“I’ve never received a cheeseburger that beautiful after 1am before. I was fully expecting a smashed up sad fast food burger. It looked like what I’d always imagined a krabby patty to look like. Fluffy bun. Crispy lettuce. Thick tomato slice and a juicy patty. 10/10 recommend.“
“The food in Amazing Chicken & Gyro is a great price and tastes great especially for the price. They are fully halal which is amazing and allows for everyone to enjoy along with the full range of a menu catering to everyone. I would recommend especially the chicken wings with mango habanero and the Gyro Salad with white sauce!Vegetarian options: They have salads and vegetarian gyro along with a few other options.“
“Just had an egg, cheese and Turkish sausage on a croissant with small coffee, light and sweet. This hidden gem (because it’s in a parking lot of a gas station, is amazing. This sandwich is the best I’ve ever had, and the coffee (he warmed the cream) was perfection. Going to come back for some lunch and dinner - definitely my new favorite spot.“
Indian • $$
“Have been there several times (for a celebration of life, several big family birthdays).The food is very good. The hospitality is excellent. Price is fair for a large gathering. They are very willing to accommodate special requests at the events you have there.“
“Great food,clean organized. light everywhere.i love it.a little expensive but it's worth it because the personal treatment,and good vibes.will come back often,and secure,you see cops everywhere.because of the precint.try their chicken wings!!“
“We have ordered from Shawarmania in the past for our office meetings, and we ordered from them for our student event this time (30 people). Their shawarmas are delicious and everyone enjoys the food. The quantity is great, and Omar was kind enough to bring us a complimentary baklava tray with our order. He always arrives on time or before time (which is much appreciated). We will be ordering from them again in the future!“
“I lived in Astoria for 5 years and never tried this place. Just had it and I am blown away by how good it is. It's so hard to differentiate between these shawarma/gyro places, but this one is a gem. I got the chicken kebab falafel platter. The chicken is flavorful, rice is fluffy, white sauce is tasty and not overpowering, and the falafel was outstanding - super light and crispy. I'm so glad I tried and will come back when I'm in Astoria again.“
“The food is absolutely delicious. Don't miss out trying Beet Arancini and Marigold paneer. The kathal(jackfruit) biriyani is one of the tastiest biriyani I have ever had.Loved the creative twist in presentation.Staff is very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!“
“I'm happy! Ordered through door dashAs soon as I opened my order I knew I was gonna be satisfied. Ordered lamb over rice platter, popcorn chicken and oreo cheese cake. DELISH!? ???**had to came back and edit thisToday is the 1nd time ordering from here on doordash. The 1st time (yesterday) was bussing today Sunday (3/24/24 7:40pm) disgusting!! Ordered the same lamb over rice platter. I called ahead as before to ask for sauce on side instead of on meal. Recieved NO SAUCE!! FOOD WAS ALSO COLD AND DIDNT TASTE AS FRESH. IM DISAPPOINTED ?“
“The last time I passed by the bright green food truck parked on the corner of 31st and Ditmars, I had just eaten a massive meal at Hamido's but I made a mental note to return because the food smelled so good even from across the street. I recently was able to return, with an empty stomach, to try the King of Falafel & Shawarma. The vendor greeted me with a falafel to try, and I immediately noticed it was oval shaped. It did taste significantly crunchier, which I am attributing the larger surface area to, and the spices were fantastic. I had my heart set on trying their kefta but unfortunately by the time I arrived late Saturday evening, they were out of everything except their chicken and falafel, so I had a platter of that instead ($12). My plate was absolutely packed and smothered with their white sauce (highly recommend the red sauce as well as it packs a subtle punch), and the salad was a very welcome addition to the rice and mound of marinated and shaved chicken shawarma. There is so much flavor packed in every single bite, and the way the chicken was marinated definitely sets it apart from other shawarma carts I've tried thus far. Everyone I spoke to, including the other patrons waiting for their order, had only amazing praises to sing for KoF and I can easily understand why. I'm very happy to discover that they also have a truck on 53rd and Park, as Astoria is a bit of a trek for me.PS- An update: I have now finally managed to sample their chicken and beef shawarma, as well as their kefta too. My favorite still remains the chicken shawarma, which edges out the beef because it remains juicer and better marinated. I found the kefta a little too dry for my preference and it lacked that smoky grilled flavor. If you are going to order one thing, get their chicken or chicken and falafel platter with white sauce, red sauce, and extra tahini. And maybe a side order of falafels (4 for $3 to munch on the way home).“
“I don't usually leave reviews but I had to for this restaurant. The food is sooo tasty but yet healthy as can be. The customer service is amazing! Door Dash didn't send the confirmation for my delivery to the restaurant and the owner delivered my lunch herself!“
“I have ordered One Lamb over Rice with 6 pieces of spicy wings and one Pita on the side.The associate called me as she was preparing my order. I noticed that she was placing Lamb over pita and I corrected her that I ordered Lamb over rice and pita on the side. She was very sure that I ordered Lamb Gyro lol. Anyway she agreed to make a new order. After few minutes she called me. As I approached the counter she placed Lamb over Pita. I gave up. I didn’t feel like correcting her again. I paid and left without further discussion.The food is good7.5/10“
“First time visiting this place, I loved everything about it! I had a rice over chicken and it was freaking delicious! The guys here work their butt off to provide an exceptional customer service. My only regret is that I didn’t leave a tip on my takeout :(Please keep it up, I will be sure to let others know.“
“One of the best north Indian food I have had in a while. Their tandoori chicken is the best. Delicious! Portion size was a little large for an Indian place. Just go and get your food, you won’t regret. The place is fairly easy to get to by subway as well as car.“
“Being in NYC area, we are all use to eating Halal Guys cart and restaurant ONLY and never got a chance to try Shah’s restaurant. My brother took me to this hidden gem over the weekend in Yonkers and I must say that the food was delicious and had its own taste compare to Halal Guys being very blend in taste. I would like to add one more thing that Shah’s food portion is very satisfying not like Halal Guy’s being very small portion. The price tag is very reasonable. I had tried their Mix over Rice, Potato Pakora and Chapli Kabab Platter with Chips and enjoyed it so much. They have their own parking lot so you don’t need to worry about parking at all. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you around the area.“
“1st time here and i will be back the jerk chicken over rice was delicious great portion & price the establishment was clean the staff was helpful, welcoming, & friendly i wish i ordered 2 instead of 1 i sent my coworker there the same day she had the salmon over rice & the avocado fries she enjoyed her meal as well“
“Some of the best chicken over rice and falafel I've ever had. Ordered for pick up and they were quick and friendly. The food was so delicious. I don't know why I haven't stopped here before since I pass it all the time but I'll definitely be coming back.“
“This is by far the best place to get halal food in College point; maybe all of Queens. And all of it is served from an unassuming cart infront of a gas station. For less than 10 dollars you could get high quality halal food freshly made and be extremely filling- I’ve gone days where that was my only meal before.“
“Mmmmmmm taste sooo good I been on my diet lately and every cheat day that I have 3 times a week this is my go to place I love this cart so much the hot sauce is soo good he better bottle that up best believe ima buy that the guy in the front is so kind he is my king halal ? he always give me extra forks and napkins I use them for when my man comes over and we be eatin his food together like a little date night situation“
“Once upon a time i came here about a decade ago and had a great meal Today i revisit and since it has grown exceptionally in flavor and quality. The ambiance is nice and cozy and the service was a bit busy. i got the front page menu Kabli Pulao combo as well as the beef mandoo. the lamb shank was incredible and the chicken kebab pieces was the best i ever had. the Mandoo was pretty good but the Kabli is the star of the show. they gave us dates and water bottles as well. i enjoyed it very much and can say i can't wait to go back again soon this place is the Gem of Ditmars Queens 10/10 A++ a Must go!“
“It was even better than I remembered it to be, last weekend I visited NY and this spot was the only place on my wish list. When I was living in NY, I used to eat from this location atleast once a week. The guy was very friendly and he got my order correct, he gave a generous portion all around. If you are a fan of Halal cart food, this is certainly the place to go.“
“Amazing food! The falafel was crispy on the outside but moist and flavorful on the inside. I had the chicken kabab platter with hummus. I devoured every bite! I loved the generous portions! The tender chicken combined with the salad, rice, and white sauce was so delicious. I highly recommend!“
“The quality of the food and service is amazing. They treat their customer like family and friends. They always serve fresh food and the taste of food is consistently improving. They don’t have fancy marketing or don’t have an attitude of impressing certain groups of people rather than they treat all customers equally.“
“You can dine in, but I think they do more take out. The chicken biriyani is incredibly flavorful. Everything has a building heat, which I thought was fantastic, but if you are a little iffy on thatn keep that on mind. The was a bit of a licorish taste which i found a little much (maybe star anise?), but so good I didn't mind. The chicken and vegetable samosas were really good.The naan is made fresh. It was a amazing as you'd imagine from that. Oh, and you will need cash. They don't take credit or debit.“
“My wife and I ate at this restaurant a couple of days ago with friends. The restaurant is self serve and you pay at the counter. My wife had a slice of pizza with tomatoes and onions, I had the eggplant parmesan and fried breaded cauliflower and we shared a leafy put together yourself salad and vegetarian sushi. The food was excellent, very tasty and filling. The atmosphere was what you'd expect from a self serve midtown/downtown business lunch place--not a place to take a romantic first date that you want to impress--but we'd highly recommend this restaurant if you want some quick great food at a reasonable price.“
“I ate at this place for the first time today. I usually go to the place around the corner on E. 188th Street. However, that place closed on December 2022 with the owner retiring.I bought the 4 Chicken Wings and Rice Lunch special and it was delicious. The wings were GIGANTIC and juicy. The rice was splendid. I will definitely return when I am back in the area.“
“I am Puertorican and Me and my nephew went to this restaurant to eat FuFu. Best choice ever. Service was great and the food was delicious ?. Thank you for treating us very well. We felt welcomed to try something different and the lady that served us was very nice ?. We definitely comeBack.“
“I usually refuse to have fried chicken from random places because most of my previous experiences have been negativeMy husband tried them by himself a couple of times and told me it was really good and convinced me to give them a tryHow do you go back from this now?Best fried chicken I have ever tried - always fresh, super crispy, tender, tasty and most important, WELL FRIED and PERFECT TEXTURE ??Even their huge size chicken pieces are always well cooked and tasty on the inside (not only on the outside!)All sides we have tried so far: fries, corn cob, biscuits, coleslaw - have been very good always. I love the fact that these side dishes are as taken care of as the main dish: chicken. Their ingredients are ALWAYS fresh and tasty: biscuits are never stale, vegetables are always fresh (they never look bad or brown like lettuce in some other places ?)Its like, they really are paying attention to what they're doing and what they're doing is GOOD!Customer service is pretty good - there is one specific cashier at the register who is always there when we visit; he is very very nice and always makes you feel welcome ??In conclusion, our only option whenever craving some fried chicken ?“
“I have been looking for a great Indian Restaurant since I stopped working in the City. I was going to FedEx and decided to stop in for the first time today. The gentleman was so nice and was so concerned about serving me fresh food! The food was so delicious that I absolutely cannot wait to go again! Amazing Customer service and amazing experience!!“
“Excellent food, always fresh, well seasoned, great portions, simple dishes with a lot of flavor, menu is very easy to read and understand.Everyone in here is always kind and helpful so me and the family always feel welcomed.During warmer weather there is a back patio which is always nice to enjoy.This is one of my favorite restaurants to visit here is Astoria.“
“Could use more help at night. But decent chicken. Prices are a bit much but hey its there for you late night when those munchies kick in. Or fast pick up if coming home late . Plus we don't have this down south so miss it. Could use more customer service training.“
Fast Food •
“A pleasure to do business with. The food was very tasty and plentiful. We had them cater our son's 30th birthday party. Highly recommended them. Just one suggestion to the chef/owner.. leave behind tins for your customer to save leftovers. Also, they use real plates and casserole dishes which makes a beautiful presentation but I had to wash them all after the party. I was exhausted ? They should leave behind large carry bags or come back for clean up. Again, nicest people with great food and presentation.“
“Best Albanian Restaurant in NY! Every time my husband and i visit NY from FL we not only make it a priority to enjoy lunch there but we call a few days in advance and order Sausage to take back home with us! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Always a great experience! Just make sure you have cash on you! Arthur Ave only likes cash, cash is king????????“
“Newly arrived in the US, tired and hungry, this food truck is the best thing that could happen to us. Lots of variety to choose from, very fast and efficient, very good price. The quality is extraordinary, I did not expect that level in a food truck, we ordered chicken gyro and phyllis cheese steak Sandwich, both a success! Both the meat and the sauces are delicious, it was a pleasure to taste it as the first meal here. We will return if we can, we are looking forward to trying more, but the portions are large and filling! :)“
“This was my first time eat from here...and I must say it did not disappoint. My food was amazing , Jasmine and Arianna was so pleasant. By far some of the best customer service I have ever had.I purchased 2 chicken fried Rice, Lamb fried Rice, 1 House special ...I highly Recommend“
“Please see my prior review cus these folks rock, but:I had the aloo tikki sandwich sober. And the flavors are there, but the sandwich is really just two potato patties on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion. The sandwich is messy and underwhelming. I recommend they ditch that and focus on the aloo tikki patties with sauce.I also had the fries without cheese sauce, and thru are delightful either way--with cheese sauce or without.“