I was running errands in Alexandria and wanted something yummy to eat. I'm SO glad I stumbled upon this place. It's located near a gas station and has its own little parking lot. I ordered based on the popular items and decided on the chicken platter. You order on a Toast kiosk and wait for your number to be called. I only waited approximately 5 minutes - so quick! I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion size and the delicious flavors. I will certainly be back! read more

Zaytoun Halal Grill - Chicken Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Zaytoun Halal Grill is a great place to visit for something quick. If you are familiar with NYC-Style Halal Plates, then this wouldn't be any surprise to you. The parking outside is a bit interesting but if you are coming in to pick up, it's not too bad but I can see this being packed at night. Parking can be limited for sure. Ranging from Rice Platters, Kabab Platters, Sandwiches, Wings, Tenders, Gyros, Salads, and Dessert, this place a lot for what it's offering. The staff were friendly and recommended me to try the Kabob platter after mentioning seeing that in the Menu. I ended up getting the Combo over Rice as it's my go to. Gyro Meat, Chicken, Cucumbers, Lettuce, over a bed of rice drizzled with White and Red Sauce. It is my go to meal and you can't go wrong with that. Since it was cold, the meal kept me warm and I was able to enjoy every bite as it was also filling. I could come back for more! This place is also open late, another reason why you should check out Zaytoun Halal Grill. It's great! read more

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As promised I went back to Zaytoun Halal Grill to try it again and get a popular item, the combo over rice. I must say I'm glad I did. It was delicious! Both the lamb and chicken were very flavorful but if I had to choose one over the other it would've been the lamb. I will still opt for the combo but that information is just in case you wanted only one for yourself. The service was still great. The person at the cashier greeted me promptly, made small talk and even let me try the chipotle sauce. My only critique is when ordering the over rice plates you can add multiple sauces for drizzle but if you want it on the side it's $0.99!!!??? That makes no sense to me. Especially when you are probably using more sauce for the drizzle than what they but in the to-go 1oz cup. This is needs to change because what if you just don't want sauce all over your food. Nonetheless a three to a four star for sure, a five remains to be seen with other items and consistency in their popular dishes. read more

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I ordered here for takeout. I got the rice platter with chicken and gyro. The portion size was solid, and the meat was tasty. The sauces were very good, especially the chipotle sauce. I would order from here again in the future. read more

Zaytoun Halal Grill - Combo Over Rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Zaytoun Halal is a relatively new addition to the area and while the environment is fairly no frills, it offers reliable Halal food offerings and gyro wraps and platters. Everything appears very fresh and the prices are affordable. I would probably recommend it over the nearby Shah's Halal. read more

Zaytoun is a newer Halal restaurant in my area and when I was hit with the hunger bug around 12:30 am, this was the first place I thought of trying. I ordered the combo bowl (chicken and lamb) with a side pita. I'll start with the positives: - clean restaurant & kitchen - great customer service - the lamb was well seasoned - good amount of food - white sauce was better than most places I've ever tried Negatives: - wait time was 15-20 mins and it wasn't busy - food wasn't hot, it was warm at best - fries could've been left out. Tasted like frozen ones you get from the store. Would I visit again during a late night, yes. I gave it 4 stars instead of 3 because they deserve a 3.5. Would recommend trying a lamb gyro because when I placed the salad and lamb within in my pita, it was good! read more

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Much better than the other rice over chicken places, love going to Zaytoun, the chicken and lamb are really good! Got the honey bbq chicken wings which were surprisingly great and my fiance loves the steak and cheese here as well read more

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Ordered takeout from here since it is close to work and ended up liking both platter and gyro options. Well seasoned and the portion size is good. Location is well kept and clean. Friendly staff that genuinely care as they were very attentive to the customers that were in the restaurant while I was waiting for the order. You can tell they take pride in the cleanliness and quality of presentation. My only concern is that it is oddly located and parking can be tricky because of the narrow paths around the building. read more

I've been looking forward to this opening, so while I didn't get to be their first customer I definitely visited on the first day. The owners specialize in Mediterranean style dishes, but they go beyond that. Lots of kebab and gyros, but also burgers, philly cheese steaks, and wings. I bought a chicken tikka with hummus and thought it was a great value for your money. The baklava is good too! I got my meal to go, but customers can eat in as well. read more

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Quick & friendly. Everything was fresh and yummy. Nice portions for lunch. Recommended for everyone to try

Food - 4.5 service and ambiance - take out Got a rice platter which has chicken and gyro. Really yummy and good balance of flavors. I subbed the fries for salad. It's a chopped tomato cucumber salad. Everything was flavored really well. Doesn't really need extra sauce as it is pretty saucy (maybe a little too much) as is. The only item that could add to it is a little hot sauce but I didn't put any in it. Would go again. read more

Zaytoun Halal Grill - Combo Over Rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

First time ordering from this place and unfortunately was pretty disappointed. I don't really understand the 4.8 rating.. The food I received was not nearly as great as stated in those who tried the same item. I was excited to try their lamb platter, but was left quite disappointed. What I received was not lamb, but something dreadful made out of something ground cubed and cooked, pretty salty too. My guess is gyro meat, but not quite sure. Rice had no flavor and was slightly undercooked. The only good thing in that box was the salad Definitely not what was advertised and pretty disappointing. read more

We ate there few weeks back. The quality of their food was horrible. The Afghan burger was just a pita bread with tons of fries and very little meat). Their kabobs also tasted horrible. We are never visiting this place again. read more

Perfect for a late night munch! My boyfriend and I found this place by chance. We were out past 10pm, with everything almost closed this place caught our eye. Don't get tricked by the GPS the place is behind the gas station. The place is rather small, a good in and out the door kind of establishment. You can order up on the counter with a self-ordering kiosk which is convenient. My boyfriend and I got the Lamb over Fries and Chicken gyro. Hands down the protein over fries was the best choice. The yellow sauce drizzled over the fries is mouth watering, you may want to ask for some on the side. The chicken gyro was alright. This place is definitely worth a second visit to try other items on their menu. read more

Amazing food and service! Best Mediterranean spot around, highly recommend always!!!!

Zaytoun Halal Grill While browsing Instagram, like most of us do, I came across a reel for Zaytoun Halal Grill. So what do any foodie who has Instagram do, I created a a place for saved food spots and added them to it for a later date. Well last night (1/31/2025), I finally decided to try them out with my friend. We were out and about taking care of some business. After we finished, I suggested either Cava or Zaytoun. I showed her their real and she said "that's our answer!". LOL! As we arrived at the restaurant, we noticed the brightness of the restaurant, which is very welcoming. The only drawback is the parking lot is small since the restaurant is in a small corner next to a Mobil/Exxon (I think). We walked in and was greeted by the manager. He is very nice and has a sense of humor. We ordered two combo over rice platters,6 Mango Habanero wings, and onion rings. The food was delicious and fresh. The sauces enhanced the platters but seriously, they're good even without them. The fries were good and held up after cooling off. The onion rings were definitely good too. As a connoisseur of onion rings (lol), these were some really good onion rings. The wings were delicious too. They were a nice size and I tasted like they were made to order so the freshness was present. read more

Zaytoun Halal Grill - Combo over rice (chicken and lamb). - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food is great Service is slow Ambiance is casual If you have time to wait then I would recommend, definitely not fast food read more

Location is by a busy street, parking can be tight if busy, tricky intersection if you're a nervous driver, but if you manage to get into parking, you'll enjoy the meal, it's fresh and generous portions making for a very good value. read more

Expensive. Around the corner it's $6 less. Friendly people But small space. Would it recommend. A long walk, not near main roads.

Really enjoyed the food here, absolutely delicious. And very fresh, we'll be back again.

Everything is so delicious at this place. We tried the falafel and it was perfectly crispy. The lamb gyro was super tender and very flavorful! Their platters have so much food at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend this place! read more

Zaytoun Halal Grill - Platter #1 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This was some of the most delicious halal meat and rice I've ever had; we've been trying as many as we can lately. When the chicken is almost red you know it's going to be good. The rice was a surprise treat as well, similar to kabob palace rice. Loved the sauces and maybe wish there was a little extra of those on the meat, there was plenty but I love otp amounts of sauce. read more

Zaytoun Halal Grill - Yummm - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

So excited that this joined our neighborhood. Not only is it open late (~2 AM!) but it is clean quick and delicious. The fries are crispy. The chicken is flavorful and the tenders are way bigger than I expected. You cannot go wrong with a chipotle sauce and tenders. chicken combo platter comes with fries and salad or double of one Overall highly recommend will be late night. Go to from now on. read more

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I've ordered catering from here multiple times. It's always a crowd pleaser, and they are generous with their sauces. They can even accommodate large orders the day of. Fair prices and great gyros. read more

The falafel here were excellent, and the portions of food in the falafel lover's combo were incredible--enough for two meals. I like that the combo came with rice and salad for a well balanced meal. (Note: their spicy sauce is no joke--it's hot.) It will take a few minutes to get your food, so be prepared to wait 10 minutes or so. It's worth it! The staff were so friendly and accommodating: when they put the wrong sauce on top of another customer's order, they promptly remade the order with a smile. The interior is pretty simple, but if you are looking for great food, this place is well-with visiting! read more

Fresh meat, chicken, fries, and fresh food. They respect the customer and have good behavior. I really recommend it.

10/10 omg so good, best gyro sandwich I've had in a while. Falafel was great too and I loved the side sauces--finally some spice.

Nice new spot, fast and tasty food with good portions for a very reasonable price. Big selection of sauces. Can't wait to try their other items! read more

Zaytoun Halal Grill - Mixed platter with salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Excellent fresh food at a reasonable price. Clean sitting area with good vibe. Cashier very friendly. Would highly recommend to others.

First time eating here and was not disappointed, ordered Lamb over rice, and the portion was super size Came with fries and fresh salad. Taste was very good and price was great for the amount of food you get. I will be visiting more often. And would suggest that you try it read more

My chicken platter was so freaking good. I got it for lunch for me and my coworker she got the lamb platter and she started doing her happy food dance. The lady who made my food was very nice too! 100% recommend read more

Zaytoun Halal Grill - Chicken Platter with hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

All 3 dishes we got were deliscous. Chicken tikka kabab was the bomb!! Chicken is very tender and juicy! Buffalo wings were also good! Falafal lover rice was pretty good. Thank you! read more

Great food and friendly service. The place is clean and has a nice view. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended.