I was staying nearby so I could catch an early morning flight, and a local recommended Star Light Grill to me.I'm incredibly glad they did. The server was friendly. The interior is unpretentious and utilitarian. But the food? The food is amazing. I had a spiced chicken dish with naan. The food was hot and fresh, the sauce was spicy and had a remarkable depth of flavors, and the meat was tender, juicy, and free from gristle.Don't be deceived by the exterior. This delightful hole-in-the-wall eatery packs a tremendous punch at a reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sabir New York
Best halal food . Roti, Nan and ChanaVegetarian options: Good oneParking: Good parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Curry, Chapli Kabab
Vikram Moorjani
A small spot for your Desi food fill. The food never disappoints.
Guys at the counter are very hardworking and helpful(specially Mr. Ahsan). Their PARATHA and CHANNAY are so delicious. Very quick service. Pricing is so reasonable as compared to other restaurants! Parking is mostly available onsite otherwise street parking is always easily available. I always love going there!!Vegetarian options: CHANNAY
Since the business partners separated the main chef left food is terrible plus service is also no goodAbove one was written 4 years ago .I did go few times a year but situation is the sameFood is just acceptable not bad not excellent .Sunday I visited 663 Elmont Rd BBQ Night at Elmont Rd next to Mohamdi Masjid . Tried their Chana /Choolay chickpea and chicken achari super amazing specially chana and Nan .Roti & Nan were not only baked great but their weight was good enough.So today I visited this place to compare the difference between Jackson heights restaurants and long island ones (Remember not all long island Desi restaurants are good .even the Hicksville branch of BBQ Nite did not stand for my standard ) Here at starlight rest room was again dirty .( The same guy who works in kitchen clean restroom .) Ordered two Nan ($3 )and two shami kabobs ($4) .At the counter a new familiar face with beared but young took the order . I told him he looks like the young fellow who has been working here for many years he said I am his brother just came from Pakistan .Ok Good luck welcome to the Land of apportunities . He served me the food I ordered .Nan were all burnt at the back ( may be the brick mud oven was not hot enough) . Two shami kabobs were not hot enough .salad with onion & lettuce was fresh . .He didn't put water jug and green Chile Yogurt sauce bottle which were sitting in cooler with sodas .A customer get them helping himself .I told this new alien that Nan is all burnt half of it I have to peel and throw it in garbage .he did not respond. Then another guy grab water and chilli yogurt sauce bottle from cooler . I asked that counter guy before your brother has a very nice professional food service .He always put water jug sauce bottle salad napkins spoon fork before he served the main Manu but you seems very careless.He started making argument .I said dear it's not your fault you just came into this country . remember customer is always right never argue customer .you will learn with time don't worry it's ok .His brother who is serving this place since long time came and took over counter advising some thing . Bottom line hygiene has to be fix first then service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Joyce Ma
I’ve only had takeout from here. Food is tasty and fairly priced. They do a good job of packaging with lots of Saran Wrap to prevent spillage. Food is always hot and ready for pickup on time. I recommend the chicken Karahi. Naan is big and fresh. Food is on the greasy side but I just pour out the oil from the top before eating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joyce Mama
I’ve only had takeout from here. Food is tasty and fairly priced. They do a good job of packaging with lots of Saran Wrap to prevent spillage. Food is always hot and ready for pickup on time. I recommend the chicken Karahi. Naan is big and fresh. Food is on the greasy side but I just pour out the oil from the top before eating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dan Davis
Very yummy no frills place. Good food & decent price & awesome spice levels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Curry
Jitendar Singh
the man work in counter have bad attidute. he always show
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
J P
I placed a catering order for 100 pieces of chicken kabob. The food was great and spicy.
Very delicious pakistani food, amazing people, quick service,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Curry
David K.
Closed by the health department. Rats in the food plus more. That's why people's reviews are meaningless.
Durjoy Roy
Never will I ever come back here absolutely disgusting I got food poisoning the next day, the bathroom is disgusting absolutely horrific like a sewer. The food was old and stale not fresh at all 100% do not recommend coming here save yourself. This food sent me to the hospital.Parking: Tight parking
Michael Willner
Had lunch. Chose chicken tikka, chicken karahi, bindi masala, garlic naan and kheer for dessert. All were quality with little waste. The 3 stars are a frustration I have with most Indian/Pakistan restaurants that in my opinion tone down the spices for the American pallet which means I hardly find really fulfilling food in the United States. Everything I ate was.....average. Note: Prices were very fair.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Afzal Elahi
Food is ok but front desk guy behave is very bad if he don’t like this he should quit wait is longer
I was staying nearby so I could catch an early morning flight, and a local recommended Star Light Grill to me.I'm incredibly glad they did. The server was friendly. The interior is unpretentious and utilitarian. But the food? The food is amazing. I had a spiced chicken dish with naan. The food was hot and fresh, the sauce was spicy and had a remarkable depth of flavors, and the meat was tender, juicy, and free from gristle.Don't be deceived by the exterior. This delightful hole-in-the-wall eatery packs a tremendous punch at a reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best halal food . Roti, Nan and ChanaVegetarian options: Good oneParking: Good parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Curry, Chapli Kabab
A small spot for your Desi food fill. The food never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Curry, Chicken Achari, Tandoori Roti, Goat Curry
Guys at the counter are very hardworking and helpful(specially Mr. Ahsan). Their PARATHA and CHANNAY are so delicious. Very quick service. Pricing is so reasonable as compared to other restaurants! Parking is mostly available onsite otherwise street parking is always easily available. I always love going there!!Vegetarian options: CHANNAY
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Aloo Paratha, Tandoori Roti, Paratha
Since the business partners separated the main chef left food is terrible plus service is also no goodAbove one was written 4 years ago .I did go few times a year but situation is the sameFood is just acceptable not bad not excellent .Sunday I visited 663 Elmont Rd BBQ Night at Elmont Rd next to Mohamdi Masjid . Tried their Chana /Choolay chickpea and chicken achari super amazing specially chana and Nan .Roti & Nan were not only baked great but their weight was good enough.So today I visited this place to compare the difference between Jackson heights restaurants and long island ones (Remember not all long island Desi restaurants are good .even the Hicksville branch of BBQ Nite did not stand for my standard ) Here at starlight rest room was again dirty .( The same guy who works in kitchen clean restroom .) Ordered two Nan ($3 )and two shami kabobs ($4) .At the counter a new familiar face with beared but young took the order . I told him he looks like the young fellow who has been working here for many years he said I am his brother just came from Pakistan .Ok Good luck welcome to the Land of apportunities . He served me the food I ordered .Nan were all burnt at the back ( may be the brick mud oven was not hot enough) . Two shami kabobs were not hot enough .salad with onion & lettuce was fresh . .He didn't put water jug and green Chile Yogurt sauce bottle which were sitting in cooler with sodas .A customer get them helping himself .I told this new alien that Nan is all burnt half of it I have to peel and throw it in garbage .he did not respond. Then another guy grab water and chilli yogurt sauce bottle from cooler . I asked that counter guy before your brother has a very nice professional food service .He always put water jug sauce bottle salad napkins spoon fork before he served the main Manu but you seems very careless.He started making argument .I said dear it's not your fault you just came into this country . remember customer is always right never argue customer .you will learn with time don't worry it's ok .His brother who is serving this place since long time came and took over counter advising some thing . Bottom line hygiene has to be fix first then service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
I’ve only had takeout from here. Food is tasty and fairly priced. They do a good job of packaging with lots of Saran Wrap to prevent spillage. Food is always hot and ready for pickup on time. I recommend the chicken Karahi. Naan is big and fresh. Food is on the greasy side but I just pour out the oil from the top before eating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I’ve only had takeout from here. Food is tasty and fairly priced. They do a good job of packaging with lots of Saran Wrap to prevent spillage. Food is always hot and ready for pickup on time. I recommend the chicken Karahi. Naan is big and fresh. Food is on the greasy side but I just pour out the oil from the top before eating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Very yummy no frills place. Good food & decent price & awesome spice levels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Curry
the man work in counter have bad attidute. he always show
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I placed a catering order for 100 pieces of chicken kabob. The food was great and spicy.
Restaurantji Recommends
Very delicious pakistani food, amazing people, quick service,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Curry
Closed by the health department. Rats in the food plus more. That's why people's reviews are meaningless.
Never will I ever come back here absolutely disgusting I got food poisoning the next day, the bathroom is disgusting absolutely horrific like a sewer. The food was old and stale not fresh at all 100% do not recommend coming here save yourself. This food sent me to the hospital.Parking: Tight parking
Had lunch. Chose chicken tikka, chicken karahi, bindi masala, garlic naan and kheer for dessert. All were quality with little waste. The 3 stars are a frustration I have with most Indian/Pakistan restaurants that in my opinion tone down the spices for the American pallet which means I hardly find really fulfilling food in the United States. Everything I ate was.....average. Note: Prices were very fair.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food is ok but front desk guy behave is very bad if he don’t like this he should quit wait is longer