Was looking for a halal restaurant in the area and I stumbled upon this hidden gem. As soon as I walked in I saw the owner praying in the back and I felt at ease :) I ordered the gyro plate and it took a while to be ready because it's made fresh , so it was worth it! The food was delicious. It's a cozy place with a halal market next door . read more

Believe the hype. The zinger burger was outstanding. Really wasn't expecting something special about of something simple. Chicken was perfectly prepared and cooked. Thick. Crispy. Salt. Fries were good too. Cuckoos is attached to a market with many fun Middle Eastern items and ingredients. Tea, lebni, spices, desserts, fresh baked bread, and more. Even some Cadbury chocolates from Australia. Prices were reasonable. I was traveling through the area, now I know this is a must stop! read more

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Chicken Dinner for Party of 5 A small group of us have been trying to have dinner here for sometime now... well, we finally made it tonight... third time's a charm. We were the only dine-in guests at the time so it was pleasant and we could be as loud as we want as we sometimes tend to get when we haven't seen each other in a while. It's always fun catching up with friends. I originally ordered the Chicken Platter... it was pretty good until the spice started to kick in. I don't do too well with spicy foods no matter how mild it is. On the other hand my hubby ordered the Chicken Popcorn with Fries... non-spicy at all. I can handle that so we switched and we both had a good dinner. The popcorn chicken are boneless, skinless chicken breasts and was a little larger than bite-size and they were crispy, crunchy and flavorful. Served with dipping sauce and fries. I would order this next time! Lots of seating inside. This is a counter-service establishment. Looks like the restaurant is going through some renovations and/or upgrades but it didn't bother our gathering one bit. Thanks to Vince for introducing me and JR to another excellent restaurant in the Sac area. Review #2479 read more

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Cuckoo cuckoo! Is that the damn clock again!!!?? The heck...what time iz it? Time for cuckoo's chicken that's what time it iz!!! My momma had an old cuckoo clock from Germany that was a gift from my uncle who used to live there in the 70s-80s. Some birds would go around and back in it. That thang reminded me that it was another hour and time to turn off the TV and go to sleep! Haha. Cuuuuuucccckkkkooooo! Anyways back on track...I drove out of the batcave to nab sone new savory grub and lo and behold I found this new place in 'tha hood side of Natomas. I love Nat hood food! Northgate you say....had to peep other Yelp reviews. Knowing Natomas well after 21 years here I just needed one photo of tha front and knew it was located on the side of 99 Cent Only Store! When I got there my spidey senses were a hunnid percent right! Low rent district! Betta prices bruh. It used to be an Afghani restaurant that I ordered like 2x from and it was a ghost town other than similar ethnicities dining inside. Well, I asked the owner Ali if it was the same ownership and he said NO. Well I'll be damned! I checked out the menu and already aimed for 3 Zinger sandos as I peeped them out on a Yelp menu at home or an app. Told him I wanted to save them bucks and not order from tha app and drove 5-6 miles out. He was glad for that. Few peeps dining and a few ordering/picking up. Took about 20 minutes and got tha loot from a different guy who may be an owner too and worked in the kitchen. Gave a good ration airdrop of naps and ketchup packets. Check this shizilty out, for $10.99 it is a combo and includes fries and a soda can! Bodacious! Snagged my sodas from that case and scrammed home to indulge. Fam loved the chix sandos. Perfect crispy ext and juicy int. Big phat chix fillet hangin' out the window, I mean bun...sauce on many points and the garden was fresssshhh! Onena tha bestest chix sandos West of tha 'Sippi! Hot damn it was cap G gooood. The fries were meh. Shoestring. Maybe change to some bigger sized fries. Real talk. The soda can was....just that...a soda can. Good as a can of soda. Buuuuuuu that chix sando was right on many levels....Whooooooooo....weeeeee! How am I gonna tell my momma I need to slap here again!?!? I just slapped her for another review lately so she gon beat me silly. Plus in jest, you gotta respect your momma. Lol. Speaking of, it's my mom's birthday this review day and I DID wish her a Happy Birthday, so I was a GOOD boy after all! Should you come here to eat. Ok, well not financial advice....but HELL YEAH you should! This chix sando punched me so hard my ancestors could taste it! So...lemme break it down fo those who don't comprehend so well.....get sum o this chizicken right this moment foo! read more

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Open late until 10PM. Tried the Zinger (mild spice level) and the Chicken Grill Cheese Burger (mild) to go, took about 10-15 minutes for the order to be ready. The Zinger Burger is described as crispy chicken, jalapeno, cabbage and comes with fries and a drink (soda can, Coke, Sprite or Pepsi) for $10.99. The Chicken Grill Cheese Burger is described as having grilled onion, grilled tomato, and mushrooms for $9.99 with drink. The Zinger sauce still had a kick to it even though it was mild, also had pickles as is standard for fried chicken sandwiches these days. Definitely my favorite of the two burgers orders. I'm ok with the shoestring fries. Upon first bite of the Chicken Grill Cheese Burger, I got raw onions when I was expecting grilled. There was no tomato or mushrooms, although there was lettuce and pickle and similar sauce to the Zinger. The grilled chicken itself was juicy and flavorful but I will say it got a little messy to eat with the all the sauce. This I wasn't expecting to come with fries as described in the menu, but this order did have them, go figure. I will give it another chance and maybe try the shwarma, gyro or rice plates when I'm feeling like Mediterranean or Indian/Pakistani cuisine. Not sure if I would try the tacos though. read more

Cuckoos Grill - Zinger (mild) - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Yum. I was going to another place nearby but looked at this place's reviews. There were a lot a great reviews so changed my mind and went here. I went with the skewered chicken with naan. You can choose rice as well. It comes with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. The chicken was really tasty. What was good was the put the chicken on the naan so it soaked up the chicken juices. read more

Cuckoos Grill - Skewered chicken with naan - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is truly a hidden gem! The sandwhich I got was a huge chicken breast with a crispy breading and delicious dipping sauce, definitely worth a try. Probably the best chicken sandwich you will find in north Sacramento, my fiancé came here 3x in one week so that tells you how good it is! If you're not interested in chicken then give the beef burger a try it's amazing. read more

Cuckoos Grill - Zinger burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

Cuckoo's Grill has a pretty sample menu. Fifteen items for your choices included fries and soda. They have Middle Eastern dishes, Burgers, and Tacos. I guess you should be able to get something you like. I'm there on a weekday evening with four more friends. We were the only customers there for dine-in. They have some to-go orders and some DoorDash delivery too. I ordered the Chicken Biryani. This is one of my favorite dishes I have usually ordered from Indian restaurants. They have all our orders ready in less than 15 minutes. Very good if I'm looking for a quick meal in the future. The Chicken Biryani is not excellent. But it's not bad. It is a little spicier than what I have from the other restaurants. But it is okay for me. They have put a marinaded chicken leg on top of the rice. The chicken is pretty yummy and tender. The restaurant is in an older neighborhood. The shopping center is due to the maintenance. I did see some homeless in the parking lot. However, the restaurant is clean and comfortable inside, and I like their decorations as well. read more

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It's our first gathering for the year 2022z. Vince's UYE / monthly dinner. I have to hand it to Vince to find places such as this place. Anyway , I can not pin point what dish they provide ethnically but by looking at the menu, it's Greek / Mediterranean/ Arabic / Indian and American food. I'm just guessing. So I had the popcorn chicken with fries . It was tasty but have to swap with wifey (May) who order chicken platter (not exactly know what it's called) because it was just a little too spicy for her. It was spicy but nothing I can not handle. In fact it was pretty good. The restaurant looks clean even though what looks like they're still finishing up on some light upgrades inside . My first time going to this restaurant and won't be my last. It's good to see Aubrey, Mike and Vince to kickoff2022 read more

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Delicious!!! We tried their Zinger burger which is a slightly spiced fried chicken sandwich. It was soooo good! It comes with a mild chipotle Mayo sauce inside that paired well with the chicken. We will definitely be back with more friends! read more

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Amazing food and staff are super friendly. Tried their lamb it was really tasty .. there portions are big so you leave with a full stomach!

This place is amazing, highly recommended, Clean fast tasty and friendly staff. We tried Zinger Burger, chicken pop corn and Biryani's they were very delicious will definitely be back read more

Cuckoos Grill - Zinger Burger, chicken pop corn and Biryani's - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The chicken platter was amazing. The service was excellent. I definitely recommend coming by.

Day 2 - Came back for seconds! MUST have is the chicken grilled burger probabaly the best burger I have ever had. The sauce and the chicken burger is made of ground chicken with herbs and spices! Aaaamazing! Day 1 - Burger quality and price on point! 5 stars for the product and price. We ordered the zinger and grilled chicken both excellent choice. Zinger burger crispy and flavorful the grilled exceptionally good, robust flavor and juicy. To the owner please don't change anything about the food, perhaps add a vegetarian option and for the love of God please change the Green walls and the paintings. read more

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We get dinner to go here at least twice a week! Food is fresh and at a great price. Our go to items are the Gyro platter, zinger burger and beef burger. I have to say, the zinger burger (crispy chicken sandwich) is the best around and fresh! Staff is super friendly and respectful. read more

Super fire Get the singer burger and make it hot. If you get it mild, it will taste funny. Fries are shoestring out of a bag. Unimpressive This tastes just like the burgers you get from the knock off KFC which is called HFC in pakistan. Or AFC. One of those read more

Cuckoos Grill - Good taste hot zinger burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The best food I've eaten from a small family run business. The kindness The owner showed us beyond. While my husband had a delishous cheeseburger, I enjoyed chIcken chari karayi. It was finger licking great. I put the chicken mixture in the fresh made nan. Yum messy good. The owner gave us tea. The fries for hubby were seasoned. No ketchup needed. Restroom clean. Sink in front is you need to wash your hands. The dish i had came with the choice of chicken or lamb dish. Chicken was cheaper. Next time lamb. Go just go. read more

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MIX PLATTER 12.99 with drink it's a good deal It is full of taste with the chicken and beef and the portion is perfect Everything is nicely grilled read more

Cuckoos Grill - It comes with chicken, beef, rice and with a salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The food is amazing, and delicious! The owner makes the sauces from scratch. They have a good variety of food options and canned drinks. You are always greeted when you come in, they remember your orders, and treat you very nice. Restaurant is a good size with a lot of tables and seats. read more

I love Mediterranean food and decided t I try something closer to my new area. The food is very reasonably priced and it is so flavorful! I got the mixed plate that comes with chicken, gyro and rice and it's amazing. I will definitely be coming back! I started eating before I could take a picture but the salad comes with tomatoes also! read more

Cuckoos Grill - Mixed Mix Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

We came in on a rainy day just to escape the weather. We had come to this location before, weren't impressed. We saw now that they are under new management so have them another chance. I ordered a zinger burger and my husband ordered lamb karai. They warned us that it would be awhile as they would be making it from scratch. While waiting they served us tea and were very kind. My husband swears that it was worth the wait. It was awesome according to him. My zinger burger was also great. I gave 5 stars because even though there was a wait, they were forth coming about it and it was made from scratch. My zinger burger would have been faster, as most other items on the menu, it was just the lamb karai in this case. Great service, great people, and nice for just a couple of people or a small crowd who may be in the mood for some chicken wings, burgers, and those of the like. read more

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This place exemplifies all the qualities of a small business that I want to support and wish that they have the success they deserve . We met the owner and he was immensely gracious, humble and welcoming. Super nice person ! Excellent , excellent food ! The quality is what you'd expect from a high end restaurant but the prices are not . On top of that the servings are huge. Restaurants are a tough place to make a living but I certainly hope this place succeeds. Go and help support this place, they deserve it . read more

Stumbled by while looking for something open after 9 PM. Menu was a little confusing, but the food was excellent

Super delicious food. Everything is made fresh right when you order. Try it for yourself.

Good food great prices!! Definitely an underrated restaurant bc the place was empty!!! But the food was really good and the cooks were nice and brought my food out to me. read more

Cuckoos Grill - Zinger Burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I'd like to recommend this great place. It's so close to my house and their food absolutely delicious. We have had the zinger burger before, it's always soooo good! The beef burger is okay, wouldn't order again. I normally order to go, this time I had the chicken plate, it was very good and tasty. I liked the rice and the pita bread as well. I wish I'd have taken a picture but I accidentally dropped the bag and it didn't not have a good presentation . 5 Stars read more

Cuckoos Grill - Menu 1/12/2023 - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I had the zinger here. One of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've had. Very crispy, good quality chicken, and extremely tasty. read more

Cuckoos Grill - Zinger Burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great customer service! I watched a video on Instagram and I had to come check it out!! The sandwich is very crispy which I love but there's just Orange sauce that isn't to my liking. I would try this again with a different sauce the fries are delicious read more

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Overall the place was great. Food-5/5 the food quality of this place is amazing. My party had gyros, mixed platter, beef tacos, and popcorn chicken/fries. All of the food was hot, fresh and tasty. No complaint at all. Service-3/5 the service was okay. Nothing too exceptional. Nothing bad. Cleanliness - 3/5 after my party of 4 ordered, we went to look for seats. Some of the tables weren't clean and still had crumbs from previous customers. We were able to find a clean table. read more

Cuckoos Grill - Mixed platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Simply excellent excellent and excellent. Wao! Was so reluctant at first to buying from this restaurant but today decided to go ahead and at least try... thank God I did. Our next most favorite location in Natomas now. 1. Zinger burger is a must try. The chrispy chicken surely tasted like their own recipe. Was perfectly made. 2. Beef burger was an other really good one as well. I kept it mild and my kids loved it. 3. Mixed meat over rice was one of the best platters out there. Chicken and beef meat was so soft and deliciously good. Will be trying tacos next and few other items in the menu. Keep it up guys... read more

Tried the zinger burger at this newly opened restaurant last weekend. I can easily say that it was the best chicken burger I have had in Sacramento area. Chicken was soft and juicy. The fires were also crispy and delicious. It's a must try. read more

Been there two times and loved it both times. I particularly love their spicy Zinger burgers and Chicken/Lamb platters. I have heard great things about their gyros/Sharwas as well. Will try next time. SO glad I found this spot in Sacramento. The owner confirmed that all meats they use are halal certified...so the high quality of meats used is another plus besides the taste! I would summarize my experience as: Food: 5/5 Service:4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 My only recommendation would be to increase the up keep of their dinning hall. Its a decent size space and with not many dine-in customers, I falls off the radar & can be neglected. I saw some dust last time I was here. But other than that, I give my full recommendation for this spot! read more

I have tried their Biryani and the Zinger burger. I would say their zinger burger is the best but their biryani is average for sacramento. I would only recommend this place for its zinger burger. read more

Cuckoos Grill - Zinger Burger with Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Food is delicious. Amount is generous. Luv this place!!! Ordered the lamb gyro sandwich, it was the best ever! read more

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Our first time here and it was extremely good! My boyfriend had the popcorn chicken and fries and I had the chicken plate. I highly recommend; we are going to tell our family and friends about it because they need the recognition because it was seriously delicious! Everything was so fresh and cooked exactly right! The cook definitely needs a raise :) the man that took our order was friendly. Overall it was a nice experience; can't wait to come back! :) read more

Cuckoos Grill - Chicken Popcorn with Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I eat here a couple times a month and always order the chicken patter with a side of hot sauce. Owner is really nice and doesn't rush the food. Best to call ahead since staff is small and can get backed up with orders. Wish they would give more Naan bread with order, since it's very tasty bread. In my opinion, better than falafel corner and Petra Greek. I'll be back for sure! read more

Best $12 lamb gyro platter this side of town. And there's enough for leftovers. There's nothing fancy about this place or their menu, and that's fine because they pour that effort into good food. We even got some free chicken for our toddler. They're so nice. Can't wait to order from here again. read more

the food here is mad good Fr. definitely recommend this. Try the food I recommend the sharwarma very good indeed

SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS! Great service! Great food! Reasonable prices. The owner is really friendly and the gyro meat and pita bread are super fresh. SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS! read more

Cuckoos grill is always solidly delicious. I've only gotten takeout from here but everything I've ordered has been made fresh and tastes consistently good. I noticed last time I picked up that there's like a side menu with like kebabs. I wonder how much in person dining they get because it's always people ordering takeout when I've gone. I wish they'd put those Pakistani sounding dishes on their web menu cuz I would love to get a mix of menu items! This place is a solid choice for my family to pick up a good meal. We've had the chicken & rice plates and Zinger sandwich + fries and everyone loves it. Make sure you get some extra white sauce on the side! Only negative is they add a can of soda to all the meals and I still got charged even tho I didn't want one. read more