I had dinner here with a friend on a weekday night. The menu was pretty extensive so the server…read morehelped us decide on what to order. I really liked the Papdi Chaat appetizer we got--very strong flavor and crispy. The Karachi Keema Paratha (bread stuffed with spiced ground lamb) was also very flavorful and spicier than I expected. We also tried both the Rose Lassi and Mango Lassi. I think I still prefer the classic Mango Lassi but I'm glad I tried the Rose Lassi too. It was just a little too floral for me to drink regularly. The restaurant is dimly lit and perfect for a date night. Great spot for some decent Indian food, especially since there's not many in the area. Karachi Keema Paratha 9/10 Papdi Chaat 9/10 Butter Chicken 8/10 Mango Lassi 10/10 Rose Lassi 8/10

A good Indian restaurant. Ordered the butter chicken, chicken biryani, and garlic paratha. You can…read moreorder the chicken either with dark meat or white meay. The white meat was very dry but the dark meat was good. The butter chicken was well seasoned and balanced. The garlic paratha was great. The service was very good.

I've been dying to try halal soup dumplings for the longest time and got so excited to try this…read moreplace. The food here was delicious, and the spicy beef soup dumplings are a must try!

I'd prefer to keep this spot gate kept, but it would be a great disservice to the Forest Hills area…read moreand the sweet restaurant owner to say nothing. Old Sport is a hidden gem in the Queens area with the yummiest Halal Chinese food. Think bold, fresh Xinjiang flavors and also your Chinese classics. We got the Combo E (what an amazing deal if I may add) consisting of two of their top beef noodle soups and a lamb/chicken burger. Both noodle soups came with a delicious clear broth and tender pieces of beef, chewy hand-pulled noodles, and an abundance of cilantro on top. The roujiamo was the star of our meal as it was freshly made, crunchy, full of juicy meat and vegetables and an addicting sauce. Don't skip out on the roujiamo, for real. 100/10 stars, definitely will be coming back

Singh halal right in front of the chase bank by the train station has a great plate for a great…read moreprice. Don't believe head over and try it for yourselves. Bring a bag of your favorite potato chips the man will put your order together along with the bag. He's fast and makes the plate hot to go service is on point. He's my go to from now on since my boy put me on. God bless and enjoy

Sahara Halal is a solid go-to in the area--especially if you're looking for something quick,…read moreaffordable, and open late. The food hits the spot when you're craving halal, and the portion sizes are great for the

I know this review won't do this place any justice as I have learned that this location has…read moreunfortunately closed. I definitely enjoyed getting my Vietnamese meals from here, especially because it was one of the few places that was Halal. I loved their banh mi , but I especially loved their beef pho. I never physically went to the store, but I always did delivery; The pho would come to me fresh. I also liked their Vietnamese fried wings as well. I heard the owner is looking to find a new spot so if he's reading, I have a recommendation for them which is to come open in Jackson Heights as there is such a demand here for Halal Vietnamese cuisine!

I'm not an expert Pho so I can't make any comparison…read more My order- MAIN DISH- signature Pho- beef brisket & eye round steak in slow simmered beef soup with herbs and spices. $14.95 STARTER - Vietnamese fried chicken wings. $11.95 I paid $29.99!!! The pho was decent and filling. The wings were average just seemed undercooked. Pro tip. If you want starters/apps, order them first. After you've finished, revisit the menu and order your main dish. Areas of improvement - don't bring out the main dish first and the appetizer next. It's senseless. There was a party of 11 that came in. The workers really catered to them and left the single diners to themselves but still expect a regulated tip. I had one napkin the entire time and no one ever came over to see if I needed anything. I came, I dined, I left. I won't be back. Also my pho was getting cold as I tried to navigate between the two. Inspire more, Yelp more!

I absolutely love gnocchi Bella the sauce is homemade and so flavorful it's my go to spot whenever…read moreI'm in Queens! Also, the Matcha is exceptional and even the lattes are amazing. I recommend the tiramisu latte!!

Honestly not surprised this store closed. Was so excited to go to a halal gnocchi place, but wasn't…read moreimpressed. 3/5 Basil pesto gnocchi - ehh, very mid, have had much better basil pesto 4/5 Pomodoro gnocchi- this was better than the above, the Pomodoro was pretty good 3/5 Tiramisu latte- slightly bitter, standard

Absolutely order the samsa and manta dumplings! The samsa is the most comforting food ever; warm,…read moreflaky pastry, minced beef inside, and a type of salsa to add as a sauce. The manta remind me of pelmeni, one of my favorite foods period. I love the dill sauce it comes with. The temperature contrast in the cold kebab noodles was interesting. Good, subtle heat, chewy noodles, good amount of meat, and fresh cilantro. The Qorima noodles were good! Huge portion, so I ate about half. Smoky, saucy noodles with a ton of beef, scallions, and bell peppers. This place is great! Definitely don't sleep on this unique option!

There are not enough words to talk about this place. It was easily one of the most delicious place…read moreI've ever eaten at. I went during Ramadan with my partner to break my fast, and they were so accommodating. Tip: call them to make a quick reservation beforehand. Next, onto the food. We ordered the dumplings, lamb stew with naan, and their special noodles. Everything was absolutely mind blowing. The lamb was perfectly seasoned and fell right off the bone. The bread was soaked in flavor. The noodles are perfect for a cold night. The noodles are mixed in house and fresh, and you can definitely taste the difference in fresh noodles and store brought. Their service was impeccable. Our host was gracious and greeted us in Arabic as soon as we walked in. He took our order fairly quickly, and the food did not take that long to come out. Whenever he spoke, he had his hand over his heart and was so friendly. I cannot speak anything but praise about this place. It's amazing and I plan to go there soon again with my whole family. Everything was delicious and this restaurant could easily be one of the top 10 restaurants I've ever been to in my life.

Awesome little spot! I've probably passed by this place countless times without realizing it was…read morethere, but today I finally decided to give it a try. I wasn't very familiar with Afghan cuisine or what to expect from a halal döner kebab restaurant, but my experience was excellent. One thing I really appreciated was the open kitchen concept. As soon as you walk in, the kitchen is right there on the side, allowing you to watch the food being prepared. Everything feels transparent and fresh. I ordered the chicken gyro, which was packed with flavor and incredibly juicy. I also tried the lamb tikka and beef kofta. Watching the cooks prepare the meat on the large skewers over the grill made the experience even better. The meal came with rice and a side salad, making for a satisfying and well-balanced plate. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I'll definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu.

Found this place through Uber Eats and it's become a regular order for me -- three times and…read morecounting. The spicy jerk chicken platter is unreal. You get two tender thighs and a drumstick, all seasoned and spiced perfectly. The long grain rice is delicious, and the portions are genuinely massive for the price. The side salad and vegetables balance everything out nicely so the meal doesn't feel heavy. They include three sauces on the side, but honestly the chicken is flavorful enough on its own that I haven't really needed them. When I went in person to pick up my order, the place was really clean and well-kept, which I always appreciate. I also noticed they have desserts, so I'll definitely be trying those next time. I'd recommend ordering in person if you can -- you'll skip the extra Uber Eats fees and get the same great food for less. Hidden gem on Northern Blvd.

The Food The cooking…read morehere is the real thing -- not the flattened, one-note version of Indian food that so many places settle for, where everything arrives tasting vaguely of the same sauce. At Tikka n' Talk, the spicing has genuine architecture. Each dish has its own personality, its own balance, its own arc from first bite to last. You taste individual spices rather than a generic wall of heat, and there's a depth underneath that only comes from someone who actually knows what they're doing. The tikka is outstanding and lives up to the name -- properly charred at the edges, smoky from real high-heat cooking, and still tender inside. That combination is harder to pull off than it looks, and getting it right every time takes skill. The curries have body and complexity. Sauces that have clearly been built rather than assembled, with layers that reveal themselves as you eat. Nothing is greasy, nothing is heavy in the bad way, and nothing tastes like it came out of a can. The bread deserves its own mention. Fresh, blistered, warm -- the kind you keep tearing off pieces of long after you're full. The Room and the Service The name isn't accidental. This is a place designed for lingering, and the atmosphere delivers on it. Warm, comfortable, and genuinely welcoming without being fussy. It's the kind of room where conversation flows easily, where you settle in without noticing an hour has passed. The staff are a huge part of that. Warm, attentive without hovering, and clearly happy you came. They know the menu cold and will steer you well if you ask -- including on spice levels, which they'll actually calibrate to what you want rather than defaulting to whatever's easiest. That kind of care shows up everywhere in the experience. Food comes out hot, timed well, and exactly as ordered. Basic things, but plenty of places fail at them. The Bottom Line Tikka n' Talk is the rare restaurant that's excellent on every axis at once -- the cooking is skilled, the room is inviting, and the people running it obviously care. It's become a regular for us, and I recommend it without hesitation to anyone who asks where to eat. If you haven't been, go. Order more than you think you need. Stay a while -- the name is an instruction, and it's good advice. Highest possible recommendation.

Imma repeat customer. This time, I orderes a lunch special via Uber Eats. It wasn't windy cold day…read moreso my food was still hot when it was delivered. I ordered the goat curry special which came with a side of dal, bread rice and a sweet kulab gaman for $17. The goat meat was tender, the curry isn't hot or spicy, the dal had a hint of spice from mustard seeds, rice was cooked and fluffy. I used the bread to sop up all the food from tray. SO delicious!! With Uber Eats costs and tips, it cost around 25$.

Fresh and high quality food! Portion size is big - I got a chicken platter, it was enough to feed…read moreme and my 2 kids! Service was excellent. Highly recommend!

This place is now my favorite falafel spot in all of nyc thate first and I just got back form…read moreIsrael and they can match any and most of those as well. The shwarma was not the best I ever had but was one of the good ones for sure. So this will be my spot from now on for sure !! Shame i never seen or heard of them as all passed this block for the last 20 years .

I usually go to Halal Munchies on Union Turnpike, but I decided to try this location instead, and…read moreit was really good. To be completely honest, I thought it was even a little better than the Union Turnpike location. I ordered the chicken over rice with white sauce, and they gave a generous portion of white sauce (which Halal Munchies is known for). Everything was seasoned well, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. With past orders at different places, I've occasionally gotten a piece of chicken that wasn't as tasty, but this time every piece was excellent.

Nephew came to visit and begged non stop to bring him here before he left. So being the kind person…read moreI am, and to quiet him (lol) we popped in after work one evening to grab him something to eat. Upon entering you see the food/prep station which shows all the ingredients and them prepping the food. Then you reach the order station/cashier. They have a big TV screen above that displays all the items that are available. He decided that he wanted to go with the chicken wings AND the chicken over rice platter with fries. I guess he is a growing boy! I decided to order myself some seasoned fries. Can pay with either cash or card. Told that it would be a few minutes. We moved to the side. They have a few high tables and chairs if people would like to eat there. Fridge with juices or sodas & cakes. Also a freezer with ice cream. Service was fast and we able to head out. The portions are huge! Nephew stated that everything was good. Also received white sauce, hot sauce and green sauce on the side so he can adjust to how much he wanted. Fries were good as well.