We saw this prepared food restaurant -- the benefit of seeing the food before you order -- as we were walking the neighborhood and wanted to try some lamb shank. We ordered: - a wrap - lamb - beef Disappointed. The lettuce, potatoes and rice were not fresh, so pulled down all the surrounding elements. The meat drippings to cook the rice and potatoes may have been old or overused. Lost the flavor profile they were aiming for. Gained the staleness of old broth. And the sameness as everything got the same lazy treatment. Other restaurants just half a block away on this thoroughfare are much better. read more

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FINALLY, they reopened (they updated the establishment and were close). Their speciality is North African / Moroccan / Middle Eastern. The establishment is clean, limited seating; staff are friendly and courteous!!! Very found of their lamb shanks and vegetables side and mint tea. read more

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The service is great but the food is awful!!! I haven't been in this restaurant for about 20 years! the last time I ate it tasted amazing. sandwiches made well everything was well seasoned and it had some soul in it!!! this past week however was a completely different story. Not sure if it's new ownership/management but it was a joke! it was so bad I was in complete shock after I started eating my sandwich. I couldn't finish half my sandwich and the ones I ordered to go I tossed in the trash because they were embarrassing. read more

Halal Sandwich Shop - Kofta & heart sandwiches !!!! - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Amazing family-owned Moroccan restaurant! The food is authentic, flavorful, and tastes truly homemade. The service is warm and welcoming, and you can feel the love in every dish. Highly recommend! read more

dont know whats going on at the famous halal sandwich shop in astoria . they were closed for a while and finally opened back in august after major renovations and now they are closed again , if anyone has info please let us know , as the best north african food joint is missed by many . read more

Comfort food and great prices. Quality and tasty. Love lamb shanks. Beef and chicken. Halal burger

This is a local place. The customers are mostly Muslims who are looking for a halal friendly home cooked meal (i.e. it isn't a gentrified dating spot.) All of this means is that you get really nice no-frills food at a cheap price (plus you pick up the food at the counter, so no need to tip.) Other reviewers mentioned about the staff being rude. Actually, the guy who seems to be the boss is kind and friendly, but some of the other staff don't speak much English, so you do have to be patient when you place your order; however, I'm telling you... it's worth it. They also don't over salt the food (which is great if you have high blood pressure) and they don't put lot's of strange spices in the stuff. All in all, if you want to play 3 times the price at a fancy schamncy place that serves beer, go elsewhere. If you want a nice home cooked meal (the beef is so tender it falls apart by just looking at it) GO HERE REGULARLY! read more

I usually get the Kofta Kabab but this time it was a bit burnt. I also like hungry man which includes sausage & other meats & is pretty damn good. I really like the Kofta Kabab too. Their steak is too dry & bland though. My brother choked on it & I thought he was gonna die. Their fries are ok. The salad is good. The rice platters come with fries & salad but the sandwiches dont. read more

Halal Sandwich Shop - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

I'm a bit disappointed in the food based on the good reviews here. I had the lamb shank with rice. The lamb was very tender, but both the rice and lamb lacked flavor. The rice was very oily as well. There was also an employee who was talking about an inappropriate NSFW incident of his which ruined the mood. The other employees were nice though. read more

Halal Sandwich Shop - Lamb shank with rice - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Service, Price and Food Quantity...This place deserves nothing less than 5 stars! Ever since I've moved to NY, my husband has been wanting to bring me here. He can't stop raving about this place, so I finally decided to try it last night. My husband had his usual Kofta Sandwich. Since I'm not a big sandwich eater, I decided to try the hot menu bar. I saw Lamb Shank and Beef Shank and could not resist, nor decide which to get lol. I asked the staff for his recommendation and he said, "I can do half and half for you if you like." Yay!! I opened the platter, and was blown away by the amount of food I just received for $13! This is the real deal! Delicious, fatty, moist...win! The platter come with delicious saffron rice and bread. Though on the heavier side, you won't be able to stop eating so be careful! It was way too much food for me so I had left overs for the next day and it tasted even better! All I can say is, if your in Astoria, don't miss out on this hidden gem! It's well worth your money!! I can't wait to go back! read more

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This place has hearty homemade food. Tasty Moroccan style cuisine. Their fries are seasoned southern style and are very tasty. They are not skinny and oily but medium thickness and crunchy. Their sandwiches are big and full of the meat of your choice.... (no pork). Their dishes are generous but they only give you the option of rice, vegetables, or fries with their meat. Of course you could get both for extra but it's well worth it. If you come in the morning get their falafel sandwich, so fresh and well done. read more

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Just had a great meal here after midnight with the fellas . We got the chicken with mixed vegetables and rice . Chicken was tender and juicy with a nice hint of lemon . The juice from the chicken really went well with the veggies and the rice as well and was very freshly prepared which is amazing for a quick meal after the gym after midnight . What I hated however was that almost every table had left over messy dishes on them . There were atleast four guys behind the counter and that should be more of a priority to encourage new customers like myself to dine in . read more

I always love to come & enjoy the food coz they have best halal options!! Those who are looking for halal food it's a must try :)

A push and shove approach to getting served I had a decent half chicken with rice and beans, but found the clientele rough and rude. On the day I was there, patrons pushed and shoved each other at the counter, in placing their orders. All I can say, is I will not be back anytime soon. read more

Tajine, made with either meat, poultry or fish, is a cross between a slow cooked stew and a pot roast. It is an age old nomadic food named after the earthen pot in which the dish is cooked. There are broadly two styles, .Qidra style Tajine, which is made with "Saman" (clarified butter); and the Muqawlli style, which is made in olive oil. Dried fruits like dates, apricots and plums are added to give it its unique taste. Needless to say, there are spices, some very exotic ones, that additionally flavor the dish. In some places, they make the Tajine by smoking the earthen pot over a gentle olive wood fire. The beauty of the dish is that it is gourmet proof. When it comes to Tajine, any day of the week, I will take a Grand Ma over a fancy Michelin Chef. BUT sadly there are very few real Tajine places in the tri state area. There is hardly anyone who can do it like Tanjawi Sandwich Shop. This place consistently gets it right. Yes, it started off decades ago, as a hole in the wall, sandwich shop with a mile-long line waiting to order food. It is a messy and chaotic place. Recently it has expanded and has added a few tables. It is still messy and chaotic. But very few can compete against this humble place in terms of the sandwich or its Tajine. Generally, it has at least two Tajines (Chicken and Lamb Shanks) but occasionally has some very unusual Tajines also. Fans of grilled meats will be thrilled. They have a vast selection. The lamb sausage, Merguez, is outstanding (sandwich or platter). They have grilled Rocky Mountain Oysters on the menu too. Start off a meal at Tanjawi with the best Harira Soup in United States. (period). Harira is a legendary hearty soup. made of tomato, lentils, and chickpeas. Includes meat, but can be vegetarian. Then have a Tajine or Grilled Meat for your main dish. Save some room, for the mint tea and a flat bread pancake with honey (desert). Yes, this place is a messy hole in the wall. Very chaotic, but who cares, the food is unparalleled. read more

Halal Sandwich Shop - Chicken Tajine with Vegetables - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Very rude staff. Food is good, but experience is just as important. They are often out of falafels. I would have easily given them a 4 if it wasn't for terrible service. Not even eye contact when ordering, very impatient and dismissive. read more

Place is small, only have 8-9 stools? But this small place seems to be the place where magic happens? There is no menu, well I didn't see one so I basically watched what other people ordered and asked the guys what was good to get... From there I ordered: Fresh grilled fish meal that came with a side of rice--I think you can substitute for fries? Got the chicken roast meal with rice Cheese steak Cheese burger A "hungry man meal" which had a few pieces of chicken, 2 sausage things, and a piece of steak with rice And got three drinks, totaling to be like $55? The food was yummy, the rice though I wasn't crazy about, wasn't up to par with my taste buds :/ Overall was happy with my dinner, would come back for sandwiches ! They really do need to expand and find a bigger spot with better seating! read more

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I gather that there are much better halal sandwiches on the block than Halal Sandwich Shop. The setup: casual, counter, a couple seats, you go in, you order, you leave, bada bing bada boom. I got the lamb gyro. My boyfriend got the kofta kabob and his friend got lamb kabob and fries. We all thought our food was subpar. Sigh. 2 stars it is. However, I will say that I couldn't get enough of the mint tea. Get it! read more

THEIR bread has been amazing lately. That's it sandwiches have been much approved. Would highly recommend to go. They added some more seating as well. 12000/100 now would go again I use to love this place. But my past few expierence a here have been life altering. The sandwiches have not been up to par on that I expected. My life seems like a lie all of a sudden. Their bread be mad not fresh. Their burgers be ok. People like me leave the hood to come here and we get this. This is unacceptable. I might contact the health department. It's just not he same anymore. Why they do this?! read more

They messed up my order. I ordered a 2 meat platter and a meat sandwich. They gave me two 2 meat platters and charged for two 2 meat platters which is more expensive than the sandwich. Their beef over cooked and chewy. Looks like they have been messing up the order tonight. I saw a few people are complaining about their orders too. If you can't handle it, just limit the capacity. It's still corona time. You suppose not to get many people in your small store anyway! read more

This place does it right. From the beef tajine, lamb shank, liver sandwich to the morroccan mint tea. Solid super good and affordable staple spot for morroccan food. This place is one of the best. Also open very late. Great quality food. Love this spot. Highly recommend if you are on steinway. read more

I was not terribly impressed by my lamb kebab sandwich. This hole in the wall caught my eye after a few drinks. Picked up a lamb kebab sandwich. Excellent flavor, but not the best texture. Lamb was cooked very well, veggies were fresh, and the olives were a nice touch. But it didn't really hold together well. My sandwich was falling apart. It pretty much defeats the purpose of the sandwich. They don't have just falafel on the menu either. I ordered some anyway and they charged a dollar a piece which is pretty ridiculous. Al-Basha still has my vote. read more

Walking around Astoria looking for a shawarma shop we stopped here as the other great shawrma spot was under renovation. Place had a little jam outside as there were a bunch of people ordering togo and waiting. The sitting area inside is more or less like a quick bite stool and table by the wall as the kitchen takes most of the space as it is needed with all the good stuff they have on the menu. Looking through the kitchen you can see all the great kebabs ready to be cooked and all the great lamb, beef and veggie broth trays. We started off by ordering a Chicken kebab , Falafel and kofta sandwiches, also beef and lamb broth platters with a large side order of french fries. Now the taste...... what can i say it just was amazing ...rightly cooked and the orders jsut came out all at same time rather than one at a time so we could all enjoy are food. Party of 5 killed a lot of food and we wanted more. Had a nice discussion with the owners who are Moroccan and gave us a good intro of their food which they said they order fresh meat everyday and marinate it with the basic ingredients ever. Food was right and the way the kitchen worked was every more of a jaw dropper with all the traffic in the store. Do visit if you are in town as you cannot go wrong. read more

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If you want some falling off the bone lamb, this is your place to go. The lamb shank here is so amazing. The meat literally falls off the bone and is perfectly cooked. They serve two big pieces of lamb shank with rice and it's so good. One order is good to split between two people and it's only $13.00! Served with a piece of bread. I come here frequently so I have ordered other things in the past. The cheeseburger is also good, just make sure to tell them to melt the cheese. The chicken kofta sandwich with fries inside is amazing! They also have a variety of soups, so if your feeling sick you can have some soup! Overall a great place to go, if you want an affordable filling meal! read more

Halal Sandwich Shop - Lamb shank with rice! - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Food is excellent and a good variety, Fish, beef, Lamb chicken and all kinds of sausages and great sandwiches. The place is small and sometime very crowded, the ordering process is crazy and sometimes you have to demand attention to make a order. They really need a bigger place and a better layout. The bread is great and always added ti your order. I like the hot food the lamb, chicken and fish are my favorite and the Harrira soup if you lucky you get some meat with it. July 14, 2017 This little place now has sitting area. Is a moroccan Jewels of Steinway street. From one meal two people can eat. The lamb is always good. Always fresh and a lot to pick from. Always busy, so be aggressive ordering or the regulars will beat you on ordering. I posting a picture from my last visit and it was half of the order. read more

Halal Sandwich Shop - Lamb, Potatoes carrots this was half of order and with bread - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Hands down my favorite delivery place in Astoria. They deliver "everywhere except Alaska and Hawaii". Yep - I give them points for showing Muslim people have a sense of humor too! I found this place completely by accident when one night I was roaming around Steinway at 3am, completely wasted and looking for a place to eat. Now I thank the food gods every day that even in my inebriated state, I had the presence of mind to pick up their delivery menu. As my wife says - when it comes to food, I have the eyes of a hawk. Yay for me! So far I've gotten the lamb shank and beef shank. If I had to use only one word to describe the food, it'd be - SUCCULENT!! For delivery, it doesn't get much better. I don't live close by but they usually get their food to me in about half an hour- and I always tip generously. I mean, 10 bucks for two pieces of lamb shank?? That's a steal. The meat is tender, juicy and the flavors are well balanced and light. Amazingly, I don't think the food loses anything during the delivery process. Well what are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and order some food! read more

Calling it a sandwich shop is an understatement. They have deeee-licious Moroccan grilled and stuffed fish. And the lamb shank look very tempting even for a pescatarian. I have yet to try their seafood paella which is only available on the weekends. Forget the falafel, there are better ones just down the block. I wish they have a larger sitting area so I could take my Manhattan friends here to show off how wonderful Astoria is. But for now, it seems that their best crowds are the young people who go there during late nights and weekends. read more

This place is definitely a must for meat lovers. The owner has done it right, using meat from his own meat shop a few stores down ( I know because I buy meat from there ) and has given it a Mediterranean twist to Subway style sandwiches. It's definitely a great spot to get food and takeout but the seating is limited and against the mirrored wall so if you like to watch yourself eat then be my guest and sit away. Food is fresh, and the beef is superb. The butchers create their ground beef similar to Pat La Frieda would and if you don't know Pat La Frieda then you don't know meat. I suggest you go to their meat shop and try it yourself. Oh, and they make their own merguez sausages and you can buy that as well! So where is this meat shop? Look at my reviews and find out. read more

Massive portion size, owners are super nice, and the quality of food is superb! (I hope the owners are actually making some profit from selling such massive and high quality food for a cheap price!) The only thing I would improve for this restaurant is to have online ordering system so that it is easier for me to pre-order things! read more

I was quite disappointed in my hungry man sandwich which came with kofta, merguez and chicken kebab. Basically everything was kinda dry, the bread was too spongy and there needs to be some sort of sauce to tie it all together. read more

Out of all the exotic food places in Steinway Street, this tiny shop is by far one of my favorites places to frequent. The sandwiches this place offers are packed with your choice of meat, fries, and salad, all in 8 inch baguette. My favorite sandwiches are the kofta and merguez, both perfectly cooked with just the right amount of spice. All of the sandwiches are less than $6 bucks if I'm not mistaken. Also, service here is pretty fast and they offer free delivery. The Sandwich Shop is relatively small compared to other food joints on the same block. Limited seating is offered in the back, but since the shop tends to be crowded with customers, it can be a bit noisy for some people. I've always preferred having my food to go and eating it in the comfort of my home. The awesome food and the cheap prices seem draws in a lot of loyal hungry customers, myself included. read more

Good quantity and quality of food. The experience was pleasant. A good lunch spot for a quick bite.

I have been here a few times and their sandwiches are seriously good. They are not smothered in spices and sauces but have just enough to taste the grilled chicken and the prices are pretty good too Big portions and great mint tea, what more can u ask for? read more

Some of the Best Food in Astoria!!!! Truly Delicious!! Great middle eastern Sandwiches!! Lamb Shank with Fries is my Favorite Dinner!! X-Sauce for the Lamb please!!! read more

A superb find. The ancient tradition of meat between bread is kept alive on the bustling Steinway strip in this unique Halal Sandwich shop. Get your typical cold cuts or a North African kofta kebob - in a hero/baguette of sorts. The menu boasts a variety of new world/old world options, ready made casserole foods and stews, and an assortment of sweets. A real deli/lunch counter feel - only here the orders are yelled out in Arabic, the food is halal and the scene is Moroccan. My friend and I walked in right around sundown during Ramadan - the orders flooded in like divine wrath - and us with no ARK!? So instead we sought refuge in a sandwich - I had the kofta sandwich. Without further ado, delicious - a good value at $5.50. Good food, affordable prices. Could use more seating. Check it out! read more

I just went here and got a kofta sandwich. The sandwich was delicious and cheap. However, this rating is based not only upon that delicious sandwich, but also based upon my excitement for the future romance I plan to have with this place. The food looked insanely delicious. Everything is inexpensive (seriously, 8.50 for lamb tagine, 9.50 for a whole fish). I am freaking thrilled to live about 50 steps from this place. As for the ambiance, it's filled with mostly people from the Mid-east and a lot of Arabic is spoken, but there is a fair amount of non middle-easterners who stop in as well. You shouldn't really be intimidated by the place. They will help you out a little bit and be friendly. read more

The best thing about my boyfriend is that he lives on Steinway Street. This is our go-to "It's Monday, I'm exhausted, but want a nice hot supper" place. We only ever get the half chicken with vegetables or rice take out and we split it. It would be a massive serving for one person - or great leftovers! The chicken is always deliciously falling off the bone. The rice and veggies are always tasty. The portions are super ample. The bread they give you to sop up the delectable sauce is warm. The best part is that the food is fresh, tasty, and cheap - $9 for two people to lean back on the couch and sigh from being full is a great deal. Also, the guys behind the counter are always smiling, kind, and now that they know me they throw in some desserts. It's always packed with people eating at the counter and having good conversations (that I can't understand. I'm assuming it's jovial) but the service is quick. If the veggies are getting too low, they let us wait for the fresh batch. Good food made by good people. Word. read more

So I've been stopping into this little place a lot lately for some amazing sandwiches. I usually go for the chicken kabob sandwich with the hot toppings. I am addicted to their Moroccan tea. Best I have ever had! I suggest you all at least stop in and order a Moroccan tea one day. read more

All the meat here is not only halal but also fresh, grass fed. There cheese burger is amazing. The only thing bad about this place is the sitting arrangement. What my friends and I do mostly is take out and eat ether in the street or enjoy it in a hookah shop near by. read more

On a block smothered with hookah bars and most eateries closing at 11pm the Sandwich Shop has been a lifesaver closing at 4am everyday. Their Pocadilla Sandwich is delicious. Their burgers are good as well as their other sandwiches and platters. Friendly, hardworking guys offering up quick service. read more