Restaurants near Bellerose

“Sahara Grill is, without a doubt, the best halal food cart here in Hillside, Queens! I’ve been coming here to try all the carts for over 10 years, and I can confidently say that no other cart in the area comes close. There are three other halal carts around, but they simply don’t measure up. The difference is clear – while those other spots have rude staff and serve chicken over rice that often lacks flavor or even smells off, Sahara Grill gets everything just right. Every time I come here, I know I’m getting quality food made with care.

The chicken over rice at Sahara Grill is amazing – it’s packed with flavor, the spices are perfectly balanced, and you can tell it’s fresh with every bite. They give generous portions, too, so you really feel like you’re getting great value for your money. The rice is fluffy, the chicken is juicy, and everything is topped off with just the right amount of sauce. It’s a simple meal, but they make it so well that it stands out.

On my last visit, Hicham, who was working the cart, was incredibly kind and helpful. He made sure my order was exactly how I wanted it and took the time to make me feel valued as a customer. His friendliness and attention to detail really made the experience special. I ordered two chicken over rices, and they were both amazing – just as flavorful and fresh as always.

The only downside? This spot doesn’t seem to get as much attention as it deserves. I rarely see many other customers, which is a shame because this place is a true find. If you’re in Queens and craving some amazing halal food, don’t waste your time anywhere else. Sahara Grill is the place to go – highly recommend it!

Parking: One of the best things about Sahara Grill is the convenience of the parking. There’s a large, spacious parking lot right next to the cart, so finding a spot is never an issue. It’s easy to pull in, park, and enjoy your food without any hassle. The big parking lot makes it super accessible, even during busier times, which is a huge plus compared to some of the other crowded spots in the area.”

“⭐ 1 Star — I got seriously sick after eating here.
I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt obligated to share what happened. After eating at Fat Ernie’s, I came down with Campylobacter, a serious bacterial infection caused by contaminated food. This isn’t just food poisoning — this was 6 days of severe stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, and fatigue. I had to see a doctor and was put on antibiotics.

I’m extremely disappointed and concerned about the food safety and cleanliness standards at this place. No one should have to go through what I did just from grabbing a meal. I hope they take this seriously and make major changes in their kitchen practices before someone else ends up in worse condition. I will never eat here again — and I strongly suggest you think twice before you do.”

“Delicious fresh food and amazing drinks! Celebrated my friend’s bday there and we had a 12 course menu! Great atmosphere and the DJ was a great touch! Had a great time at Kaizen.”

“Total Score: 8.75


Another fancy pantsy bathroom.

Customer
Very nice to us, gave us suggestions as to what to eat, and made nice small talk


It’s giving river town cuz there was a walkway way in the middle that was raised a little. Also loved the aquarium.


Don’t know how I feel about the food. Everything was cooked well, well seasoned, and sauces were great. But I think some of the dishes were lacking depth. But that’s a minor critique.

Wow: 0.75/1
River.

Total Score = BR + CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW”

“I went with a few other friends we were they charged three dollars for sauce, which felt a bit scummy and they had small portions. Overall I would go there for the experience other wise there are better options”

“Authentic Thai cuisine with amazing portions. Staff was so friendly and loved that he knew what we wanted to try and gave us great recommendations. Definitely will visit again when we are in the area.”

“May was amazing to us! She made sure we were well taken care of and made sure we were having a great time. 10/10 place! Will gladly return soon!”

“Burger was great, fries are well seasoned as everyone else notes (a bit too much for me personally). A vegetarian friend got the vegan burger with regular cheese and said it was really good”

“Really good food. Unique service and prices are the best. I totally recommend if you want a real Korean bbq. I travel from Connecticut to flushing NY totally worth it.”

“服务态度很好，而且菜的味道纯正，分量足够。环境优美，干净整洁！川菜的首选！！”

“I've never written a review before but after ordering from Knish Nosh, I had to. I've never in my life tasted such amazing food like this and to be honest I'm very critical and hard to please when it comes to food so like always I was waiting to either be let down or not that impressed but I was shocked I live in the City and I order from these guys 2 sometimes 3 times a week. I'm trying to get in touch with the owner, I'm willing to invest in Knish Nosh opening in the City! Simone E”

“Nice soup 🍜 delicious .....”

“Already 100 points on side dishes!!
The atmosphere, the songs, and the food are all great.
Highly recommended as a restaurant for the whole family.”

“My plus one and I really enjoyed our time here. We had just gotten home from vacation and were in a mood for Ramen and this place did not disappoint.
Let me just say that this place has such a traditional Japanese vibe to it…the staff is warm and welcoming and the food was spectacular.
We had the ramen, both original and spicy and it was very delicious. We also had two Asahi beers and called it a day.
Overall, I will come back to this place more often.”

“Everything was so delicious the first time I ate there. I recommend going there all the time”

“A whole vibe!!! From the moment you walk in, you are captivated. The decor, the music and the beautiful staff begin the wonderful experience that's about to occur. The food is exquisite in presentation and taste.i have visited the location in Forest Hills also but the experience in RVC is incomparable. (My daughter works near Forest Hills and frequented the other location but immediately stated she likex RVC just entering the restaurant) Iliana, Chastity, Julie and others, thank you for a great evening. Be back soon and every time I visit NY”

“Food is del. Quality food made with fresh ingredients. Best Thai food in queens in my opinion”

“Amazing food and service! We had 8 people so we got one of the private rooms. We ordered about 12 dishes and they all came out relatively fast. Definitely get the Peking duck; they cut the duck in front of you and display it really nicely. The Juqi fried rice is also really cool and represents the coal stoves of the past. 10/10 recommend this place, especially for large parties.”

“Was very good meat and the atmosphere nice .”

“please run to b 97 and experience this delectable food!!!”

“The most amazing sushi ever ,excellent service, and beautiful atmosphere . Must try, make sure you make a reservation ,they are usually full and may not have extra Tabel. Also order the cheese cake you will love it.”

“Taqueria Tlaxcalli is absolutely delicious!”

“beautiful interior and good food. the broths were flavorful and the spicy one was not too intense. and it comes with a clever thing to put your meat in so that when you retrieve it you are not overwhelmed by peppers.

the grapefruit yakult drink was also good, and they have a good selection of ingredients.

also the waiters were attentive, checking in to refresh water, plates, and stir the broth.”

“Great restaurant, clean and spacious. It was me and my wife's first time and our server Shawn was very helpful and accommodating,even letting us try a sample before we ordered. 5star service.”

“Lovely place we enjoyed it it was very cool”

“We had delicious ceviche here! I’m sure it’s the best I’ve ever had. I highly recommend this restaurant.”

“Been here a few times and try different items on the menu but I always get chole bature 😍
The Pondicherry masala dosa is a must try!
Everything on the menu is super affordable and taste way better than some of the high end restaurants.
Their service is super fast!”

“We were visiting from Chicago and they were so friendly. The mithai was very fresh! The best I’ve had in the US in fact. We brought home some boxes of mixed mithai for our family and they loved it too.”

“We ordered big plate chicken 大盘鸡 cumin lamb 孜然羊肉 lamb kebab 羊肉串 and their yogurt & milk tea.

Great food, quite spicy though. The yogurt is nice with the toppings. Milk tea is the salty kind, need to get used to the taste.”

“If you love a classic old fashion lance will never disappoint. As a bartender we always seek the perfect classic cocktail. Lance will give you the closest to perfect cocktail.”