This is the best middle eastern food in Gainesville. I've tried the beef shawarma which you can't…read morefind anywhere in Gainesville, gyro meat and the falafel which is exceptionally phenomenal. Ehab the owner knows what he's doing! I grew up on Lebanese food and this is authentic

The interior at Grill Express was clean, but I waited about 30 minutes for my food to go. I ordered…read morea beef shawarma sandwich with feta fries. The sandwich was on the smaller side, but I liked that it was crisped up, and the beef was juicy and flavorful. The feta fries were overcooked. So crispy and hard that a fork couldn't even puncture them. The cheese topping was okay and nicely spiced. Overall, the meal was a little overpriced for the size and cost, but the sandwich itself was tasty.

Drive-thru experience 10/10 Owner seems really nice…read moreThe meals are huge, I should have shared with my husband. The seasoning can be a lil spicy!

they messed up my order and when I brought it to their attention they got mad and was very very…read morerude. I would never go there again.

Definitely wear something warm, because they keep this place pretty cold by Florida standards. I…read moreprobably would have been there longer had I not been freezing. Perhaps, it's to keep everything fresh... Otherwise, this is a very nice Indian grocery store that offers beautiful fresh produce, authentic Indian food brands and a good variety of products. I could just go down every aisle and fill up a basket...easily! If I were a student, this would be one of my favorite spots to pick up pre-packaged Indian entrees and prepared meals. It's a tad bit on the pricier side, but there's a great variety and most of the staples are imported from the East. They even carry Satya Sai Baba Nag Champa incense and body products here among other wonderful home & personal care items. I love that they offer spices in smaller packages for around $1 each just in case you don't need pounds of cardamom. However, they do offer bulkier amounts of all essential spices for Indian cuisine. A few of the items you will find here are cardamom (fresh and green!), cumin, clove, cassia bark and cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, mustard seeds, fenugreek, turmeric, garam masala, and a plethora of curries! Omg! And the RICE! They have a great selection of big bags of basmatis! My favorite part of the store is they have ready-to-eat spicy samosas and kachori. They were huge and only $1.25 each. You could reheat them in the microwave they provided in-store or save them to take home and either crisp them back up in the oven or refry. They are not made locally. The samosas did not come with any type of sauce and I was told that I would have to buy some if I wanted it, but either way - I would come back here for those again. They were really yummy! The greatest discoveries for me were the boxes of Girnar Instant Cardamom Chai Milk Tea and the Girnar Instant Masala Chai Milk Tea. Each box contains 10 sachets to make yourself a delightful beverage at home by just adding hot water. This milk tea was also offered hot, pre-made in-store, but you're going to pay $1.99 for a tiny little cup. Just buy the box of 10 ($5.99 each). There are more flavors...

This little joint is so cute and filled with so many goodies. The diversity in Gainesville makes it…read moreso dear to my heart. There are so many exotic foods that you would only be able to find in this little Indian Bazaar. I'm not Indian, but as a latina I know how hard it can be to find food that reminds you of home! I loved coming here and exploring all the different Indian goodies. They have great prices on Indian spices and other Indian commodities. I bought honeycomb, aloe juice, chocolate barfi, paneer, and Indian cream cheese. Everything wzs delish. The cashier was an extremely sweet man!! I had trouble with my card working and he did it for me ahaha. He was so sweet. It was just my girl friend and I late at night and he made us feel so comfortable by asking if we needed anything else and helping us. Very nice establishment !!

Falafel King is a hidden gem in Gainesville. The owner, staff and service are all very friendly and…read morewonderful to interact with. The food portion size to cost ratio is well balanced. We got the lamp chop platter and the lamb shank platter. Both were very yummy and came with big hunks of meat on a bed of rice with sides of tabbouleh and hummus to go with fresh warm pita bread. We also tried the mint lemonade which was incredibly refreshing but not overly sweet. We liked shopping around the grocery area while we waited for our food. There were so many fun treats and cool things to browse. Highly recommended with you enjoy halal Mediterranean food!

This was my first time trying this location as I'm not a local to Gainesville. Initial impression…read morewhen I walked into the restaurant was it smelled absolutely amazing! This location only has a few tables and also a small grocery. I ordered from the counter so I'm not sure if they offer table service or not. The food came out quickly and I had it to go. Picture doesn't do it justice as it got shifted during transport but it was very flavorful! I will definitely return if in the area.

This place is a fish and meat market like it states. If you're looking for HLAL then this place is…read morefor you. They even have $11 per pound beef tongue. It's clean, don't smell, and the staff was quick to offer assistance.

This is a small halal butcher located right next to India Bazaar. They carry lamb, goat, beef,…read morechicken and also some fish--all halal I believe. The shop is fairly small but always sparkling clean and the staff are friendly and helpful, too. I mainly get lamb and goat here and is for the most part the only place in Gainesville I trust for either. At times they have pre-packaged lamb, including "without bone" which is great for curries and stews. If it doesn't say "without bone" or something similar, it has bone as well as would stew lamb at Publix. Their chicken is fine, I've not tried their beef nor fish so I cannot comment on that but highly recommend them for lamb and goat. They are open every day except for Mondays--just like the India Bazaar.

Food was really good, there are three options small medium and Large you pick your side and…read moreprotein. Lots of food on the medium plate. Pan de Bono was delicious

Terrible, terrible service. The lady at the front had such a bad attitude that it completely ruined…read morethe experience. She was unwelcoming and acted like we were inconveniencing her just by being there. The food was mediocre at best. The rice was bland and the pork was dry and hard. Nothing else we ate stood out but I would have considered giving this place another chance to try other items on the menu but after the way we were treated i have no interest in returning. ESPAÑOL Terrible, terrible servicio. La muchacha del frente tenía una actitud muy mala que arruinó por completo la experiencia. Ella no fue placentera y actuó como si la estuviéramos molestando solo por estar allí. La comida es mediocre en el mejor de los casos. El arroz sin sabor y el cerdo estaba seco y duro. Nada más que comimos destacó o nos hizo querer volver. Haría considerado darle a este lugar otra oportunidad para probar otros artículos del menú, pero después de la forma en que nos trataron, no tengo ningún interés en volver.

I visited with a friend and wow this place is a hidden gem. Apparently they have been around for 47…read moreyears! I had the lamb/beef gyro which was delicious! The pita was soft and pillowy and fresh, so authentic and the lamb and beef were seasoned well. The French fries were hot and fresh! I got my gyro without onions and tomatoes. They have a plethora of bak lavas! I tried the corn flake one and the chocolate almond one to go and they were both delicious!! The service was fast and efficient and ambiance was clean and casual. I will definitely visit again. Try them out if you haven't!

Honestly, I would rate the food lower than 3 stars but it's a family run business and I don't want…read moreto be too harsh. The food was okay and the prices were high for the portion size. There was barely any gyro in the plate and the "salad" was maybe 3 fork fulls. The hummus was tasty though. They do need to season the gyro more, however. Overall, it was ok but need improvement for the price and quality.

This food is really, really good! Indian fast food is…read moresomewhat of a contradiction, but you can get it! The Lamb Korma was calling me, so I amswered! The basmati rice was warm, buttery (ghee), and herbed. The lamb was cooked to a very delicious texture, and the curry korma sauce was smooth, and warms your tongue and taste buds! Even though I ordered what I wanted, and it turned into three meals (goes great in an omelet), I feel like I should have gotten an appetizer. Some bread would have been nice, or even some samosas. I just felt like some other bite would have made it better. Next time, I will take my own advice. I only gave them 4 stars, because the place looks a little worn, but the food is special! Next time, I'll discover some other taste here.

Ordered butter chicken and cheese nan bread togo. Both were burnt and not edible. Wasted 20$ and…read moredid not get to enjoy my lunch. Can't say I would recommend eating here.