While visiting Northwest Arkansas, we stopped at BEK Restaurant Of NWA in Rogers, and this place…read moreturned out to be a great find! BEK is a family-owned restaurant serving a mix of Afghan, Turkish, and Uzbek cuisine, with all of their meats listed as 100% halal. They also share the space with the European Gourmet Market, so you can browse imported foods and specialty items while you're there.
We ordered a nice variety to try: Beef Tikka Kebab, Lamb Döner Plate, Chicken Döner Plate, and Uzbek Manti. The döner plates were loaded with meat, rice, fries, fresh salad, pickled vegetables, and sauces, making them a seriously filling meal. The Uzbek Manti were steamed dumplings filled with seasoned beef, onion, and garlic and topped with creamy yogurt and a flavorful sauce.
Everything we tried was delicious, but the Beef Tikka Kebab was definitely my favorite. The chunks of marinated beef were tender, juicy, nicely grilled, and packed with flavor. Served alongside warm bread, grilled vegetables, and fresh salad, it was simple but done extremely well.
If you're traveling through Rogers or Northwest Arkansas and looking for halal food, BEK is absolutely worth checking out. Generous portions, authentic flavors, and several different cuisines to explore all in one place. Definitely a spot I'd return to!