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    Kanoon

    3.7 (62 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Agnes P.

    I noticed Kanoon on my way down to an event in Naugatuck from the highway. A few friends wanted to eat after the event and lo and behold, we ended up going here. Kanoon is a hidden gem in Waterbury, CT serving smoked halal meats. It is said that it is an American BBQ with a Middle Eastern twist. The restaurant has two sides with one as a cafe while the other is the dining area. They have a huge menu selection making it hard to choose what to eat. No matter what the choice, everything is delicious! I especially loved the mushrooms mixed with hummus and meat on pita bread. Kofta is my go-to order and it came with rice and can be made of two ways and a salad. Service is 100% above and beyond. Probably even more so. The staff is always looking for opportunities to improve and grow their customer base. The manager also takes their time getting to know their customers! They also had a bbq show that was so fun!

    BBQ chicken
    Mariam R.

    We visited in the evening and service was incredibly slow. It probably took an hour for the appetizers to come and 2 hours for the main food to arrive. However, my husband and I and I agreed that the food was delicious and worth it. In total, we were there 3 hours. They had a "fire show" which they encourage everyone to watch - it's basically someone waving around the blow torches and his arms as he torches some meat. Not much of a show with tricks. Despite this, all the staff and service stops when they have this one-man show. Our servers kept telling us that our food, dessert, etc would not arrive until the show is over. Which was ridiculous because he was just cooking meat for the "show" and not for people waiting on their food. On initial ordering, they also told us that the entrees "from the grill" would take over an hour to make. This was trying to push us to order their smoked meats. However, the person in our group who ordered an entree "from the grill" got their food first ! Felt unfair and deceptive because I would have loved to order an additional entree and not be discouraged to order from that side of the menu. Once the food came, it was delicious though. The hummus had great flavor though it didn't come with enough naan - we had to ask for more. The BBQ chicken came sizzling and tasted pretty good but I expected it to he more crispy instead of soggy. The smoked beef brisket was incredibly tender. The mango mojito was ok - too many bits and particles in it and not a strong mango flavor. Really loved the biscoff crepe dessert. Ambiance was pretty modern and the bathroom had nice decor. It was clean overall. Overall I would want to try coming here again when visiting but wouldn't go out of my way because of the long wait - especially with kids who were tired and hungry.

    43. Shish Tawook
    Ben S.

    I passed this place on the highway before it was open. I looked it up and knew I had to go once they opened, but knew I wanted to come with a group so took a bit for me to get here. I'm a bit of a bbq snob and love middle eastern food and love interesting fusion so I was super excited for it. We came on a random Tuesday night and even though the website said reservations strongly recommended the place was empty. Immediately they brought out some salads, relishes and potatoes which was a nice change up from standard pre-meal freebies. Everything we had was fair, nothing outstanding but nothing bad. I personally ordered the brisket which was well flavored but INCREDIBLY lean with virtually no fat so needed a good bit of bbq sauce. The smoked rice was very nice. Service was a bit slow considering the fact that the restaurant was mostly empty and it was a weeknight, I'd hate to see what a hopping weekend was like. I'm not saying I won't come back, especially for the middle eastern parts of the menu, but next time I'm after bbq, I'd probably look elsewhere.

    8. Kanoon's Smoked Buffalo Chicken Wings
    Erika S.

    For starters, I will say that the meat is very tender and smoked well but that's the only positive thing I have to say The meat lacks flavor and needs to be seasoned. It has a very high fat content. I got the beef shank which they charge by the pound and mention that it may be over or under because it's by the pound. This implies a slight variation. What I was not expecting was for meat that is $40 a pound to come out to $52. That's more than a slight variation . A chef who is cooking and serving this meat all day should be able to better estimate or even weigh 1 pound of meat so that the customer knows what to expect. And much of this 1 lb was fat. If this meat was flavorful and delicious, I would have no problem paying more, but to pay more for food that wasn't even good is a shame They do a fire show for birthdays and celebrations. Just note that during this time they completely cut off the lights to the entire restaurant so while you are enjoying your meal, you may suddenly be in darkness while they celebrate the other parties. It would be better to dim the lights instead, so that people who are eating can still see their food There were other factors that went wrong during this visit. We had to wait a while, even though we made a reservation. It took a long time after being seated to get service which is not the fault of the waiter, but a lack of communication between staff. And I also received a dirty glass for my drink. All in all, they do a lot to hype up this restaurant and the smoked meat experience is a nice display and very tender. Just don't expect any flavor.

    Biscoff Nutella crepe
    Rida S.

    We came here with a party of 8 and two kids. The ambiance was nice very nice steakhouse vibes they had a dessert cafe and also a restaurant area. The food was also very good the brisket smoked was amazing as well as the mango mojito. The service could be better. The server told us it will be an hour wait for the grilled items including steaks and kebabs and for smoked items it would be quicker. So knowing that most of my party ordered smoked meat.but after an hour the grilled items came first ( a couple people in our group ordered steak and kebabs) which is weird because the waiter said we would get those things later than the smoked items.

    39. Mixed Grill
    Kazi S.

    A flawless experience dining on a Thursday night. The inside looks great and is super spacious . The restaurant was clean and had many decorations that made it a festive environment. When we arrived, we were immediately seated, and our order was taken. We got the mixed grill, chicken wings, and the smoked starter. Everything was cooked to perfection. The wings came out sizzling and the mixed grill was presented very nicely. The staff was so friendly and we're ready to answer any questions we might have. Had they mentioned that they do the fire show on the weekends around dinner time so we will definitely be coming back for that!

    Graham K.

    My friends took me to this Middle Eastern meets barbecue restaurant during a trip to Hartford. They have such an interesting combination of smoked meat flavors along with Arabian influences. The interior looks very much like a Texas style steakhouse. Don't let the restaurants connection with the motel fool you this has some legit meat. Recommend getting as much variety as possible

    Veggie platter and chicken platter
    Praveena R.

    Amazing ambience, delicious food, and desserts that are a must-try! The Ramadan Iftar buffet was absolutely delicious -- every dish perfectly flavorful. Highly recommend for a full dining experience.

    Hummus
    Sunshine L.

    The food was very flavorful for the most part Didn't care for the hummus, but my main course was delicious I ordered the Mix grill with smoked rice meat was very tender a and well seasoned. I also ordered a mint lemonade was so refreshing! I also love dinner with an experience and this definitely was and experience. Definitely would return.

    49. NY Strip with Grilled Shrimp
    Allison C.

    Kanoon has been on our bucket list since they opened, and we're so happy we finally checked it out! We heard it's crazy on the weekends, so we visited on a Monday night, which was a great choice because it was super chill. The staff were so attentive and friendly! All of the meats were excellent, with the short rib being my favorite - it literally fell right off the bone! The presentations here are impressive and definitely match the quality of the meal you're receiving. I didn't know they had such unique desserts too! So many Dubai chocolate options, and the sushi crepe was SO good! I'm so glad I live close by, we'll definitely be back!

    Kitrina D.

    I came here for dessert only. They have a nice selection of Dubai chocolate desserts. I ordered the Dubai cake. It was described as a pancake with katafi in the center with chocolate and pistachio. There were fruits in the middle as well. Chocolate tasted good and the fruits were fresh. It was really good but super filling. I think I would've gotten something a bit lighter like their crepe. I would definitely come back to try their other Dubai desserts.

    Lillian Faye B.

    Yes. Yes. Yes. That's how I feel about this establishment. It is 100% a yes, you have to go and have a dining experience here. That is exactly what it is, an experience. Let me say this, in my humble opinion, Halal cuisine is one of the best in the world. It is unprocessed and healthy food, with very strict guidelines. You can taste that in every bite. They consume no alcohol and so the drink menu is full of wonderful mocktails tastefully selected to match with any of their menu items. First impression. Very VERY clean. I sat down and immediately noticed they polish their silverware. You could see your beautiful reflection, it was so shiny. The seating was lush and soft and tastefully designed for such a large restaurant, which, I felt was modern chic incorporating rich color and fabrics. You can tell they pay attention to the small details too. Everyone is greeted with a smile here, as well the chance to take a selfie next to a large bull's head and hanging art. Beyond the entrance, right in the front foyer is a large allotted spot for a fire show with plenty of viewing space. It showcased brightly colored ovens, a long cutting board, flame torches and other accessories behind glass. It definitely makes anyone who enters intrigued at what might happen behind glass. BUT FIRST THE FOOD. We tried several appetizers, including mushrooms, hummus with meat, and a spinach /cheese app (borak)wrapped in crispy fillo. They came out quickly and were accompanied with a family style house salad, a small dish of pickled cabbage and tomato relish ( or chutney... which I used throughout dinner on different bites, YUM) and herbed baby potatoes. The vinegarette was simple yet balanced and coated the greens well on the salad. The hummus was very smooth...tahini forward, meat was diced small and placed in the center with drizzled oil and it came with a puffed Naan style bread for dipping. The borak was cheese pull worthy and so good. Once again, served with a smile and super fresh. Dinner arrived and it smelled so good! We got Kufta Kebobs, chopped marinated meat thats then grilled. The seasoning on these were perfect. I chose smoked rice as a side but you could choose two other items, plain rice or bulgar wheat rice. Very flavorful. We split this because ofcourse we wanted dessert. It was tough to choose! Everything looked so good. We got a Dubai chocolate crepe, baklava and I wish I remembered the name of the third because it was my favorite, shredded fillo wrapped around a sweet cheese, covered in a very light honey and pistachio crumble. I ate most of that amongst our group because it was THE BEST. BUT WAIT, this was dinner, dessert, and A SHOW! A voice that sounded like Morgan Freeman came over the speakers and began telling a story of fire and food. Immediately all the guests got up and walked to the front foyer. And then the magic happened. Fire, fire-dancing and a sword. Slow cook meat was lit on fire and then the bones removed...they just slipped out. He touched the tender meat and it fell apart. All the families watched in awe. The children were smiling, the chef was smiling, my guests were smiling, I was smiling. It felt so magical. A large platter was ready with more pickled vegetables and he placed the meat in the center and drizzled it with honey. It was for ALL to share. It felt like I enjoyed dinner with the whole place. So family oriented! We were all so happy! This is a spot you MUST try. It is an experience. A wonderful one at that. Thank you for making us all feel special. I wish you only the best moving forward! You deserve all the recognition 5+++ stars

    Dubai Crepe
    Sadaf N.

    This is a 5 star restaurant. If you were to go to Olive Garden you have to wait for a seat (usually there is no wait time for seating for Kanoon) and your food, this is the exact same! If you plan on eating there know that they take a bit of time to get the food ready. The place is absolutely nice, regarding appearance! The orange and black makes the place look different compared to other places. The background music is great too! It takes a bit till they bring the food, but I would rather wait and have good food than have my food served in 5 min cold and tasteless! The food is always good, Espically the desserts! Their Dubai crepe is really good plus their mint lemonade! The only thing I didn't like was the bread that was served with the baba ganoush but everything else was delicious! The workers are all nice and hard working! I 100% recommend trying the place out!

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    Excellent food and service. I'm definitely going back to try another dish.I recommend trying the chopped chicken. Yummy!

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    There food looks good but no flavor but the coffee is great I've send friends there that said they would not go back too high in price

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