Pulling above their weight for sure. Absolutely incredible halal with great meat and fresh veggies.read more

Trying this for first time. Supposed to be best Halal in town. I have to say it is. The food was…read moreexcellent. Tasty, but most of all fresh. I ordered the mixed grilled kabob combo. The lamb was succulent, chicken perfect, and kafka great. The rice is the long grain pasta like rice. Salad fresh. Also got the chicken kafka wrap. It was excellent with three pieces. Inside the establishment is a tiny but very clean place. You can tell they pride the cleanliness and make it truly Halal. About the only downside is the area. I never saw more degenerates in one place in my life. Since the grilled kabob was fresh, had to wait 20 minutes, which made for entertainment seeing all the locals on drugs, selling drugs, and with their pants half way down. God bless Albany. Well done city council.

Food was on point. Service is good, I did a take out. Would definitely try more stuff again soon…read more Beef Kebabs were great. I like the tomato n pepper charred and put on the rice concept. Great job serving real food.

I found legends kebab and pizza on Yelp... I ordered online- which was easy, and was teeny greater…read morewhen I arrived in the store and told it wouldn't be very long before my Order was complete... the shop was super clean and the service was quick and the price was well worth the quality... I got the chicken schwarma and rice- super fresh!!! I highly recommend!!!

We popped in to Ya Hala randomly after having to run a few errands in the area. There was ample…read morestreet parking so we were in no rush. The owner, Sal, came over to our table while we scanned the menus and introduced himself. He gave us a complimentary taco each and said "these are the best tacos you've ever had." I loved the confidence and I loved that he was right. It was love at first bite. We ordered a quesadilla, a chicken salad, a plate of fries, more tacos and a gyro (assuming we would be taking most of it home and eating it for dinner over the week) The quesadilla & gyro were delicious and fresh. They were still tasty as leftovers 2 days later. I wasn't crazy about the salad but that's probably my fault. Ya Hala does comfort junk food - this is not the time to be calorie-conscious. Sal checked in on us a number of times while we were eating. The restaurant is a small hole-in-the-wall with a few booths and a bathroom. I assume most of their business comes from people doing take out at the end of their work day. If I lived or worked closer, I would be a regular customer here. In the end, Sal packed our food in to-go boxes and gave us a free gyro as a surprise. At some point during dinner, my husband mentioned I was Yelp Elite. In the interest of full disclosure, at no point did Sal ask me to leave a favorable review or use his free food as a bargaining chip. This review is done without taking the free gyro into consideration.

The food here is definitely super decent at the price you pay for sure. Portions are great and the…read morequality is just as good. I have only gone here 3 times and I get salmon over rice every time lol, but it's good so why change?? Lol my co worker got 3 different meals and loved all of them so I hope that helps.

Oops sorry so late guys! We order a tray at least every month, had a few issues in the past and…read morethey fixed right away! The large beef with bones is amazing, tender and marinated! The smaller spice are good have a spice in them. The rice is delicious not too soft not too al dented. See y'all soon!

Absolutely incredible meal. Family atmosphere, great service. Can't say enough about our first…read moreexperience enjoying authentic Yemeni food. Being your appetite, the portions are huge.

When I used to work in Brooklyn there was a falafel cart that had the best falafel I'd ever had…read more Since then I've tried various falafel places and I've made them a few times at home. Nothing has come close. When I come to a decent sized city I look out for good restaurants to try. I was excited to see how the falafel was at Mazadar. Walking in I was greeted by friendly staff. There was a casual atmosphere. The felafel was the best I've ever had. I've had felafel all over the world in authentic restaurants. This was the best. From the bread to the balls to the salads to the sauces. Pure perfection. Everything was so fresh and so delicious.

I can't believe I haven't rated mazadar before. Their falafel wrap and spicy falafel burger are one…read moreof the few things in the area I crave and get regularly. Truly I think the falafel burger is the best vegetarian burger in Albany. The fried onion rings and bbq with their falafel is so good. And it's reasonably priced and comes with fries! Plus it's always super clean inside and the staff is very kind.

I was unsure at first, when I walked in here in the late afternoon. It was empty but then again it…read morewasn't lunch time and it was a bit early for dinner. I was excited to try their Mediterranean and Afghan cuisine based on so many good reviews that were posted. The place was cozy but clean and I was greeted immediately as I approached the counter area. It took a few minutes to look over their meal options and my questions were answered completely. I decided to dine in and ordered a strawberry refresher, a pistachio matcha and several soft drinks. Then, a badenjen (eggplant) appetizer that came with naan. A lamb kebab wrap, a Zafire (spicy) burger meal with fries, a chicken kebab bowl as well as a barg kebab (steak) bowl. I especially loved the choices I was given for toppings for the bowls. To name a few, there was hummus, baba ghanoush (eggplant tahini spread) various sauces, olives, cucumbers, pickled onions, beets and more. I was also able to ask for extra on the toppings that I really liked too. Everything that I had, tasted fresh and was made to order. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a tasty quality meal that's well balanced and healthy. I will be back again soon, as this is definitely a place that I would go to regularly.

Great spot for a quick, nutritious and filling lunch! I stopped by after landing at the Albany…read moreairport in search of a casual bite to eat before beginning a road trip and was fully satisfied. The young lady at the counter helped guide me through their menu options and made sure that I selected an option that would be best for my dietary preferences. Pro tip - the brown rice is cooked with chicken stock so if you're vegetarian, go for the regular white rice. I ended up with the falafel bowl and added most of their veggie toppings as well as the tahini sauce, hot sauce, and a lemon vinaigrette sauce. Sauce me up. The serving size was generous and everything tasted fresh. Just what I needed to fuel the rest of the day's adventures.

Still remains one of the best Thai restaurants in the capital district. They do have few items that…read morei haven't seen in other thai restaurants in the area, like the pumpkin curry. Food here has been consistently tasty. The restaurant is spacious with extremely fast service. They do have some outdoor and seating at the bar, and also a small semi pivate space. Overall, great food, good ambience and fast & friendly service. Prefer going there for the lunch deals. Been here quite a few times and will continue to be one of my go to Thai restaurants in the capital region.

We've eaten in and gotten takeout, and this is such a great staple of the area. The restaurant…read moreitself just feels welcoming and we'll run, which is evidenced by the diverse community of diners. There's great ambiance in the booths and tables, to sit in the corner for privacy, room for groups, a welcoming bar, and even a few nice tables out front (albeit in the parking lot, but still more than most places can say). The cocktails also aren't bad and the Thai food is great. Sushi has been enjoyable too. Last night we did pick up, and the pad see u was saucy and delicious and ready in 15 min. Special shout out for the mango sticky rice - mango was *actually* ripe. Which is exciting if you're frequently let down by under ripe mangos.

Amazing food. I will definitely be back to try more items. Flavorful, fresh, just great all around…read more Service was fast and friendly, you just order at the front counter and wait. Not a whole lot of seating, mainly great place for takeout, but we did eat in and with not a lot of people it was comfortable. Definitely recommended!

Do you like falafel and not to spend an outrageous amount of money on it? This place has the best…read morefalafel and anytime I get the chance I order the wrap. They're super fast, food is always fresh and hot, and ordering process online is super easy. I've never ate inside, but they do have some seating and a couple patio tables outside. The inside has restrooms and a television. I imagine sitting and eating there is enjoyable as well. Pick up is very easy and convenient with a nice parking lot. I'm afraid that if I stayed I'd just order way more!

Just went for lunch, tried their lamb sandwich. Came w/white…read moresauce- tasted great. Nicely seasoned. Didn't try other items But enjoyed the food enough to want to go back & try more. Very reasonable prices.

Solid restaurant. It's situated within a tiny store plaza building. Friendly staff, and clean…read moreinterior. I ordered dolma, which is rice wrapped in banana leaves and covered in a sour sauce of sorts. Very well priced, and tasted great. I also ordered chicken kebab, which the taste of the meat blew me out of the water. It was crisp, well heated, and deep in flavor. I noticed a lot of take-outs and delivery. I sat in, and I had to buy bottled water since they supposedly don't give tap. My dishes were served in paper plates and plastic utensils. I recommend doing delivery here.

This place will offer you individual orders similar to catering, even if you order through a venue…read morelike instacart. Genuinely, this rest gave me the first reminder I have had of the bistros that make high quality food for families in Little Poland where I come from. You can trust a family of 5 to be given an extremely thoughtful, nourishing, high quality meal, with leftovers, for a reasonable cost. Both fish and lamb were lovely. (I did not eat in but I would trust them based on how high quality the order was. The wraps were even double wrapped!!)

Is this the hell I deserve for ordering from a cheap halal food chain? Or do even I deserve a meal…read morefree from decay? I woke up on a Sunday morning, preparing to head to the Troy farmers market. I opened my left over halal that I purchased the night before . I was hit with a weird fishy funk? Thankfully, whatever caveman instincts I had told me to give this meal a once over and yep there was a fricken maggot crawling around. I dry heaved for a while after thinking about how I ate THAT last night . I hate you Mr Halal