Smash Burger 10/10 Super fast service…read moreRice bowl very customizable Coolest desserts ever! Not formal Dining, casual, can seat big parties. Imagine a bougie chipotle with an Indian vibe.

Rating: 4.0 Came to…read morestop by this place for lunch on the way back from White mountain. Its a halal restaurant that offers shawarma bowl, smash burger, chicken sandwich and wings. Its located in a plaza so plenty if parkings are available. Inside is small and has few seatings. When we arrived it was not too busy so we placed an order at the counter. We ordered the rice bowl, sweet chili wings and lemonade drink. I got rice bowl with chicken, beef, beans, queso sauce, mac and cheese, bacon, avocado, onions, tomato, cucumber, picked onions, onion crips, cheese, garlic white sauce, aioli, and hot sauce. Flavor was all over the place and mac and cheese and bacon was probably unnecessary but I ordered it to try anyways. Besides that it did taste good. Hot sauce is very spicy so be aware my partner could not finish her bowl because it was too spicy. Wings were ok at best. Lemonade was tasty and it did have hint of spice in it. Service was good but the staff did have thick accent so it was difficult to understand what he was saying sometimes. Most of the stuff like utensil and napkins were self service. Overall the place was ok. Food was good especially the bowl with right toppings and combinations. Other stuff is pretty basic. Its very comparable to place that I go to near my house and I prefer that place better. I think its a good spot for locals that wants halal food.

First of all, the staff is both friendly and informative. I happen to be Middle Eastern so I was…read morefamiliar with most of the items on the menu. My friend was not, and the man at the counter explained everything. We ordered Taziki as an app and then ordered lamb gyros. Both were delicious. The bread was perfect. The dip was perfect and the gyro was one of the best I ever had. I ordered a side of french fries and they were seasoned and also delicious. I strongly recommend anybody who likes Middle Eastern food to go there. I grew up on it. In fact, growing up in Lawrence, I worked in the number one Middle Eastern restaurant in the state at that time, called Bishops. So I know my Middle Eastern food. Oh yeah, and the prices were very reasonable. They are right off South Willow Street on Loring. Give them a try.

J-EYE-ro? JEER-o? YIEE-ro? So many opinions on how to pronounce gyro. But I pronounce it…read more"delicious!" I've sampled the chicken, the beef and the lamb. All absolutely excellent. The portion size is variable. I've had it "generous" and I've had it "Whoa - that's a LOT of food". They're not covered with a standard tzatziki sauce - theirs is more feta forward. Super tasty. The fries vary as well. Sometimes a bit crunchier and sometimes, while still crunchy, more toward McD fries style. But it's just the outer surface that crunches. Inside it's smooth and creamy. Top drawer. You'll find that they tuck a few fries into the wrap. A nice touch. The only negative point is speed. I've always been there early - the first for lunch. But it still takes a fair bit of time to get the food. Arrive during the crowded time and you're definitely going to be waiting around. But ... worth it. They have a lot more on the menu and have an interesting alcohol free beer/soda that was new to me and a nice change from actual soda. Definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely delicious culinary experience! Wow I'm so glad we found this place. Beautiful, fresh and…read morehealthy food with the warm comfort of freshly fried falafel and seasoned sautéed peppers and onions. I also upgraded my platter from the garden to fatoush salad and am so glad I did. The crispy pita croutons were so tasty. My husband has a lamb pita and said it was also very good. All the staff were super friendly and food came out fast. Will definitely come back!

Previously had a great baba at Yalla. Reasonable. Last time…read moremy mate went in an ordered it to take out, it was $12. A bit much for eggplant. Astonished when he brought it home, I then looked at their menu. Prices have skyrocketed. Too rich for my pocketbook/

Halal meats. The…read moreservice is great and so many people grab and go. Their rice bowls seems to very popular, I unfortunately was too hungover to stomach anything else. The burger was big and the crispy fries had some seasoning.

Food slaps and is a decent price. When ordering the fried…read morechicken combo they even let us request to get breast only with no extra cost so that's beyond kind of the employees running the place. No indoor seating but they are very clear that they are takeout only. Overall a place I want to become a regular at but not every week, I do care about my cholesterol.

Okay... this place is great! It's like a homemade version of crown fried chicken. The owner runs…read morethe whole place. He's all alone and literally makes everything himself. Props to him! That's a heavy load to take on and he does a great job at it. Everything is super cheap here and taste great. If you're a student at Middlesex Community college like me. Let's face it, theres days when we're broke and need a place to grab a cheap quick lunch. This is definitely the spot. Pizza rolls: I love these things. He made them perfectly and you can tell he hand rolls them himself. And they're only a $1!! Double cheeseburger: BOMB! I'm so picky with burgers. I don't give a shit if it's messy looking, lets be real. If it tastes good, it's serving it's purpose. I'm super picky and customized it as I liked and he accommodated it. Thank you! Not many places do! Fries: perfectly crunchy. Not soft and soggy like most places. Maybe a little less seasoning. I know not a lot of people like spicy foods. But I enjoy it. Chicken Kabob Plate: my boyfriend and I split this because of how big it was. We ordered it with extra rice instead of the usual side of salad it comes with. The owner offered us either Indian or Spanish rice. We went with the Spanish and it tasted great, it even had vegetables in it. The chicken was nice and juicy with grilled peppers and onions. The rice and chicken had a nice kick to it. Not too spicy and just flavor. Chicken and Fries (not pictured): My boyfriend devoured this. The chicken is definitely not anything like crown fried or Jacqueline's chicken. The owner literally uses his own recipe. My boyfriend loved it and the chicken looked really fresh and juicy. He swallowed the thing before I even got a chance to take a picture of it lol. Please go visit guys! This little place has so much potential. It might seem a little stand off it by the looks of it but it's worth going in and trying it out The owner is so sweet, he even offered my boyfriend a free banana milkshake while he waited for the food to be done. Thanks Jimmy! Try it out! You won't regret it !

I don't want to get too bogged down with the negative, because from the service and ambience side,…read morethere's not much good going on here. I didn't get what I wanted because I'm not even sure the man who took my order could understand me. That said... I came for fried chicken and the chicken was really good. So... Let that be the thrust of your decision. Really good fried chicken!

Sooo good, many halal places have dry falafel but theirs is just right. I highly recommend.read more

This place is genuinely amazing. I go fairly frequently and it's genuinely some of the best food in…read moreMA. The meat - literally whatever meat you choose is amazing. I've had lamb, chicken, and kofta and they've all been DELECTABLE. I absolutely love the salads and the portions are big enough to give me 2-3 meals out of 1 plate! The food is fresh and piping hot each time and the service is always so fast. It is definitely worth stopping to check out!

Sorry to say this shwarma roll up was the absolute worst sandwich I have ever had. No joking I've…read moreprobably had 250 shwarmas while working in Norwood MA. The chicken had zero taste. The only thing that had flavor was the garlic sauce. I'm glad I had it on the side. I ordered fries well done & again a dissapointment. The fries were soggy a far cry from well done as requested. Both sandwiches thrown out. The reviews I had read on Yelp told a different story. Apparently people from the Biddeford area do not know a good schwarma from a bad schwarma. Truly a dissapointment of epic proportions

This weekend was the soft opening for The Lot in Biddeford. Amal Ashram is fantastic addition to…read morethe lineup. Their Syrian-style Shawarma taste very much like the ones I've eaten in Bahrain. Super tasty and fresh! The staff was super busy and getting themselves set with making lots of tasty food, so it took a bit, but it was worth it. The fries would have been better if they stayed in the fryer a bit longer, but they were very flavorful. The staff was also very friendly and thanked us for visiting! There are plenty of brand-new picnic tables in The Lot for us to use, along with quite a number of other folks who were enjoying their food this Sunday evening. Their trailer is brand new and sparkling clean! We're excited to visit again soon!

Shah's Halal Food opened a location in Lowell on Mammoth Road, in the former Chen's Kitchen space…read morenext door to 7-Eleven. This Long Island NY based Halal chain has been expanding from the Tri State area into New England. There are also plenty of competing Halal food trucks in NYC. The space was remodeled which is an order at the counter place with lighted menu screens and indoor table seating. They also offer online ordering and DoorDash delivery. They offer platters, salads, gyros, cheese steak subs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, chicken nuggets & wings, baklava, and drinks in the cooler. The pricing seems fair. On my way back home, I stopped by Shah's Halal Food Lowell for takeout. I placed my online pickup order through DoorDash since I had credits. I ordered the Beef Chapli & Chips Platter ($11.99 plus tax) and Assorted Baklava ($3.49 plus tax). My online order was all set to go in about 13 minutes. The platter had soft seasoned ground beef kabobs, thin pakora chips, served over soft basmati rice and a mix green salad with creamy white sauce plus the optional hot sauces too. The platter had good savory and spicy flavors. The prepackaged assorted baklava was a good sweet treat for the after meal. I would definitely stop by again for more Halal takeout. I can already sense that Shah's could be expanding into NH, since the demand for Halal food is there. This Lowell branch is about 10 minutes to NH on Mammoth Road.

First off, they offered free delivery on your first order. As it is less than a mile from the…read morehouse, I was not expecting a $5+ service fee for absolutely nothing (plus the driver's tip). You have to scroll down a very long menu to choose salad ingredients, type of sauce, how much sauce, etc., etc which makes the whole process overly long. Since I missed the sauce part, the food was dry. My experience was not good enough to order again, especially since it came to a $48 lunch for two plus tip.

i ordered takeout from here based on reviews online, and it's by far one of my top favorite…read morerestaurants in massachusetts already. when i came in to pick up, i wished that i had came here to eat. the restaurant is gorgeous on the inside, with a casual atmosphere upstairs, and formal downstairs. Mo, who helped me with pickup, is exceptionally hospitable, friendly and kind. i ordered the mixed grill feast plate with extra chicken, rice, salad, onions + parsley, three pieces of falafel, plus white sauce, garlic sauce, and fresh tzatziki. the meal is so deliciously fragrant, with the rice smelling and tasting so nutty and sweet, and the meats & falafel seasoned and cooked to perfection. all of the seasonings tasted as if there were 500 flavors packed in and balancing each other in harmony. their sauces were all super fresh; a standard serving is enough but i wish i ordered extra just because. you don't actually need any sauces with how flavorful everything is, though. everything is seriously impressive. mixed grill feast plate 10/10 salad 10/10 falafel 10/10 sauces 10/10 i can't describe this meal as anything other than perfect, no exaggeration. i will definitely return, to eat in or for takeout. special thanks to the amazing reviews that convinced me to try sham restaurant, they are accurate and their food really is *that* good. i can't recommend sham restaurant enough! ambiance: 5/5 food: 6/5 drinks: n/a service: 6/5 sham restaurant: 5/5

Birthday dinner vibes at Sham in Worcester. My amazing friends spoiled me with a feast & it did not…read moredisappoint! We kicked things off with the trio of dips -- beet hummus, classic hummus, & baba ganoush -- all silky smooth perfection. Then came the kibbeh & the crispiest wings ever. For mains, we dove into the chicken shawarma wrap & the Sham mixed grill with rice -- juicy, flavorful, & worth every bite. Of course, no celebration is complete without something sweet, dessert was hareese and kunafe. From start to finish, everything was bursting with flavor & the service made it feel extra special. Worcester foodies, this spot is a must-try!

Food and services are perfect and delicious very good service…read more Very friendly people I wish if they can restaurant near in my place Thanks to the owner for everything

We stopped by Zaytoon after a day of apple picking at a nearby farm. They offer a $22 buffet that…read moreis full of delicious options to try. I highly recommend visiting if you're in the area! While there are several dishes that were tasty and full of flavor, the kibbeh and lamb were my favorite. They are a family owned establishment that offers meals that feel home-cooked. The warm customer service made the whole experience feel like home. The family is also from Iraq, which may make this one of the few Iraqi restaurants in the Massachusetts area!