Amazing place! Well seasoned, fresh, well prepared. Absolutely delicious naan, nothing like this…read moreanywhere nearby. . The review that said "always empty" is laughable- this place is packed to the brim with families every time we come!

Ordered in and happy to do so. Their food is so yummy and…read morespiced. Definitely Not bland like other restaurants in the north east. Kebabs, Chicken Tikka Masala and tres leches makes for a great meal. For those who like spice, the kebabs are excellent. The rice is even spiced to give it an extra zing. If you do have leftovers. They warm up nicely in the microwave in about a minute to a minute and a half.

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!

the food was very very very very very very, very, very, very, very, very, very good and the service…read morewas amazing and the food is sooooo good want you know it's also super super delicious

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!

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.

Let me talk about the kebab -- the quality of this place has significantly declined over time. When…read morethey first opened, they were truly making authentic Adana kebab. The chef was from Adana, and he used to prepare lamb meat properly with a zırh (traditional curved knife). But those days seem to be long gone. During my last two visits, there's been a noticeable drop in flavor. It seems they've switched from hand-minced meat to machine-ground meat, and they've started mixing in beef as well. The kebab, which used to crumble with rich texture, has now turned into something more like a cheap supermarket meatball. Despite charging above-average prices, this decline in quality is unacceptable.The kebab was served with both rice and bulgur pilaf, but both had clearly been sitting for a while. The rice, in particular, seemed like it had been cooked 2-3 days earlier -- it was far from fresh. It might still appeal to Turkish customers who have never actually had proper kebab even in Turkey, but to anyone who knows what Adana kebab is supposed to be, this is a joke. I assume most of their customers are foreigners who don't really know what to expect from a real Adana kebab -- so they've taken the easy and cheap route. To make things worse, during my last visit, one side of the kebab was burnt. And the chef, like a typical trickster, had placed the burnt side facing down on the plate, trying to hide it. That's just shameful. And finally -- here's a photo of the cooked tomato they served. Completely white and unripe. Really, chef? You didn't notice when cutting it? You didn't see it while cooking? Or even when plating it? If good tomatoes are hard to find (which they're not -- they're just coming into season), then don't serve them at all. If someone asks, you simply say "It's not the season, and we couldn't find good-quality tomatoes, so we chose not to serve any." But you don't serve pickling-grade, pale white tomatoes on a plate. Also, the place is now covered with signs saying it's alcohol-free -- seriously, there are nearly ten of them across the entrance, exit, and walls. When I asked the waiter about it, he explained that the restaurant is now a "halal establishment." But here's the strange part: since the place opened, I've been there around seven times, and every time I brought my own alcohol, the staff gladly served it to me at the table. Surely they didn't just now discover that alcohol isn't considered *halal* in their religion.

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.

A little disappointing....Menu was huge so not sure whether that effected the kebab entree. It was…read moreacceptable but nothing to write home about. Recommend but with reservation! Management should pay more attention to cleanliness of the bathroom.

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!

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.

Had this place yesterday. Lovley place taste beautiful i would highly recommend this place also do…read morea nice homemade lassi