Great to have halal restaurant in a convenient location while visiting Monterey. The service is very good and chicken shawarma was flavourful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Platter
Nick “ChezMirage” H.
I had a Lamb & Beef Gyro. It made 👏 my 👏 day. It was scrumptious. The veggies were fresh, the sauces blended really well with everything, and the atmosphere was very friendly. They also have the best pitas you can find on the entire peninsula!!
Dietary restrictions: The menu is prepared a la carte, so you can request gluten free presentation and preparation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter
Mayu Inc.
Gyros are excellent but groceries are too expensive. They charge 30-40% more than other stores. The place is not well kept, and cleanliness is questionable.
Here's some advice: 1) Ditch the grocery store and focus on what's working: your gyro plates. 2) Clean up and remodel the place 3) Remove those dusty shelves and convert it into a dining area. 4) Supplement your restaurant with catering
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Eli Melet
They handled a pickup catering order for approximately 30 people. The owner was great to communicate with and everyone loved the food!
Cory Steinmetz
An absolute gem in Seaside
Mandy Regalo
The best beef and lamb gyros I have ever had! The owner is very friendly, the pride and love he takes in his work is clearly evident. We will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L A
This place is disgusting, old and stinks something awful when you walk in. I had to come home and take a shower (after being inside that store for only 5 minutes) to get that smell off, I don't know what kind of smell that was but it was something awfully stinky. I would lose my appetite just walking in there I don't think I can order food in that place. Besides they have not much of a selection, they had little bit of a few things but not the best of quality. I've noticed the older guy chopping lettuce and tomatoes, preparing salads or for sandwich topping and then he dropped something on the floor, picked it up with his bare hands then continued tossing the salad with the same contaminated hand. Have you all heard of gloves while preparing food?! That was it for me I've seen enough and smelt enough in 5 minutes for not wanting to ever go back again never mind eating there!!! The parking situation is also not very good, so good luck if you still want to go there, enjoy!
Deniece K
Every time when we want to get away to the beach, we go to Monterey & Pacific Grove. When we do, we always stop by Halal Monterey Market in Seaside for beef shawarma plate. The beef shawarma is a combination beef & lamb meats blended together. The plate comes with rice, meat, salad, humus, tabbouleh & pita. We always ordered 2 plates and three of us have it for lunch and still left over for dinner. The portions are large and Mike is always generous and the food is cook to order. This time I was in the mood for more salad and tabbouleh. It’s one of my best and favorite Mediterranean food place. I have been coming here for the past five years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Shawarma Combo Plate
Randy Roberts
Ahhh, I ate lunch today at the Monterey Halal Market today and I couldn’t have been more pleased. The owner waited on me and he’s such a kind gentleman. I got the Chicken Shawarma Platter and it was a huge portion of deliciousness. I would strongly recommend that you give this place a try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Meeks
Awesome atmosphere, very friendly and prompt service. Highly recommended.
We ordered through Door Dash and were shocked, then intrigued, then delighted by the amount of food we received! And, ultimately, SO impressed by the quality and tastes of our dishes! Can’t wait to stop by in person sometime!
Located within a grocery store this place is great for take out. I tried the chicken Shawerma platter and the roast chicken. The portions were extremely generous and service was great. Food was delicious. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aliza Ayaz
One stop shop for all your halal dietary needs. This joint offers fresh food, cooked and ready for you to eat, as well as all the groceries one could need. The owner is very hospitable and friendly. Glad to have stopped by at this gem. We found halal meat and marinades for a private BBQ.
Great to have halal restaurant in a convenient location while visiting Monterey. The service is very good and chicken shawarma was flavourful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Platter
I had a Lamb & Beef Gyro. It made 👏 my 👏 day. It was scrumptious. The veggies were fresh, the sauces blended really well with everything, and the atmosphere was very friendly. They also have the best pitas you can find on the entire peninsula!!
Dietary restrictions: The menu is prepared a la carte, so you can request gluten free presentation and preparation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter
Gyros are excellent but groceries are too expensive. They charge 30-40% more than other stores. The place is not well kept, and cleanliness is questionable.
Here's some advice:
1) Ditch the grocery store and focus on what's working: your gyro plates.
2) Clean up and remodel the place
3) Remove those dusty shelves and convert it into a dining area.
4) Supplement your restaurant with catering
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
They handled a pickup catering order for approximately 30 people. The owner was great to communicate with and everyone loved the food!
An absolute gem in Seaside
The best beef and lamb gyros I have ever had! The owner is very friendly, the pride and love he takes in his work is clearly evident. We will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is disgusting, old and stinks something awful when you walk in. I had to come home and take a shower (after being inside that store for only 5 minutes) to get that smell off, I don't know what kind of smell that was but it was something awfully stinky.
I would lose my appetite just walking in there I don't think I can order food in that place.
Besides they have not much of a selection, they had little bit of a few things but not the best of quality.
I've noticed the older guy chopping lettuce and tomatoes, preparing salads or for sandwich topping and then he dropped something on the floor, picked it up with his bare hands then continued tossing the salad with the same contaminated hand. Have you all heard of gloves while preparing food?! That was it for me I've seen enough and smelt enough in 5 minutes for not wanting to ever go back again never mind eating there!!!
The parking situation is also not very good, so good luck if you still want to go there, enjoy!
Every time when we want to get away to the beach, we go to Monterey & Pacific Grove. When we do, we always stop by Halal Monterey Market in Seaside for beef shawarma plate. The beef shawarma is a combination beef & lamb meats blended together. The plate comes with rice, meat, salad, humus, tabbouleh & pita. We always ordered 2 plates and three of us have it for lunch and still left over for dinner. The portions are large and Mike is always generous and the food is cook to order. This time I was in the mood for more salad and tabbouleh. It’s one of my best and favorite Mediterranean food place. I have been coming here for the past five years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Shawarma Combo Plate
Ahhh, I ate lunch today at the Monterey Halal Market today and I couldn’t have been more pleased. The owner waited on me and he’s such a kind gentleman. I got the Chicken Shawarma Platter and it was a huge portion of deliciousness. I would strongly recommend that you give this place a try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome atmosphere, very friendly and prompt service. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter
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Great food for take out or dine in and nice small market too.
The baklava was delicious and fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Platter
The place is great and simple
Frankly speaking, the best thing is that it tastes delicious and clean
The chef is very respectful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Platter, Lamb Shawarma
We ordered through Door Dash and were shocked, then intrigued, then delighted by the amount of food we received! And, ultimately, SO impressed by the quality and tastes of our dishes! Can’t wait to stop by in person sometime!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Shawarma Combo, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Falafel
Located within a grocery store this place is great for take out. I tried the chicken Shawerma platter and the roast chicken. The portions were extremely generous and service was great. Food was delicious. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
One stop shop for all your halal dietary needs. This joint offers fresh food, cooked and ready for you to eat, as well as all the groceries one could need. The owner is very hospitable and friendly. Glad to have stopped by at this gem. We found halal meat and marinades for a private BBQ.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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