he chicken & lamb over rice with the white, red, and green sauces takes me straight back to the streets 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. read more

Banginnnn chicken platter!!!!! The portion size is generous. The orders come out real fast. I did a pickup order because I wanted the food, but didn't wanna sit in the restaurant to eat. My order was already ready by the time I got there, so I just grabbed it and headed home. They don't have a private parking lot or anything, so you'll have to park at street parking. It wasn't a big deal for me cuz I found a spot that's like a minute walk to the front door. If you're parked in the side streets, they can be quite dark at night, so be careful, please! Again, I had the chicken platter. It was so good! I actually ended up having it for leftovers a couple times because the portion is very generous. It can be quite spicy as well, so if you're not used to spicy, I'd try something else. The different types of sauces can affect spice levels I think. I'm not sure lol I would definitely grab something from them again if I'm in the area! read more

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Stopped in with a friend looking for a quick gyro and stumbled upon District. Very popular with the students who live nearby this place patterns itself after the NYC street vendor grub. I had the half chicken and half gyro plate with rice and white and red sauces. The meal was priced right and excellent. So much food it was hard to eat it all with great portion size. If ever back in VA this is def a stop for lunch. read more

Yum! Pros: Flavorful tender meat( 1/2 gyro meat and 1/2 chicken Very generous portions! Extremely kind employees who were helpful with explaining items I had questions about. Sauces-all good flavor and the red/hot spicy sauce was actually very spicy which is a good thing! Price! Cons: Nothing! read more

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Got the chicken platter and it was delicious! Great large portion for the price. Chicken was juicy and fresh. The dining area was clean and had plenty of seating. The service was a little slow but I think the food quality and quality made it up. read more

District Chicken & Gyro - Chicken platter - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

So, I'm reeeallllly sick and tired of social media overhyping a lot of restaurants, but I must admit, social media came through on this one! The hype is real. I was in the mood for something tasty but straddling the line of healthy and unhealthy, so I figured some sort of "bowl" meal would hit the spot. This has been on my list for a minute (here and the DMV location), and I'm so happy that RVA has one now. I visited on a Saturday around noon and the place was empty. The guy behind the counter was quite patient with this first-timer. Although I wanted to try the fish platter, I decided that the chicken would be a good default choice for my first experience. As I was leaving, the guy arrogantly said something to the effect of, "See you next time," and I jokingly replied, "You're that confident it's THAT good?" Damn, he was right. I'll definitely be back. The platter is one of the most visually unappealing dishes I've recently had, but I'm not the type to turn my nose up at something that's not plated perfectly. The best tasting food isn't always photo-worthy. Took my to-go order home and it survived well on the 10-minute drive. Good lawd almighty, this ish was incredible! Chicken over rice and salad topped with flavorful sauces. Simple, but it's seasoned to perfection. I love a good green sauce (sorry to the cilantro haters) and got extra on the side. Next time, I don't think I'll get lettuce with my salad - just cucumbers, tomatoes, and chickpeas - so that I don't have to focus on eating all the lettuce at once and it can reheat more easily the next day. Speaking of which, love the aluminum packaging; I just popped the leftovers in the oven. I can't emphasize enough how amazing it is that they're open so late (midnight or 3am depending on the day). So helpful when almost every other restaurant shuts down at 9pm. I. Want. Some. More. read more

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Finally a chicken&rice place that's ACTUALLY just chicken and rice. No other fancy options aside from choice of chicken vs gyro, salads, rice, and sauces all in the familiar silver tray that's reminiscent of halal trucks you get in NYC. It's fast, efficient, and all for only about $12. Best of all they're open late nights. Definitively one of my favorites in RVA. read more

District Chicken & Gyro - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

It's giving NYC food truck in RVA with a vibrant atmosphere and vibrant flavors! I had been to the location in Tyson's Corner VA so when I saw a review for the RVA location, I headed to see what it was all about! I kept it simple and had the mixed chicken and lamb platter, heavy on the veggies and a lighter on the rice with white sauce and a SPLASH of red sauce- because it packs a spicy punch! And, it did not disappoint! I prefer the chicken solo but I decided to mix it up! The lamb is typical gyro meat but the chicken is seasoned and so good! While I stuck with the classic platter, I will say that I was sad to see that some of the menu options that I saw on an IG review were not on the menu - hello fried fish platter and loaded fries! Please bring those back because I would love to try them! I must have gotten there at a great time because I went right up to the counter to place my order. No more than 5 minutes elapsed and there was a line! I expect it to be a popular spot. The portions are huge, the service is fast and they stay open super late! If you're in the area, check it out. read more

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Excellent service, nice employees, clean space, and even better food! I could drink the white sauce. So excited to have this chain in Richmond, can't wait to go back already. read more

District Chicken & Gyro - Interior - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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

This is an easy to find restaurant in what I believe is downtown Richmond. It was clean and bright. The service was amazing and although the menu is simple the flavor is not. We ordered the platter. You get cucumber salad on the side then basmati rice, mine was topped with chicken, gyro, corn, white, red, and green sauce. So much flavor and you get a lot of food! I was with a group of 4 and none of us were able to finish our food but not to worry as it reheats very well! Can't wait to be in the area to try again! Hopefully more locations coming soon! read more

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So much delicious food for $10/$12. Stopped in for lunch and got a chicken platter and gyro. Everything was fresh and the best halal we've had in Richmond. Also, it's so much food! The place was clean - loved the communal table. Clean bathrooms, really friendly staff. Tons of street parking available! read more

Picture it a platter of food for $12 (yes you read right) that's filled with fluffy seasoned rice, tender gyro and chicken (they offer fish and falafel too), black beans, chickpeas, corn, salad with a cucumber and tomato mix topped with white, red and green sauce as much as your little heart desires: it's not a dream it's a real place @dcgthe_best. Located downtown near VCU this cool vibe eatery is what your palate has been missing! Each bite is full of flavor so much so we ate it two days in a row, lol. It's seriously that good. Service is quick as its chipotle style spot (pick what you want) and food is served piping hot. Staff is nice and will help you navigate through the food options. You have different vessels to choose from (fries or pita) but the rice is stellar. If in the area do yourself a favor and check them out. read more

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I'm probably biased because I was starving when I came here, but the way I wolfed down the food from here *chef's kiss* I got the combo platter with white and green sauce; I remember particularly liking the lamb. They're also super generous with the white sauce. Lastly, the corn is a game changer--I love that they have corn; I haven't seen that any other halal spot. I do wish they chopped the lettuce into smaller pieces. Overall, 2 serving sizes (for me) at $13? Totally worth it. read more

I ordered from here via uber eats and everything arrived hot! Pretty tasty. I drove by their location the other day - very convenient if you work downtown! read more

Great employee's!! Food is amazing. One of the cleanest restaurants in RVA. 100% recommendation. read more

District Chicken & Gyro - Chicken platter - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

bomb af got it delivered and it was still hot. flavor was amazing cannot recommend enough read more

District Chicken & Gyro - chicken platter - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Ordered takeout of Gyro platter with rice, salad and green sauce on the side. It was great. Loved the green sauce, spicy and tangy. Could not finish the meal because I was so full. Great food and good prices. read more

District Chicken & Gyro - Order tonight. - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

i love the lamb platter the service is really nice and friendly the white sauce and the red sauce is good if you like spicy the green sauce is not spicy read more

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The gyro I had was hands down the best I've ever tried. Service was great. Building is clean and unique. 10 out of 10.

Best spot in rva! Just like the nova location. People are friendly and service is solid.

Came in during a Nepalese holiday and Sonny (I believe that is the correct spelling I hope )was super friendly and shared some of the festivities with my friend and I. In addition the food is well priced, great portions and my friend and I genuinely really enjoyed the quality and taste of the food especially the sauces. Overall great experience. Thanks Sonny! read more

Great customer service, the hours are great if you get hungry late at night and it's the best quick halal spot I've tried in Richmond so far! read more

District Chicken & Gyro - Chicken and rice platter with salad and chickpeas - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

For goodness sake they have "Gyro". in the name and yet the gyro meat is "rabbit pellets" out of a warming tray. A gyro is meant to be thinly sliced off a vertical rotisserie or spit. Not popped out of a boil n bag and stuck in a warming tray. Tzatziki sauce? Not at District Chicken and Gyro! Tomatoes on those pellets? Not here. Their chicken may be good. I don't know. I came here for the Gyro in the name and that is a big "bust"! The place was clean but given there is no real kitchen or grill just a handful of warming trays, how hard is that? On the minor annoyance front, diet drinks? Not here! read more

Amazing service for our first time there. A group of us make sure to hit a new place every Friday for lunch and reading the reviews, I knew exactly what I wanted. The man behind the counter was amazing with knowing what would work and how the different sauces would interplay. I got the lamb (gyro) for my platter and added lettuce, rice, salsa, and beans. He the topped it with lots of white sauce and mixed in a splash of the red (which was spicy but not impossible). For good measure, he put a small spot of the barbecue and the green sauce. All of it was great!! And the ambiance in the restaurant was good too... very hip and good music. Did not see the bathroom but friend said it was clean. Highly recommend DCG!! But it was the service that made it go so well!! read more

I ordered the platter chicken and lamb over rice. My wife got the wrap. The taste was slamming. I should have took some pictures but it's was to go. And I was hungry read more

So grateful that this place exists for my midnight munchies and/or late night dinners. I've ordered it from DoorDash and in person. It hits my halal food craving. It's low key on the saltier side so beware especially if you skip out on the lettuce and cucumber. My partner and I love it though and are so glad they are in Richmond! read more

I love this place!!! If you don't know come find out right now!!!! This is the closest you're going to get to New York halal cart.

The food has great flavor and is in a nice building. Highly recommended when you're looking for something delicious yet a healthy balance of food. read more

This was a gem of a find. Both the chicken and the gyro were so so tasty and tender. Generous helpings, low cost, amazing atmosphere. The sauces were fresh and the pita was warm. The employees were super kind and quick. 15/10 recommendation! Definitely eat here. read more

food and service always so good!! They tend well to the customer and I have never had an issue with them! 10/10, so happy they opened !