Curry sauce is bomb with the bowl. Delicious fresh hot and clean. So happy this is walking distance…read morefrom my hotel. I love flavor and filling meals. The food was all covered so it stays fresh.

Rating: 4.0 Came to…read morestop by this place for lunch on the way back from White mountain. Its a halal restaurant that offers shawarma bowl, smash burger, chicken sandwich and wings. Its located in a plaza so plenty if parkings are available. Inside is small and has few seatings. When we arrived it was not too busy so we placed an order at the counter. We ordered the rice bowl, sweet chili wings and lemonade drink. I got rice bowl with chicken, beef, beans, queso sauce, mac and cheese, bacon, avocado, onions, tomato, cucumber, picked onions, onion crips, cheese, garlic white sauce, aioli, and hot sauce. Flavor was all over the place and mac and cheese and bacon was probably unnecessary but I ordered it to try anyways. Besides that it did taste good. Hot sauce is very spicy so be aware my partner could not finish her bowl because it was too spicy. Wings were ok at best. Lemonade was tasty and it did have hint of spice in it. Service was good but the staff did have thick accent so it was difficult to understand what he was saying sometimes. Most of the stuff like utensil and napkins were self service. Overall the place was ok. Food was good especially the bowl with right toppings and combinations. Other stuff is pretty basic. Its very comparable to place that I go to near my house and I prefer that place better. I think its a good spot for locals that wants halal food.

Well, it got even better. Prices have remained very reasonable, even in this inflationary time. The…read moreservice is as friendly and welcoming as before. The presentation has been upped. Individual metal baskets of fries, no more need to open little ketchup packets and, of course, still hot and fresh. The Moroccan tea was an unexpected delight. Tasted super fresh and minty so I looked in. Surprise - no tea bag. But lots of fresh mint leaves. Best mint tea we've ever had. The traditional serving pieces really make a nice difference. The only thing that could really stand a bit of improvement is the time from order to arrival. But if the tradeoff is less quality on the eating experience then I'm happy to wait.

My favorite Mediterranean in the area. Shawarma wrap or plate are my favorite. I love the pickles…read moreincluded in the wrap. Their tahini is on the stronger side as it has a kick compared to what I've tried but I like a punch of flavor. The inside is nice I would hope they can cultivate a more cozy ambiance so that people can sit and really enjoy the food because the staff is nice. Overall delicious food great service.

Yalla was great. I was on my way back from Haverhill and saw this on the google machine…read more I had the yalla cheese rolls.. I ate one in the car and finished them before I got home. Potentially the best, most unique thing I've ever eaten. Chicken Shawarma wrap, Lebanese style was very good also. I should've added onions, but that part is on me. Would return

Excellent assortment of Greek food prepared in a visible and immaculate kitchen. Decent wine…read moreselection. Tasty baked pastries. Lamb is prepared beautifully and never overcooked.

Halal meats. The…read moreservice is great and so many people grab and go. Their rice bowls seems to very popular, I unfortunately was too hungover to stomach anything else. The burger was big and the crispy fries had some seasoning.

Astounded by the other good ratings…read more Just ordered the falafel over rice - he literally gave me JUST falafel over JUST rice. The menu clearly says the dish will include cucumber, lettuce, other veggies... What gives? Also, you can literally smell their bathroom the moment you walk in the store. Expected more, given the ratings.

Okay... this place is great! It's like a homemade version of crown fried chicken. The owner runs…read morethe whole place. He's all alone and literally makes everything himself. Props to him! That's a heavy load to take on and he does a great job at it. Everything is super cheap here and taste great. If you're a student at Middlesex Community college like me. Let's face it, theres days when we're broke and need a place to grab a cheap quick lunch. This is definitely the spot. Pizza rolls: I love these things. He made them perfectly and you can tell he hand rolls them himself. And they're only a $1!! Double cheeseburger: BOMB! I'm so picky with burgers. I don't give a shit if it's messy looking, lets be real. If it tastes good, it's serving it's purpose. I'm super picky and customized it as I liked and he accommodated it. Thank you! Not many places do! Fries: perfectly crunchy. Not soft and soggy like most places. Maybe a little less seasoning. I know not a lot of people like spicy foods. But I enjoy it. Chicken Kabob Plate: my boyfriend and I split this because of how big it was. We ordered it with extra rice instead of the usual side of salad it comes with. The owner offered us either Indian or Spanish rice. We went with the Spanish and it tasted great, it even had vegetables in it. The chicken was nice and juicy with grilled peppers and onions. The rice and chicken had a nice kick to it. Not too spicy and just flavor. Chicken and Fries (not pictured): My boyfriend devoured this. The chicken is definitely not anything like crown fried or Jacqueline's chicken. The owner literally uses his own recipe. My boyfriend loved it and the chicken looked really fresh and juicy. He swallowed the thing before I even got a chance to take a picture of it lol. Please go visit guys! This little place has so much potential. It might seem a little stand off it by the looks of it but it's worth going in and trying it out The owner is so sweet, he even offered my boyfriend a free banana milkshake while he waited for the food to be done. Thanks Jimmy! Try it out! You won't regret it !

Halal and fried chicken restaurant with a parking lot in the back. Had the chicken biryani and the…read morebeef tehari. They come with a complimentary simple salad. The food was ok but could use a bit more flavor. I like the beef tehari better than the chicken biryani. Price was reasonable. You can easily get two meals from one order.

Reviews didn't lie! This food is delicious!!! Grabbed 2 Mega…read morePlates for 3 people and not much of a dent put in it! Food is flavor some! Red sauce on the side and thank goodness because it's hot! Looking forward to eating some more tomorrow!

This place is genuinely amazing. I go fairly frequently and it's genuinely some of the best food in…read moreMA. The meat - literally whatever meat you choose is amazing. I've had lamb, chicken, and kofta and they've all been DELECTABLE. I absolutely love the salads and the portions are big enough to give me 2-3 meals out of 1 plate! The food is fresh and piping hot each time and the service is always so fast. It is definitely worth stopping to check out!

Their food truck is often parked in the Back Cove Trail parking lot across the street from…read moreHannaford's. The chicken shawarma wrap is great - simple but well-cooked chicken with a tasty creamy garlic sauce. Sort of like a yogurt sauce. Employees are friendly. There are a few benches to sit on where you can look out at Back Cove which is beautiful, especially in the evenings. Perfect way to cap a 3.6-mile evening walk.

Sorry to say this shwarma roll up was the absolute worst sandwich I have ever had. No joking I've…read moreprobably had 250 shwarmas while working in Norwood MA. The chicken had zero taste. The only thing that had flavor was the garlic sauce. I'm glad I had it on the side. I ordered fries well done & again a dissapointment. The fries were soggy a far cry from well done as requested. Both sandwiches thrown out. The reviews I had read on Yelp told a different story. Apparently people from the Biddeford area do not know a good schwarma from a bad schwarma. Truly a dissapointment of epic proportions

Shah's Halal Food opened a location in Lowell on Mammoth Road, in the former Chen's Kitchen space…read morenext door to 7-Eleven. This Long Island NY based Halal chain has been expanding from the Tri State area into New England. There are also plenty of competing Halal food trucks in NYC. The space was remodeled which is an order at the counter place with lighted menu screens and indoor table seating. They also offer online ordering and DoorDash delivery. They offer platters, salads, gyros, cheese steak subs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, chicken nuggets & wings, baklava, and drinks in the cooler. The pricing seems fair. On my way back home, I stopped by Shah's Halal Food Lowell for takeout. I placed my online pickup order through DoorDash since I had credits. I ordered the Beef Chapli & Chips Platter ($11.99 plus tax) and Assorted Baklava ($3.49 plus tax). My online order was all set to go in about 13 minutes. The platter had soft seasoned ground beef kabobs, thin pakora chips, served over soft basmati rice and a mix green salad with creamy white sauce plus the optional hot sauces too. The platter had good savory and spicy flavors. The prepackaged assorted baklava was a good sweet treat for the after meal. I would definitely stop by again for more Halal takeout. I can already sense that Shah's could be expanding into NH, since the demand for Halal food is there. This Lowell branch is about 10 minutes to NH on Mammoth Road.

Newly opened and decided to give it a try after work. Walking in it was clean and the workers were…read morenice. They had more sauce variety than other places but I went with the typical white sauce and spicy. The rice was good, but the color was just not vibrant yellow like im use to but don't let that scare you. The meats are all precooked and just sits in a heating tray, so the food wasn't super hot. Overall not terrible, one upside is that they're open until 1 or 2 am on weekends.

Really great stuff here. As a vegetarian I feel like I have had a lot of falafel but this is really…read morenext level. Also the fries were fabulous they're seasoned so well! This was a chill spot, we caught a World Cup game and a late lunch. Our server was so pleasant and very hard working. He looked to be the only waiter in the place and he ran a tight ship with a chill vibe. Great spot!

The "guys" - ALL 5 of us, went to a WooSox game. I was in charge of selecting the restaurant. I…read moreknew that Worcester had a thriving Middle Eastern restaurant scene, in the past, so I researched the current situation and selected Sham Restaurant because it was close to the stadium and because none of the other restaurants received a much better review. All five of us wanted a lamb dish and there were several to choose from. When the waiter came around to take our order he informed us that because there was currently a wedding going on, the only lamb dishes were ALL shawarma (a lesser version of lamb equivalent to hamburger, when you really want a steak). A VERY BIG DISAPPOINTMENT! Here's a tip for you... Check out their menu before booking a reservation if your considering going to Sham. Make sure that they're going to have what you want available on the day that you're planning on going if you don't want to be disappointed. As for me, I'll probably check out an alternative to Sham - a restaurant that keeps better track of their staple ingredients (like LAMB), so that they don't disappoint their patrons. As a final note, the shawarma was good, their appetizers were good and everything that we ate was tasty. If Sham was the only Middle Eastern restaurant in Worcester and I had a hankering for such a cousin, I wouldn't hesitate to go there. However, I don't like being disappointed, especially since we drove out to Worcester from Boston!

Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant is an authentic Eastern Mediterranean experience, family operated…read moreby folks who are from the region, and know how to prepare the classic dishes. The buffet is delicious, bountiful, and fairly priced. I went around twice and did not get to try all the options available. If you enjoy Mediterranean food, you won't be disappointed, and I highly recommended this place.

We stopped by Zaytoon after a day of apple picking at a nearby farm. They offer a $22 buffet that…read moreis full of delicious options to try. I highly recommend visiting if you're in the area! While there are several dishes that were tasty and full of flavor, the kibbeh and lamb were my favorite. They are a family owned establishment that offers meals that feel home-cooked. The warm customer service made the whole experience feel like home. The family is also from Iraq, which may make this one of the few Iraqi restaurants in the Massachusetts area!