Lunch yesterday was a plump tandoori chicken leg, two chicken samosas and a naan. I sat there to…read moreeat. I was the only lady there and as I have written in earlier reviews no women come here. The chicken was fresh and tasty but I could manage only half and had it packed. Now the naans here are not the delicate fragrant ones at fancy Indian restaurants. These are thick ones with or without ghee smeared on top (to request) meant for the lumberjack. Here these are in the form of cab drivers and delivery men who need sustenance and no froo froo cuisine. The gender neutral restroom is in my opinion the "Black hole of Calcutta." For men, it may be passable but for women absolutely verboten to enter. At a pinch, go to Kalustiyan where there is a restroom up the stairs. Ideally only should buy something before asking to powder one's nose. Service at Lahori is fine.

PROs - location , price , food CONs - service , some type…read moreof food , presentation Was walking by Lexington Avenue and saw this spot . I love tasting new restaurants and wanted to stop by this place . Fantastic location . Right in the heart of Lexington Avenue . Lots of other restaurants nearby. Lots of space inside to sit and eat . Even though the ambience is not that great , it's ok for a quick lunch .. service could be better. All guys go inside the kitchen and hardly come out . Wish they had a bell or something in the counter outside for the customers to call them . Sometimes you keep waiting for many minutes before they come out . For the price , food was good . They have many food items on display and we chose some curries .. quantity was good . Naan , white rice and 2 non veg curries for 13.50$. Not bad. ... goat curry was good . Perfect Lahori taste . Chicken curry was average . Could have tasted better . My only issue is presentation. The y just mix all curries in rice and they are smashed all across the plate . Wish they give these curries in separate containers so we can enjoy the flavor of each curries . Another thing is they just reheat these curries . They are precooked . Sometimes with that , we wouldn't know if it is fresh . It tasted fresh though. Overall a good restaurant but giving them 3 stars . Will visit again and check and improve my ratings if needed

Try the best food in NYC Healthy Fresh and clean food…read more Briani And fresh bread is very tasty

I found this place when I was visiting New York with family who are interested in Pakistani food…read more It's a small hole in the wall, but the food was amazing with a homemade feel. We tried the chicken Costa curry with eggs and the chicken curry. Both the naan and the paratha were piping hot and fresh and the absolute comfort food. The service was great and food is very affordable

The food was ok, they have a lot of items I gotta check out . So this review will change in time …read more Customer service is excellent. I love the fact that everything here is 100% halal . Can't wait to come back for lunch again .

This place is close by my office and I was in a pinch so decided to pick up a quick bite. They have…read morea lot of different types of food to choose from between fried chicken, pizza, burgers, Mexican and even Indian food. The prices were good and they had some cool combos too. I overcame my indecisiveness and landed on a chicken burrito. Big mistake because this might be a contender for worst burrito I've ever had. Literally was just chicken, rice and beans. Super dry, no flavor, not even cheese?? Lettuce? Luckily they gave me green sauce on the side which added a smidge of flavor but definitely not enough. They didn't wrap it in foil so it fell apart immediately and I think they used chicken they put inside was half inedible cartilage and bones. Maybe their other menu items are better but definitely stay away from the burrito - there are better spots for that nearby.

Stopped by on a Friday night at around 9:30 to pick up a few platters. I just went with one…read morechicken, and one lamb - can't really go wrong with that, right? Well, they both tasted the same - I'm not even sure I could tell which was which, unless he just gave me two of the same things. It was also super oily, and not in the good late night platters way but in the I'm going to regret this in the morning way. I originally had this place bookmarked because of the great reviews but was disappointed. Next time, I'll stick to the tried and true Halal Guys.

Food Service…read more Overall rating Good food, great flavors, awesome service! We were introduced to Royal Grill on our last trip to NYC 2 years ago. And this trip Royal Grill does not disappoint. Definitely a must and much better than the other guys. Recommend getting the Chicken & Lamb Combo over Rice, the Chicken Tikka over Rice & the Chicken Kati Roll with Chimichurri!

Amazing food, hospitality is very inviting and warm, staff is very kind with great suggestions to…read moreyour liking, highly suggest anybody looking for this category of food to give it a try ambiance gives that raw feeling NYC

My hunt for good, home-style Pakistani food continues and this time it led me to Haandi in Curry…read moreHill. If you're expecting a cute aesthetic and polished service, this isn't it fam but that's part of the charm and honestly, I loved it. Plenty of seating and even a downstairs area when it gets busy. The food is made fresh daily and displayed up front which I always take as a good sign. You order at the front and they bring it out to you. We got the aloo gosht and chicken karahi with naan which was an easy 8.5/10. This tasted like home. Super authentic, warm, and comforting. The naan is made fresh, portions are generous and they're definitely not stingy with the meat. We left with very happy bellies.

So to people who are new to newyork and want tk enjoy good biryani then this is your place. Let me…read moreremind you that its not a restaurant, its a food truck. Biryani was very good in terms of properly cooked as usually people add red chili powder on the top their try to make it spicy but they dont know that it destroys the taste on the other hand this biryani was properly cooked and spices were properly marinated. All in all a very good alternative if you are in newyork.

Where do we bury Ani DiFranco? Everyone has an idea. My Biryani idea is to do it in Buffalo, where…read moreshe got her start. This food cart is riding off the coattails of the Biryani cart and it's good but it's nowhere near as spectacular as that place it's named after, so I'm not sure how the ratings got to be so Stellar - but comparing it to what it's supposed to be compared to there's no way I could be that generous.

I'm surprised anyone would speak poorly of this place. The great feedback online made me curious…read moreabout this place. Their food lacks any artificial taste. The team excels at customer care. Good meals and responsive staff. Will definitely return!

Chicken tikka butter masala and laccha paratha is a must try!! so good and yummy!! always fresh and…read moreaffordable desi halal food

First time here as we were doing a boat cruise. Looked for Shawarma and this came up. We were…read moregreeted right away and the lady was super nice about explaining the menu to us. We got a platter chicken shish kabob and a shawarma beef. Both were delicious, great seasoning. Lots of drink choices too. The ambiance was made with the music.

The small impish lady who takes orders is a delight! I'd come here just to take in her positivity…read moreand good karma. The food is freshly prepared and for a diner is quite good. The food was served hot and fresh. Our party had two orders of lamb kofta (2 sides each) and I had the Persian chicken kebab which was a bit salty tbh but overall had a nice flavor and adequate spice. 9/10 as it could have had more of all (veggies, and baba ghanoush for the $17 price). The dining area is utilitarian with the din of traffic from the adjacent corner (W40th/9th Ave) as a constant. Meh, it's NYC you'll hear horns and traffic everywhere at all hours. I give a 1 star deduction for plastic cutlery, as opposed to bamboo or some compostable variety. TIP: definitely get the baba ghanoush it is a standout due to its wonderful smoky flavor

I reviewed B&D in 2013 but have no memory of that. Buffet options aren't labeled so it might not be…read moreperfect if you're risk-averse or have health concerns but everything's good here. My last trip here included (I believe) cassava leaf sauce, chicken, beans and a fiery hot sauce.

This review is for the second location that recently opened on 9th Avenue, near 42nd Street…read more I have had food from this African style self-serve takeout several times, and the food is very good. The spicing can be quite different from other styles of cuisine, but whether or not you like it is a personal decision. I liked most of the food that was offered. I found the baked chicken to be excellent. The stewed chicken and the goat dish were also very good. Vegetables are all excellent...from greens to cabbage to carrots...all are delicious. The whole fish has a distinctive strong taste that took some getting used to...perhaps a lot of paprika and red pepper, but I'm not really sure...certainly a nice portion size. Staff is very friendly and hospitable. Highly recommended.

everything we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The staff went above and…read morebeyond to make our experience memorable.

A great late night snack, and the Kati roll is pretty filling. It's good for to-go or if you want…read moreto dine in. At the time of writing this, this restaurant is connected with inKind so you can get cash back for your order. Very fast casual dining spot, would recommend.