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.

A good place to have some chicken shawarma and fresh battered fries. We waited less than 10 minutes…read morefor our order. It's in close proximity to the Science Museum, you can see it from their front window. I think they were updating their HVAC system so it was nice and cool inside the restaurant on a 90 degree afternoon.

My cousin couldn't stop raving about this place, so I finally gave it a try and wow. It completely…read moreblew me away. I ordered the falafel on pita, and it was incredible. The veggies were pickled perfectly, adding just the right tang, and the sauce was absolutely mouthwatering. I also tried the baba ghanoush. It wasn't quite my personal favorite, but the hummus was excellent. I added a pinch of salt to suit my taste, and you can tell everything is made fresh. What really sealed it for me was the service. The one time I went in to pick up my order, the owner was behind the counter preparing food and was genuinely warm and kind. That level of hospitality makes a difference. This has easily become one of my top five go to spots when I want something quick and delicious.

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.

Banginnnn chicken platter!!!!! The portion size is generous. The orders come out real fast. I did a…read morepickup 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!

Fresh food and friendly service. They're open late as well which is great, especially in the…read moreweekend. We'll keep coming back for sure!

Pretty good gyro, white sauce is not overpowering, quality of the meat could be better thoughread more

Found this place through Guy's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives TV show. It's popular among locals for…read moresure. Before opening time, there was a line. Retro design from the 80s'. Booths and bar tables. Not sure if they take reservations. Street parking. They promoted POTATO & DUCK PIEROGIES on the show so I ordered it. Came in 3 with broth. Very flavorful and fulfilling. We also got cinnamon bagel with cream cheese, eggs and Reuben (I think). Fresh and good portion. Staff were friendly. She answered our questions patiently and she was very nice.

This is one of the most sought after dining spot in downtown Richmond, VA. On Sunday morning, we…read morearrived at the location 10 minutes prior to opening at 9 am and there were already few people waiting outside. The staff opened the door right on time. The inside of the store was old school setup with booths and a huge full service bar. 15 minutes within opening, the restaurant was full in capacity. The menu had lots of exciting brunch dishes, appetizers, salads, soups and deli section as well. There were plenty of cocktails, beer and wines choices available too. Prices were decent. I picked the Jewish Sailor that was a combo of toast with pastrami and beef sausage with red onion and mustard. When the dish came, it looked so scrumptious. Loved the flavor of the pastrami, the crunchy sausages, crispy toast bread, coleslaw all of it. I also got to try the pierogis that were delicious as well. The service was good overall. Our waitress was attentive, while managing several tables at the same time. The dishes came out quickly despite being busy. Overall the experience lived up to the expectations.

Amazing Afghan food with flavorful meats, rice, and mantu. Beef kebabs and chicken kebabs so…read moretender and juicy they melt on your tongue. Served with traditional Afghan rice with raisins and carrots and fresh, fluffy naan. The mantu were spiced to perfection. We came from New Jersey to this spot and the food here is better than the Afghan restaurants we find there. We were pleasantly surprised and very impressed with our meal.

The restaurant is empty of customers right now. We preferred mantu and soup to share. Mantu is $10…read more The ambiance is pleasant. Server came out immediately and took our order. They turned on the music. The handicap parking is not great. It's on a hill so getting in and out is awkward. The mantu was $16 each. Aush soup was $10. And dessert was custard and baklava also $10 each. All our food was delicious. I'd definitely recommend the food. The server was wonderful. Friendly and knowledgeable.

The food was okay. My Pakistani husband and I didn't feel like it was extremely flavorful but it…read morewasn't bad. The restaurant itself was nice and clean. But there was only one server and he wasn't able to check on us or refill our drinks. This was not his fault as he was doing multiple jobs as host, server, etc.

The best butter chicken! The buffet is excellent. Great menu selection of wraps and entrees.read more

After devouring this, I have the meat sweats! Haha. Such a great place - excellent service and…read moreloved the brisket and ribs. 3 very unique sauces to choose from and the meat was so well spiced that it didn't even need it. Regardless, I love the sweet bbq and vinegar hot ones. The potato salad is delicious as well. Really great decor, and plenty of seating inside and out. Large cocktail and liquor selection as well. So glad we stopped here in the way into the city.

First, let me preface this by saying that I grew up in North Texas for the majority of my life…read more Second, I've had a LOT of BBQ during that time. Well known standards from the area including Angelo's, Railhead, Heim's, Cousin's, and a lot of old places that are no longer in existence. Each one offering its own spin on a Texas standard. Upon moving to Virginia, I hadn't ventured out to any of the BBQ joints, but one of my associates from the office would often talk about ZZQ. I had assumed that Virginians had a concept of BBQ that was akin to shredding some meat and pouring BBQ sauce on it. So, I finally had the courage to visit ZZQ a few weeks ago to pick up an order to go. I arrived just before opening time on a Saturday morning. There was a line that extended just down to the street. Probably 40 feet or so. Figured this would go pretty quickly once the doors opened. I was wrong. After 15 minutes, I had only moved about 5 feet. The line was building behind me, but simply appeared to have gotten stuck somewhere in front of me. After about 40 minutes, I had finally made it to the front door. Inside, there was another line up to the cutters. There were menus to peruse and a large sign with all the cuts and sides you could think of. A great variety. As I got closer to the front, I realized that it wasn't the cutters causing such a slow procession, but the customers. As I listed to them talk, most seemed to have absolutely no clue what they wanted at all. Did I mention the menus and billboards? They seemed to want to chat about food and prep more than just order. Had this been in Texas, the mob of a line would have escorted you out. When you get to the cutters, you know what you want. No time to dilly-dally. I got up to the cutter and placed my order. I was getting a variety, so I went for 1/2 a chicken, 1.5 lbs of sliced brisket, a couple of sausages, mac and cheese, cole slaw, and sauces. The cutter gave me a chunk of the brisket. Definitely moist, a bit overly fatty, but tasty. Their idea is the "meat has enough flavor so that you don't need sauce." He also mentioned they smoke with oak wood. Good to know. The taste is good. Probably as close to a Texas style as you can get, but with some small exceptions. Mesquite wood is often used in Texas for smoking. Plentiful, but obviously costly to transport outside of Texas. It has an exquisite flavor that is just right for BBQ. The second is the sauce. I like sauce...GOOD BBQ sauce! Unfortunately this is where ZZQ falls short. I didn't care for their sauce at all. Too vinegary and liquidy for the lighter sauce, and too heavy with molasses with the other one. So, I had to make do an whip up a small batch of homemade sauce at home that helped to bring it together. All the folks at ZZQ made it for a nice experience. Definitely customer oriented and friendly. I think the BBQ is as close to Texas-style as you can find in these parts, but kind of a miss on the sauce. Still, I can either make my own or buy a bottle at the local store if I want. Definitely worth a try, but you will need patience with a barrage of people who clearly have a lot of questions about BBQ.