As a chef, I do not say this lightly. Dunya in Waterbury is a gem…read more Whenever my wife and I are anywhere near the area, we make it a point to stop. It is not just convenient. It is intentional. The food, the market, the people, the energy of the place all make it worth the trip every single time. The flavors here are deeply rooted in the Middle East and the Mediterranean, and you can taste that authenticity in every bite. The hummus is silky and perfectly balanced with tahini and lemon. The baba ganoush carries real smoky depth. The chicken kebabs are juicy and seasoned all the way through. The shawarma is warm, aromatic, and layered with spice. The falafel is crisp outside, vibrant and herbaceous inside. My personal favorite is the Iraqi Chicken Sandwich. It is absolutely phenomenal. The chicken is tender, boldly seasoned, and packed with flavor. Every bite is balanced and satisfying. It is the kind of sandwich that stays on your mind long after you leave. Everything is halal and incredibly fresh. The place is always busy, which tells you everything. The food turns over quickly. The products in the market turn over quickly. There are always people picking up takeout and others shopping the shelves. And the market itself is a treasure. Authentic meats, cheeses, sausages, dairy products, dry goods, teas, dried beans, spices, specialty ingredients and more, all reflecting the flavors of the Middle East and the Mediterranean. These are items you simply will not find in conventional grocery stores. If you love to cook, you will walk out inspired. If you have never been before, do not be intimidated. Walk in. The staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. There is space to sit and enjoy your meal, and they do a huge takeout business as well. Dunya is easily one of the best places in Waterbury and the surrounding areas. Authentic flavor. Unique products. Warm hospitality. I highly recommend it.

So damn yummy I cannot believe how great this Halal was. I would eat it 10 times fall asleep wake…read moreup and eat at 20 the service was awesome and the ambience was even better.

Before Mamoun's Falafel, I would have confidently told you that I'm not a falafel person. Turns…read moreout, I just hadn't had good falafel before. And now that I have, it's actually a bit of a problem -- because whenever I travel and order falafel somewhere else, it almost always ends in disappointment. Mamoun's completely changed my opinion. The color, the texture, the seasoning, and that perfectly crispy bite in every mouthful -- whatever their secret is, this is the falafel that made me love falafel. The owner is also one of the kindest and most welcoming people you'll meet. Always polite, well-dressed, and genuinely warm. If you see him there, say hello -- he's a pleasure to chat with. Beyond the falafel, I've tried most of the platters on the menu. The kebabs are very flavorful and juicy. The baba ghanoush, hummus, and falafel are consistently fresh and delicious. The bourani might actually be my favorite way to eat spinach, and the mjadra is a fantastic, flavorful alternative to the usual white rice. I've been coming here for years and the quality has never changed -- which is rare and worth appreciating. I sincerely hope it stays exactly the same for many years to come. PS: unfortunately they are open just for take out since Covid-19

I loveeee the gyros at Mamoun's. It a go to lunch for me. My favorite thing to get is the falafel …read more It is so fresh and tasty, even the lettuce tomato and onion. Their sauce is fresh as well, and you have to try the mint lemonade. Fantastic! The owner is so friendly and sweet and they have been here for years. It's takeout only now so you have to either call and place your order or order online and pick it up. Works for me! Love it here!

The owner alone is a reason to go here. He shows hospitality that I feel has slowly faded away in…read moremost businesses unfortunately. He always has smile and a welcomes you in the restaurant. Sometimes he will give you fresh falafel while your waiting for your order. He has always been generous and gives great recommendations. Now the food: well its just absolutely amazing. I have tried to whole menu at this point and can confidently say its ALL amazing food. I highly recommended the falafel, jedra rice, hummus and babaganoush. Cant forget about the desserts. We come once a week just for the different Baklavas. Great food, amazing service, phenomenal owner. Keep up the amazing work!

Best gyro I've ever had, happiest owner I've ever met and I can see why. Plenty to be proud of…read more Excellent value and exceptional food. Going to be hard to beat as my "best bite of 2026" easy 5 stars. Will be back.

Very tasty, great patio, friendly vibes…read more I came here to get falafel, but I saw that they have mujadara, which I love. So I ordered that and then just a couple of falafel balls to taste. The mujadara was very yummy. A little oily but that's a dish I love and you can't find it everywhere. The falafel was tasty too, although the individual balls came without any tahina, so I imagine it would taste better a little moister. Overall, the patio was a great surprise, especially when you think that the outside seating is just the tables in the front. And my dish was yummy.

I'm really disappointed to write this because this place used to be one of my go-to staples. The…read morestaff was friendly and ordering through Snackpass was quick and easy, but unfortunately the food quality has gone downhill. I ordered the lamb shawarma, which came out in thick chunks rather than the thin slices you'd expect. The meat was tough, chewy, and full of cartilage--I actually had to spit pieces out. The mango juice was equally disappointing, tasting more like tap water with syrup than anything fresh.

We were greeted right away which was nice. They offer an abundance of unique flavors not seen…read moreelsewhere. They also offer bigger straws which I love. I truly dislike that so many ice cream shops sell milkshakes with thin straws. The location was very clean as well.

Amazing food! I had the Vietnamese Noodle salad, and I added tofu as a protein. The tofu had a…read moredelicious crispy crust on it, which was delicious. This is one of the best, unique salads that I've ever eaten! I was with a group of 5 other people, so we decided to go sit at the tables outside, since the weather was nice. At first, we sat at a table inside, but the top of the table was very wobbly. The next inside table we tried had the same problem. That's the only negative I can think of about this restaurant, lol. Someone needs to repair or replace the wobbly tables! My friends had the Mediterranean salad and the Falafel salad, and they all said their salads were also terrific. I will definitely go back often!

Great food, great staff! Love the atmosphere, home kitchen smells and tastes that will keep me…read morecoming again!

I'd go here weekly if I lived nearby. Such an incredible Israeli spot! So healthy and good. The…read moresabich pita sandwich is unreal!!! Even has potato in it and (insider tip) it's amazing for digestion if ya know what I mean. The hummus is also good, though a little heavy on the cumin, but that sabich sandwich is incredible. Extra good with the green sauce they give you. Coming back for more sandwiches and to try their baklava and homemade lemonade which also looked great. 5 stars!!!!

Amazing food and people. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area. Must stop for anyone in the…read morearea.

Got food here Again because it is so good! This time I got the mixed shawarma platter and I wasn't…read moredisappointed. Food here always tastes fresh and I made quickly. Definitely still one of my go to spots in Niantic.