Passing through the area the night before my flight out of Bradley Airport. Had a hankering for…read moresome Middle Eastern food. Checked out some reviews. Was a little concerned that one said it was in a dying Mall. But most of the food reviews were very positive. It was a little hard to find... GPS took me to the other side of the mall...which was DEFINITELY dying. Stopped in another restaurant and got directions to the Mosaic Cafe. The decor was quite colorful and festive. Added to the Middle Eastern experience. I ordered Lamb & Chicken Shish Kebab and a Side of Hummus. Excellent Fresh Bread. Outstanding flavors... meats were perfectly cooked and tender. Hummus was great with the bread. Salad was tangy. The Rice and Bulgar where OK... nothing special. The waitress and the owner couldn't have been friendlier. Like most places these days, it was a bit pricey...but these are the times we live in. Chances are I won't be back in that area anytime soon. But for a one night stand, it was excellent.

Trusted the reviews and we were not disappointed. A very cute spot, nicely decorated, just in a…read morestrange location because of the mall. The mixed appetizer was fun to try all the dips. The chutney type one was my favorite by far, followed by the cacik and baba ganoush. The carrot and cabbage ones were a little too heavy on the mayo for me. The bread was delicious! Our meals were also very good. I was personally not a big fan of the chicken adana even though everyone raves about it, but it was just personal preference. My husband loved it! My chicken shish was very good, tender and moist. Super friendly service so all in all a great spot!

My husband loved your lamb shanks so much, he order two orders the next day! I'm 100% Greek and we…read moremake a lamb shank like this! He loved the rice with the carrots and raisins!

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here tonight . When we entered we saw a large group of about 10…read morePakistani guys sitting around tables sharing food family style, and we thought--this place is legit! The gentleman who helped us at the counter was so patient as we decided what to order and very kind. I ordered a garden salad with Tandoori chicken and my husband ordered the chicken gyro plate with spicy rice. Generous portions and flavorful meats! My tandoori chicken was tender and so tasty! My salad with fresh squeezed lemon juice on top was the perfect pairing for the savory chicken. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his meal as well--the rice was well seasoned (I'm guessing cumin and saffron?). We enjoyed every bite. A yummy looking selection of desserts available as well, though we didn't have any room in our satisfied tummies. Highly recommend!

Came for some apps before a show in town Service was fast &…read morefriendly Cold apps were a hit! Would come again Be sure to try the babaganoush :) Prices very resonable

City Kebab is a Middle Eastern kebab restaurant that opened in Hartford, Connecticut in September…read more2023. It was founded by husband and wife Uzbek immigrants Timur Rakhimov and Aziza Djalmamedova. The couple immigrated to the United States from Uzbekistan in 2010. After over a decade of education, training, and hard work, they decided to try their luck as restaurateurs. They found a space that used to be home to Hook & Ladder Restaurant (right next to Hartford Fire Department's historic South Green Station). The couple hired Turkish immigrant Hasan Korkmaz as their head chef. Together, they curated a menu full of traditional Turkish and Uzbek cuisine that is all prepared in accordance with halal dietary laws. Some of the menu items include kebabs, samsas, falafel, gyro, and mezzo platters. I recently dined at City Kebab while I was in Hartford to see a concert. I checked Yelp to see if there was anywhere good to grab dinner before the show, and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine sounded fantastic to me. When I entered, I was greeted by the very friendly co-owner Timur, who said, "I work for my wife. She's the real boss." After being seated, I began to look over the menu. When Timur returned, he tried to recommend that I get gyro. I told him, "Oh no. I know exactly what I want. I'd like to order a variety of small plates to sample. I'm a local food blogger and I want an authentic experience." Timur was just ecstatic and quickly went to give my order to the kitchen staff. I started off first with a small "Mixed Cold Appetizer" (combo of hummus, babganush, haydari, soslu patlican, antep ezme, avocado ezme), the "Falafel" (mixture of chickpeas, parsley, onions, garlic, Middle Eastern spices, deep fried) and a small teapot of "Turkish Black Tea". Timur brought me some complimentary "Ramazan Pidesi" (Turkish Bread) as well as a glass of "Fresh Squeezed Lemonade". He said, "You need to try this!" So far, everything was excellent! For the main course, I had the "Mixed Grill" (mixture of chicken shish, beef shish, kofte, lamb adana, beef & lamb gyro, served w/ white rice, bulgur rice, Mediterranean salad). It was a symphony of Mediterranean flavors! Timur surprised me with a "Pumpkin Samsa" (pumpkin filling in crispy pastry, seasoned with spices, served w/ tomato sauce) and said, "You can't leave without trying this. It's an Uzbek specialty!" It was very tasty! Before the meal was over, he said, "Save some room. I have another surprise for you at the end." He brought me "Künefe with Dondurma" (Turkish ice cream). I had never tried this before. Stuffed with melted mozzarella and then topped with pistachio and almond crumbles, it was simply divine! I repeatedly thanked Timur for his hospitality and for sharing his culinary cultural traditions with me. I had enough leftovers for both my wife and I to have for dinner the following evening. I'll definitely be returning with my whole family. If you're looking for an authentic Middle Eastern culinary experience in Hartford, then look no further than City Kebab!

Do you love fried chicken wings, smash burgers, and Philly Cheese steak subs? I have. That's why…read moreI'm pleased to say I've been a regular customer of Royal Chicken and Kebab. Eating in their food area, making a food order with their cashier, or even using their digital menu, all are friendly, comfortable, and accommodating. They serve halal meats, too, which eases my conscience and my ordering options from their menu, including fresh and crispy french fries. What sets this place apart from a local or fast food burger joint, however, is the love for the experience of their food that Royal Chicken & Kebab offers. Receiving your food order from them is a delight. From the way each meal is wrapped, boxed, or sealed, to the way their burgers and subs look unwrapped. I recall the days I used to enjoy a messy local Philly Cheesesteak sub at whatever local sandwich shop I would be at, where the price wasn't about the love and care specifically, as there needed to be an overwhelming level of meat--like, get yourself dirty on a date level as the wrapper was soggy and flowing with cheese. That is part of a local Philly cheese experience, and here, I felt the love for the flavors brought to a wider community, if not the whole world. Here, our local cooks and chefs still make a sub full of steak, cheese, and peppers, but just enough to fit neatly and appealingly within their foil wraps. Each bite of the slightly warm and crispy bun reveal to me how much I still love the flavors of the experience, and don't need the sub to be my only sustenance. You can get your meal with a side of fries and a drink, for example. Royal Chicken & Kebab has a welcoming atmosphere, attention to detail in the quality of their meals, and has yet to let me down in price or service. I could see anyone, from families, to groups of friends late at night enjoying a meal here. Thank you for your work, Royal!

1st time , i wish I could give a 3.5 , it was just ok. I had to use Uber Eats again. I drive a Bus…read moreand sometimes there is no where to park and it's just easier to order online . 1st, it was the fastest I've ever got delivery . Less than 30 minutes . Good job getting it ready as quick as possible . I got the gyro with a side of onion rings . The gyro (beef) was good , I was impressed how heavy it was and very tasty , my only complaint was there was soooo much lettuce I couldn't help but wear 1/2 of it trying to eat it . And only got 2 little napkins . So my advice to anyone , no lettuce or definitely cut back . It was like $10.50 so well worth it . Now the onion rings sucked . They were still hot , just a miserable lousy , deep friend bread ring with some remanent of an onion , they were hard and flavorless . A waist of $6.50 . I threw 1/2 of them away . The gyro was the better deal for sure .

Came here for the first time on a Saturday night and it was really busy. We made a reservation but…read morestill had to wait a bit to be seated. It's tiny inside but clean. We got the mixed cold appetizers which tasted really good with their bread. The mixed grill was very good, their lamb is one of the best we've had. I hope they consider adding iskender to their menu in the future. Unfortunately we didn't experience the best service when we were there. They didn't give us menus so we looked it up on our phones, and we had to flag the staff down to take our order after almost 15min. We asked for water refills and yogurt sauce but received neither and no one came to check on us. We didn't want to wait longer so we opted to skip dessert.

Excellent place. I highly recommend this Turkish restaurant. It's very clean, beautiful, service is…read morefriendly and excellent (Thanks Greta)! Food is excellent! I've had the liver, the mixed grill, the appetizers, and the chicken Adana. Everything is excellent, portions are big. Lots of free parking. Great for parties and special occasions.

Been here a bunch of times for take out and dine in. The food is amazing, the portions are…read moregenerous and the people are always superfriendly. We don't get there often but it is always a great time when we do. Have ordered large takeout orders for gatherings with friends that observe Muslim traditions and it has worked out amazingly well. Alway glad when we visit and see them busy. We had one visit where the bread did not seem exceptionally fresh but felt that was more of an exception. Usually it is fantastic and something we look forward to.

We are excited to visit Boston it is my first time but my wife visited several times she loves…read moreBoston. In 1st day I searched halal restaurants near Waltham . I found in top of search Peshawri Kebab. It is Pakistani Restaurant. We ordered chicken curry and lamb curry both are combined in Nan Ruti. Both dishes were delicious. Service not bad . Nice environment with seating area.

Actually ate here by mistake. Driving in the area and remembered there was a middle eastern…read morerestaurant. Stopped at what I thought was Taste of Lebanon but decided to give it a try. I am extremely glad I did. I ordered a Lamb platter and Kofta Sandwich, both were delicious. The man working was very helpful, patient and generous. Very happy to support the business of such a worker or owner. Lamb Kebab platter 10/10- Pretty much perfect on the day, especially since the Chef cooked it on the Medium side for me. The Lamb itself was delicious and flavored wonderfully. The rice was amazing and was enriched by sautéed onions and some kind of noodle. Nice onion, tomato, and pickle salad mixture. Included Hummus and some kind of rich Yoghurt/Sour Cream which was amazing. Kofta Sandwich 7.5/10- Basic kofta sandwich done well. Good meat, good wrap, good flavor, nice toppings. For the money, an excellent deal. Fantastic food. Great price. What started as an accidental visit will turn me into a return customer. Looking forward to my next meal at Janna.

Delicious food! I'm a very picky eater and was afraid to come but my husband assured me I'd find…read moresomething good. He was right! The flavor profile was not over bearing but not bland. I tried everything except the onion/herb garnish. It was very quiet this afternoon, I hope y'all realize what a gem is hidden here!

Usually I get too lazy to write reviews on a restaurant, but after taking a bite of their food, I…read morereally wanted to thank them for how delicious everything was! Especially during this pandemic, I wanted to give them extra love. I had ordered through an uber eats app and found them after seeing my regular food place closed today and was willing to try something new and I'm so glad I did! Meat was perfectly seasoned and I love their spicy rice! Although I had just ordered, I'm already tempted to order more and try all of their other dishes. Awesome portions and great presentation. For anyone interested, I had ordered a Beef Tikka Kebab plate & a chicken tikka wrap.

I actually expected more from this restaurant but it didn't meet my expectations. I ordered Qabuli…read morePulao and the rice was tasty. However, the lamb shank was not cooked very well and the meat was tough and hard to chew. The kheer is supposed to have nuts but it was just full of raisins.

I had the best experience in upstate by visiting this restaurant.Food,Ambiance and highly…read moreremarkable customer service.The owner,Ehtisham bhai great cook,very helpful and humble person.Highly recommended.

Tried a new to me Pakistani Halal restaurant since I was in Clifton Park. I liked the menu &…read morereviews, and It was located in small strip of businesses on Guideboard Road near the Halfmoon Diner and Sorrentinos Deli. It was easy to place an online order. It is an open Kitchen mostly takeout place with several booths/tables for dine in, if wanted. Ordered for pickup: Chicken Bihari Boti, six pieces Lamb Curry with Rice The chicken was very tender and delicious. A small salad was included. I would order this dish again even though the menu has many enticing items. The Lamb Curry included a tasty, flavorful white rice that complemented the curry well. The owner included extra sauces including a Mint-Yogurt one that was delicious. I should have ordered one of the many varieties of Naan, and next time I will. Check out their menu. The owner greeted you with a smile. Two others prepared the food. While another customer (Gyros) and I waited for our orders at 11:30 am (I arrived early), the owner served us a sample of their Kheer after asking us if we had a milk allergy. This traditional Indian Rice dessert was far superior in flavor and texture to what I have eaten at other local restaurants that serve it. (Kheer is a creamy, traditional dessert made by simmering rice with whole milk, sugar, and aromatics like cardamom and saffron.) The owner even included a complimentary serving of Kheer with my order. Nice! They thank you for your order when you leave. The restaurant was pristine including the recently washed windows. Parking is plentiful. I want to order food from here for my family who likes this cuisine.