Halal Restaurants near Medford, MA

“Excellent! We threw a large retirement party at my office and the retiree requested Indian food. Not too familiar with the cuisine, I called Zam Zam’s and the owner Muhammad invited my fellow party planner and I to a taste testing and helped us plan the menu. The party was a huge success, and everyone complimented the food. It was fresh, delicious and there was the perfect balance between chicken and vegetarian options!“

“The food was great!! Ordered take out out today and especially loved the tikka masala and the veg samosas. Will be back sure! 10/10 would recommend!“

“Wow such a great find.Heading home from Boston & found this gem! Tried the Beef Shawarma & Chicken Shishka plates. HUGE portions enough for leftovers. Authentic & Delicious can't wait to come back! �“

“I came here because I was in the outlet and I have discovered this place and I am glad that I did. First, the food is amazing and hands down the chicken is the best in town. Second, the cashir Malak is an amazing and kind person, her manager is great and kind too. They gave us a new item in the menu to try for free and it was amazing. Finally when we left we thought to order a pickup order to eat at home next day and when I came to pick up I found out that I had chosen the wrong branch by mistake. The cashier Malak and her manager solved the issue even when it was my mistake. I would come here again and again and would recommend everyone to try their delicious food.“

“Damn good“

“Very yummy 😋 I ‘m coming back !!!“

“Foods are delicious. My first experience in this restaurant was great. Tasty and delicious food.“

“Great Somali food“

“If you’re looking for delicious halal options, this spot is a must-visit! The burgers are juicy, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor, while the chicken is tender, crispy, and always fresh. The best part is knowing everything is halal, so you can enjoy your meal with peace of mind. Staff were very friendly and great service, great food, and a great experience overall! Highly recommended.

Kid-friendliness: Kids loved very spacious.“

“Another American fast food that I haven't heard of before. The food would have been rated 5 stars if it wasn't so soaked (the bun wasn't crispy). Maybe because we took takeout and everything got mixed up. However, the taste was quite nice. Quite quickly, but not too quickly served like in fast food, hehe. The interior of the bar is cool, vandal-like, skater-like, but original“

“I expected more than corned beef out of a can from the description on the menu. The home fries were cold. Good sized portions and the service was adequate. We chose another breakfast place for the next day. Great location, though, in a walkable neighborhood .“

“An amazing gem in Belmont. I can’t recall ever having a more tender chicken than I had here. The portions for the main dishes are enormous so they’re worth the price. The staff were kind and attentive. I’m looking forward to trying more dishes and I highly recommend Cafe Vanak!

Vegetarian options: The menu offers an impossible version of some dishes and there are grilled veggie options as well.

Parking: There’s a small lot behind the cafe, and street parking seems reasonable.“

“Good food, great prices & friendly service! 👌“

“Outstanding Indian food, we are so lucky to have Masala in Union Square.“

“This turkish restaurant is owned by a turkish family. Adnan kebab was delicious, portion was good and atmosphere is like small restaurant. Staff is friendly and the restaurant was busy at night. They have two branches in boston. This one is a smaller one. Though they have almost all the basic turkish menu and the other branch has more variety in the menu. Would love to come again.“

“My all time favorite spot for spicy chicken sliders / tenders. Little pricy but It’s worth the taste. In the location I like the ambience and also the food is served hot, at other locations I have experienced serving cold sliders which not worth of enjoying. That’s the reason I drive to this location which is 30 minutes away from my place though I have another location 5 minutes away from my home. So far I might have recommended this place to atleast 50 people and guess what, no one was disappointed with the food. It’s the best best best spicy chicken sliders place which everyone would like to go back again and again. I would suggest not to take out the order you’ll miss the opportunity of enjoying the hot food. Last thing is, there fries are the best.

Vegetarian options: No vegetarian option I am aware of except fries“

“Ordered delivery. The spicy chicken with hand pulled noodles. Omg that was tasty! Also the beef samosa was awesome. Good prices and delicious food!“

“Spectacular Moroccan style pastries and breads. The chocolate croissant was a discovery! Amazing. And maybe one of the best acai bowls in Everett, which is definitely the acai bowl capital of the US. Come and gaze...and then graze this bakery case!“

“I ordered the dry fried noodles and the small plate chicken. The service was quick (took 10 minutes). The food was nice and I enjoyed the fried noodles more than the chicken plate. It would have been better if the chicken plate had boneless chicken pieces. Quantity was also good but I felt like the price is too high. Overall a decent place that I would probably come back to try the other things on the menu.“

“I love this place. The food is amazing, Kafta, hummus, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, bastirma, you name it, it’s good. They even have some kid/picky eater friendly items like chicken fingers that are great. They’re adding pizza to the menu, and I can’t wait to give it a try.“

“This restaurant needs to learn how to get orders right. This is the second time I’ve ordered through Ubereats or DoorDash and I didn’t get my drink. They didn’t even give me utensils or napkins like I specified. Who do you even have working there??? Get it together. It’s not that hard!!

EDIT: Thanks for making things right. I will change my review to 5 stars“

“They were open on Christmas Day ‐ thank you for that!“

“Dave's Hot Chicken is a fantastic spot for juicy, flavorful chicken. The ability to customize the heat level is a great touch. Their Dave's Sauce is a perfect complement, especially when dipped with fries or chicken. The Boston-inspired graffiti decor adds a cool, unique vibe to the restaurant. While the food is delicious, it's on the pricier side.“

“Very yummy 😋 I ‘m coming back !!!“

“It is really good good with good quantity Very friendly staff and good at explaining their menu Must try“

“They have an amazing and fresh falafel I've ever had in Boston!“

“We usually order from a different Shawarma place in Somerville, but decided to give Sam's a try. The food was very good, and in good sized portions. They were good about following requests to leave things out of the wraps. Note that they do the style with fries on the side rather than in the wrap. My only complaint is that they list some, but not all, of the ingredients on their site. So if you have things you can't eat, I definitely recommend calling them to double check. My partner can't do creamy sauces, and they listed tahini sauce but not garlic sauce in the lamb/beef shawarma, which ended up being a problem. Not a huge thing, just annoying that they make it look like everything is listed when it isn't.“

“Certainly the best Persian food in Boston. Must try the Koobideh“

“The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and very helpful with menu items… recommend if in the neighbourhood“

“Delicious authentic food, very friendly staff. Def worth it!“

“I had just missed my flight back home and after 5 hours at the airport things began to look rather grim. I then decided to take a walk and by complete luck happened to use this location as a pickup spot for my Uber. What started as me wanting a small snack then turned into a newfound appreciation for Somali cuisine and an eating experience I will have yet to forget. Tawakal Halal gave me the best food and service in about 14 minutes than other establishments have managed to give me in an hour, so great in fact, that I wouldn’t have forgiven myself if I didn’t go a second time before I left. The food by itself is beyond amazing and I could write a whole review entirely on how great the food is, however, my personal favorites were the Goat Biryani and the Halwa as an excellent dessert option after. In addition to the food, the service here was amazing as well. The staff were always making sure I had everything I needed and doing everything they could to make my experience there a pleasant one, even offering me tea as I waited for my Uber. All in all, the best way I could describe this café to anyone wanting to know more about it is that it is truly everything you could ever ask for in a dining experience: fantastic food and amazing service. It even no longer made me upset that I missed my flight that day for if I hadn’t, I would have never been able to find this gem of a café. Thank you, Tawakal Halal, so much for giving me an experience I will never forget and know that when I return to Boston, you can bet the first stop on my itinerary will be your café. (The photos used in this review were taken from Tawakal Halal’s Instagram page with permission from Tawakal Halal)“

“Amazing traditional Punjabi food. Feels very authentic and the flavors are amazing. Very accommodative on customization. Vegetarian thali is the combo I’ve ever eaten. Their chats are also amazing. Masala Chai is nice. Kind people who serve food with lots of dedication. My go to place when I want to feel good with homely authentic Indian style food. Great presentation of food and genuinely tasty food.

Dietary restrictions: Very accomodative

Kid-friendliness: Yes“

“I knew this place from Too Good To Go Apps.
I ordered the surprise bag and received shawarma rice with chicken.
It was a good deal since I only paid for $7ish
The food was delicious, and there were plenty tables for you to enjoy dinner with your friends.
And the food was halal.“

“Food is great. Got a slider, and the chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while being tender on the inside. Since the food came out promptly, the slaw on the slider did not seep into the bun so it was not soggy at all. The fries are also great, whatever seasoning they put on really does a great job. The workers are super friendly. The facility is much cleaner than other restaurant chains I've been at. Overall 10/10 experience for me. Would recommend the place and food to other people.“

“On one of the first days at my company, a colleague took me to the old New York Deli on Temple Street and introduced me to Kadhim. I couldn't understand why he would take the time - it's not like this guy is going to remember me out of all of the people who come through there. My mistake - every time I would see him over the years, at whatever location, Kadhim would come from behind the counter and greet me by name like an old friend. Understand - he was told my name once, over 20 years ago. I don't even go out to lunch very often - sometimes it would be years between visits to one of the Falafel King locations. But every time I enter, it's a big smile and greeting and an expression of appreciation that cannot be faked...go check them out!“

“Huge portions, reasonable prices, tasty food and excellent service .“

“I didn't have the best experience here recently. The samsa/samosa was chewy and the bread was a bit too thick, but still better than the ones at Jahunger. The dried beef noodles on the other hand were not the best I've had when I ordered takeout. They didn't taste fresh and they stuck together quite a bit, which made me feel like they were cooked earlier in the day.

I've had Ali's separately during an event that catered from their restaurant and found the food to be much better. I don't want to be too harsh given the mix of experiences, but I'd be willing to give them another shot.“

“My new favorite eating spot when I’m in Cambridge waiting on the commuter train 🚂“

“WOW! I don’t normally leave reviews but I ordered Shah’s through Uber Eats and goddamn this grub HITS THE SPOT! Buy two for one deal on like major entrees so I got 4 meals for the price of 2 and they are all phenomenal. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!“

“The best Mediterranean food in Cambridge, I recommended this place, good food, good prices, and very nice customer service. Thank you ???“

“Have eaten here several times over the past year. The food has always been delicious, absolutely fresh (the tabouleh tastes made-to-order) and overall have enjoyed the experience. Yes, it's a one-man show and sometimes the food takes longer than what you usually expect, but it's been worth the wait. Will definitely return.“

“My family’s favorite pizza! The people there are also always friendly and helpful. My 17 year old said the chicken bacon ranch pizza is the best they have ever had. I love the cheese so much - I know I should also branch out but it really is so good. Also, the salad and their ranch dressing is so good, fresh, and I loved that it had lots of carrot and cucumber slices, and green pepper. Yum!“

“It’s a small cafe like restaurant but their food is delicious. I don’t like the bread they give with soup and platter , I get a chapati instead. I get chicken breast platter and soup occasionally there. chicken is always tender and delicious.“

“One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever been to! Dguru offers amazing food, incredible hospitality, and a wonderful dining experience. Tasnim and the entire team are always so kind and welcoming. Since the restaurant is located right beside my workplace, it became my go-to spot for lunch every week.

Now that I’m leaving the area, I know I’ll deeply miss their delicious food and warm service. Best wishes to the entire Dguru team—please continue making amazing food with the same heartwarming hospitality. You’ve truly set the standard for excellent dining!

My favorites and best dishes are:
1. Chicken tikka masala
2. Chicken keema with mutter
3. Chicken cooked with coriander
❤️“

“Lovely people and a wonderful restaurant.
Their food is delicious and it’s only exceeded by their outstanding service! You cannot find better service and warmth than Punjab Express!
I love ordering from them!

10/10 ❤️❤️❤️“

“visitted this place on my first day in US. Their food was really nice.“

“Such a gem! The gentlemen behind the counter were incredibly gracious and a pleasure, and clearly respected evidenced by the many regulars who were greeted like family. The platter was generously portioned and super fresh. Seating is basic yet comfortable and clean. There is a lot of pride and care here!“

“Wow, terrific flavors! We very randomly stumbled into this plain little storefront because a different restaurant in the area had too long a wait. Midday on a Friday and Halal Indian Restaurant was empty of even delivery pickups, so we weren't expecting much... and we changed our order from eat-in to takeout because it was too cold to sit there. I use veg biryani as a barometer, and this did not disappoint! Fresh spices of cinnamon, clove and cardamom were very evident. My mother ordered mushroom palak which was surprisingly addictive -- she says "a joy to eat" . The basmati rice wasn't great (but I've had worse). This chef needs his food to be recognized! Perhaps sprucing up the place with some murals would help draw in the crowds. Eat here!!“

“Expected more, especially for the price. The meat was precut, not from the spit, and cold. Putting it on the grill makes the pita bread hard and inelastic but the insides still saty cold. Ordering process was quite chaotic - several people were making the roll ups, switching places, all asking us about the ingredients. At that, two of the three people did not speak English. The size of the roll ups was rather small for $11. Overall, ok but our preference would be to have a less stressful ordering process, warmer meat and cleaner bathroom. For $16-17 a platter, there could also be a waitee, not “fast food approach”.“

“I have been in this retaurant many many times for lunch buffet. They have great Pakistani food at buffet for very reasonable price. I would highly recommend to enjoy their Buffet. I believe that they serve lunch buffet 7 days a week.“