Halal Restaurants near Long Island City, NY

“Ordered: Bolani Kachalu (~$6): fried thin pocket of dough filled with potatoes, sweet onions, cilantro, leek and various spices Mixed Afghan Kabab (~$24): beef kofta, chicken breast kabab and lamb kabab on a single skewer with rice; carrots and raisins added (+$2) Chicken Korma Chalao (~$18): Afghan style chicken stew with rice; carrots and raisins added (+$2) Aya's take: I love Afghan food and have been to Sami's Astoria location many times; we were in the area and decided to check out the LIC location. Off the bat, it's much smaller (6-8 tables) and is more meant for takeout orders. The menus are similar, if not exactly the same. We started off with the Bolani Kachalu which was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned nicely. The menu says this is "served with our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce" which we didn't receive. The Mixed Afghan Kabab is my go-to whenever I'm here. The chicken kabab and beef kofta were delicious - super tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. The lamb kabab was a bit tougher and lacked flavor. The portion of rice was also drastically less than the Astoria location. I never had the Chicken Korma Chalao before but it was a great warm dish to have on a cold day. The stew was made with tomatoes and onions, and the chicken was falling apart - unbelievably tender! What I didn't appreciate is that there is a 20% tip added automatically for parties of 2 or more. I would understand if this was a rule for large parties or if our waiter checked on us which he didn't aside from bringing us the food. I think they should reconsider this added fee or limit it to large parties. This review should be a 3.5, but I'll go with a 4 considering it was still a decent meal but I wouldn't come back to this location.“

“Best halal food with the best prices. I go here almost every day and the owner is a very friendly nice person. so is the staff.May God’s blessings and peace be upon the Prophet Muhammad, and may God’s blessings be upon his companions and descendants, and may God make this restaurant flourish with business as long as it is open, and may God keep all the ingredients of this shawarma fresh and delightful. Peace and peace, may God’s blessings be upon the Prophet and his companions and followers, and may God’s blessings and peace be upon the righteous predecessors, Paradise.On them constantlySay Ameen“

“I went to Governor Island and my friend ordered two of Yaki rice bowls. It was delicious. I love the kick from the sauce. The flavors were just rice and the chicken was tender. Overall, we both enjoyed our meal. We definitely would come back for more!“

“Al Quds is a family owned Arab restaurant, butcher, and grocery business that is setting the bar for shawarma and kebabs in Astoria. Chicken and beef shawarma options are mouth watering along with delicious hummus, falafel, and salad offerings.The employees are friendly, professional, and all take their craft seriously. The restaurant itself is new and has a spacious indoor and outdoor seating options. They have some over the counter offerings available for purchase like Middle Eastern foodstuffs, sweets, and spices. Their plates with other traditional Palestinian offerings are phenomenal, fresh, and rotating daily. Generous portions and competitive prices. I highly recommend!“