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.

Stopped in with a friend looking for a quick gyro and stumbled upon District. Very popular with the…read morestudents who live nearby this place patterns itself after the NYC street vendor grub. I had the half chicken and half gyro plate with rice and white and red sauces. The meal was priced right and excellent. So much food it was hard to eat it all with great portion size. If ever back in VA this is def a stop for lunch.

Carytown Gyro is my go-to when I'm craving a NYC platter. All the platters I've had are so good…read more You pick your protein and then it's served over rice with lettuce, tomato, onion, green peppers, white sauce, and pita bread. The meat is tender and I like that it's chopped to small bites. It makes it easy to mix everything up. I always get extra white sauce too. The pita sandwiches are filled generously as well. Their menu is quite large with an interesting variety of foods. I've only ever ordered on Door Dash and have never had any issues. They're also on GrubHub and UberEats.

Ordered the pita gyro sandwich. Meat: tender, well-seasoned, delicious. Vegetables: fresh, crunchy,…read morebright. Pita bread: soft, fluffy, perfect vehicle for fillings. Ambiance: classic Mediterranean takeout, casual, no-frills. Nice patio for al fresco dining. Location: pleasant commercial street, convenient. Overall: impressive gyro, fresh ingredients, inviting patio. Solid choice for quick, satisfying lunch. Will return to try more.

Wow. All I had was apps. The knishes. The pierogi…read more I think Guy Fieri said it best: "I don't know that anyone has ever done pierogis like this." I second that. Stunning. What in the world ... who are these magicians? Tasty and fulfilling and delightful. One of the best Jewish joints I've ever been in. One of the best places EVER I've been in. Wowza!

I wish I could give them more than five stars. Perly's is hands down one of the best restaurants…read morein Richmond and a place that I find myself recommending to everyone and to think we almost didn't stop in. If you're visiting for breakfast, The Schnorrer it's an absolute must try it's the perfect introduction to what makes pearly so special they're corned beef hash is easily the best I've ever had perfectly seasoned flavorful and cooked just right and the potato lot keys are incredible crispy on the outside tender on the inside packed with flavor Everything that we tried was delicious and of course there's no way we could eat everything so the bagels and smear we just took home and savored at another time. Whether you're just passing through or want to take a trip to Richmond just to try them definitely deserves to be added to your want to go list The service was impeccable

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.

Wow what a gem of a place! This is some authentic Afghan food and the flavors and freshness is…read moreamazing! Definitely a recommendation to hit up! Absolutely amazing first experience! The mantu and kababs are cooked to perfection and the rice options are absolutely delicious! Will be back! Great atmosphere and wonderful friendly service!

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

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.

Took a quick trip down to Richmond for the first time and this place kept popping up. We got there…read morenice and early but there was already a line out the door. The meats here were very good - extremely tender with a nice smoky flavor. I was personally a huge fan of the spare ribs and my girlfriend loved the prime rib (which I have never seen at a BBQ place before!). The sides were a bit lackluster and just ok, but service was friendly. While a bit pricey, I would definitely come back just for the meats! Meats: Brisket, Prime Rib, Pork Spare Ribs and Sausage Links Sides: Jalapeño Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad and Collard Greens

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.