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    Halal Express Kabab House

    4.7 (31 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken Tikka Kebab, Chicken Kofta Kebab, Mantu, Lamb Tikka Kebab
    Naveen K.

    This is a hidden gem. Has a small parking lot located next to Dunkin Donuts. I have been here quiet a few times. All the combos are very filling and can't really finish in one sitting. They do give you too much rice which is a waste. They do not give you extra white sauce to go when you order to go but if you sit in you can use the whole bottle which doesn't make sense. It's like the sushi places who do the same with soy sauce and don't fill it to the top. Another thing to note is the family combos are not worth it for the price. They give you more meat if you order 4 individual platters versus family combo for 4. So basically paying $4 less for less meat and a lot of rice for the family combo. Just get the individual platters.

    Turkish soda
    Matthew F.

    Although I've only door dashed from here the food and price are outstanding. I actually ordered from them twice within the same day.

    Lamb Over Rice
    Genevieve R.

    I've eaten here twice. Delicious both times and service is so friendly. 2nd visit I dined in with my boyfriend. Huge portion of lamb over rice. Great spot.

    The kofta combo
    Austin P.

    What was formerly Madena Kabob house is now Halal Express Kabab and boy is this a happy change. I ordered from here for the second time today and was again very pleased by the food. I ordered the kofta combo and received food that was both visually appealing and absolutely delicious. The rice was extremely flavorful, the beef and the chicken were super tender and tasty. The person at the counter was extremely friendly. We talked about our families and she very kindly gave my daughter some candy. Would I recommend Halal Express Kabab? Absolutely. Will I be going back? Also absolutely.

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    Goga P.

    This place is solid. I always deal with Leena for the best quality and price. I ordered a mix platter and Qabli pulao. Usually most restaurants skimp out on the meat of the lamb shanks but they loaded it up. I really don't see a lot of places giving this quality and quantity of food for a reasonable price and most of all great customer service!

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    Food and service great. Owner was very nice and personable. Very nice. I would recommend them

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    2 years ago

    If you're a fan of lamb gyros this place by far has one of the best gyros i have ate in a long time. You gotta try it.

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    Great food with new management/ownership. Excellent chicken and lamb kababs and their rice is amazing

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    4 years ago

    Food is so good I went back to back two days in a row to try new dishes. Would recommend, friendly staff as well.

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    Amazing food and very nice owner! Great service. Also gave us chocolates and green tea after dinner! Definitely will be coming back!

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    Kebab House

    Kebab House

    4.3
    (280 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    We ordered catering from Kebab House in Hicksville, and it was absolutely outstanding! Every dish…read morewas fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection -- juicy, tender, and packed with authentic spices. The rice was aromatic and fluffy, soaking up all the delicious flavors. The salad was crisp and vibrant, topped generously with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and shredded carrots, making it the perfect refreshing balance to the warm dishes. Even the green sauces on the side were incredible -- fresh, zesty, and the perfect finishing touch. The presentation was clean and generous, making it ideal for a group setting. Everyone loved it, and there wasn't a single complaint -- just compliments all around! Highly recommend Kebab House in Hicksville for catering or dine-in. Delicious food, great quality, and definitely worth ordering again!

    My family often frequented the restaurant together. My little sister got her first paid check and…read morewanted to treat us. after my little sister picked us to a family platter. Unfortunately, our experience took a very upsetting turn when we found what appeared to be a bug in the food. We contacted the restaurant to explain what we found and hoped they would handle the situation professionally. Instead, the conversation quickly became hostile. After some back and forth the owner ultimately became very aggressive and said "if you want me to deal with this issue personally you can come in person and we can handle it like men" to my older brother which felt threatening. We left the interaction feeling disrespected, intimidated, and completely disgusted with how our concerns were handled. We were unable to reach a resolution or receive a refund despite raising what we believed was a serious food safety issue. Finding a literal insect in a meal is concerning enough, but what made this experience especially disappointing was the way we were treated afterward. From one Muslim person to another- that man had no kindness in his heart. I truly hope the restaurant shuts down or that man ends up on the street bc he's not taking food safety concerns seriously.

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    Chicken tikka family combo for 5 topped with kabuli
    Chicken tikka family combo for 5 topped with kabuli
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    Kabul Grill

    Kabul Grill

    4.5
    (436 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Rafi and his dear family have been bringing so much love to all our happy bellies since 2000…read more This has become an annual ritual for my busy buddies and me, sadly not more frequent because the food and the service is at the very upper echelon of amazing, healthy, natural, better than Michelin Star level real AfghanistanI cuisine served by a beautiful man who absolutely dotes on you and takes care of every single detail. We got the magnificent wings, the silky hummus, the fantastic mixed salad, the hot bread, the delicious dumplings,off the bone lamb chops, and gorgeous chicken kebabs. The Afghani brown rice was a big hit. We made sure we had room for the stupendous baklava served warm with the Afghani coffee and cardamom tea. The inside is warm, inviting and decorated with lovely mementos and souvenirs & great music playing in the background. We got to know a very sweet mother and daughter ( patrons) who also found this gem Kabul Grill on Yelp and loved their lunch. Can't wait to be back!

    Visited on a Sunday around 5 PM with family and was seated right away. The hostess, who also served…read moreas our waitress, was very friendly and welcoming. We already knew what we wanted for our entrées but decided to start with a few appetizers. Based on her recommendation, we tried the Mantoo (steamed chicken dumplings) and Kashk Badenjan (eggplant dish). Both were flavorful and enjoyed by everyone at the table. For our main course, we ordered the Mixed Grill Combination, which included lamb tikka, lamb kebab, jujeh, and chicken tikka. The portion was generous--perfect for sharing and even better for leftovers. It happened to be my aunts birthday and we were offered a traditional Afghan dessert, Firnee. It was a pudding topped with pistachios. It was creamy and sweet. Such a thoughtful gesture. By the way they also offer BYOB, which is a nice bonus. Overall, great food, friendly service, and an enjoyable dining experience.

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    Loved the hot cardamom black tea.
    Loved the hot cardamom black tea.
    Sampler platter
    Sampler platter
    The Chicken Breast Kabobs. Melt in the mouth good!

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    The Chicken Breast Kabobs. Melt in the mouth good!
    Kabul Restaurant Afghan Cuisine

    Kabul Restaurant Afghan Cuisine

    4.4
    (172 reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    I had never had Afghan food before but I love other types of Mediterranean food. We went to dinner…read moreto reconnect with old friends. The restaurant is small and cozy and decorated with gorgeous rugs on the walls and Afghani art. You really feel like you are stepping into another world. We had two appetizers (shown). My friend, who has eaten here frequently, recommended them. I'm not sure what they were but absolutely delicious. The portions were huge. I got the lamb kabobs with brown rice (with carrots and raisins.) We kept asking for more white sauce because it was delicious on the meat and rice. The service was friendly and attentive. Truly the perfect place to catch up and enjoy some great, unique food!

    I've been overruled in my day job when I argue that incomplete information is better than none at…read moreall, but Yelp is more free-range, so I'll tell you that the green sauce is stellar but I have no idea what it accompanied. Pakowra badenjan was a great new app this time, similar enough to returning contestant aushak to remind one of Chuck Klosterman's apples/oranges comment but with fried eggplant offering more structural contrast. The chicken was a masterpiece, with excellent seasoning and marination. Those who have faithfully followed my carnivorous exploits may be surprised to hear a salad rave, but this shirazi offering is a knockout.

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    Baba ghanoush
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    Sami’s Kebab House

    Sami’s Kebab House

    4.4
    (658 reviews)
    22.9 mi
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    Came here in the morning with a good friend and ordered the mantu, lamb shank, and chicken kebab…read more The mantu were well spiced and served with a yoghurt sauce, and the lamb meat was so tender, it fell off the bone. Yet the unexpected star of the show was the chicken kebab!! It was so tender and marinated I still dream of it sometimes. The dishes came with some scrumptious rice filled with raisins and carrots, as well as a salad. Eating here reminded me that the expert in any field has mastered the basics. While the ingredients were so simple, they were cooked to perfection. And it was so enjoyable to eat this meal in a restaurant with decor that wasn't over the top, but felt like home. Service was great, but there is a mandatory 20% gratuity if you come here with a group.

    My friend who is local to the neighborhood brought me here; I was immediately impressed with the…read moredecor and the spaciousness of the restaurant relative to how it looked outside. The food outshined its reputation and the service was great, very friendly staff with even a free milk pudding dessert! We got the traditional Uzbeki Qabili Pulao - THIS DISH my goodness, both my friend and I were thoroughly impressed by how the lamb was seasoned and cooked to perfection, we really enjoyed the rice with the carrots and raisins - even if you aren't a fan of those two items I would try the dish as it's meant to be prepared. For appetizers, we got the Sabzi which was a nice vegetarian option with spinach, as well as the small afghan salad (normal diced cucumbers and tomatoes), the mantu dumplings which were pretty good and the Afghan naan which is just a vehicle for eating the dips. I would 1000% come here again and bring a friend if I were in Astoria. It seems popular with both locals and larger groups of families; lots of the tables inside had kids. It appears to be BYOB though we stuck to sparkling water.

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    Sami’s Kebab House
    Mixed Afghan Kabab
    Mixed Afghan Kabab
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