Halal Restaurants near Downey, CA

“My tummy is so full and happy. The staff was so very friendly (cashier). Definitely coming back!“

“We had such a great experience at Afghan Kabob House in Downey! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor.

We ordered the family platter, which feeds four and comes with two lamb shanks that were incredibly tender and delicious, along with chicken kebab, lamb kebab, beef kebab, and koobideh. It was a great way to try a little bit of everything!
Comes with Qabuli rice which was really good!
We also ordered the Borani Banjan, an eggplant dish served with yogurt sauce, and it was SO good! Definitely a must-try. If you’re looking for a vegan option, just ask the restaurant about their preparation and ingredients.

The mantu (beef dumplings) were another favorite of mine, and we finished our meal with firni for dessert!

Everything was great quality and tasted fresh. The service was also fast, friendly, and attentive. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you’re looking to enjoy authentic Afghan food in Downey! ❤️“

“The food is really good. I'm definitely going back. They have so much varieties of food. The worker was so nice and friendly and explained things to me that I was asking. Go on there Instagram the food looks bomb!“

“Great friendly service and food.“

“Super tasty & halal 👌 highly recommended!“

“The menu is very limited and focused on lamb dishes. The grilled ribs were excellent with a crispy, spicy crust. Braised lamb shank and ribs were tender and good with the mild rice pilaf. The lamb skewers were tough and bland, not as flavorful as most of the other places. The yogurt was yummy.“

“We've watched videos and only dreamed of trying Uyghur cuisine. But today we actually experienced it and we were excited, amazed and satisfied. The quality of the food at this restaurant was exceptional. The flavors were great and the service was also good.
We literally asked for a spoon to savor the last of the delicious sauce from our lamb stew. Yum!
And the, I think they are called samsas, they were hot and fresh.
We were thoroughly impressed with the freshness of the food even though the food arrived quickly to the table.
We can't wait to visit again:)
Very impressed. Five Plus Stars“

“Decided to stop by here on the way to LA after a delicious ice cream treat. We ordered quesadillas and their tacos. The food was spot on and this is after us having some ice cream. The food is prepared outside on the parking lot in front of the store. I love their green sauce and they’re very generous with their cilantro and onions. The service was amazing as the young lady made great recommendations and she was very nice. The ambience is nice because you have a choice of sitting outside on a nice day or if it’s cold you have the choice to sit inside the marketplace.“

“YOU HAVE TO TRY ZAHID’S HALAL FOOD!! The best halal food I have ever had. Juicy chicken and lamb with perfectly seasoned rice.. goes great with the white and hot sauce. The service was great, my food was prepared exactly to my likings. Food and service are incomparable to other halal spots. Don’t just take my word for it, try it yourself ;)“

“10/10 Most delicious food with friendly customers service 😋 highly recommended 👌 👍“

“Excellent service by Freddie as soon as we walked in- menu is extensive and creative and HALAL. Chili isn’t halal but clearly and respectfully stated- no fear of contamination as it’s stored securely and separated.
Chicken and waffles was amazing- dogs were pretty good- turkey bacon was weak I’d recommend deen brand halal beef bacon as it’s MUCH better especially for hot dogs. Overall would return.“

“Thank you, my friend for the wonderful hamburger.Watching our car outside of the restaurant and beyond the call of duty , we're here in colorado now but I wanna thank you for giving california an outstanding reputation with your kind heart , your good food and an experience to really be thankful for“

“We had the pleasure to go to Cloud Naan Urban BBQ . We received the excellent service..By far it was the best BBQ, we have had. We highly recommend Cloud Naan for excellent customer service..“

“Food is delicious and big portions lots of food I like it 👍“

“Truly the best Mediterranean in the area. Buttery fluffy pita and homemade hummus that is so creamy. The falafels are so moist and never dry. Agua Fresca is also so insanely good. Will go out of my way to come here. Highly highly reccomend!!!!!!“

“This is my go-to Indonesian restaurant whenever I’m in LA. I live in Colorado, but I travel here from time to time for business, and Wayang is always on my list.

The food is delicious and authentic, and I love that Ibu Lily makes most of it herself from scratch. She used to be a private chef for celebrities in Los Angeles, and you can definitely tell she knows her way around the kitchen. Everything I’ve had here has been full of flavor and thoughtfully prepared.

When I visited, Wayang was only taking to-go orders, but they still had a few tables set up for customers who preferred to eat there. It’s a self-serve setup, you grab your own water and utensils and eat from the takeout container. Honestly, I really liked the casual setup. Since the restaurant was set up for to-go service, Ibu Lily let me stay for as long as I wanted, which was perfect since I had a little work to get done. It made the whole experience feel relaxed and unhurried. This way, I had the chance to try several different dishes.

For me, that’s part of the charm of Wayang: authentic Indonesian food, made from scratch, without all the fuss—it feels like home. I’ll definitely be back.“

“I was there in California from another state. We ordered jalapeños beef burgers, halwa puri platters, beef seekh kabobs with rice platter, masala fries, mango lassi and sweet lassi. Each and every single food item was fresh and hot, seekh kabobs were so juicy and perfect flavor, cholay were soft and with some light gravy to eat with puri. Aalo were soft yet some small size chunks in plate with light gravy, and halwa that you just don’t want to stop eating. My kids are very picky eaters but they loved each and every single thing we ordered from this restaurant. Beef burger was so yummy that my daughter kept ordering the next time we went there again. We ended up going 3 times in our 1 week trip. We tried their fried chicken the third day, oh my gosh it’s just one of the best fried chicken ever. We were so glad that we were able to find a halal restaurant with all the choices at one place for our kids and adults. Last but not the least, their prices were very reasonable and the staff was very nice and friendly.“

“Went to get a take out butter chicken pizza. When I got home I was amazed how much toppings they added to the pizza. The whole pizza was filled with chicken! They don't skimp on thier meats! The pizza was delicious and my family loved it. It has that good curry spice to the pizza. One of the best indian pizzas I had recently. Keep up the good work, you gained a new repeating customer!“

“We ordered this takeout. I must say, even with a 15 minute drive home, the food was delicious. The food was very, very tasty and cooked to perfection. It was a little pricey but worth it.“

“10/10 very tasty food pilaf - the best“

“Excellent Biryani, Gola Kabob, Dubai Smash Burger, Chapli Kabob, Chicken Kharai, Bihari Kabob, Gola Kabob, Naan and Falooda Sweet Drink…. Also they do lots of catering with excellent service.“

“Quality Indonesian restaurant with real Kechup. We went for Father’s Day and didn’t have a long wait for seating. The staff was friendly and patient with our ordering and questions about the menu. I had just returned from several months in Indonesia the food at Toko Rame was pretty authentic and had a good taste of Indonesian flavor. I ordered the egg noodles with chicken and ate everything😊 There are some lunch specials and they have many traditional Indonesian drinks. I shared the menu with my friend in Jakarta and she said the menu had many items common in Sumatra. I’d recommend it and try a few different items to get a good variety since it’s hard to decide if you like it based on one dish. They seemed to do a good take-out business while I was there also.“

“They have really great flavor for their chicken. Their sauce is top notch. I am not a fan of thousand island but their sauce is really good! I love that it doesn't have pickles. Oh and the seasoning for their fries! Delicious and mouth watering flavors! Their bread is the perfect softness and there is enough chicken for every bite! Even the coleslaw they use taste great! Again, not a fan of coleslaw but theirs is a subtle flavor that just complement the slider sandwich.
I am a big wuss when it comes to spicy food but even their no spice selection is loaded with flavor!“

“First time there and has a good experience 👍“

“This is a family-run business, specializing in a small menu that is done well. This is authentic Mexican food. The chicken is cooked on a barbecue, open air. It’s delicious. They make the refried beans, tortillas, sauces, and rice right there. It’s all delicious. It’s an open air, picnic style restaurant. We really enjoyed it.“

“In a fast food world of pricey meals and skinny portions, the Dave's location in Lakewood, CA remains pleasantly consistent. I can always count of them for a fresh, filling meal, especially when I'm low on funds. Staff is always super friendly too.“

“The food was really good, and the prices for decent. When we got there, it was only my friend and I. Though as the day progressed a lot of people came and went. The service was excellent and the server as well as what I think could have been the owner or the manager keep coming and asking if there was anything that we needed. I would definitely recommend this place to go and eat.“

“We first found Big Al's Pizzeria on IG. All of their pizzas caught our eye because of the unique flavors that they serve. We know that often times when you see something on IG and go experience a place in person it may not be as expected. That was NOT the case with Big Al's Pizzeria. WOW!! Can't even tell you how much they exceeded our expectations when it came to the flavors and textures that they deliver. You can tell that they use High Quality, Fresh Ingredients and take pride in their creations, especially with everything being homemade!! I know a lot of people say that it takes a while to receive their pizza but we can tell you IT IS WORTH THE WAIT AND CALORIES!! The combinations on their pizzas are next level and so fun and unique! The pizza dough has the perfect fluffiness, chewy texture and flavor. The wings WOW! Definitely in our top 5 of favorites! So crispy and flavorful! OOh plus the Brisket Sandwich and the bread they use... ufffff!!! Don't forget about Dessert! Even if you fill up on pizza you better at least take a slice home with you because IT IS WORTH IT!! They are large, creamy, flavorful and just AMAZEBALLS! We got the Tiramisu and it was NEXT LEVEL! Everything is OUT OF THIS WORLD and we can't recommend them enough!“

“Came in during a busy time and was a bit hangry, however the staff was amazing. Ray and Manny one of the few amazing workers showed such hospitality it instantly lifted my mood and made me feel so welcomed to eat here thank you guys so much for your service!“

“If you’re looking for a place with good food, great service & it’s owned by actual humans who operate it every day.

Definitely check this place out, the food is fantastic, portions are very generous & flavor is on point!

Thank you for such a lovely meal“

“fantastic food!! awesome cook owner! highly recommend!“

“Great experience here today. Claudia and the kitchen crew were amazing. There was a bit of a wait because it was the lunch hour, but Claudia more than made up for the wait time with her incredible customer service. Food was delicious as well.“

“Mean Chix did not disappoint! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to order.

* Combo #2 (Mean Sandwich, 1 Tender, Kale Slaw & House Sauce) -
The sandwich was crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The tender was excellent, and the kale slaw and house sauce complemented everything perfectly.

* Mac & Cheese (Mild) -
Creamy, cheesy, and delicious. The perfect side to pair with the chicken. Next time I may take it up a notch to medium for a different taste experience.
The atmosphere feels similar to a classic burger spot; casual and welcoming. I chose to eat inside, where there was some noise, but it was completely bearable. If you prefer, there is also ample outdoor seating available.

The service was friendly and attentive. Wendy, along with who I assume was the owner, were both helpful, welcoming, and made sure I was taken care of throughout my visit.

Expect about a 10-15 minute wait for your food, but that's because everything is made fresh to order. The quality was well worth the wait.

Great food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.“

“BETWEEN THE REVIEWS w/ Rodney S

Q) So, Rodney, where did you go for lunch?
A) To Pak.

Q) 2pac?! The rapper?!
A) No, to Pak. I went to Pak Halal in Artesia.

Q) Oh, I see. Was this your first time visiting?
A) Yes, Rodney. A few Muslim gym buddies o' mine kept recommending Pak Halal, so of course I had to give the place a shot.

Q) What did you order?
A) Being my first time, I gave the Special Dishes display a thorough perusing.

Knowing I wanted a beef or mutton entree, after much thought & deliberation, I went all in on Pak Halal's Beef Nihari.

Q) Rodney, how was the Beef Nihari?
A) Spiced tender beef, swimming in flavorful broth. I enjoyed the Beef Nihari. I prefer a solid amount of fat to meat, and the Beef Nihari had just what I was looking for. Ample portions, with enough to fill up on. Speaking of filling up, the ginormous Garlic Naan provided a lot of garlicky carbs, made all the more better when soaking up with the Beef Nihari broth

Q) How was the service, and what are the seating arrangements?
A) Rodney, the service was good. The wait wasn't unreasonable. Being a small deli, there is a table or two inside & outside. Pak Halal is more an order ahead, grab n' go eatery. The railing outside Pak Halal acts as a standing communal table, in which I used to dine on my meal.

Q) Rodney, would you recommend Pak Halal?
A) Absolutely, Rodney! The food was great at Pak Halal, and when I'm in a hurry and not looking for a sit-down restaurant experience, I know I can head over to Pak Halal and order something to go, or enjoy a quick meal on the railing, before life's troubles beckon me, elsewhere“

“I’m really pleased and delightfully surprised! As someone who loves Indian cuisine, I was scared to order because of some of the one star reviews, but the food was GREAT! I got the medium chicken tikka masala which wasn’t too spicy so i’d move up spice levels if you like spice. The portions are generous and the chicken was tender, sauce was flavorful. The vegetable samosas were large and perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It comes with complimentary mint chutney and tamarind sauce too, which were so good. There is a BOGO deal on doordash which gives you so much bang for your buck. I highly recommend this place since it’s open late, and i’ll definitely be back!

Pickup was easy, and this location is a ghost kitchen so it’s take out only, but there is an attendant to help if you need it. The location was clean, organized, and has parking.“

“Delicious food a must try. Outstanding customer service. The cashier was nice and helpful. Super clean. ❤️👍🤗 Highly recommended 👌 🌮“

“The food was amazing and definitely worth the price. I came a few months ago and it’s still as good as i remember it. I would definitely recommend this place for whoever wants to try something new. There was also exceptional service and quality. I would give this place overall 10/10.“

“Nice ambient clean and delicious food“

“honestly my favorite hot chicken spot. super glad to have one within 5 minutes of me!“

“One of the best places for Indian food I have ever eaten and been to. We ordered Palak Paneer, Chicken Makhani, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Garlic Naan, all of them tasted really good and authentic! And also 5 stars for the service. Highly recommended!“

“great food. very nice staff. food was fast and wonderful! only togo on indoor eating right now.“

“This place rocks. The pizza is awesome and how cool is it that they offer so many vegan options (I’m not vegan but my partner is). Big recommend.“

“chicken strips...even the mild will set you on fire!“

“My favorite Dave's Hot Chicken location since Oct 2024 Like all Dave's locations, they have the varieties of spice levels which makes them so unique and of course, they're delicious milkshakes are a hit every time I love how they're open late night The prices are pretty reasonable in my opinion and overall my favorite spot 💯 workers are nice. Relatable and respectful And I absolutely love the new mozzarella sticks“

“Making the most out of this Covid-19 situation for pick-up. Order was secure, exact, and made fresh. They were backed up as when I first got there they were a little short staffed as The Friday Dinner rush was starting, but they kept their cool, their extra hand showed up, and they did well. Just make yourself visible so they got your name assuming you pre-ordered for pick-up. The short wait will not disappoint. And they definitely didn't forget my white sauce - always my biggest fear as it's truly the essence of this place!“

“One of the best Pakistani food in the area“

“Great food and good service“

“Friendly staff, good food“