I've had takeout from here a number of times now, and if anything the food seems even better--fresh…read moreand flavorful, with really excellent ingredients. The Maxx may be the best deal I know in dining, twenty bucks and change for enough delicious food for two people. By all means give it a try!

Love the chicken kebabs for the Apple Harvest Festival! Nina and Atif are the best! Be sure to try…read morea red refresher and mango lassi!

Food was great, good flavor! Also if you ask for spicy you definitely will get spicy! Overall very…read moreimpressed, will be back again

We started going here regularly bc 1. The food was awesome, 2. it was inexpensive and 3. it was…read moresomething different. I stopped in over the weekend. Like everything else, the portion was smaller, AND, of course more expensive but unappealing spicy. I know I don't care for the red sauce so I avoid it and this is likely mild for this style of food! The white sauce tasted more like tartar sauce than anything else and even the rice was spicy...it will be ok for the odd occasion, but def not mÿ favorite anymore... But, for me it's just not as good...as compared to what it was at first...

Loved the food here we got the lamb and chicken combo with white sauce olives cabbage salad…read morechickpeas and green sauce and it was amazing. We also tried the shawarma platter too and it was really good as well..the meat is tender and seasoned great . The service is always quick and great as well. The location has a good amount of seating and high chairs as well for kids. I liked how clean and nice it was inside .

I love Halal food, Middle Eastern food is absolutely delicious. I've eaten quite a lot of it. I for…read morethe life of me cannot understand the hype of this place. The texture of everything was generally spongy. There was no intensity to the flavors. When I want food from this region of the world, I expect an herbaceous punch, spices that linger making every bite more interesting than the last. If you appreciate light seasoning and massive amounts of salt, this is your deal.

Halal Spot is a place that has slowly but surely crept up on my radar the last few weeks…read more Apparently, the reviews here are very good. One thing however that did make me nervous about the quality here is that halal foods in Waterbury have so far been complete misses if my past reviews are to be believed. This was also my first time using Yelp to have food delivered. So let me first talk about how long it took from the time I ordered to the time I had my food delivered. The service was pretty fast. On my receipt, my order was placed at 9:33 PM. Initially, Yelp estimated my delivery time to be between 10:12 - 10:32. As of this point in my typing of this review, it is 10:11. When my order was received and confirmed to be in the works, the delivery time changed from 10:05 - 10:25. It actually took less time than that for my food to arrive! How do I know this, you might ask? At 9:56, I had decided to head downstairs from my apartment to check on my order and wait for the delivery driver. Little did I know, it had already arrived! So far, off to a great start! When I got back up to begin my dinner, I took photos first just to have something for my review tonight. I will say that the prices are actually very reasonable, but if you really want to save money, go to the restaurant and pick up the order yourself. I tipped $6.55, so my total for the delivery was $28.88. On my receipt, the total for the order itself was $16.63. If I do order from them again, I will make sure I go at a time that is not so close to closing. Onto the food. For the $16.63, it's not a bad deal. I got the cheesesteak combo, and I will say that the cheesesteak was definitely a decent sandwich. The meat by itself was seasoned well and was flavorful. When I bit into the sandwich, the cheese and mayo were the tastes that prevailed tonight. I do definitely prefer the cheesesteaks I have cooked up on my own, but this does hold its own. If I had been the one coming up with this on the menu though, I would definitely have this only have the cheese, the steak, and the onions. But still, I will say for its price you can do far worse. As for the fries, they were okay. They weren't very crispy, but you can definitely taste some pepper with this one. That pepper seasoning kept these from being bland. The food overall would be anywhere from a 3 to a 3 and a half. That 4th star I am going to award is because of how fast I got my food delivered as well as the reasonable pricing.

Love the food here, this is my go-to Halal Spot in Waterbury. Some of my favs are the Lamb Gyro,…read moreMixed Chicken & Lamb and Chicken Sandwich. The white sauce always hits. Food is always served hot and staff is incredibly kind.

Good food, good value, great customer service. Thursdays are…read morehalf price with cash, I'll have to return and try the Tikka Masala! Thank you!

The food was so good! Very flavorful, and made fresh when ordered. The price point for the amount…read moreof food and quality is unbeatable. The owner was very friendly as well, customer service was amazing. Highly recommended. I didn't get a before picture, but as you can see I enjoyed it! The aroma was just so enticing I couldn't resist lol

Went to Fire x Forge last evening and it was amazing. What an incredible cause and experience…read more First of all the space is stunning. It's incredible to see the restoration of a historic building. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Our server Shamille was attentive, made great suggestions and took care in explaining the mission and impact they are having on the community. The food: -Biscuits were TOP NOTCH. The warm flavors and flakiness were to die for. -The hummus was also amazing. Perfect seasoning and flavors. Lavender lemonade? So Good! -All of the mains were good; we had the ribs, beef shoulder, Mahi with banana leaf and mahi tacos. Flavors were good, albeit spicy on a couple. -The ají verde sauce is no joke lol definitely has a kick. For the kitchen: larger pieces of fish, a slaw or cilantro crema and cotija would elevate the tacos. The flavors were good, but the taco was a little empty. Also perhaps drops of the verde sauce on the ribs versus a drizzle to tone down the heat so nothing takes away from the flavor which was amazing by the way. Epically delicious! Desserts: -The cheesecake was nice, soft and not too sweet. -The marshmallow was like a mochi. You had to chew it well before swallowing but it was well executed and delicious. -The sweet potato cobbler would probably be better as a crisp with an herbed streusel. The ice cream was amazing! All in all it was SO WORTH it. Everyone did a fantastic job and we were so proud of the work they all are doing. We will definitely recommend to others and will return.

We arrived with a large group without reservations, kinda chose it on a whim, so we had to wait a…read morebit but it was fine, we were shortly accommodated. The place looked spacious and with a lot of light, it looked clean and they seemed to have a nice selection of wines (for those that like it) , they were displayed for people to see, which I thought looked very nice. I went to the restroom to wash my hands and I found it odd that there was only 1 restroom for the size of the restaurant. Our waiter was nice, he took our order and we were excited. The food took a VERY long time, we were starving, and we had kids with us so that wasn't good. Some of our orders were wrong and so unfortunately we had to wait even longer for the right meal. We didn't order alcohol but we did older a couple of mocktails. I was SUPER excited for them because that's something I always appreciate at a restaurant. I'm sad to say that they were AWFUL!! straight up syrup, not bubbly (some were supposed to have soda in them) not sweet, simply not enjoyable at all, I ended up switching it for a simple club soda, I figured it was a safe bet. When my food came out, it was ok, I had the avocado toast, and it was forgettable, my sister had the chicken and waffles and now THAT was the meal to get, it was large in portion and that chicken was beyond tasty!! My other sister has the lomito sandwich with the chips and it was good, something missing but she enjoyed it. The rest of the food were burgers and they were ok, the kids had burgers and Mac and cheese and they were not tasty according to the children's disinterest in barely touching their food (and they love cheeseburgers). I'm always willing to bypass certain things as long as customer service delivers BUT unfortunately they fell short. We were celebrating an engagement and so we were all very happy and in a great mood, when suddenly workers around us were cleaning up the neighboring tables, and even sweeping very close to us. We thought the place was possibly closing? (Even though it was only 2:15pm). I asked if they were closing and they said that they close the restaurant from 3-4 so their employees can go eat .... I'm not against giving them a break BUT, it really felt like they were kicking us out, we felt pressured to eat fast and wrap it up, not a good feeling, when you are in the zone of happiness. It was our first time there so, I would have appreciated if they would have informed us that the restaurant takes a little break in between and then we would have decided if we wanted to stay or go elsewhere. They did bring a little dessert and 2 mocktails for the newly engaged which was nice, I'll give them that. Overall, I don't think the food and experience was worth me coming back or recommending this place, I'm sure there's other much better places.

First time ever hearing about Dave's Hot Chicken. We happened to be in the area and someone in our…read moregroup raved about it. Got the #2. Comes with 2 chicken sandwiches and fries. Chicken was huge and super crispy. Fries are crinkle cut dusted with seasoning. Found that the fry amount was a bit smaller in portion size compared to the chicken. I mean maybe it's the actually serving size but let's be real. Fries are also a main course. So we ordered a large box of fries. The three of us (who didn't eat the #2 meal) killed the fries quickly. Mixed 2 packets of the Dave's sauce (it's like equivalent to 5 ketchup packets) with 2 ketchup packets . Mmm perfect. Saw a lot of Muslim patrons here. I was curious and looked it up. The chicken at Dave's is halal. KFC and chic fil a aren't. Looking at you KFC and chic fil a. More patrons would come to eat at your establishments if you served halal foods. Clearly from my ONE time eating at Dave's I could see that Muslim people like fried chicken too. DUH! Good job Dave's. I mean it didn't affect me in any way but it made me feel good that Dave's did something right. Will definitely be coming to Dave's Hot Chicken again!

Went back to Dave's hot chicken for their free slider if you have the app. It's still as great as…read morethe first time I had it! Chicken is crispy and juicy but watch out because they bring the heat! Service is always quick and friendly.

Great kebabs. Some of the best in the area. Some people may like the old school quirky ambiance…read moreof the place. Plenty of seating, and usually empty, perhaps because they do a lot of takeout. But you can't go wrong with the kebabs.

If I could give zero stars I would. Food was old, oily and nasty. I didn't even make it out of the…read moreparking lot before I went back to return it. The owner was nasty, saying that he wouldn't refund my money because I opened one of the containers so he was unable to sale it again. That is absolutely disgusting. I wish that I had recorded him saying that. So he really intended on reselling my returned food, even though he had no idea what could have possibly been done to it. I will be disputing this charge with my bank and I will never eat here again.

As a chef, I do not say this lightly. Dunya in Waterbury is a gem…read more Whenever my wife and I are anywhere near the area, we make it a point to stop. It is not just convenient. It is intentional. The food, the market, the people, the energy of the place all make it worth the trip every single time. The flavors here are deeply rooted in the Middle East and the Mediterranean, and you can taste that authenticity in every bite. The hummus is silky and perfectly balanced with tahini and lemon. The baba ganoush carries real smoky depth. The chicken kebabs are juicy and seasoned all the way through. The shawarma is warm, aromatic, and layered with spice. The falafel is crisp outside, vibrant and herbaceous inside. My personal favorite is the Iraqi Chicken Sandwich. It is absolutely phenomenal. The chicken is tender, boldly seasoned, and packed with flavor. Every bite is balanced and satisfying. It is the kind of sandwich that stays on your mind long after you leave. Everything is halal and incredibly fresh. The place is always busy, which tells you everything. The food turns over quickly. The products in the market turn over quickly. There are always people picking up takeout and others shopping the shelves. And the market itself is a treasure. Authentic meats, cheeses, sausages, dairy products, dry goods, teas, dried beans, spices, specialty ingredients and more, all reflecting the flavors of the Middle East and the Mediterranean. These are items you simply will not find in conventional grocery stores. If you love to cook, you will walk out inspired. If you have never been before, do not be intimidated. Walk in. The staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. There is space to sit and enjoy your meal, and they do a huge takeout business as well. Dunya is easily one of the best places in Waterbury and the surrounding areas. Authentic flavor. Unique products. Warm hospitality. I highly recommend it.

I've lived in NYC for over 20 years and have tried some of the very best Middle Eastern food, but…read moreDUNYA blows my mind it is so good. It is incredibly fresh and flavorful. This is a destination-worthy spot. To add to the experience: the service is fabulous and the hospitality is superb. I love love love this place.

I've tried halal buns several times and want to give it 5 stars but I've never had a 5 star…read moreexperience due to inconsistency with my order. The staff always forgets something in my order or my order is incorrect. The most recent time I went, I asked for no ketchup on my cheeseburger but it came with ketchup. They remade it but this time it was missing pickles and onions, and there was so much mayo on the burger. I also think the burgers are more on the heavy/greasy side personally. I like the boneless wings and the taste of their shakes. It's also nice to have a halal smash burger place but I wish it was reliable.

Tasty burgers made with 100% halal beef. Loaded fries are also a must!…read more Great new addition to the New Britain area to grab an easy, quick lunch or dinner. Highly recommend the shakes as well. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They also have a good sized seating area inside if you want to sit and eat.