3.5 stars Food truck…read morethat serves Chinese halal Kazakh kebabs, samsa, plov, and lagman. They are usually only open during the evening and also speak Mandarin. The food was good but expensive for the small portions. There is a slight discount if you pay in cash. We had the lamb kebabs, beef kebabs, samsa, and lagman. Our order took 15 minutes. The samsa was delicious but small for $5 each. The kebabs only have three small pieces of meat interspersed by fat. Good but I had better. Lagman was ok. It's a good place if you want halal kebabs but I probably wouldn't come back because of the price. There are better options if you don't eat solely halal.

Saw Jon Barr review the "FWB" chicken wrap. This is amazing. The right mix of spice and that…read morechicken. It was worth the trip. I also tried their beef "Breakup Roll", the spice is good, however I was not a fan of the soft texture of the beef. Reminded me a bit of like soemthing from taco bells. It still tasted good but texture wise, it's not the same as the FWB" chicken

Food: This place makes chai tea and kati rolls, and both are good! They offer six varieties of chai…read moretea ranging from $3-$7 per cup. Some varieties include saffron, masala, and ginger. We tried the masala chai which was delicious and made fresh in front of us. They spent a good five minutes making the tea fresh in front of us. The tea is very hot and soothing. Sugar level is adjustable. We also tried the chicken tikka roll which was just okay. The chicken was very moist, tender, and packed with flavor but the overall roll was average. A good snack but I wouldn't crave it again to go back for it. The outside wrap was a bit dry and underwhelming. Service: Staff were friendly. Ambiance: This place is a store front for the chai tea and a cart for the kati rolls. There's no seating so this is a takeout spot. Overall, I would recommend this spot!

Came here in the morning with a good friend and ordered the mantu, lamb shank, and chicken kebab…read more The mantu were well spiced and served with a yoghurt sauce, and the lamb meat was so tender, it fell off the bone. Yet the unexpected star of the show was the chicken kebab!! It was so tender and marinated I still dream of it sometimes. The dishes came with some scrumptious rice filled with raisins and carrots, as well as a salad. Eating here reminded me that the expert in any field has mastered the basics. While the ingredients were so simple, they were cooked to perfection. And it was so enjoyable to eat this meal in a restaurant with decor that wasn't over the top, but felt like home. Service was great, but there is a mandatory 20% gratuity if you come here with a group.

My friend who is local to the neighborhood brought me here; I was immediately impressed with the…read moredecor and the spaciousness of the restaurant relative to how it looked outside. The food outshined its reputation and the service was great, very friendly staff with even a free milk pudding dessert! We got the traditional Uzbeki Qabili Pulao - THIS DISH my goodness, both my friend and I were thoroughly impressed by how the lamb was seasoned and cooked to perfection, we really enjoyed the rice with the carrots and raisins - even if you aren't a fan of those two items I would try the dish as it's meant to be prepared. For appetizers, we got the Sabzi which was a nice vegetarian option with spinach, as well as the small afghan salad (normal diced cucumbers and tomatoes), the mantu dumplings which were pretty good and the Afghan naan which is just a vehicle for eating the dips. I would 1000% come here again and bring a friend if I were in Astoria. It seems popular with both locals and larger groups of families; lots of the tables inside had kids. It appears to be BYOB though we stuck to sparkling water.

It's a great spot for what it is…read more I got the combo platter and it was great. The guy seemed very attentive, wearing gloves and everything; overall the truck was clean and the food hit the spot - even the rice was pretty good, let alone the other ingredients. Takes cards, including apple pay and zelle (for an extra charge). I believe it's open 24/7 which is very convenient. The truck is also across the street from some public seating outside of an office building.

So this is amazing I never knew I had a late night halal truck near me im A huge fan of halal…read morefood meaning I can eat halal any day during the week and whatever time but again this is amazing So I just came out of a bar and I was starving and I decided to look around to see what was open and I can't believe I never saw this before. But I saw the fast and buy halal chart and I was so happy and this is amazing to know as well now especially since I go to the bar alot and when I finish I'm starving. I never got the cookers name but he was a very nice guy that service was fast and the food was so so good I got a mix platter with white sauce bbq and wow now I have a spot I can go to whenever I want halal food at night which is amazing and dangerous lol. The menu is also great and I definitely need to try everything else if you are in the long island city area after a certain time or if you just got out of the bar and are starving please please go and check out fast and buy halal food. The Chicken the lamb were so savory especially with white sauce and bbq and with some fries one of the best things ever to be open after 12.

I was hungry and feeling too lazy to cook so I finally tried Terry and Yaki…read more I ordered the #6 and it was solid. It had plenty of rice, kale, and carrot. I loved that the teriyaki sauce wasn't overly sweet or thick. The jalapeño sauce was nice and light, not too spicy. The guy who helped me was very friendly and was working quickly to keep up with orders. Overall, I'd recommend trying Terry and Yaki.

Sirloin steak bowl $15 - really good, juicy, tender, love the green sauce the most, the pickled…read moreveggies are really good too Yaki rice bowl $13.50 - flavorful chicken, also tender

Safir was an amazing experience. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully…read moreprepared. The grilled octopus is a must-have, and the lahmacun and mixed grill were outstanding. The bread and bread-based dishes were light, fresh, and delicious. The staff made the experience even better--they were warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain the dishes and make great recommendations. We left satisfied without feeling overly full. I highly recommend Safir and will definitely be back.

My Turkish husband and I were meeting friends for drinks in LIC but we were super early so I…read moresuggested getting a quick bite at Safir, because we always like to try Turkish places and we hadn't been here yet. After our visit, I was left lamenting "why did we wait so long to come here?". We came in early on a Monday, before 6:00 and the place already had several tables full. We received a warm Turkish welcome and quickly settled in with menus. Our quick bit turned into mixed appetizer (hummus, babaghanoush, muhmmara, haydari and pink sultan), followed by sigara borek and lamacun. Everything was so good that we overate! I was full after the mezzes but the lamacun was so good...among the best we've had in the NYC area. Service was great too. Just a nice vibe with the friendly owners stopping by each table and saying hello. It was clear there were many regulars eating here and we anticipate more visits ourselves. They have some nice images of Istanbul on the wall and we were just in Turkey a few weeks ago so it felt like we were back there! This place is really a gem and I highly recommend it. Just make sure you bring your appetite because you will fill up when you eat here!

I'm visiting NYC on a work trip from California, and I didn't realize how much I was craving…read moresomething that felt a little like home until I ate here I had the N2 Spicy & Tingly Beef Muscle Hand-Ripped Noodles, F4 Spicy & Sour Lamb Dumplings, and the L2 cucumber salad, and honestly, I was so satisfied. Let's start with the noodles They're thick, chewy, and super bouncy -- literally my favorite kind of noodle. The hand-ripped texture really comes through, and every bite had that satisfying chew I'm always looking for. This is 100% my noodle type. I'm not Chinese, but I've had a lot of Chinese food in LA, so this didn't feel unfamiliar at all. I went with the default spice level, and it wasn't overly spicy, just super flavorful with that signature tingly kick. Comforting, bold, and very easy to keep eating I was actually hoping to try N1 (Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles), but it was sold out super sad, but now I have a very clear reason to come back. The lamb dumplings (F4) were great too. You can really taste the lamb, which I loved. The wrappers are a bit thicker, but that feels very traditional and totally works When things started getting rich and spicy, the cucumber salad (L2) came in clutch Fresh, tangy, and perfect for resetting your palate mid-meal. I came in pretty close to closing time, but the staff told me to take my time and not rush, which I really appreciated. Small thing, but it made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming Also... I didn't even realize this was a chain until now I've never seen Xi'an Famous Foods on the West Coast, please open one in California already!! We need this!

Very tasty spicy west Chinese food - great location near queens plaza. Of course went with the…read morecumin lamb biang biang noodles. I got the mild option and it still knocked my socks off. Service was very fast and the DoorDash order was at my hotel in no time. Everything was packed up nicely and it was easily the tastiest meal I had on this trip.

Three of us came here for dinner last night (Tuesday). At 7:00 pm, place was pretty quiet. The…read morerestaurant is small-ish and it looks like most tables are for 2. We got a four-top at the front of the place. The restaurant decor is pleasant. It's a bit dark inside, but welcoming. Our server was very friendly. We started by ordering three starters - Mantu Dumplings (described in the menu as: steamed dumplings w/ beef, onions, cilantro + spices, topped with garlic mint yogurt sauce and garnished with lamb gravy and yellow split peas), Borani Banjan (eggplant) and Bamia (okra, stewed with tomato and onion sauce). Each of the starters was great. I think my favorite was the dumpling, followed by the eggplant and then the okra. Although the okra dish was delicious, it seemed like the simplest one, and one I could make most easily at home. The server suggested we get an order of Afghan Naan to go with the starters. The Naan was "OK". I would call that the weak part of the meal. It was fairly flavorless and didn't really enhance the flavors of the starters. The three of us shared two entrees - Chicken Afghan Kabob and Salmon Kabob. Each comes with a large side of rice. We also ordered one Qabuli (a rice topping made of raisins and carrots, sautéed in a cardamom syrup). The Qabuli is an extra dollar. The server said he would put it on the side, which was an excellent suggestion, because the rice was flavorful on its own and the Qabuli on its own made an excellent, sweet side dish. The Kabobs were both very good. The chicken was moist and tender and nicely seasoned. But the salmon - oh my gosh - the salmon light, flaky texture melted in my mouth. I couldn't stop eating the salmon. The rice was flavorful and the texture consistent. Before serving the entree, the server brought over a small salad to share, which was refreshing - lettuce and tomato and cucumbers. We didn't order dessert. But the server comped us a Firnee (homemade custard), which was very good. We were so full we couldn't finish it (or most of the rice from the entrees). The portions here are a nice size. Bottled waters were $2 each. They were ice cold and a good value for a restaurant. Honestly, the prices here overall are very reasonable. The food is good and nice portion sizes.

Food: I ordered the Mixed Afghani lunch special from here for $12.99. Lunch specials are to go…read moreonly. The lunch special included a few pieces of chicken kebab and a ground lamb kebab along with salad and rice. The rice was very flavorful and delicious. The meat was overall good, but some pieces were a bit dry. Overall, I really enjoyed the flavors of the food and would get it again. Service: Staff were really friendly, but the service was quite slow considering we were the only ones ordering food at the time. I wouldn't come here if you're looking to grab a quick lunch to go. Ambiance: The restaurant is small but has tables for you to eat at. They automatically charge a 20% gratuity for parties of two or more if you want to dine in. Overall, I would recommend this place!