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Basically Halal

4.5 (77 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Chicken Shawarma
Denise S.

Delicious ,my husband got the chicken shawarma. He really liked it, but I'm not a fan of a lot of eastern spices and it was a little too much of that for me, but he was very impressed. We will go back and try other dishes also.

Chicken Shawarma
Janine W.

Delicious food and generous portions. The staff is friendly, and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating options. I really liked the Persian pickles in the shawarma, and the pomegranate drizzle on top.

Chicken Platter
Kasinda T.

I enjoyed my food so much. I forgot to take a picture of it until after I started eating it, but everything was made fresh to order and it was delicious. I tried their specialty drink. Vimto and it reminded me of a cheer wine or a big red soda, it did not disappoint. The baklava was tasty, but I felt like it was not as fresh as it could've been, but it was still good. The staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. You can sit down and eat inside, but the seating is limited, but they also have outdoor seating as well. I will come back and try again soon.

Gone. Devoured.

Amazing service, food, atmosphere and music! The staff is super friendly and inviting, as well as the decor! The food was beyond a blessing to eat and I encourage if youre ever in Midlothian to stop by and try! Amazing amazing amazing!

Javell H.

I love this little Palestinian place in Midlothian. First time here and it was everything. Service was amazing. It's very quiet and clean in there. They also have outdoor seating, which I really liked. Food is also decently priced, very affordable and very delicious. Food and ingredients is very fresh. I can't wait to come back and try some other items on the menu. Definitely show them some support!

Falafel Rice Bowl
Barrett F.

I have to start here, this was the best falafel I have ever had!! Restaurant was in a small shopping center next to a 7-11. Restaurant was clean but small and we chose to sit in the outdoor area which was very comfortable and covered. The service was good as they offered their opinion on what I should try for a first visit and they were friendly. The food was very good, I got the chicken shawarma with a side of fries and falafel and my coworker got the falafel bowl. The rice was cooked perfectly, vegetables fresh and texture/flavor of the falafel was unique and perfect, it's dense, crusty and full of texture. While the shawarma was great, if I offered them any advice it would be to give a little more seasoning to the chicken and a little more crisp to the wrap however it was great. Fries were crispy and both the garlic sauce and fries sauce were flavorful. I will definitely be back to try the burger, chicken sandwich and a different bowl.

Chicken Shawarma
Nancy J.

Omg this place is soo good! Everything was delicious and we got a bunch of stuff! Great service, authentic food, we will definitely be back! Love it!

Crowd during fundraiser
Swapna M.

I haven't even gotten my food and I love this place. I've been meaning to try it for a while and today found out they are having a fundraiser to support the humanitarian crisis in Palestine. This place is good for the soul. It's full of food and people who want to help and are willing to wait an hour or more for their food in order to support a great cause. Please support this amazing small business. They are putting their money where their hearts are.

Pistachio Cake
William A.

Went tonight with my daughter. Outstanding! Both the food AND service is a 23/10. We got the chicken platter (the veggies are just...wow), the falafel, and a beef shawarma that I couldn't get a photo of because my daughter crushed in literally under seven minutes! We also got the incredibly tasty pistachio cake. Our order was to go, and even after a 20 minute drive back home, the food was unbelievable. The Vimto reminded me of Faygo Redpop. IYKYK! Do yourself a favor and visit these guys at Basically Halal. Unless your taste buds are dead, you won't regret it!

Chick-n-Fries
Jernna

food was great, service was fast, me and my party left happy and full. owners of this place and the place next door are both really really kind. loved the outdoor seating as well

Cute Sign
Lindsey S.

Cute little place next to a halal market. The signage both in and outside of the restaurant are very photo friendly. Inside there are a number of tables with bench seating. Inside we perused the large menu above the cash register as large cones of chicken and beef spun in front of us. I love that everything was made fresh to order including the delightfully "crisby" fries. The chicken shawarma was fresh and hot but a little dry, and the garlic sauce is a small smear inside the container rather than inside of the sandwich, which in my mind would have been preferable. The other sauce I tried was also quite good. I also got hummus, which was solid but not special. The guys at the front were very friendly but when I ordered the sandwich, fries and a drink failed to mention that for 3.99 more they have a combo that includes that. The fries alone were 3.49 so definitely get the combo as the combo offering didn't stand out to me. There was plenty of food and the vimto soda (strawberry tasting) was a standout. I would definitely come back, but i wasn't blown away. It's definitely worth trying and perhaps had I gotten the NY halal style platters or the loaded fries, (poutines) I would Have enjoyed it more.

Mix Platter
Krystal K.

Wow! What great food tucked away in a small shopping center off of Arch road. I got the mix plate and my husband chicken plate. The protein was plentiful, sauce as generous, but not overpowering, the vegetables were perfectly made, rice was delicious, and the lettuce was crisp. We made both of our plates combos with fries and a drink. Our plates were so plentiful that I don't even think we needed the fries. The fries are skinny like McDonald's fries and come with their signature sauce which was yummy. They have tables inside to eat in or you can take your food to go. The service was phenomenal and they were very kind. We'll definitely be back!

Sarah S.

Basically Halal = Basically INCREDIBLE!! Run don't walk because this is such an amazing spot! The atmosphere, customer service and food are 10/10!! You can see the food being prepared and cooked while you wait. All of the meat was incredibly flavorful and juicy. We took our food to go and even after the 20 min drive back home it was delicious!! The fries were TO DIE FOR, I've never had anything quite like them! Can't wait to come back to try some more items in the menu and support this amazing spot!! So much food for about $35 before tip.

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2 years ago

Fries were excellent. Loved the chicken shawarma and the falafel were some of the better I've had.

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1 year ago

Very authentic me he. Delicious sauces and pickles. The staff was kind on a rainy weekday evening. Ambiance is basic.

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1 year ago

Fantastic flavor with large portions. Will be returning when I'm in the area. Highly recommend the mixed platter.

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2 years ago

Ordered twice. Chicken combo. Chicken was dry and tasteless. Sauces not great. Not for us, bit we had been spoiled where we used to live.

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3 years ago

Quick and the staff were super kind, great tasting food. And done is this enough characters yet?

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3 years ago

Love the food. Good portion and awesome customer service. The ambience is pretty nice too.

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2 years ago

Tried their catering services. Everything was great from communication, delivery, portions, pricing and food was delish!

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2 years ago

I was not a fan of the chicken shawarma. Too greasy and didn't like the flavor. Maybe, it would have been better if I didn't get it to go.

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3 years ago

Great food on a late Monday night; got the combo platter and it was tasty and filling.

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2 years ago

Most Authentic Chicken Shawerma I had in the states! will only eat Shawerma here from now on!!

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2 years ago

Real shawarma from a vertical spit with A+ hot sauce and good sides. Rice well seasoned. Super convenient to Hyatt 1 minute away.

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Food was really good. Meat and rice were perfectly prepared and the pickled vegetables were much better than I find in most restaurants.

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3 years ago

Delicious food! Their tahini sauce is amazing! Such great food! Recommend their mixed shawarma platter!

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3 years ago

Delicious food nice environment a very enjoyable place to eat Custumer service is the best

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