We follow alaturco on Facebook where they had placed out a post stating they had a st pattys day…read morespecial for $39.99. Sounded like a great opportunity to try a bit of all their food. The ordering was simple and I reserved my order through fb messenger a few days prior to 3/17. The order to the pickup went smoothly and it was sooooo delicious. They placed it together when I arrived. If you've never been to the Ballston spa location and it's your first time, things to know: - tables for about 12 people in the restaurant at a time (no larger parties) - it gets warm in there, no matter the season! - they serve canned drinks and bottled water, so if you're a guzzler, bring your large reusable water bottle My favorite part was how the hummus was the best hummus I've had in years. No other restaurant makes it like this in the area and you've got to go in and try it!

Had the combo Gyro platter and very happy with portion size as well as flavor…read more It was dinner time and the meat however was a little Dried out probably was shaved hours ago. The owners are very nice and appreciative. The Baklava was super good.

Tried a new to me Pakistani Halal restaurant since I was in Clifton Park. I liked the menu &…read morereviews, and It was located in small strip of businesses on Guideboard Road near the Halfmoon Diner and Sorrentinos Deli. It was easy to place an online order. It is an open Kitchen mostly takeout place with several booths/tables for dine in, if wanted. Ordered for pickup: Chicken Bihari Boti, six pieces Lamb Curry with Rice The chicken was very tender and delicious. A small salad was included. I would order this dish again even though the menu has many enticing items. The Lamb Curry included a tasty, flavorful white rice that complemented the curry well. The owner included extra sauces including a Mint-Yogurt one that was delicious. I should have ordered one of the many varieties of Naan, and next time I will. Check out their menu. The owner greeted you with a smile. Two others prepared the food. While another customer (Gyros) and I waited for our orders at 11:30 am (I arrived early), the owner served us a sample of their Kheer after asking us if we had a milk allergy. This traditional Indian Rice dessert was far superior in flavor and texture to what I have eaten at other local restaurants that serve it. (Kheer is a creamy, traditional dessert made by simmering rice with whole milk, sugar, and aromatics like cardamom and saffron.) The owner even included a complimentary serving of Kheer with my order. Nice! They thank you for your order when you leave. The restaurant was pristine including the recently washed windows. Parking is plentiful. I want to order food from here for my family who likes this cuisine.

Thought to try this new restaurant to me. Small little shop, quaint and clean. Ordered the…read morevegetable samosa for appetizer, wonderful flavor profile , definitely with a kick. It was toned down with the yogurt sauces - one with cilantro, the other with cucumber. I ordered the Tikka Masala, excellent combination of herbs with a slight kick in the sauce, chicken soft and tender, side of basmati rice rounded out my order. Meals were generous- enough for two. Another meal for tomorrow!!! The service was very nice, and the two staff members- wonderful and kind.

My group of 12 adults and 5 children were spending a long weekend in Lake George and we wanted a…read morequick and easy place to pick up dinner. I found this place on Google which turned out to be such a hit. We tried calling in our order multiple times but always got a busy signal so we placed our order through Seamless and it was ready for pick up in 25 minutes. The portions here are large and the food is delicious! The chicken/gyro and rice platters are similar to NYC halal platters with large chunks of meat. The "crispy cheesy naan" is more like crispy cheesy paratha (flaky flatbread) which was yummy. The pita is also thick and fluffy! My group also loved the salads and falafel. The Mediterranean food here seems more authentic but they also have a kids menu with cheese pizza and chicken fingers, etc.

Was hesitant as attached to the gas station…read more Halal food with Greekish menu. Went with 5 people and tried various items. Lamb gyro over salad: skimpy on the meat for an entree. Meat was average. Salad was very fresh but pickles do not belong in a Greek salad. Replace with grape leaves. Lettuce also doesn't belong in this salad. Cheap canned black olives. Chicken over rice was good. Chicken over salted. Rice average. Garlic naan and pita were excellent. Best part of the meal. Homemade hot sauce also very good. Spinach feta rolls underwhelming. Baklava below average. Taste store bought. Overall food is okay but a little pricey.

Food was on point. Service is good, I did a take out. Would definitely try more stuff again soon…read more Beef Kebabs were great. I like the tomato n pepper charred and put on the rice concept. Great job serving real food.

I found legends kebab and pizza on Yelp... I ordered online- which was easy, and was teeny greater…read morewhen I arrived in the store and told it wouldn't be very long before my Order was complete... the shop was super clean and the service was quick and the price was well worth the quality... I got the chicken schwarma and rice- super fresh!!! I highly recommend!!!

When I used to work in Brooklyn there was a falafel cart that had the best falafel I'd ever had…read more Since then I've tried various falafel places and I've made them a few times at home. Nothing has come close. When I come to a decent sized city I look out for good restaurants to try. I was excited to see how the falafel was at Mazadar. Walking in I was greeted by friendly staff. There was a casual atmosphere. The felafel was the best I've ever had. I've had felafel all over the world in authentic restaurants. This was the best. From the bread to the balls to the salads to the sauces. Pure perfection. Everything was so fresh and so delicious.

I can't believe I haven't rated mazadar before. Their falafel wrap and spicy falafel burger are one…read moreof the few things in the area I crave and get regularly. Truly I think the falafel burger is the best vegetarian burger in Albany. The fried onion rings and bbq with their falafel is so good. And it's reasonably priced and comes with fries! Plus it's always super clean inside and the staff is very kind.

The food was so delicious. The spinach pie would be one of my must haves if I lived in the…read moreneighborhood. The hamburger was just as good and the French fries were excellent. Came on a Monday and the owners were happy to have us stop by with all of our helmets and camera gear spread out over their large square tables. Loved the homey neighborly feeling.

The ambiance is a hole in the wall, but the food is some of the best. Baba ghanoush was wonderful…read moreand great chicken gyro sandwiches. It was more than we could eat and we will return. For reference, it is a stone's throw from the Fort Plain museum

So so so authentic! Super delicious food. The mixed shawarma was so delicious with a large portion…read moreof food! Great service at the register. Give us an extra plate and the utensils when I was sharing this with my boyfriend. Very spacious restaurant. Loved everything about it! Glad we stopped by here

The women's restroom was out of hand soap. When I informed the cashier, she discussed it with…read moreanother employee, and then stated I could use the men's room to wash my hands. She did not put hand soap in the women's restroom! There was a urinal in the men's room that was covered up as it was probably broken. Despite calling ahead of time, our orders took a significant amount of time to arrive. The chicken sandwich was bland and greasy.

Just went for lunch, tried their lamb sandwich. Came w/white…read moresauce- tasted great. Nicely seasoned. Didn't try other items But enjoyed the food enough to want to go back & try more. Very reasonable prices.

Solid restaurant. It's situated within a tiny store plaza building. Friendly staff, and clean…read moreinterior. I ordered dolma, which is rice wrapped in banana leaves and covered in a sour sauce of sorts. Very well priced, and tasted great. I also ordered chicken kebab, which the taste of the meat blew me out of the water. It was crisp, well heated, and deep in flavor. I noticed a lot of take-outs and delivery. I sat in, and I had to buy bottled water since they supposedly don't give tap. My dishes were served in paper plates and plastic utensils. I recommend doing delivery here.

My son had stopped here on the way to visit and based on some of the leftovers, we knew it had to…read morebe on the list. Traveling within about 5 minutes on the way to visit a good friend, and it happened to be right around lunch time, the opportunity finally came. It's a casual place, lots of 2 and 4 top tables, but what caught my eye when we went in was the cooler full of amazing side options. Then you look up and there's a beautiful oven and a dough station. This is looking great. We sat and ordered lamb kebab and doner kebab. A couple minutes later, a large (~11x17?) wooden tray appeared with a piping hot lavash bread and a plate of dill yogurt sauce. If the meal had stopped there, I would have been a happy camper. We had just had a few pieces when the kebab arrived, each with a pepper, tomato, some red cabbage, and onion. Both meats were authentic and delicious. My favorite way to eat my doner was with a bit of the bread, a bit of the dill sauce, some onion and cabbage, and a bunch of meat - a mini gyro, if you will. We took away about 1/3 of the generous portions and ordered a large mixed plate (all 10 of the sides) and baklava to take to our friend. It's a bit of a drive for us, but any time we're anywhere close, we're going to be back for sit down (if it's mealtime) or takeaway if it's not. I highly recommend you do the same.

Alibaba is probably the oldest Turkish restaurant in the Albany area, and it recently got a nice…read moreupgrade -- from the furniture to the serving plates and menus. The place feels much more modern and inviting now. Our family especially enjoys the beyti kebab, the güveç, and their pide. I haven't tried the pizza yet, but since their pide is very good, I imagine the pizza would also be solid. For me though, the real highlight at Alibaba is the mezze. In Turkish cuisine, grilled meats and kebabs are almost always enjoyed with a variety of mezze. They might technically be sides, but they're a big part of the whole experience. These days there are several Turkish kebab places in the area, but none of them offer a wide selection of fresh, house-made mezze like Alibaba does. At many places you're lucky if you find one or two options, often just a basic ezme. At Alibaba you'll find around ten different mezze and each one tastes distinct and freshly made. Every time I tell myself I'll just take a little... and somehow I end up filling a big mezze plate. Honestly, even when we grill at home, our motivation is picking up mezze from Alibaba to go with it. I'm not sure if it gets the credit it deserves, but don't skip the mezze here -- you'd be missing out. In fact, start with the mezze and figure out the rest later :))