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!

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!

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.

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.

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 .

Someone randomly posted a picture of their chicken Tandori meal from here yesterday and I hadn't…read morehad lunch, so I HAD to order that for dinner. I had fried chicken here years ago yet had no idea they had gyro's and other options, plus they are located at the end of my street! I have been craving and daydreaming about a lunch dish i got when i worked in NYC with rice and salad and lamb, and yesterday I got to order it and have it here in RI! I ordered the lamb plate and the chicken plate and my husband and I were in heaven. ALSO, I picked it up on my way home from work with my son in the car and I asked the gentleman if he would be able to bring it out to my car if I paid with a card, and he said yes! Made everything so easy. They also seem to have a website that takes orders online :) SO happy i came across that post because this is one of my favorite places now and so close to home. I believe they deliver too.

Had an hour lunch and decided to try this place. Walked in and decided on the mix plate and one…read morechicken wing to try. Food came out in about 10min or so. Mix rice if lamb and chicken. Dish came with salad and sauce. Half way through my food I remembered I had a chicken wing. I went to the counter and asked for my wing. Owner gave me an extra one. Wing was seasoned well but it was a bit dry. My rice plate had way too much oil, not sure if that's normal. The amount of food you get is a good deal but the rice plate was lacking some flavor.

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.

Chicken Haleen (shredded chicken in a Spicy chili curry…read moresauce) When they ask do yiy want your rice Spicy to what do you think my response will be??? Yup!! This place is unreal, known for their Kababs and such but the Indian food side of the menu is unreal!! I truly would have never thought that but yup they even have Chicken tikka masala!! Right here im Framingham I say go try it and spice it up all you want! The end!! Ps they also do burgers, subs and wraps!!

Lovely Pakistani food/ halal Friendly service !!…read moreThe table area is always clean. The food service is quick and food is always well made.

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.

Whenever we are in Boston, we have a meal at Peshawri Kebabs, the food is authentic and…read moreexceptional. I would recommend any of the grilled meats. The karahis' are just OK. They also have Shahi Kulfi for dessert. The chapli kabobs and lamb shanks are a must. We came in with a party of 6 and when we went to order, the staff member said it'd be too much food and advised us to cut down a few items. I really appreciated this because he didn't have to do that from a business perspective. He was also right because what we ended up ordering was plenty of food.

Hidden gem... Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you! Inside - get ready to be delighted. My…read morehusband and I live in Marblehead and wanted to try a new place - one that served food we couldn't get in Marblehead or nearby. We stumbled upon Sina's and decided to make it our 'date night.' WOW! Did we get lucky!! Located just a 20 min from Marblehead, we arrived to a quiet restaurant, where we were on the late-ish side, arriving at 7:30 and they close at 8:30pm. The owner and a colleague were waiting on everyone and the owner was cooking, too. We ordered: - Homemade falafel (incredible!) $9 - Masto-Khiar: Creamy rich yogurt blended with fresh cucumber and mint, $9 - Beef Barg: Two skewers of ground beef combined with onion, and house seasoning - served with grilled tomatoes and rice, $26 - Shirazi Salad: Fresh diced cucumber, tomato & onion in a juicy lemon-mint dressing with olive oil -- served with warm pita bread, $9 - The evening's special was lamb shank served with roasted root vegetables (a huge portion!) $35 - A traditional yogurt beverage (just to experiment - it was slightly salty and interesting) - Doogh $5 - A glass of white wine $13 - Freshly made baklava $4 (perfect as a great small dessert finale) --- Total $128.48 with tax ($117 food/bev, $11.48 tax) We were warmly attended to by the owner, 'Bejan' / 'Bijan' (?) - the 'j' is pronounced like a 'zh' - like in 'bijou.' He and his wife - and their 2 children moved to the USA many years ago to create a better life. They opened this restaurant (decorated by their daughter) in honor of their late son, Sina, who was tragically lost to random gun violence in 2017 - in Lynn MA. Their son was studying to be a pilot and was working as a pizza delivery driver when the random violence took his life. Truly heartbreaking. Sina was just 24 years old. Sina's portrait hangs above the cash register. I highly recommend this place - 5/5 in all ways. We will be back.

The food was excellent -- the chef makes a delicious gormeh sabzi!! And, the ambiance is so…read moretastefully decorated. You can tell someone put a lot of love into the place. Loved sitting there and chatting with the amazing owner and chef who does it all. It felt like being welcome into someone's home. Couldn't recommend checking this place out more. It was delicious, clean, and filled with heart.