This space is truly one of the best spots on my list in Buffalo. There are so many choices here…read morethat there really is something for everyone. From tacos, to Filipino, and everything in between. The space is way more open and so much better seating wise with the remodel. My pick here always seems to be Pinoy Boi. The fried spam and rice bowl is out of this world. Service here is always nice and even though I haven't sat down, the bar looks great here too! This is also my first stop before any show at Shea's or a game down at the arena. It really is a must do when you're downtown. When you can't decide on what to eat, or you have multiple people with different ideas, this is the place to go to make everyone happy.

UPDATE: I'm back…read moreagain! One thing I didn't mention before is that this spot is set up like a bazaar, with about 5 different food vendors all in one building, which makes it really fun if you like options. This time there was jazz playing which set a lovely mood. I tried Abyssinia Ethiopian Cuisine and got the combination plate: doro wat, beef tibs, cabbage, lentils, chickpeas, and spinach. Huge portion, took it to go, and the service was actually really nice. The food itself? Absolutely amazing. Great spice, flavorful chickpeas, tender cabbage with carrots and potatoes, balanced spinach, and doro wat felt like a little bonus treat. 10/10, no complaints. Then I made the mistake of going back to Soe's Kitchen for the mango sticky rice. The staff were short and dry (again), no smiles, no warmth, and it looked like they were annoyed I was there. The "sticky rice" was actually a mushy brown mess swimming in coconut milk with hard, unripe mango on top. Nary a grain of rice was found. It looked like it had been sitting there forever. I couldn't even eat it. This disappointed me bc I was very excited to try it, 0/10. ** I want to be clear, the International House itself is awesome. Lots of fun vendors, a cool vibe, and great options. Hence the 4 stars. I just can't recommend this particular mango sticky rice vendor.

100% Zabihah Hand-Slaughtered Halal. Enough said…read more It seems like AlMandi is a mixed bag when it comes to customer service, but one cannot deny the stellar, delicious food that they sell. While the restaurant gets hectic sometimes during peak hours, off peak the atmosphere is surprisingly relaxing. The restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. As for the food, it is phenomenal. The soup is tangy and refreshing, the lamb succulent and a must buy, the curries well-balanced, and the chicken over rice with chutney divine. I'd highly recomnend the new Mandi. Do yourself a favor and check out this place.

I really needed to update my review. While I still think the restaurant can be chaotic and…read moreconfusing for non-Arabic speakers, the low prices are undeniable. $1 cups of delicious bone broth? A huge plate of chicken over rice for $7? Huge pieces of bread for a $1? Free tea? With everything so expensive now, it's a pleasure to get a huge, delicious, and halal meal for so little. Al Mandi is going to be nuts during Ramadan, but like everything in Buffalo, the craziness is also endearing :)

worked OT and treated myself to dinner at Tiny Thai and there was nothing tiny about the amazing…read moremeal I had! Got spring rolls; a small Ton Kha soup and mango sticky rice - welp, I was bursting with happiness despite dining solo - everything was soooooooooooo delicious! and hot !! and flavorful !!! First and will definitely not be my last trip to Tiny Thai! side note: I was going to take the food back to work to eat but couldn't resist trying a few bites so I ended up eating outside the restaurant (there were a few table and chairs with a big window - quiet and aesthetic ambiance if I do say so myself) and took 1/2 of the soup and 1/2 of the mango sticky rice back to work. The soup was still delicious -and I didn't reheat it- ! I loved the 'warm' mango sticky rice and left the last half in the fridge - pretty sure it'll also taste good so definitely looking forward to late night dessert!!! (will post cold mango sticky rice verdict next review)

I was over in the neighborhood on Chandler Street, and needed some dinner. As my friend said, I…read morepicked up an old classic and something new to me. I got the Pad Ka Pow with pork and an order of the spring rolls. The service was so fast here and friendly. I got my food to go and it was still piping hot when I got home 15 minutes later. This is quite the meal with a large portion of rice in the main dish and five spring rolls. It was delicious from start to finish. Each dish came with an extra sauce to use or dip into. The spring rolls were crispy and full of flavor. The pad ka pow was a perfect balance of savory flavor with the right amount of spice. I should have asked to get shrimp with it this time, but that will happen when I go back next time. The parking at Chandler Street can be a little tough but I found a spot which was nice. The building is full of businesses so it is a nice place to be when you're hungry. Tiny Thai is one of my new favorite places to check out in the city and if you're ever over near the Westside, you should too!

Tried Baraka Eats through Too Good To Go and wow--it absolutely delivered…read more We ordered through Too Good To Go and got two chicken over rice dinners and an order of sambusa. Everything was incredible. The chicken was juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. The rice paired so well with it--every bite hit. The sambusa was just as good--crispy on the outside with a flavorful, well-seasoned filling inside. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. Definitely coming back for more.

Outstanding food and service. We love everything we've tried. Neat and tidy welcoming restaurantread more

Disappointed that there are so few reviews for this place on yelp! Last week, a friend visiting…read morefrom CO and i went there and enjoyed a great meal, for the princely sum of $21.00 + tip! In CO, the main ethnic food is Mexican, so this was a real treat (and another feather in Buffalo's cap, given all the various ethnic foods we have here). We shared fuska (aka pani puri in Pakistan), chana and another dish. We ate well, enjoyed a bit of a chat with the owner. For dessert (still part of the total bill), we each had a small Indian ice cream, one mango and one falooda. The mango was full of flavor, the falooda was more subtle, but tasty. Neither of us could really describe its flavor, but the ingredients include sweet basil seeds, cashew and almond.

The food is delicious, service, from owner is wonderful. Quaint, tiny corner space. Owner will…read morepatiently explain each item for those unfamiliar with Bangladeshi foods. Pro tip, to avoid crowds, he mentioned in his culture, most people don't eat until after 3-7pm

The customer service is awesome. They were patient with me on the phone with my questions. I…read moreordered stewed chicken, fried rice and cabbage. Meal also came with Lime Juice for the Black Restaurant Week special! Everything was delicious! Chicken was flavorful and moist!!

Service- I'm BIG on service and the service at this family owned establishment is ALWAYS EXCELLENT!…read moreTo the point I feel like I'd probably have the same experience if actually visited Trinidad and Tobago. The FOOD- Is DELICIOUS Carribbean food. I love everything, the stew chicken, the curry chicken, the jerk chicken, and my favorite....the Trinbago Chinese Chicken. The patties are authentic and soooo good- Buttery, flaky (but not too much), great flavor and spice. I recommend all of them, but the curry and beef are my favorite. Lastly you MUST try the homemade drinks, no recycled store bought here. You haven't had Ginger Beer until you've had theirs. It's homemade and will clear you up in a good way...strong and sweet. The Lime is delicious! The Sorrel is like a cross between loganberry with a hint of licorice (and I don't even like licorice, but this just works). Sides are very good too. I like the Mac pie and the cabbage is on the tougher side but that works for me because I do not like soft cabbage. The restaurant itself is VERY clean and intimate. An upgrade from their food truck in ways that make me so happy for them and the community. I've been able to work here on my laptop while enjoying great food. Check them out. You won't be disappointed!

Oh. My. Word! First, I'll start with the one, single…read moredisappointing thing... The day we visited, they did not have any baked goods (they said they only have them on the weekend), so we couldn't try the peras de coco (coconut rolls). But, perhaps it was kind of a blessing because our picada was plentiful. The dining area isn't huge, but they also do take out. There are about 5 or so tables to dine in. The service was a tad slow, but very friendly; I believe there was only one person waiting, cooking & serving AND the food was more than worth the wait! We ordered the picada for 4 and my brother tried a Colombiana cola. He liked it a lot; it was lighter than a "normal" cola, non-carbonated and less sweet than cola around here. I don't drink pop and even when I did, I always hated colas. I can't say I'd drink a whole Colombiana, but I didn't find it disgusting & that's saying something. Now on to the star of the show, the picada! It was loaded with several different meats, plantains fixed in different ways, yuca & baby potatoes and 4 sauces. We were so excited when it was set down on our table, we dug in before we even got our silverware haha. The platter had chicken, steak, chicharron, chorizo, blood sausage, sausage, sweet plantain, fried plantain, fried yuca and Colombian potatoes. The sauces were: avocado sauce, mayo/ketchup, pico de gallo & a garlicky one. Everything was so, so flavorful and cooked perfectly! There was not one thing that any of us didn't like. If I had to pick my top contender of a meat and a non-meat item, I would choose the chicharron & sweet plantain.... But I hope to never have to make that choice! The chicharron were thick and crunchy. The sweet plantain were perfection. When we left we were each given a dulce de leche caramel. They also have a variety of Colombian snacks and candies for sale. They recently opened an additional, larger location at 951 Niagara Falls Blvd (it used to be El Palenque). We were told they will be keeping both locations open, but the new location will have some additional items that they don't serve at the Oliver St location. I cannot wait to visit again!!!

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. I was saddened that there wasn't a lot on the…read moremenu that was Available to order. I would definitely go again. I totally forgot to take pics that's how delicious the food was I ordered caldo de costilla which is beef rib soup, with potatoes, yuca (cassava) corn, onion and cilantro. Which came with a side of white rice. It wasn't the soup of the day, which we went on a Friday. I was hoping to eat caldo de bola res. I ordered to drink a Colombiana which was perfect Ice-cold. Also some arepas to go. The ambiance was great, cozy restaurant. Lots of seating, but a small establishment.

Ambiance: Very basic. They have ample parking Service: we…read moreplaced a mobile order for a chicken burger and chicken fried rice. After we reached the store to pick up food, they let us know that they can't make the burger at that time, which was a bummer. We picked up the fried rice to go, and chicken pieces were brown and it was clearly old meat.

I am from NYC , it's called capital of food. I was looking for Bangladeshi and also halal food . My…read moresister recommended me Bay Leaf restaurant. It's a Bangladeshi restaurant. Owner is also Bangladeshi. He is very friendly and fast service . I order few different things on few different times . Their Tea is best . I also tried chicken over rice , gyro wrap, cheese steak sandwich, cheese fries. Everything is very good . I can recommend this Resturent.