This is a SPECIAL and delicious place. Set aside any doubts and get your culinary curiosity going…read moreand GO! I am a serious Yelper. I believe my reviews are honest. I love to help folk who want to avoid bad restaurants and especially to have excellent culinary experiences. I am grateful for others who lead me to memorable dining spots. This is one of them. One Arabian Night is tucked away in a scrappy part of Utica, NY. It's a Yemeni place so authentic at one point the chef came out during a call to prayer, unrolled a little rug and prayed. It's a beautiful thing. People being authentic and showing devotion. These guys are also devoted to flavor, and very generous portions at very good, honest prices. I got the succulent mixed lamb, which had chopped veggies and little pieces of roast potatoes. The dish came with a HUGE "sheet" of freshly baked flat bread with sesame seeds (as big as a pizza) WHO DOES THAT?! Side dishes were a fresh chopped salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and lettuce with lemon juice and parsley, a bowl of very tasty lamb broth and a spicy chutney. I was blown away. When I was there it was catering only to Arabic families and men amiably chatting and eating with their hands. I was taught by my mom to respect other cultures and do as they do: so I observed the locals a little and dug in -ripping bread off and using it to grab finger fulls of food. It was wonderful. They also have an urn of self-serve sweet spiced tea to help make this a unique and unmissable dining experience in Utica. Go! And please leave your xenophobia behind. This ancient civilization (one of the world's OLDEST) has something to teach the most hardened burger-chomping American.

I've only ever ordered delivery but it's always delish! I'll make sure to dine in soon.read more

Food is so so so good. They'll adjust the spice to your plate. And great prices. Will definitely…read morevisit again. And again.

Met a friend here for dinner. We ordered mango lassi, naan, salmon masala, saag paneer. Service was…read moregood. Ambiance was casual.

This place is an absolute goldmine. If you're looking for halal food, buckle up because they've got…read morecajun fried chicken (thighs, legs, breast) that will knock your socks off and also lamb over rice plates like you get on the street in downtown Manhattan. The guy who runs the place, Sam, is from Yemen and he's just about the nicest guy you'll ever meet. I can't believe how long I've lived in the Utica area and never been here until today. Suffice to say, I'll be stopping in again soon. Also, apparently Brooklyn Brisket Brothers is a full service restaurant version of this store so I'll be checking them out too.

Ordered the chicken over rice and it was delicious, wished it had a spicy hot sauce too but the…read moreflavors were there along with the fresh veggies.

I ordered a rice plate with half chicken and half lamb; so delicious and the portion is generous…read morefor the price . The service was amazing. friendly and sweet staff. The place is also clean. Highly recommend!

Delicious! I was always told how quick and delicious Syracuse Halal is so I had to try it myself…read moreand I couldn't agree more! I had ordered it through Doordash and it was delivered warm, stacked to the brim, and so flavorful! I had the combo box that comes with chicken and lamb and I also chose spicy rice with lettuce, banana peppers, white sauce, green sauce, and hot sauce and the flavors all go super well together. I also really appreciate that it comes with sliced pita pieces. I had ordered this on Wednesday and immediately ordered again Friday night. This might become one of my new go-to's! Their servings are easily big enough for two meals or one to share.

Dave's Hot Chicken never disappoints! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, and…read morethe fries and sauce were great too. Everything came out fresh and hot, and the service was quick and friendly. Definitely one of my favorite spots when I'm craving some good hot chicken. I'll definitely be coming back!

This place is maybe one step above awful. The wait times are bad. The food comes out already cold…read more The chicken looks like it was sitting in the back for days and lacks any sort of flavor or taste. The "popular" cheese pull mozz planks taste microwaved and have zero cheese pull. Dave's sauce leaves a bad taste in your mouth and is a far cry from hits like Zaxbys sauce. There is absolutely zero reason to order from Dave's given the shear number of other chicken places in the area. You could literally get better service, better quality and better prices at any other place. There's just no way you see this chicken and say "yeah I'd absolutely want to order this again"

Good stuff! There was a little confusion with our order and they were more than accommodating to…read moreget it straightened out. Delicious food.

I wanted to try some of the new vendors at the Salt City Market. I've heard good things about…read moreHabiba's Ethiopian kitchen. It was just before lunch and they were taking freshly baked sambusas out of the oven. I ordered one of the Vegetable samosas and it was Hot, a bit spicy, perfectly cooked and one of the best I've ever eaten. The filling was mostly chopped potatoes. The woman was very friendly and I wish I'd have asked if she was the owner. I'm definitely going back to try the other varieties as well as other items .

Another great chicken and rice dish yet even more!…read more Welcome to another takeout thursday! This week we have Pita Dream! I ordered the Dream Platter and boy was it a dream come true. Chicken, beef and lamb over rice with salad and sauce with two slices of pita over the top to soak up the juices! All for $15. I really feel like i got more than my money's worth, enjoyed the meal, and would go back hoping to try something else but would likely get this again because it was so good. Filling, flavorful, and Full sized. I ate about 3/4s and will have some more for tommorrow.

I really enjoyed the hummus with pita and dream fries. The chicken platter/bowl wasn't bad but…read morewasn't necessarily great. Overall friendly and quick service, no wait time and a few tables available inside.

the staff is so kind and the food is delicious! the service is quick and the vibes are amazing. the…read morefood is all well priced too!

I LOVE BUTTER CHICKEN/CHICKEN MAKHANI!! I will be coming…read morehere again and to try different dishes as well! The meat was soooo good and soft and the garlic paan is amazing! Ordered 4 they were kind and gave us 8! Rice delicious as usual we ordered medium spice and it was definitely spicy but I enjoyed every bit of it! Seasoned well! Will be back!!! Service was absolutely amazing everyone was so kind and welcoming!