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    The Halal Shack

    3.8 (60 reviews)
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    Moldy Pita
    Leila S.

    I would absolutely give this place 0 stars if possible. I'm completely appalled with the quality of the food served to me today. I was given moldy pita with our meal and I'm really hoping no one else was as well. It is disappointing to be unable to eat half a meal that was paid for, with little to no time to get a replacement, or even a new meal. This is mostly a health concern, as it is extremely obvious that the bread is not edible, nor should it be in the kitchen. The standards should not be this low, especially for such a vulnerable population, college students, who may not have the time or funds to go get any other food. I sincerely hope Halal Shack gets this issue under control, as I will definitely not be returning.

    Mix rice bowl with beef and chicken
    Rhea B.

    I got the rice bowl with mix meat of beef and chicken, and I can honestly say that their sauces are what makes the dish great! The meat was dry (beef was almost crunchy) but very well seasoned. They give you two choices of rice- brown or white- and the brown was really tasty! Their rice bowl also comes with two pieces of pita bread that was just average. It seemed store bought and they did not even warm it before serving. I paid about $9 for the mix rice bowl, which I believe is a decent price, especially for the amount you get. At the end of the meal I was pretty full. You get the option of a rice bowl, lettuce bowl, naan roll, zoodles bowl, gyro and fries. After you pick what you want, you choose your protein (beef, chicken, shrimp), then whatever toppings. This spot is located at SDSU inside east commons, very easy to find. Overall, I hate to compare it to halal guys, but I would rather get halal guys. But considering that there is no halal guys in San Diego, it won't hurt to try out Halal shack, just don't come in with high expectations.

    Rice with beef (and every free add-on) bowl
    Samuel H.

    When this restaurant opened, I was stoked to have a Middle Eastern restaurant be so close to where I worked on campus. The beef can be dry, and the bread included in the bowl is stale. As for the price, the bowl is lacking in terms of portion size. However, the customer service is great; they prepare your food in a timely manner. Also, the white sauce really does add to the bowl. Overall, it's a great spot to check out if you're craving some flavorful food on the go!

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    Nae Nae L.

    Customer Service was great! Super welcoming staff. Got the Zoodles bowl with falafel. Awesome food.

    This is what a bowl with almost "everything" looks like but I did not get the extra cheese or hummus
    Ana P.

    First let me say that the girl that helped me out was nice. Other than that, this place really does not deserve even one star. I did not see prices on the menu but I have been curious about this place so I got a bowl. I asked to do half rice and half salad. They said no. Any bowl place will usually have no problem with this. I asked to do half seasoned rice and half regular rice, they still said "no we don't do that here". She reassured me that the rice bowl "comes with a salad", (which is not true). So I get (salty but also bland) seasoned rice, and there was not many protein options left, so I got (SALTY!) beef. Other options were battered and fried shrimp, battered and fried chicken, and I think falafel (if you do not eat meat). The two more popular options were sold out. Now, she did give me iceberg lettuce (which has like zero nutritional value), some tomato and onion. Which is a pathetic excuse for a salad in my opinion. There are options for spring mix and spinach but I guess it is only if you choose a salad instead of rice as a base. She really should have told me that when she was getting the base ready, to be frank. I even offered to pay more for spinach and spring mix and she still said no! "We don't do that here." I should have walked away at this point. Cheese and hummus are extra. I did not get them because I feel like restaurants should not need to upcharge you/nickel and dime you for your food to taste good. The bowl toppings were very sad as well. I forget but I think the options were toasted pitas strips, jalapeno and corn and something else? Very sad. They could have saved themselves here if they had a few different sauces, ginger, carrot, nuts, sesame seeds or garbanzo beans or something, anything. But nope. And then they added some (salty and stale) pita bread. And then the sause was okay but it definately did not save the dry rice, stale bread and tasteless veg. It came out to about $11. Which is a great price for a tasty bowl at ANY OTHER RESTAURANT. There is a poke place on like college ave, there is a chicken place in the same building, a make your own sandwich place, make your own salad. Lots of other great options. Anyone who is pleased with this place, I honestly do question your other reviews because this place is not good. Eat somewhere else if you care about what goes into your body. In summary. Not worth the price, bland food with questionable nutrition content, and workers will politely decline everything that you ask. And then ask if you want a drink with that.

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    Amazing service and perfect food. Always have what i'm looking for and it always hits the spot

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    Wasted 30 mins in line just for them to say at the last minute they don't accept card. No signs, banners, notices of any kind to avoid this.

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    Everytime I step on the sdsu campus i can't help but go to halal shack. Great service, too!

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    I've been to every decent arab restaurant in all of southern California, and when i tell u that its in the top 3 u gotta believe me

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    I have eaten there so many times I can't even count. Their food and their restaurant is my favorite…read moreplace to eat in San Diego. George and Samia are the most wonderful people in the world. George will come out of the kitchen and explain, in detail, every item on the menu. I laugh when I read or even see a subpar review of Alforon. Those people are either high on drugs or never experienced excellent food before. Chicken Tawook, Tabouli salad, house pickles, everything is off the chart and that's just the for starters. You can close your eyes, point to a menu item and have the best meal of your life. Explore their whole menu, you can't go wrong with a single item. Hands down off the chart and excellent food by two of the nicest people you will ever meet in your life.

    First of all let me say that the love dessert has me hooked. Best thing here! One of the most…read moreunique and tasty things I've tried in a while, and that's saying a lot w my sweet tooth. I love the floral and pistachio taste, and it doesn't leave you feeling heavy afterwards. The mint lemonade is also a must have- tastes like it came from the garden in the best way possible. For savories, I had the spinach and cheese bajeen, baba gannouj, and the lamb fatteh - all had a lot of flavor and tasted homemade. I love trying new foods so will have to come back with more friends and try other things on the menu. The downside of this place was being seated on the right side of the restaurant near the carry out section. This was the pit of despair. I noticed that most of the staff goes to the other end first, and as a result 4 tables got seated after us and all of them had food on their table before we managed to flag one of the staff. It was definitely busy in there but he replied that he was simply going in order, but apparently order or left side to right side instead of arrival. I recommend trying to get seated on the side w the stained glass windows for better service. Other than that, the experience overall was pleasant.

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    Ney Restaurant - Baba Ghanoush! Best in town!

    Ney Restaurant

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    I loved this place! The night before coming here for takeout, I had Mediterranean food down at…read moreSeaport Village. It was tasty and satisfying... but this place BLEW MY MIND. The moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted and asked if I wanted a table for one. I said no, I was hoping to order takeout, and she kindly invited me to sit at the bar while I looked over the menu. Right away, the atmosphere felt welcoming, beautiful, and relaxed. I ordered my food, sipped my water, and honestly didn't think I had ordered that much. Then she came out with multiple filled brown bags of food! First of all, the prices were amazing. Second... the food was TOP NOTCH and completely different from what I had the night before. Everything was packed with flavor without being overloaded with salt. Fresh, vibrant, rich, and incredibly satisfying. The waitress/hostess was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave great recommendations on what to try. You can tell the staff truly cares about the experience. I will absolutely be back the next time I visit San Diego again. And not that I recommend eating while driving ... but the next day on my drive back to Ventura County, I spread out my leftovers and happily snacked on hummus, baba ghanoush, and dolma all the way home. That alone says everything about how good this place was.

    There are restaurants you visit, and then there are places you feel, where the intention behind…read moreevery dish is unmistakable from the moment you walk in. That was my experience at NEY. From the first bite, it was clear this isn't just food, it is craft. You can taste the care, the precision, and the pride. Every element felt thoughtfully prepared, balanced, and deeply satisfying without trying too hard. The standout for me was the biryani, comforting, and perfectly executed. But everything impressed. The tzatziki was bright and refreshing, the hummus topped with beef shawarma was rich and flavorful, and the ney classic plate was generous enough to easily feed two, maybe even three, without sacrificing quality anywhere on the plate. It was the perfect way to try a lot of their items at once and that one disappointed! What really says it all is that I am already looking forward to the leftovers, which is rare for me. This is the kind of place that stays with you, not just because it is good, but because you can feel the heart behind it.

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    Ney Restaurant - Filet Mignon Tikka with Baryani - delicious too

    Filet Mignon Tikka with Baryani - delicious too

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