Halal · $
1 Shah's Halal Wantagh
1136 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
- Take-Out
- Delivery
Customers’ favorites
- Combo over Rice Lamb Contains Beef & Chicken
- Combo Lamb and Chicken over Rice
- Kofta Kebab over Rice Platter
- Combo Platter with Hummus
“I remember when there was only one, maybe two Shah's Halal restaurants anywhere on the island. Now, it seems, they've enjoyed a well-deserved growth spurt. The franchise appears to be flourishing across its multiple locations - for good reason: simple layout, uncomplicated menu, late hours, good food. Shah's has become a late-night staple across Nassau County, occupying a niche that was left vacant for so long by Mediterranean/Middle Eastern fare. Previously, if you wanted a late-night bite, your options were: diner, fast-food drive-thru, or ZA Late Night Pizza. The wait times at this location during its busiest hours can be fairly long, which might indicate that they are a little understaffed for the volume of customers they receive, but conversely, that could also serve as a testament to how much the place is beloved by its loyal fan base, which, I might add, extends across multiple demographics. Don't get the red sauce if you can't handle spicy food, and if you're a vegetarian like I am, you'll be happy to know that their falafel has actually improved considerably in recent years - might be a touch dry, though, so if I were you I'd opt for some extra white or green sauce. This location is in an interesting spot because I never actually park in their lot, but in the lot directly adjacent to theirs beside the Dunkin'. It is significantly easier to get in and out of that one than theirs, which doesn't have its own light on Wantagh Ave, and forces you to combat the relentless deluge of traffic getting off of the Southern State Parkway or coming down from Hempstead Turnpike. Staff is always very friendly; there's almost always a line even at night, though sometimes only one or two people long. There are a couple of small tables available for dining in, although most prefer takeout here.”
