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    Halal Street

    3.9 (173 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Amy Y.

    I thought this place was cursed because I've seen it cycle through a few different hot pot restaurant names for several years with no reviews. And you know what, it's a pretty good local spot with the option for AYCE halal hot pot or a la carte Xinjiang food (think Uyghur noodles, bread, kebab and lamb). Being a hot pot lover, I had to get AYCE after an invigorating and hunger-inducing dance class. They have a cheaper lunch pricing that includes the weekend, which is very rare and great to see! For their all you can eat, there are a lot of options for self-serve ingredients, including some Chinese food in the buffet (most of which were a little dry), cheap sushi, dessert, DIY milk tea, fresh ice cream, and a sauce bar with pickled veggies. Do note that you may see a bug or two flying around some ingredients, so select wisely - I'm unfazed since I've traveled to Asia. The important items are covered, plus $25/pp for AYCE lunch on the weekend is crazy good in the bay. They only offered beef or lamb for the hot pot meat cuts at the time, which were unlisted on the menu. That was fine enough for us; you also have the option of doing a large pot to share that can hold two broths, or individual pots. The spicy broth was standard and good on the mala, the original soup was a little more bland than expected, and the fungus soup was surprisingly very umami and shroom-savory. The place is pretty dark, quiet, and interesting. There's some weird Western-style seats and furniture that just make you go "why". The service was pretty decent, as we always got meat whenever we wanted it. If you want value hot pot and no hassle in procuring your own ingredients, this is a solid place in the area.

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    Anthony Z.

    This review is mainly for their ordering dishes side of the menu, but some comments can be made in general. We came in with a party of 10, 5 of those who had hotpot and 5 of those who ordered dishes. We were seated at separate tables but was served by the same person. They have a decently sized menu for ordering dishes, but you'd have to scan the QR code as I couldn't find anything online. Otherwise their hotpot selection seemed pretty decent, though each person has their individual pot instead of a shared one. I would order quickly since it takes a good amount of time for food to come (up to 45min...). We had 1 dish that came fast, and we almost finished it before the next dish came; a good 15min in between the 3 dishes we ordered. I ordered a lamb kebab, cold chili chicken, and the nine bowls of hui cuisine. For starters, the lamb kebab is pretty expensive, given you're given 3 skewers for $18! The taste was okay, but did not feel worth it since the meat was on metal skewers and not the wood ones (which make it taste a lot better). The cold chili chicken was pretty good and really numbs your entire mouth if you eat too much haha. The 9 bowls of hui cuisine was basically various meatballs of lamb and beef, with chili chicken and tripe. The meat tasted a little too salty overall, especially since it didn't even come with bread or rice. Although it sounds good and is unique, I do not recommend ordering since again, it's basically a bunch of meat balls that are a little too salty. In summary, foodwise, I'd stick to their hotpot over dishes. There are definitely better places to eat Xinjiang cuisine, but their hot pot selection was pretty plentiful (but also better hotpot places too). What really grinded my gears was that an auto tip of 20% was added to our check when we clearly had 2 parties of 5 eating and separate tables with separate checks. I feel like the service did not deserve 20%, especially when the dishes came out pretty slow. Service was otherwise OK at best, and you had to flag down the waiters instead of them coming to you.

    Sandy N.

    Halal Street serves an AYCE Hot pot Buffet experience with all Halal meats. We got the half & half variation for our hot pot broth. Half was the tomato broth and the other was the Thai hot & spicy. The hotpot is pretty standard, they have a great sauce bar. Many of their items seem to not be dethawed before serving and they were quite hard before putting them into the hot broth. Halal Street is good if you're looking for Halal options or want to try Uyghur food, which I should've ordered, but otherwise, it wasn't the best out of the hot pot spots I've been to. I also tried their self-serve boba station and it wasn't that great, definitely more buffet-style quality.

    Calvin T.

    Halal Street Hot Pot & Xinjiang Cuisine truly excels at what it does. It offers an all-you-can-eat hot pot experience that appeals to a wide range of diners, including those with a strong preference for halal options. This inclusivity sets it apart from many other hot pot establishments. Full disclosure: my review might be slightly biased since a good friend of mine generously covered my bill. That said, the $35 cost per person for a hot pot dinner here feels like excellent value since you get high-quality ingredients, unlimited protein options, warm green tea, and attentive service that includes frequent stock refills when your broth runs low. I particularly enjoyed the crab sticks and the kebabs, and was surprised at the many different food options that exist outside of the immediate food bar. One feature that stood out to me was the inclusion of a prayer room, complete with mats. This is a thoughtful and rare amenity for practicing Muslims. If I am ever by the Newark area again (especially during lunchtime where the price is more affordable), I will absolutely consider stopping by Halal Street.

    Danster L.

    I first heard about Halal Street Hot Pot on Instagram and it's $20, all you can eat lunch special. I thought it was too good to be true, so I wanted to go check that out and see if it was really true. Let me tell you, it is 100% absolutely true! The restaurant is super huge and there's indoor and outdoor seating as well. First up, you choose your broth and they have everything from Thai spicy, tomato, mushroom and a few others. Then you are on your own and they have all sorts of things including shrimp, meatballs, sushi, fresh fruits, desserts, vegetables, fried rice, dumplings, steamed buns, a huge sauce bar, DIY boba, churned ice cream and so much more. The staff will bring out beef and lamb for your hot pot and I preferred the beef more than the lamb. But yeah, there was so much food and there's no time limit as well for the lunch special. The lunch special is only valid Monday through Friday and the prices are higher during the evening and weekends. Service was friendly, fast and efficient. I highly recommended if you're in the area and I would totally go back especially when everything else costs about $20 anyways. Definitely more bang for your buck here.

    It's not even the good

    This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. We were a group of 7 people. Four people paid and tipped. The fifth person paid but did not tip, which is completely her right. At that point, the owner/cashier started insulting her, calling us cheap. When I told him this behavior was unacceptable, he escalated things and called me low class. Let's be clear: This restaurant offers terrible service. There was no real service at all -- we had to serve ourselves, cook for ourselves, and handle everything on our own. No one came to check on us, no assistance, nothing. And yet they still felt entitled to a tip. A tip is earned, not demanded. No one is obligated to tip, especially when the service is nonexistent. Instead of acting professionally, the owner chose to insult customers and create a hostile environment. That alone guarantees I will never return, and I will make sure others know exactly what happened. Respect your customers. If you want tips, provide service. If you can't handle that, you shouldn't be in this business. I do not recommend this place to anyone.

    Jeanette S.

    Stopped by to try out ughur cuisine, not the hot pot. The restaurant itself is huge, with one side sectioned off completely for hot pot. We ordered some lamb buns, their "hand pulled noodles" and a stir fried lamb/bread dish. Everything was pretty tasty but carb-heavy so I was extremely bloated and drowsy after the meal. The stir-fry lamb bread was interesting - kind of like soft croutons. It was pretty good but probably very heavy! I saw they have a few other lamb dishes as well such as whole lamb, or 1 pound lamb. Will try next time with more people!

    Mice droppings yuck.
    Jennie L.

    Formerly lavender hot pot this was my go-to for ayce hot pot. Unfortunately, it's not the same as some things come to an end. I Informed the staff of mice droppings I'm the bathroom that made my stomach turn and they gave me 10% off. They don't carry enoki mushrooms like they used to. The cups and plates are not washed and dried and smell of chemicals and even taste of chemicals. Flys on the sushi. Wet cups. Lost a customer. I used to rant and rave about you. Now we will have to find a new place.

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    I like food and hot pot here. Good customer service and good food. If you want to try xinjiang cusine, this is the place!

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    They had good food and pleasant service. I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Hot Pot food.

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    Ask the Community - Halal Street

    Is there a vegetarian option or price?

    Buffet tables have a variety of vegetables, tofu, noddles.

    Because the name of the restaurant says halal can I safely assume the meal that is being served is halal?

    Yes, all the proteins used are prepared halal. All entree dishes and the buffet ingredients for the hotpot are halal.

    Do they serve any beer or alcohol?

    No it is authentically muslim

    Is this the same restaurant as the previous Lavender Hot Pot?

    Same place, similar food menu, different owner.

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    I went here twice before, and I wanted to leave a review…read more The ambiance is really good, it has that contemporary Chinese flair that is popular right now and apparently also has live music (although no one was playing at the times I went). The price is really good for lunch, about $30ish per person AYCE. There is simple selections of meat including chicken, lamb, beef, the sort. And there are a decent selection of soups. I tried the Beef Tallow Spicy Sichuan one and It was really well done. They also have lobsters and other seafood upon request, and they were really well done too for the price. The sauce bar is good. It has your typical Soy Sauce, Zhejiang Vinegar, Garlic, etc. If they added a bit more different varieties that would be great, like Ponzu or Hong Kong Soy Sauce. Of the times I came here, I never really needed to order more from the original order. They always seem to put out just enough. The most important thing for me though, was that their ingredients were really good. In most places that I eat, I typically get a bit bogged down/bloated or I might get some brain fog after. After eating here, I did not get that feeling at all and I feel much more refreshed/satisfied than usual. I know this is a personal thing, but that means a lot to me. Of the things to improve upon, I think the menu does need to be a bit more clear. There is a feeling that only the side food bar is unlimited, but the rest are not. The breakfast menu does not seem very clear, as I cannot tell if this is a one time serving or if it is AYCE as well. The rear area with the self-serving also is a bit confusing. Perhaps some more frills to go with it would improve the overall experience. The other reviews stated that the service was not very good; this may have been the case before but the times I been there the wait staff has been very attentive so maybe they have been listening. Jack's Restaurant tends to eat up a lot of the attention, but this little nook in New Park is sorely needed as the mall is pretty dead inside. I will definitely come back just because I don't feel bloated after eating. Please keep up the good work and hopefully what I wrote was able to help you in your business. Thanks! 我一定會再來。謝謝!

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    The wagyu beef slices just melt in your mouth.
    The wagyu beef slices just melt in your mouth.
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