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    NJ Halal Bowls

    4.0 (178 reviews)
    InexpensiveMediterranean, Halal
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Platter
    Dwinel B.

    So... never judge a dish by its cover. When I first opened the bag I thought there was too much sauce at first glance. Well, when I took my first fork full of rice with the sauce I realized it was just right. The sauce was really good and really went well with the rice and chicken. My wife thought the same (she had the falafel). They were pretty large servings. I really enjoyed the food and definitely recommend NJ Halal Bowls. You can expect more orders from me in the near future. PS. The Baklava didn't disappoint either.

    Halal Chicken Kabab (2pcs)
    Daksh S.

    Update only for Chapli Kababs- tried kebabs a couple times after my last review and like most SE Asian restaurants struggling with consistency, the quality of kebabs have gotten down. they are suuper hard, has egg white fragments telling that it's more egg than chicken, and potentially not quite well mixed too. totally pass. will find another place for kebabs now.

    Christina T.

    This will definitely be my go to spot for halal bowls in edison now. The lamb was declines and cooked perfectly. Loved the ample greens and rice, and I didn't even need to ask for them to load it up with white sauce which is my favorite. The mango lassi was also perfectly sweet and yoghurt-y.

    Lamb Chicken Platter
    Matthew G.

    I love the white sauce with the chicken and lamb platter, so good i have to get 2 of them

    Edie N.

    Food and service wasn't great. I came in around noon and there wasn't anyone in there. The guy working the counter didn't greet or acknowledge me and even after I said hello to him he didn't make an effort to make me feel welcomed by getting off of the counter he was leaned up/relaxing on. I asked him for a pretty standard rice and chicken plate and he seemed annoyed and made ordering super difficult. The food was quick but not good at all. The white sauce was bland, hot sauce wasn't hot at all, veggies were old. It's unfortunate because I really want businesses like these to do well.

    a pizza covered in sauce and cheese
    Julie B.

    This is my occasional late "go-to" meal on nights when I decide to have dinner after 9 pm. I usually get the chicken gyro platter. I love the flavor of the chicken and it is more aesthetically appealing than some of the other "Halal" places with a similar name. The mixture of chicken, rice, salad doused in the white sauce with lines of hot sauce almost sounds illegal. Hot sauce is potent!!!!! I used to do 3 lines but I think they changed their bowl sizes so I felt 2.5 lines was good. Best to ask for some on the side if you don't know how you will tolerate it.

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    Paul S.

    I discovered this place awhile ago and it never misses! The lamb platter is delicious. I think it's better than the chicken. This places style of lamb is more chopped up and less chunky than other halal places. I enjoy this style more so if you don't maybe avoid the lamb! They give you a pita with the friend and the salad is cucumbers onions and tomato. Be careful, the hot sauce is very hot so I usually only get 1 or 2 lines of it!

    Chicken platter on the left and chicken biryanis on the right (already scoop out half)
    Bonnie L.

    Tonight we ordered the chicken platter and chicken biryanis, we haven't been back for a while, it wasn't so great, but after checking on the reviews, realized it is under new management, so we gave it a try. It did not disappoint, both bowl were delicious, although the rice in the chicken platter can be a little softer. But the chicken biryanis is so flavorful and that kick of spice really put it to the top. Also the portions are pretty generous. Will definitely order again.

    Regular Chicken platter $7.99
    Kimberly S.

    Came here for the first time Saturday night to pick up some food. I was really in the mood for a chicken platter so I figured I would check this place out since I've had it on my bookmark list. Funny thing is I asked my fiancé to drive me since he had dinner earlier with friends and wasn't hungry. I didn't tell him where we were going I just put the address in the GPS and said drive.... Trust me he wasn't amused that I made him drive 30 minutes for a chicken platter but I thought it was pretty funny... that's the price you pay for eating without me...lol Anyway back to the food... I got my chicken platter $7.99 with rice, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber and my favorite white sauce and a dash of hot sauce. Got some extra white sauce on the side I think it was .50 extra Also got a fountain soda only $1.00 only bad thing they have Pepsi products and I'm a Diet Coke person...so had to suffer through a Diet Pepsi. The food was pretty good not the tops on my Halal list but still solid and I would definitely eat here again if only it was closer to home.

    Lamb and rice, combo rice
    Lucille L.

    This place tops the other places in Jersey, especially Halal guys. I still prefer the trucks you can find in Brooklyn or NYC, but this is pretty damn close, and pretty damn good for jersey. The chicken here is actually marinated and seasoned! Really delicious. They also serve lamb as opposed to only beef.

    The amount of grease left at the bottom of the bowl if you put one of their inedible platters in the fridge before hitting the trash.
    Jackie C.

    Okay, I ordered delivery via UberEats because it was one of my only options on Christmas. It was bad. Real bad. I got a lamb & falafel platter. Lamb was ground, but tasted fine. Basically only edible portion of the meal. The falafel tasted like a freezer and was burnt. The rice tasted like...nothing? It was also inexplicably swimming in oil. See the pic for how much congealed grease this turned into when I finally dumped it out. Not even sure why I stuck it in the fridge, instead of the trash straight off. The Baba Ganoush was mayonnaise. Literally even just smelled like opening a jar of Hellman's. Some eggplant was mixed in as a weird visual courtesy. Absolute worst halal platter and baba ganoush I've ever tried. Not sure how this place has 4 stars.

    Chicken quesadilla (before cooking!)
    Stefan H.

    Came in for lunch while at a local hotel. Chose a large chicken platter for $7.99. What a bargain! Hot food is prepared to order. Got a large amount of fresh and tasty food! Lots of salad choices to go along with my chicken and rice! At first I thought the rice was shredded carrots as it was orange! Don't worry though, it just tastes like rice! My companion ordered a chicken quesadilla for $4.99 and she said it was great! Look at the picture and check out the amount of chicken and cheese you get! The fountain soda for $1.00 is a bargain too! The red sauce packs a real kick! Check it out!

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    Average tasting food. But good for quick halal snack. Quick service. Reasonable prices. Average ambiance.

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    Tasty food at affordable prices. Their hot sauce is one of the hottest of all hot sauce.

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    Here I am... 12 years later to update my review!…read more My sister picked Sahara for my birthday dinner because she knows that I love Mediterranean (big change since my last review--a lot has happened in over a decade lol) There is a parking lot, but it is really small and was filled when we visited. On the street parking shouldn't really be an issue in the area. We found with no issue on a Tuesday evening. Inside is cozy.. could be a little warmer, but I'll give that it was an exceptionally cold December evening. The atmosphere gives cozy vibes though, which I appreciate. We were immediately seated upstairs, where they have plenty of large group seating options. Service was attentive and fast. We ordered a round of delicious appetizers.. hummus, saksuka, cheese rolls.. all of it was delicious. I especially loved the octopus app special.. magnificent! Entrees were especially of large portion, which was greatly appreciated. Everything tasted fresh and was beautifully presented. I ordered the Pyramid chicken which was delicious. Their chicken is flavorful and juicy. For dessert, my keskul was amazing! Plenty of pistachio on top with a delicate and very well balanced vanilla custard. I could eat that daily. I definitely plan on returning!!

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    4.5(185 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    This place is a hidden gem. Went here late on a Saturday morning with my boyfriend to get falafel…read moreand it did not disappoint. The service was friendly and the location casual, but comfortable. We both got the falafel platters, and we split the fried cheese and fries. We also both got cokes. The bill was around $40 which is extremely reasonable for the portions they give. The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. It came with three little sauces which could have punched a bit more flavor, but was delicious nonetheless. The falafel came with a small side salad and plentiful rice. The rice was perfectly cooked and delicious. The fried cheese was seasoned perfectly, and packed with flavor. The fries were crisp deliciousness. I'd come back here in a heartbeat, it really didn't disappoint. I wish I lived closer.

    I've been to House of Falafel twice now and it was really good both times. The portions are very…read moregenerous and everything tastes fresh and homemade. The falafel was crispy outside and soft inside and the pita was warm and soft too. My favorite part was the sauces, especially the hot sauce. It actually has real heat and flavor. The second time I went back I had to ask for extra because I kept putting it on everything. I uploaded photos from two different visits and the food was consistent both times. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff is friendly, they make you feel like family instead of just being served at a random restaurant. Definitely a nice local spot and worth trying if you're in the area.

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    Pithari Taverna

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    6.7 mi
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    We returned to Pithari Taverna after many years, and it was just as wonderful as we remembered! The…read morefood, warm ambiance, and attentive service haven't missed a beat. We kicked things off with the saganaki and a fresh, crisp Greek salad. For our entrées, the lamb shank was the absolute star of the meal--tender, fall-off-the-bone perfection served over pasta in a rich, savory sauce. The chicken stuffed with spinach and feta was packed with flavor and paired wonderfully with their seasoned lemon potatoes and rice. It's great to see they've maintained such high quality over the years. Easily one of our absolute favorite neighborhood spots for authentic Greek dining. We won't wait this long to come back!

    Came here with a friend last night. There is a small parking lot in the back, but ultimately you…read morewill have park on the street. When you walk in, you definitely know it's a Greek restaurant - super cute! Staff were pretty nice and attentive! For an app - we got octopus and the dip plater, this consisted of 5/6 dips served with pita and cucumbers. The dips were ok. Octopus a bit chewy, but had flavor. Entree - a while fish which was deboned and a gyro platter. Both had rice on the side. (sides can be chosen). My friend said her fish was good, she was very hPly it was de-boned. My gyro platter was ok as well. Nothing fancy. I did wish it came with more salad. Dessert - we got some halumi cheese with honey and baklava. Bother we're mediocre. The baklava had a bitter after note that I was fond of. Place was ok. A nice neighborhood hangout. Again, nothing fancy.

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    Kotopoulo thassos (under the specials)

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    We stopped by The Greek on Main for lunch and immediately found it to be a warm and inviting spot…read more *AMBIANCE* Located on main st in Metuchen, street parking can be a bit tricky. We walked in for lunch and were immediately seated. Though they also take reservations on Resy. We came dressed casually though the vibe seemed a bit dressier with the dimly lit interior. The restaurant has a clean, modern feel while still maintaining the charm of a neighborhood eatery. *FOOD* The menu offers a great variety of Greek-inspired dishes made with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. I ordered the lobster gyro, which was absolutely delicious. The lobster was flavorful and the combination of ingredients came together nicely in the pita. The dish also comes with a side of fries. *SERVICE* The service was friendly and attentive throughout our lunch. Our waitress was welcoming and checked in periodically to make sure everything was going well. Overall, great experience all around and it's the type of place you'd want as a regular neighborhood favorite. I'd definitely return and look forward to trying more of the menu!

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