Food always ready on time & the staff is always so polite and kind. Perfect comfort food.read more

Wow! There are so many places that serve Middle Eastern flavors inclusive of gyros and rice…read moreplatters...I've definitely had my share of these flavors over the years. Shah's offers a nice variety of food like chicken over rice, falafel, gyros, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Most of their menu is highly customizable and you can build your entree to something you prefer, whether you're looking to eat more greens, have a carb party, or just be carnivorous, it's totally up to you. I've found their sauces are bold and delicious, a lot better than many other halal food spots I've tried. The rice platters itself are high quality and packed with flavor all by itself sans sauce, but with it, it really takes it next level! I've found my go-to order being lamb over rice with all the fixins (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and chickpeas) plus extra white sauce and just a single line of red. Mix it all up and it's a party! Besides the platters, I also found that their whole pitas and pakora chips as a nice vessel to carry the mixture. The platter is enough for one very hungry girl I am, and the baklava for dessert was the cherry on top. I'm glad to have found Shah's as a top contender and will be looking to try one again close to me.

Pulling above their weight for sure. Absolutely incredible halal with great meat and fresh veggies.read more

Trying this for first time. Supposed to be best Halal in town. I have to say it is. The food was…read moreexcellent. Tasty, but most of all fresh. I ordered the mixed grilled kabob combo. The lamb was succulent, chicken perfect, and kafka great. The rice is the long grain pasta like rice. Salad fresh. Also got the chicken kafka wrap. It was excellent with three pieces. Inside the establishment is a tiny but very clean place. You can tell they pride the cleanliness and make it truly Halal. About the only downside is the area. I never saw more degenerates in one place in my life. Since the grilled kabob was fresh, had to wait 20 minutes, which made for entertainment seeing all the locals on drugs, selling drugs, and with their pants half way down. God bless Albany. Well done city council.

This place will offer you individual orders similar to catering, even if you order through a venue…read morelike instacart. Genuinely, this rest gave me the first reminder I have had of the bistros that make high quality food for families in Little Poland where I come from. You can trust a family of 5 to be given an extremely thoughtful, nourishing, high quality meal, with leftovers, for a reasonable cost. Both fish and lamb were lovely. (I did not eat in but I would trust them based on how high quality the order was. The wraps were even double wrapped!!)

Real food! Great Service! Better than Fast food and FASTER THAN Fast food! Highly recommended for…read moreDoorDashers and fast-paced contractors alike!

The food here is fantastic! I've ordered a variety of items and every one was delicious and…read moreprepared perfectly. There are also a selection of drinks in their cooler that you typically don't find in the US. They are also very fast, so you won't have to wait long for your food. 10/5 stars. Give this place a try before you go to other halal restaurants. you won't regret it. Friendly service, great food, good prices, and a great experience.

This is, quite possibly, the smallest take out joint in the Capital district. There is one sit down…read moretable in the place. The rest of the area is occupied by the order counter, kitchen, 2 beverage coolers, and a freezer filled with popsicles. Despite that, it certainly punches above its weight. The service is quick and pleasant. The serving sizes are generous. The food is fine. The brown rice is subtly spiced. I think the lamb is a shawarma mixture (a bit of breadcrumbs and fillers added along with warm spices). The rice plates are filling. The falafel gyro hit the spot. Crunchy and soft with a little bit of lettuce and veggies topped with "white" sauce and/or a mild or hot sauce. Mango lassi (yogurt and milk or water mixed with a sweetener) was tooth achingly sweet...I cut it with water to make about 3 servings. More for me! I love places like this...a place where the proprietors anticipate the needs of their community (chicken wings/ generous portions), while also providing a space where they can represent their own food culture.

Holy Burger opened on Central Ave in Albany, in the former Taco Bell. This NYC burger restaurant…read moreoffers burgers, sliders, sandwiches, plant based sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, tenders, cooler drinks, shakes, and desserts (ice cream, cookies). They also offer value combo meals. I stopped by Holy Burger in Albany for lunch recently. The place was moderately busy, so I placed an online order through Toast. DoorDash ordering was not yet available. I was quoted a 20 minute wait after ordering on Toast. I walk up to the counter at my scheduled pickup time, but was told it'll be ready soon. However, my order was ready to go, 20 minutes after pickup time with some orders after mine getting completed before my order. The kitchen was very busy, but not very organized or efficient. A couple folks from a nearby car dealership actually waited longer than me for a large order and they were also missing a few items (they checked their bags before leaving). Anyways, I was given a bottle of Boylan's Ginger Ale at no charge for the long wait. The 2 Spicy Chicken Wrap Combo ($7.99 plus tax) with crispy fries and small can of Shasta ginger ale were very similar to the McD spicy chicken snack wraps with a breaded chicken tender, spicy sauce & lettuce in soft flour wrap. The fries were nice & hot, crispy rough texture outside. The Chopped Cheese Sandwich ($8 plus tax) had plenty of grilled chopped beef with American cheese, holy sauce on a soft toasted bun. Other than the very long wait, I would probably come back again once the kinks are addressed and order the Holy Burger and a strawberry milkshake.

Holy Burger is a Halal restaurant with a full handhelds menu including burgers, chicken, cheese…read moresteaks, hot dogs, and fresh deli sandwiches. Excitingly they have a full vegan menu, and gluten free menu which includes many of the regular menu items but in plant-based or GF versions. The interior is fun with street art style tags on walls including a cool Albany one behind the registers. The employees were really courteous and friendly. I ordered online and my food was ready when I walked in. I got the plant-based burger which can be ordered as vegetarian or vegan for the same price. I assume the burger is the same type or Beyond or Impossible plant-based meat patty regardless of which you choose but the sauce and cheese would be either their vegan cheese and vegan holy sauce or the regular cheese and traditional holy sauce. I do question the bun, maybe I should have received a GF bun as I am sure it would also be vegan but I think I got their traditional bun which seemed to be a brioche style bun which typically contains egg. That said, it was a crazy good burger! The spicy vegan chick'n snack wrap, I probably would not reorder. The chick'n pieces were small and dry, maybe over cooked? I am looking forward to going back and trying some other plant-based options including the plant-based chopped cheese, hotdogs, tenders, turkey sandwich, loaded fries, or an ultimate brownie! They have vegan mayo, vegan holy sauce, and vegan peri-peri. I am sure they will have some growing pains as they get themselves established but I imagine Holy Burger will make its mark on the Capitol Region in the coming years.

The food was good. I got a very hot very fresh sandwich. The chicken was crispy and seasoned to…read moreperfection. The restaurant looked relatively clean with good ambience. The bathroom looked like it was just cleaned not too long ago all in all pretty good place.

The food was good. The fries were great. However the price was too high. I spent $35 plus a tip for…read moremy wife and I to eat lunch at a fast food establishment. I will not return. The cost did not justify the value of the food.

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.

Best wings.....Fast Service.... The person actually tried helping me to order. Great fast ambience,…read morejust pick up and go home to enjoy. It's not a dine in. I have been trying wings around Albany. But either restaurants are charging $15 for 6 wings, just tossed in flour and fried. Or few other places are charging an arm and a leg for few delicious wings. I tried making them myself , in my house. It's a Lot of prepping and frying, so I wouldn't recommend unless you are making a large batch. These people at 5 star really know what they are doing. Amazing delicious fully flavorful wings. It just hit the spot. I have been craving wings for a while. I have to come back to try their gyros, since I have read from other reviewers that I should try. Best wing spot. 12 wings for $10. I will take two orders please.

Always fresh food…read more Super friendly service . Prices are great the place has all the right snacks Love there ambiance .