, but still enjoyable. 3) The regual guacamole (not the fresh one) was very onion heavy. Almost too overpowering. 4) The chicken Tamale and Enchilada were fantastic. 5) The rice was great. Soft and flavorful. 6) The refried beans were bland and needed salt. 7) Birria Tacos were good, but the consumme (dipping birria juice) was also bland. 8) The carne tacos were fantastic. But the best part was how friendly the service was. They were so nice and attentive. I would go back, but I may take my own hot sauce with me.

We ordered delivery. Husband ordered the Steak Fajitas, I was sick so I ordered the Chicken…read moreTortilla Soup and we got a side of Cheese Dip with Chips. ALL very flavorful! Only received three (3) tortillas for the Fajitas which was disappointing but husband reported they tasted very good. Lots of peppers and onions but also a lot of steak. The Cheese dip was yummy. My soup had rice, and it did disintegrate a bit, but lovely bright avocado and tomatoes made up for it. We will order again.

Food was good .. The service was good... Everyone was friendly and nice...would try again in the…read morenear future.

Honeybee's came to my office and I ordered their chicken teriyaki hibachi. It was delicious... as I…read morewas eating, a coworker walked past and commented that my food smelled amazing. It tasted as good as it smelled! The sauce was yummy and the chicken was great - it even comes with a side salad. I ate everything so fast. The people running the truck were also super nice! I got my food very quickly. Definitely recommend :)

I returned to this restaurant because I really like what the chef does with Asian flavors. The…read moreatmosphere is plain yet the service is friendly and fast. I had the Indonesian Stir-Fry with added grilled chicken. The sauce was peanut-based, with lime. I chose a bed of Soba (buckwheat) noodles. I enjoyed the umami flavor of the sauce with the tangy and full flavor profile that makes the dish a joy to eat. I plan to return to The Orchard on my next trip to Frederick.

I wanted to enjoy my experience at The Orchard, and overall the salad was good. I initially asked…read morefor kombucha, but I was told they were completely out. Thankfully, my server did allow me to substitute the sesame chicken into my Cobb salad, and that was actually a great addition. The frustrating part was that after we had already finished our meals and were ready to leave, my server came back and told me she had been mistaken and that they did, in fact, have kombucha available. At that point it was too late, and unfortunately there wasn't any offer made to make up for the inconvenience. Another disappointment was learning that The Orchard does not offer any type of military appreciation or support. In a community with many veterans and military families, that was something I noticed and found disappointing. Many other local businesses make an effort to show appreciation, and that kind of support goes a long way for those who have served and for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The food was good, but with so many other options in Frederick that offer great food while also making customers and the community feel valued, I don't think I'll be returning. A business's connection to its community matters, and supporting those who have served is something I personally look for when deciding where to spend my money.

We ordered the butter chicken with rice and naan, samosas, and the boneless chicken kabob dish…read more It was a fast casual establishment and cashier was ready to take our order. There was plenty of seating available had we wanted to dine in. Everything was cooked fresh to order, and there wasn't a single dish we tried that we didn't enjoy. The food was so good that I completely forgot to take pictures before we ate it all! We will definitely be back--and hopefully next time I'll remember to snap some photos of the delicious food before digging in!

Excellent place. Quality of food is awesome. We had lamb kabob and chicken karahi. The rice is…read moresuperb. The meat are not over cooked. Great flavor. Will become our regular.