Mando

$ • Halal, Food Stands, Vegetarian

Hours:
30-30 Thomson Ave, Long Island City

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About Mando

Mando is a halal restaurant known for its affordability and friendly service. The food, including shawarma, chicken, and lamb over rice, is praised for its taste and satisfaction. While some chicken parts can be chewy, the sauce is a highlight. The restaurant is popular among college students for its reasonable prices, with platters originally $5 and now $6. The quick and efficient service is an added bonus.

The restaurant is a small stall located next to LaGuardia community college, and the delicious spices can be smelled from afar, drawing in passersby. The food is well-seasoned and cooked, with the lamb and chicken dishes being particularly flavorful. The mix over rice or combo platter (lamb and chicken) with all sauces (white, hot, and barbecue) and salad is a popular choice, offering a taste of home away from home. The restaurant is often busy, with a line of customers waiting to try the tasty and affordable meals.

The owner runs the shop with great care, and the customer service is very good, even though the owner's English is not the best. The food is described as beautiful, cheap, and very reliable, with the only fault being that it is too tasty, causing customers to eat it too fast.