This cute place is run by great people. Hasan was very friendly and welcoming…read more Thank you for making us feel home, Hasan. We will be back! :) The food was very tasty and the atmosphere is extra cozy. 5 stars

Overall a great lunch spot. They have all the ingredients for a high quality and fresh…read moreMediterranean style bowl at a fair price. You can easily eat here for less than $20, which all things considered is worth it. Basically, the chipotle style experience but with a homemade and quality ingredient components. I especially liked the mashed lentils, cucumber salad, roasted sweet potato and of course the chicken schwarma. Also the atmosphere is pretty hipster/industrial and contributed to the experience. The only negative I have is that the falafel was a little dry and chewy, but to be fair I got the last ones before they cooked a new batch. Overall, I will return for lunch again next time I visit Charlottesville.

It is good, and I can appreciate the variety of micro nutrients and halthier alternatives to our…read moreknown traditional fast food options. Positive review, but I was as little disappointed to see the chicken portion of the mezah classic. I bought the felafel classic and the mezah classic, and to make sure the main proteins (felafel and chicken) were proper, I purchased the boost option for both bowls. So should have been double chicken and felafel. I wouldn't have felt justified complaining about the felafel bowl or the portion (was true double and what was expected), but the chicken portions were pretty sad in my fair opinion. The additional chicken was placed in a separate container. At first glance, just looking at said container, I thought it was light, considering I paid about $33 for two bowls (same price each). When I sat down to eat the mezah classic (with the double meat) at the end of the day, I noticed that the amount of meat in the bowl, was about a 4th of the amount of chicken that was in the separate container that I thought was light. I could see my self purchasing the felafel bowl again at some point, and maybe explore some of their other options. We need places like this as alternatives to less healthy options, but I would like to be able to rely a little more on reasonable expectations of portions (excluding felafel bowl - no complaints, and haven't explored other dishes). I think this review is fair considering the said price I paid, but maybe I should be a little lighter with my constructive criticism considering the variety of micronutrients as a convenience purchase without breaking the bank, as that's something worth appreciating. Best of luck.

This is my new favorite joint. Ordered the power steak bowl…read moreand it was delicious. I love all the elements combined together...I also ordered the spicy shawarma pita chips which were excellent. I definitely will continue to make my way through the menu.

This place has some AMAZING eats! I was in the area and read some really good reviews, so I…read moredecided to give them a try. They have an interesting menu and I had a tough time deciding what to get and asked the guy working behind the counter what he suggested and he said their shawarma wrap, which I ordered, with chicken. Because I was dining in, they cut it and put it on a platter with their most amazing hot sauce and some toum. These sauces were excellent too! That wrap was outstanding! So, very flavorful too! Service was great, food was great, prices was great - Highly Recommend Stopping In!!

Basically Halal doesn't miss. The beef shawarma is layered exactly how it should be -- seasoned…read morebeef, Persian pickles, sumac onions, tomato, cilantro, pomegranate molasses, and homemade tahini all working in balance. Sweet, tangy, savory -- no weak notes. The move, though? Add chicken and bacon. It elevates everything -- the smoky depth with the bright acidity and creamy tahini creates a full flavor arc in every bite. Beyond the food, the hospitality stands out. The staff creates a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel less like a customer and more like family. This is how shawarma should hit.

Im very sick i ordered flounder fish and my stomach is hurting very bad its been 8hours with pain I…read morereceived my food at 8:15pm and after it's constant pain. I don't believe it was flounder cooked? I will get it the fish tested.

This place reminds me of home! (NYC). Most places never have sauceless hot wings but NY Fried…read morechicken delivered. It was fresh and well seasoned and the French fries were just as fresh and delicious. Nice quick bite to eat with reasonable prices when you just don't feel like cooking. I'm so happy this place popped up on Yelp! I will be back to try more items to see if they give me the same NY vibe. Can't wait.

Omfg ONE MILLION STARS! Was getting a tattoo at salvation next door and needed to get some real…read morefood so I wouldn't pass out once it started. I was going to get a snack at sonic down the street but there were a TON of construction workers headed into Halal Munchies so I followed them. Thank goodness I did! Their chicken and rice platter was incredible and their sauces are next level. Ordering is easy and food is ready fast. Inside is super clean with a couple tables: I ate here twice in 24 hours if that tells you anything!

One liner: casual Halal fast food…read more --------------------------------- Food: we wanted to like this a lot more and will qualify this review by saying it's an uber eats review and also recognize that it's a casual restaurant -- we ordered the lamb platter one with fries and one with hummus, unfortunately was disappointed by the quality of the meat, the lamb was more processed meat in texture, the fries were a big soggy, and the hummus tasted airy, left more to be desired. But the portions were huge, and liked the spicy rice Recommendations: will have to try the chicken next time since that seems to be more popular Affordability: unfortunately uber eats is double the price but without delivery, it was like $15 for a massive portion Ambiance: n/a delivery reviews Service: plus stars for friendly delivery service Good for: casual eats

I have to say, after my first review about four months ago, this place has definitely changed. I'm…read morenot sure if it's under new management, new staff, or a different cook, but things are not the same. The once generous portions have shrunk down to something similar to Chipotle-sized servings. The staff, who used to be delightful, now seem less friendly, and the food just doesn't have the same flavor. Last week, I called to place an order, and they were out of rice. A few days later, I tried again, and when I picked up my food, I noticed the portion size had significantly decreased. Today, I tried to place an order at 7:30 pm for pickup at 8:30 pm, well within their posted store hours of 9:00 pm. The gentleman on the phone informed me that they couldn't prepare my order because they close at 8:20 pm. When I mentioned that their posted closing time was 9:00 pm, he explained that although they close at 9:00 pm, the kitchen shuts down by 8:30 pm, and I needed to pick up my food before then. I had already requested my order at 7:30 pm, well within their timeline, so this was frustrating. Unfortunately, I'll be taking my business back to Kabob Corner in Fredericksburg or Stafford.

Delicious, unique food! I would love to come back to try out the buffet on Friday-Sunday. Huge…read morerestaurant, not many customers. Because of that, it seems like small amount of staffing. Friendly team working though. I definitely recommend checking it out.

I love this Halal store: authentic, good variety, fresh baby eggplant…read more (in season), delicious baklava, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and best of all, they always have my favorite Ahmad Cardamom Tea in a beautiful, reusable tin in stock at $7.99 !! Plus, the owner is always willing to let you try something new - a sample at little or no cost. All are welcome at this store and this is a great corner of Arabic & Middle Eastern culture in The Friendly City. Doc Chapman

This is one of the Desi restaurants in this area. Like other reviews, if the Restaurant is empty,…read morethat is a red flag. Of course, most of the time, the restaurant will be empty. I regularly buy food from all the Desi restaurants in this area. I buy here for change and order Beef Biryani once in a while. Last time, a few weeks ago, I bought Beef Biryani to go. At home, when I tried to eat the Biryani, the meat was hard like charcoal. I was very polite, called them and I told them, I did not ask for any refund, but what I asked that lady to let me know which day they will cook fresh biryani, so if i wanted to buy biryani i will come on that day, usually butcher shop, fresh produce grocery shop they have certain days of the week where they get fresh produce, meat etc. But that lady was very arrogant, as if they were the only people cooking biryani in this world, and she said it depends on cook, meat might have been cooked 2 or 5 or 7 days no certain time frame, then i asked her that is Ok at least tell me while ordering so I will decide if i wanted to buy or pass on to next time. I am the one who was supposed to be upset, but she was very arrogant; I don't need to talk about Biryani, as she has the copyright for Biryani and said she will not know, only the chef knows ever after I politely asked to verify with the chef and tell me, she was angry. I made a mistake; I should have taken the biryani with the meat and reported to the county health inspectors. They should raid this restaurant, issue a citation, and shut it down. This type of attitude is not going to help. You can see relatively new Desi Bites, Market Cafe, and many other Indian restaurants, mostly crowded and Al-Medinah Restaurant is mostly empty, which speaks volumes

The weekend buffet is a great opportunity to try new items you wouldn't normally try. The facility…read moreis clean and the staff is very welcoming. The food is delicious and very good quality. Definitely will be returning, this is a real gem most places ended buffet in my area so stumbling here really made my trip!

Combo with chicken and gyro was really good, extremely fresh. The owner was very friendly and if…read moreI'm back in Charlottesville I will try their fried chicken

This is just a review for the chicken tenders. Such a sweet mom and pop shop! My fiancé and I were…read morecelebrating our anniversary at a vineyard and accidentally skipped lunch. I didn't realize how hungry I was until I found myself in this area. My body was screaming for protein and I thought chicken tenders would hit the spot. I'm really happy I found Deen's Bistro. I came around 4pm so was the only customer there at the time. It was nice to see that it was a halal spot. I was immediately welcomed and was able to place my order quickly with the cashier. It took about a little over 10 minutes for my chicken tenders to come out. It was nice to learn that they were fresh and made from scratch. There was seating inside, but I opted for take out. I had to wait a bit to eat since they were freshly made and hot. The spices were pretty nice on the tenders. Overall, I'd give the tenders a 3.5, could be because I went during an off hour. They also gave me a huge generous serving of some sauce. Glad I could grab some protein.

Good food, price, location and atmosphere! Love this spot especially as a college student!read more

he chicken & lamb over rice with the white, red, and green sauces takes me straight back to the…read morestreets of NYC. Flavor-packed, perfectly seasoned, and sauced just right. They absolutely load up the container -- good luck finishing it in one sitting. Sleeper pick? The fried fish over rice. Crispy, well-seasoned, and at a price point that feels like a steal. If you're craving legit halal-cart vibes in Richmond, this is the move.