I have been eyeing this place for a while so headed over for lunch while passing by. I ordered the chicken mendi with rice and salad- no bread because I can't eat gluten. I used Google Translate to help me get that part right. The owner and employee were super nice and friendly and we got it figured out. The food was so, so good. The chicken was insanely tender and flavorful and it came with an amazing garlic sauce and a spicey green sauce. I wish I took a picture before but I couldn't resist digging in. Picture I posted is after I ate half!! I will be back to support these guys for sure. Amazing food! read more

Halal King kitchen - Amazing chicken rice and salad, after I already ate half! - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

Been driving by this place for ages, read tasty reviews and finally stopped to check it out. I wanted to order the grilled chicken but it's a 30 minute wait so I opted for the chicken mendi instead. Two chicken quarters on a bed of basmati rice, a side salad and condiment cups of a green hot sauce and a white garlic sauce. They also gave me a cup of complementary tea which was slightly sweet and smelled of warm spices like cinnamon and clove. The chicken was delicious, the rice brightly colored yellow and fragrant. I liked how the salad balanced against the richness of the spices in the chicken and rice. Their sauces pair nicely with the food as well, making each bite even more full of flavor. Don't let the simple exterior fool you. There is magic and smells that waft behind that takeaway window. Looking forward to ordering their grilled chicken when I have a bit more time. read more

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Great food. Fast, friendly service. Amazing chutney. Free hot sweet tea. They said 15 mins, it closer to 5 for our order to be ready. Excited to work through the menu. read more

Halal King kitchen - Amazing Chicken Akdah - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

Ok it's a restaurant in a gas station, don't let that fool you!!! All their food is so good!!! Chicken mendi is perfectly cooked, moist and flavorful and not dry at all the beef shawarma is so damn good!! And all the sides like the salad and hummus is so good highly recommend this place. HABIBI!!!!! Oh and they give you hot sweet tea while you wait read more

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The place is take out only at a gas station off the Carlson exit on 80. We've wanted to try it forever, so today was the day. Two items were especially good... the chicken mendi plate which had chicken falling off the bone tender that tasted amazing. And the chicken wrap... the fries inside was a nice touch. The chicken schwarma was good, but the other items were better. Good value, large portions and delish food. What more can you ask for? Definitely will be back! read more

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I wanted fried chicken and stopped across the street to Krunchy Chicken but they wouldn't sell me the piece I wanted so I stopped at Halal King to pick up dinner. Thank you Krynchy., this place is terrific and I never would've known. They are a window in a gas station building and don't let that dissuade you. The food is excellent. I don't know what halal is and could google it but I don't care what it is if this food is representative of its rules. I bought the shawarma plate. I ate 1/2 and will enjoy the rest for breakfast. It's a bit spicy for me (just a bit.) My daughter says my ability to handle spice is "White Girl Zero so take that into account. Price is more than fair with the order filling a compartment take out box. My 340 pound grandson would consider it a snack but for a shrinking grandfather it's enormous. read more

Halal King kitchen - Can't eat more than this and that's 2/3 left of the order. - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

I discovered Halal King Kitchen through The Richmond Standard and was very excited to check them out. This place was stuck in my bookmarks list for quite awhile. I decided to order it for lunch one day through Door Dash and I've been back about 5 times now! I told my bf about it and it became his new favorite place! I've tried the beef shawarma plate, chicken mendi, and chicken wrap; while my boyfriend tried the chicken shawarma plate. It was all amazing!!! They even come with garlic sauce and spicy sauce, which are really good! The chicken wrap is super long and about the size of my bf's forearm! Everything we've had so far has been delicious and the portions are really filling. Their hummus also tastes very fresh; I love it! I tried to order their chicken mendi before, but it was sold out and wasn't available at the time I wanted to pick up. I guess it's only available at certain times throughout the day? I finally tried it a few days ago and it was so moist and tender; it fell off the bone! The owners are super friendly and they even give complimentary tea! Halal King is truly a hidden gem and I hope more people find out about it! read more

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This place came highly recommended by the owner of the liquor store by my house so I came once and got the falafel wrap which was huge. It came with garlic sauce and some type of spicy sauce and they gave out complementary tea. Make sure you get that because it was delicious. The second time I got the chicken wrap and the chicken with seasoning so well you can tell they put a lot of love in their food. The guy that helped me his name was Ahmed He was such a kind man. He put my food together and make sure that I had all the sauces. I'll definitely be back to try their food and to visit with them. The parking is kind of crazy because it's in a gas station but still pull up!! read more

Halal King kitchen - Chicken wrap - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

The way I inhaled my Yemeni shawarma plate y'all. Heard about Halal King Kitchen from all their great Yelp and Goog reviews, and since our gov is relentlessly bombing and targeting our Yemeni homies and sailors, the least I can do is support our Bay Area Yemeni peeps. Yes the rumors are true, they're a order-at-the-window more so takeout spot vs dine in. They have one small picnic table if you want to eat there. The sweet man at the cashier gave me complimentary sweet black tea. Yemen don't play with their tea and coffees, and although I prefer my teas less sweet. I sipped that honey-infused sucker like it was oxygen. The rice was so flavorful. And the chicken *Chefs kiss* The naan is on the thinner side but so soft and honestly I wish I bought an extra piece so I could scoop every bit of the deliciousness in my takeout box. Comes with a lil salad on the side too. Would HIGHLY recommend you stop by this spot and maybe fill up on some gas since they're on the same lot as the gas station. Super close off the freeway if you're coming up from Oaktown or Berkeley. Sweet guys and even more sweet tea. Thanks Halal King habibis. read more

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Really good halal food in the area! The service is quick and friendly, and they stay open pretty late which is super convenient. read more

Halal King kitchen - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

Im a bit picky with food so I rarely eat anywhere twice. This was my 2nd time here. Casual spot for take out. attached to a gas station. Order at a window outside. I don't remember the name of the dish but it was wonderful. Hummus was also delish. Will be back for sure. complimentary tea is a must try. I'm not a tea person but I loved it. read more

Halal King kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

Came to Halal King--right next to KKC--just to drop off some clothing recycle in the bin. But I stopped for a falafel wrap, too. While I wait, he gave me a black tea for free and it's hella good. AND THIS falafel is as long as my forearm! If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful! read more

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Got the chicken wrap! 10/10 and they have great service. The wrap came with two sauces! read more

Halal King kitchen - Chicken wrap - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

I wanted to try this place and I'm glad I did. I ordered the burger and the chicken Mendel plate. The burger was so scrumptious and flavorful, it's a smashed patty with a nice slightly burnt crust for flavor, the bun was soft not soggy at all, burger overall 10/10 and not sloppy. The chicken Mendel plate oh my goodness it's very big generous portion for a reasonable price. The chicken was so tender fall off the bone and the rice is excellent. I ordered off of DoorDash and the food arrived still piping hot. Very happy I gave this place a try. Will be ordering again in the future read more

Halal King kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

Why does Richmond have the best gas station food?! I found this spot while scrolling on Yelp. The photos looked good, we were craving shawarma, so we called in an order. We were surprised when we arrived that it was at a gas station. We were excited though because we love Krispy Krunchy Chicken on 23rd St, which is also at a Richmond gas station. My boyfriend ordered the Chicken Shawarma Plate and I ordered the Beef Shawarma Plate. Both dishes really hit the spot for us. The Good: - Portions were great for the price. We both finished our plates but were very full after - Rice was so flavorful and tasty - Salad was refreshing - Some of the best hummus I've had - Both sauces are so good, although I have to get double garlic sauce next time. One is simply not enough! The Slightly Less Good: - We both agreed the meat was a little overcooked, but the flavor made up for it. And it wasn't dry, but could be a tiny bit more moist. The beef shawarma mix was so fragrant though, and you could taste all the flavor profiles it was trying to hit. Very great mix. The Bad: - Not that bad, but parking can be a little tough when it's busy. There's only so many parking spots at gas stations. All in all, we really loved it and we'll be back again! I'd be interested in trying some other menu items next time as well! And double garlic sauce! read more

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First of all, they are SO KIND here. Albeit the wait was a tad long, but they were very sweet and gave me a cup of their traditional sweet tea to drink while I waited. There also isn't a falafel plate, but they were nicely accommodated my request! The falafels were SO BIG?! I will admit my partner was a little disappointed in the little amount of meat he got. But but, we both freaking loved the rice. It was really well flavored and the two of us could've probably just ate a bowl of their rice on its own. I would love to come by and try their breakfast too! read more

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Waiting around for my friend in front of Halal King kitchen one of the gentlemen inside offered me a hot cup of their amazing sweet tea. What a nice gesture. It was like he was welcoming me into his home. Halal King has been on my radar for some time. How can you not like the idea of Yemen influenced chicken shawarma place next to a gas station! My Chicken Shawarma came with a huge portion of rice, a colorfully salad with red onions, home made hummus and a huge flatbread. Ohh and the yogurt with garlic sauce on the side was super good. My friend ordered Chicken Mendi which was cooked perfectly. Matt says while you are making that trip to the Richmond Costco drop by this little gem and make friends with Halal King Kitchen. You will be glad you did. read more

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Food is always good & employees are really friendly & outgoing!! Always offer fresh tea & good conversations

Fantastic take out food! Had Chicken Swarma and Falafel. Falafel were some of best we have ever had. Sauces were tasty. We had no problem with street parking! read more

Nice to see they are halal. Very tasty burgers. Nice job guys. Can't wait to come back.

The best shawarma I've had in the Bay Area. The beef shawarma plate came with a generous portion of well seasoned and tasty beef, delicious hummus, and salad. Also tried a beef wrap and falafel on the side that were equally delicious. The owner greeted us with sweet Yemeni tea which was a nice touch. Will be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

I found out about this hole in the wall restaurant on IG. They are located inside Kwik Serv, a gas station, in Richmond (right off the freeway). Apparently the owner and his uncle immigrated from Yemen to Oakland eight years ago to Oakland and they serve the best Yemeni food in the Bay. I decided to give it a try since I've never had Yemeni food and was in the area. We were the only ones there when we arrived around 12:30pm on a Saturday. The owner explained to us the different items on their menu, so we decided to get Chicken Mendi and a side of fries. The chicken was very juicy and tender. The rice and salad was packed with flavor. The fries reminded me of McDonald's fries and it could have been crispier. Indoor seating is not available, but they do have a bench and table in front of the establishment. The gas station is quite popular since it's right off the freeway. read more

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Honestly, the folks working at the restaurant are super nice and respectful, you can tell they really put their heart into what they do. The food is seriously delicious and stands out from other places, especially the mandi - everyone at home loves it, from the kids to the adults. Even when we have guests over, they always ask where the food's from 'cause it leaves such a special taste Thank you read more

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Stop by the gas station every day on my way to work, first time trying it today. Food came out quick and was super good. Definitely stopping by here more often read more

I can't say enough about how delicious, fresh, perfectly seasoned and generously portioned the food is here. It's unique, but also familiar if you've had Middle Eastern food. Chicken Mendi: Whole on-bone chicken pieces with rice, I get 2 meals out of it easily. I saved one piece of chicken, took all the meat off at home and put it over some pasta. Boom. Chicken Shawerma: OMG this is so good. Either in a plate with rice or in a flatbread wrap. The garlic sauce is really garlicky and the green sauce is moderately spicy. Falafel: Best falafel around, really filling if you're veg or vegan. I can't wait to try more dishes here but it's hard not to order the chicken! And the rice is SO tasty you can just eat it by itself. It does take 15-20 minutes to prepare. I live nearby so I just call in my order and go pick it up. And they always answer the phone, unlike some places! The employees are so kind and give out free tea while you're waiting. I have seen a picnic table outside but you really don't want to sit there, it's in a busy gas station. Just get it to go and bring it to a local park. read more

This place was really amazing, I 100% recommend it most try. Very nice people and the food is amazing. I wish I could say more but there is not enough word to describe it. read more

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Authentic Yemeni food at a Kwik Serv gas station, who would've thought! The Chicken Zurbian was perfectly "medium" spicy and very generous with the portion. The Toum (garlic sauce) and Zhoug (spicy cilantro sauce) they gave on the side accented its flavors. The wait was easily worth it cause the dish was flaming hot and had fall-off-the-bone tender pieces of chicken. Appreciated the complimentary hot sweet tea. Highly recommend! read more

The food is so fresh and colorful. Seasoned perfectly and delicious. I had the chicken shawarma plate and ate every last bite. The green sauce that comes with it really balances the flavors and takes it up to another level. The people working were extremely friendly and accommodating, they gave me a cup of Yemeni tea to have while I waited and that was delicious too. This is gonna be a new regular spot for me and my family read more

The mandi was awesome We ordered on the phone and the food was ready - we checked on nut allergy and everything though communication was a bit difficult the folks used an app to confirm that it did not have any nuts Awesome food, friendly folks and I will definitely stop by again read more

I love this place! I tried the lamb kebab and it was so good. I am not from Yemen and don't have the experience to know authentic Yemeni food, but the flavors and quality of the food were outstanding. Even more impressive was the kindness I experienced from the 2 guys running the place and preparing the food. We were given a type of black sweet tea that was so good and it was complimentary. The nice guy who served it to me even gave me more after I finished my first cup. Some hi-lights about this place: * food made fresh to order, that's why there is a wait, personally it's well worth it and no problem for the quality of the food. Order ahead and plan accordingly if time is an issue * their rice and hummus is so good! * the kindest and friendliest service makes this place a one of a kind * feels like I was being served a home cooked meal * this place is unique and special! Positive and friendly vibes, delicious and outstanding food! Can't wait to come back! read more

Omg. Came here by accident Best gas station food in the world. Greeted with the best hot cup of tea. #1 Hail the king. Thank you read more

Got the chicken akdah again and some falafel; the falafel were nice, without measurable room for improvement. The chicken akdah was solid as always, though the serving size was roughly halved. Still very much worth it. read more

Best chicken rice takeout. Fresh and flavorful. Excited to try the kebabs and breakfast. read more

Halal King kitchen - Chicken Mendi - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

I have been wanting to try this spot for a minute and it did not disappoint! I took my mom here today on this drizzly afternoon. We parked on the street nearby because there's not a ton of parking in the gas station, and we walked up to the counter to order. The folks working there were very friendly, kind, and surprisingly attentive. While we were waiting, they gave us free tea that was sweet and tasted like it was spiced with cardamom and maybe cinnamon and cloves. It was the perfect drink to sip on while waiting for our food. At first I was just sharing one cup with my mom but then they asked if I wanted my own and I could not resist because it was delicious. I'm vegetarian and it was totally clear what items had meat and what didn't, so at first we just ordered a falafel wrap with fries. This felt too basic because you can get decent falafel a lot of places, and I wanted to get something else that was more reflective of their yemenj cooking. We ended up asking if either of the bean options had meat and were told they did not, so we added an order of the foul beans. When asked for how spicy we wanted the falafel and the beans, we said spicy. The food: The falafel wrap was pretty tasty! I liked that it didn't fall apart too easily, and there was a good balance of falafel, tomato, etc. Even though we asked for spicy, it was not spicy at all, but luckily they gave us 3 containers of hot sauce that really added to the wrap. The fries were pretty basic, but the sauce that came with them was spicy and creamy and delicious. The foul was obviously the star, savory and spiced like a warm hug. It wasn't super spicy in terms of heat, but just enough to make your nose run a little. It also came with some good pita for dipping. I am so glad we decided to stop by and I'm so glad I live nearby and can come back again soon! read more

Halal King kitchen - Foul beana - Burgers Near Me - Richmond, California

Looked promising. Chicken shawarma white meat over marinated dry etc Wrap very one note feeling way too heavy needed acidity and freshness to lift it. Good texture on the wrap , better than shawarmaji but same shit. Too heavy and dry meat. Making fake shawarma (seasoning only) from breast meat is the dumbest thing ever. NorCal shops need some work compared to glendale, n Hollywood. Toum was fine read more

It's an amazing restaurant! My wife and I went there for breakfast, and we truly enjoyed the delicious and flavorful food. On top of that, the staff's service was outstanding. They genuinely wanted to ensure that every customer was happy and comfortable. The prices were also very reasonable--not overpriced at all. read more

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Everything from this place is SO good. Chicken is tender rice is fresh sauce is fresh everything is perfect

Great food, large servings, the man taking my order was a kind gentleman, the salad and hummus on the side was superb with the pita bread provided. I'll be back for lunch for sure... read more

This is the craziest place for some bomb ass halal. It's in the corner of a busy gas station with all the characters you can imagine hanging out at a gas station. As someone said it's not a place to hang out but to get some of the best Yemeni food. There is limited parking and non stop people getting gas. But the food. I got the chicken shawarma and fantastic. Get a free cup of tea while waiting from a smiling server. Will be back for the chaos! read more

excellent food. parking can be a little tricky. phoning in an order can be tricky to make sure you both understand. but the food is great and the staff is nice. read more