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    Al-Rayan Restaurant

    4.1 (195 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken shawarma with rice
    Arindam S.

    Food was good. Flavourful rice. Juicy chicken. Wish they served some hot and garlic sauce with it.

    2. Fahsa. It was delicious
    Pat G.

    First time here. A little slow for food to arrive but I really think that was because everything is made to order. Server suggested we try the Fahsa which is like shredded lamb. Very tasty. Piping hot. Of course the hummus was next level and great with warm pita. Definitely will return.

    Imperial W.

    Amazing Food i never tried this kitchen Before but i really love it service is great also! nice environment 5 star service

    Lakeya J.

    Great place for lamb and hummus and meat. The lamb is very tender. Whenever I am craving lamb, this is the place I go.

    24. Mixed Platter
    Paul R.

    I found a new favorite middle eastern restaurant here. There is a lot of space in the dining area and a large menu featuring your favorite middle eastern cuisine. Service was very fast and the whole dinning room is very clean. I shared the huge variety plate of kabobs with my son as well as a plate of hummus and one of the largest pieces of pita bread. The shish kabob plate come with plenty of excellent rice and pickles and onions. The chicken and lamb were excellent and I still have two other kinds for leftovers as I could only eat half of my share of the plate. My son ate all of his share and loved it. They also provide a great soup with the dish as well. I highly recommend checking this restaurant out and is as good as eating directly in Istanbul without the plane ticket.

    Sandwich menu
    Linda H.

    Went there on Wednesday with Mary Clark and the International Tour group. We go to a different international restaurant every two weeks. There was over 50 people that came this week. That tills you how good it was a lot of them had been there before. This was my first time at this restaurant and I will be back I got the falafel sandwich and hummus they were both really good. And the prices were great. They have a Lotta other entrées and sides you can get also. But everyone at our table loved their food. They were warned that there was going to be 50 of us but they handled it very well food came out quick and hot. The employees were very friendly.

    20. Shish Kabab
    Mona T.

    Visiting Indianapolis for a day trip, we had not made any plans for dinner. Had heard about an Indian Restaurant that was the best in Indiana, and drove there first. It was actually closed for a week. With that out of the picture, just decided to drive down Lafayette Road, and found quite a few restaurants from around the world. At 38th street and Lafayette, we found Patel brothers and a Halal Supermarket in a strip mall. Contained within the same mall was a Biryani Restaurant (closed in the mid afternoon) and we found Al-Rayan Restaurant. We walked in to a lovely atmosphere and 2 folks greeted us at the door. Loved the options for seating: booth, table, covered booths with a table, and covered booths with an option to sit on the floor. We choose a covered booth with a table. Our service was very prompt and kind. We had water. We ordered the hummus beiruti with oil, parsley and paprika, a falafel sandwich and shish kabab. Now on the menu, I'm vegetarian so I had some appetizer options, hummus, falafel, and tabbouleh. The hummus came out first. It was beautiful, along with a warm piece of lavaash. The hummus was delicious, the way it should be. It was light, airy, and so flavorful. Our entrees came out following that. The falafel sandwich came with fresh fries with a wonderful seasoning. The shish kabob was flavorful with a aromatic rice. There was Franks Red Hot Sauce on the table so I used that to have in addition with the falafel sandwich. The food was so flavorful. The wait staff was so kind. They came in and checked on us frequently to make sure we were doing ok. We even asked what the seasoning was on the fries, one of the staff actually brought us some to take home when we asked. Our service was prompt. The food was delicious. The space was so clean and well kept. It was so inviting. I've already snacked on the leftover hummus I brought home. Looks like we have more reasons to go back to Indianapolis, Al-Rayan is at the top of the list.

    Mendi rice and beef
    Benny G.

    This place was in my checklist right from 2018 and was able to successfully check it off last week. This restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine. Loved the ambience as it was Mediterranean style too with multiple seating options including sitting on the floor or in the dining table in a private space. Open space seating is also available. Food was equally good as well. This place served the best Mendi rice I've never ever tasted in my life so far. Been to many Mediterranean restaurants in US as well as in India but never had such an aromatic and flavorful Mendi rice like the one I had in this place. Meat that came with the rice tasted good but it was little dry. I expected something semi-gravy to go well with the rice. Ordered Shawarma, which was fabulous too. It came with French fries. Falafel was good too. It came with small salad and Tahini sauce. Ordered orange juice expecting it to be freshly made but it was from a concentrate, which was disappointing. On the downside, some of the menu entries seemed little pricey to me. They have quite a lot of options to choose from but the style of food seems to be the same but with a different meat. Some of the items were not available that day, which I think is an one-off situation. Staffs did really well, however I personally had trouble in ordering. Also the wait time for the food was quite high. This place is in a strip mall near Magoos pizza on 38th street. Plenty of parking options available.

    Kabab plate and general happiness :)
    Shyam S.

    1. This is without a doubt the best halal restaurant in Indy. Granted, there are not tons of options, but Al-Rayan is a comforting, vast, and safe space for the Indianapolis Muslim community. 2. You can sit at a table or on the ground and enjoy a more traditional eating experience. Reminded me of a great meal of rice and goat I had in Medinah, KSA. 3. I also believe Rayan is the best and truly authentic Arab restaurant in the area. It would be unfair to call this a Mediterranean restaurant, when it is wholly Yemeni, but they do have a number of ancillary regional dishes. You can get "regular" hummus, but it is so rich, it feels like a dessert. Or you can get it Lebanese style with pine nuts, or topped with meat. 4. The portions are ridiculous and gigantic! Alhamdulillah. Every dish comes with an astonishing amount of rice. The signature goat and chicken dishes for example are served on a bed of delicious rice and I always take food home. 5. If you need vegetables, your options may be rather limited; food from this region is often carb/protein rich, and vegetables are few and far between. Grab one of the salads! 6. With all of this said, the service is not great, even when I was the only customer there. You might hear people in the kitchen, but "table service" is weak. 7. No alcohol is served and no BYOB.

    Hummus with Meat
    Sadiya A.

    Worst customer service I have ever encountered at a restaurant! The waitress was extremely rude and didn't even bother to write down our order saying that she "has good memory", but ends up getting all of our orders to the wrong person at our table. We were a party of 9, had reservations but didn't receive our food for almost an hour and a half. Food came out at different times so we requested that the food come out at the same time. One of the orders were completely wrong and when a member at our table gestured for her to come to the table to let her know, she straight out said no and walked straight into the kitchen. The food was good for the most part but the customer service really ruined it for all of us. They have also increased their prices and the pictures on the menu are not representative of what we got on one of the entrees we received, the picture showed a large platter of hummus and meat, but what we got was a small bowl. We spoke to the manager at the end and he was apologetic and offered to give a reasonable discount on our meal but the entire process was rough. I understand that the new norm nowadays is short-staffed restaurants and I wholeheartedly support businesses that are doing their best, but this is an experience I've never dealt with before. I will not be returning.

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    Had a lamb shawarma and fries. The lamb was very chewy and fatty. I'll try them again but order something else

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    The food here is very tasty. The staff is very hardworking and the flavors are wonderful.

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    Love the food, service can be slow, but the food makes up for it! Highly recommend lamb haneeth or golden fish!

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    The food was amazing & the service was perfect. This is a hidden gem on the west side of Indy. We'll definitely go back!

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    loved the atmosphere and food here. Every staff member greeted us with a smile and were very welcoming and helpfu.

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    Friendly and personable service and great food! Would definitely return! The food came quickly during the lunch our when I visited.

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    I have been here twice in one week and absolutely love Corridor. My husband and I came here on…read moreValentine's Day for their second Saturday chef dinner and it was divine. Sadly, the only photo I snapped during our visit was of the menu because I didn't want to be on my phone + it was communal seating, so we were busy make friends and eating delicious food. We loved one of the bottles of wine that was paired with one of our courses, so we put in an order for one. I got called that it was already ready for pickup a few days later, hence the second visit so soon (turned my wine pickup errand into a lunch stop with my work besties). The second Saturday dinner was an absolute blast. From 6:30-7 they had 3 of the most incredible appetizers and glasses of champagne during a little social (half) hour. Then we all transitioned to the main dining area to start the rest of the paired courses from 7-10. They have limited two top tables along the hallway going into the main dining area, so everyone else was paired with another couple or groups of people, depending on if you sat at a table along the back wall or one of the big dining tables. We sat with another couple along the back wall and it was really fun getting to know them over the several hours everyone was having dinner and wine together. My husband and I are usually very introverted, but a few glasses of wine definitely makes me feel more brave lol. Each course was equally delicious, but the ricotta-stuffed beet tortellini was my personal favorite. The staff told us a little bit about each course after everyone had been served and they let us know the chef handmade all of the pasta and intentionally had a heart-shaped indentation on them when they were folded together for Valentine's Day. Each dish was so creative and paired perfectly with each wine that the sommelier poured for us. Overall, such a fun experience and an interesting way to spend Valentine's Day. When it was time to go back in and pick up our bottle of wine I asked a couple of work friends if they wanted to go with me to have lunch there. We also sat at a table on the back wall so my pregnant friend could be more comfortable (booth type seating on the back wall and then chairs on the other side). My other friend and I each got a Prosecco split, which was delicious. I also got a cappuccino because I can't pass up a coffee from anywhere, it would seem. I got us the marinated olives to all try and they were really good, with a fruity kick from the citrus peels added in. All three of us got the tuna melt and salad and it was really good and warming for the chilly day. All three of us felt that the tuna was masked by the cheese and peppers/onions. It is definitely a good sandwich for people who don't like overpowering fish flavor, but we all like tuna and wished we could have tasted it a little more. I can't wait to come back and try some more pasta dishes.

    Previously known as Nicole-Taylor's (fresh pasta market/small Italian grocery) now has expanded to…read moreinclude a lunch serving of their amazing dishes. Walking past the kitchen it looked full of professional chefs making absolute art and putting care into every single dish as unique. This is small plate dining so be sure to order multiples or (ideally) share dishes with your table. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table! The spaghettini was beautifully braided and so flavorful with sweet potatoes inside of the ravioli. The tagliatelle was the most filling dish with tons of depth and bison bolognese.. all of their breads are a perfect pairing for their dish and you just cannot pass up these fresh homemade pastas. You can also buy dried pastas at the counter on your way out after your mind is blown. Indianapolis NEEDED an Italian joint like this. 5 STARS PLEASE NEVER LEAVE! I will be back!!!

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    We're always looking for good Greek food in Indianapolis and noticed this spot while eating…read moresomewhere nearby, so we decided to make a trip back downtown for it at a later time. Located in a cute blue house, this is conveniently located near Lucas Oil Stadium and there was a huge concert going on the night we were there, but we were still allowed to park in their parking area. Inside has nice lighting and is pretty plain but has a homey feel. The menu contains many items we're familiar with having visited Greece twice. So I'm going to be a little critical here with my review of the food. I ordered the Greek Spaghetti, which I have had in Greece. Unfortunately this was not at all what I was expecting or anything like Greek spaghetti. What I was served was basically Prego spaghetti sauce with pieces of gyro in it. Traditional Greek spaghetti (or Makaronia me Kima) is a wonderful sauce that's seasoned with all kinds of memorable spices. It's definitely not pieces of gyro meat thrown in a sauce. So while this was fine, it was not what I truly wanted or thought I was getting so I was pretty disappointed. My husband got the chicken souvlaki and that was better but still not quite like what I remember. The meat was almost smoked and lacked some of the Greek spices that gives it a distinct taste. And the tzatziki...well, let's just say it tastes like whipped feta and was lacking in flavor too. I did enjoy the pita bread. Our service was underwhelming as well. It took a while for anyone to notice we were there and needed to be seated and the server basically did the bare minimum, never even asking if we wanted our water refilled. Overall, it was fine. If I had never been to Greece, I may have a different opinion but this isn't someplace I really want to go back to.

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