Sahara Falafel

★★★★☆ 4.2 (916) • $$

"Today once again, I visited Sahara Falafel. The customer service was warm and welcoming. The food was exceptional, well seasoned and portions were great. I ordered the combo sandwich and my husband order a falafel sandwich along with a humus plate. Deeelicious! It was so nice to dine in and pause for a moment from our busy day. Thank you, (JazakAllah khairen) Sahara Falafel for being a halal staple in our community."

Golden Olive

★★★★☆ 4.4 (816) • $$

"1-18-2025 We - one of my gfs and I decided to venture to this establishment for a late lunch.She had the golden platter and I opted for the filet mignon and lamb kabobs combo. Lots of choices on their menu. Our food was served quickly and flavorful.Not much ambiance. Just six tables. Definitely casual.This place is on Warner, across the Jack in the Box on PCH. Behind the gas station next to Subway."

The Yellow Chilli Tustin

★★★★☆ 3.9 (892) • $$$

"I came here to celebrate Lunar New Year after a recommendation from my coworkers and wow they did not disappoint!Their happy hour is a generous time of 5-7pm Monday- Thursday. We made a reservation on open table but we didn't need a reservation on a Wednesday around 6:30pm. They get really busy around 7pm.We got served by the owner and she gave us the background of the restaurant and how their recipes are based on a celebrity chef back in India. The appetizers are a decent size- we LOVED the crispy cauliflower and it had a kick. The chili paneer was good too (and on the happy hour menu). They have so many curries to choose from whether you like meat or veggies. At the end of our meal, the owner insisted we couldn't finish our Lunar New Year meal without a dessert so she sent one out on the house and even wrote Happy New Year on it! What a nice touch. 10/10 will be coming back for the good food and even better hospitality."

Massimos Pizza and Pasta

★★★★☆ 4.3 (592) • $$

"Not a bad way to start the year off! With most places closed on New Year's Day, options were slim. We settled on pizza since most pizza places are open still on this national holiday. We found Massimos Pizza and Pasta on door dash and then quickly flipped to Yelp to check the reviews. I saw that the reviews were mostly good, and decided to take a chance. I ordered the veggie pizza with Alfredo sauce instead of marinara sauce. The pizza was cheesy and delicious. The toppings were fresh. The pizza dough was alright. That could be better. Nothing compares to freshly baked vegan pizza dough. But for regular pizza crust, it was alright. It would have been better with a butter crust or garlic- any flavor. The crust and dough were bland to me. We had to really use the ranch to dunk the pizza in it. With the ranch for dipping, it took this pizza up to a 8/10. Without the ranch we are talking more like 7/10."

Nikis Indian Food

★★★★☆ 4.3 (570) • $$

"Nikki's always hits the spot! I don't even bother trying to find new Indian food restaurants because this IS the SPOT! Never disappoints and the service is always amazing and friendly"

Little Arabia Lebanese Bakery & Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (536) • $$

"Super tasty food and friendly staff. Thanks to Linda for making us feel like family and sharing her dessert from the next door bakery. The lamb shoulder (1/2 order) or was tender and juicy. The of the family either ate shawarma or kebabs. everyone was stuffed and happy. We did dine outdoors, so be prepared for the setting sun to be little strong, and if you are not a fan of hooka, you might opt to sit inside."

Galata Turkish Halal Grill Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 (353) • $$

"This spot was on our list for a while, so when we were meeting our friends in Naples for the boat parade, we thought this was our best opportunity! What a charming little place! We loved seeing the Turkish lamps hanging above the dining room, the loud dance music, and the busy staff. This place seems to get a lot of foot traffic from customers along 2nd street, and we're glad to see it! In terms of food, we had hoped to order a chicken shawarma plate, but it was nowhere to be found in the small menu. Instead, we tried the chicken doner wrap, and it was dry and insipid. There's not much else to say about this unremarkable dish, but the fries were decent; not that we went into a Turkish restaurant expecting to eat fries. Would we eat here again? Well, there wasn't much on the menu that caught our eyes. I do appreciate the small storefront vibes, but this place just didn't do it for us."

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (334) • $$

"Came in on Friday nite, what a hidden gem! I ordered the chicken and beef plate which was $17.99. It's a bit pricy but kid you not...it's worth the price. The plate is big enough to share with two people. The meats are tender and flavorful. The rice is just cooked right with good taste of salad on the side. My partner ordered the falafel salad which was full of flavor also. Falafel isn't dry and not overly oily or heavy dressing. It came with a basket of pita bread huge portion. We can't wait to go back!"

Bundoo Khan

★★★★☆ 3.7 (537) • $$

"Great spot near csuf, love the Naan. Kinda pricey, but very flavorful. Service is okay, they have self order kiosk."

Xtra Cheese

★★★★☆ 4.4 (373) • $$

"Incredible little gem in Whittier. The food was delicious and very fresh!Pauline is so friendly and made lots of great recommendations and future recommendations for when we come back again! We enjoyed our pizza, wings, and salad."

Thai Corner Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (381) • $$

"Experience: Came here during the week around 6ish. No one was there. Got served immediately. It was a good dinner meal. Stood for a little over an hour. Good experience. Food: Ordered three dishes to share. Pad kee mao, papaya salad, and seafood rice dish. Everything seemed very authentic and serving size was plenty for four people. The salad was so refreshing and tasty, the seafood rice dish good and fresh, pad kee mao was okay but could have used a bit more sauce. Service: Our server was awesome, attentive, and very kind. Verdict: Everything was good, a solid dinner."

Ribs N Kabobs

★★★★☆ 4.3 (310) • $$

"11/4/24 Indian & Korean fusion, like home cooked meals by Abida (owner's mom), along with Ali. They don't skimp on the spices!My aunt wanted to take Hubby & I out for lunch, she wanted to try this place in Artesia. We were the first customers of the day. Abida warmly greeted us & we sat at a booth by the counter. It's a small family owned restaurant that could sit possibly 25-30 customers. Free parking available & it is shared on the same plaza as Aikan & Solid Coffee Roasters. We ordered: 4 Beef Tacos, Lamb loin chops, goat curry, paneer tikka (fish/swai) & for myself-/ kabob platter (chose tandoori boti/cubed chicken & Seekh kabobbeef. All served with basmati & naan except for Hubby's tacos. I felt it was going to take a bit of time so I went with an appetizer to hold us off: Kbbq chicken wings (12 pieces). As it turned out, Abida was the only person cooking at the back at 11 am & help will arrive around noon (Ali). It really does have that mom n pop deal, like you were invited to someone's home & they cook for you. Abida was reassuring & we felt we were being looked after by someone's mom. It did take a bit of time (no more than you would at any dine in restaurants) but factor in that it's only Abida cooking. The chicken wings arrived shortly & we enjoyed these while waiting for the rest of our meals. Very flavorful spiced appropriately. When our plates were presented, we dug right in. Although we mentioned low to medium spice level, our dishes definitely had some kick to it, not overpowering though . My tandoori boti chicken was tender & paired so well with the garlic naan. My auntie had the goat curry which was also very full of savory & warm spices/-I dipped my naan to sop up the goodness. My beef Seekh kabob was good but I really liked the chicken.My aints & Hubby liked their orders. My other auntie ordered a mango lass & it looked so good that ended ordering one for myself. It was a bit too sweet for my taste so I shared with Hubby & diluted it--it was a unique taste & it was refreshingly creamy, delicious! All in all it was my first taste of Indian & Korean foods, it was very tasty & we welcomed the amazing hospitality shown by Abida & Ali who helped the 2nd half of our meal. It was a great dining experience"

Mean Chix

★★★★★ 4.5 (238) • $$

"What I absolutely love about this place is that everything they serve is 100% halal. I've always craved those animal-style fries from In-N-Out, and now I've found a spot that serves them with halal Australian wagyu! The burgers were absolutely to die for! I loved how the juice from the jalapeños adds that perfect kick--it just melts in your mouth and takes the flavor to the next level. Service was amazing! Staff were able to break down the menu for me perfectly!Plus, it's a two-in-one spot: mean cow and mean chix . Highly recommend checking it out!"

Halaloglu Turkish Street Food

★★★★★ 4.8 (201) • $$

"We were craving Turkish food so we decided to make the trek out to try this place. It's a casual eatery with a few tables. If you are a large party, I would suggest ordering takeout instead. We ordered:Lentil soup - a nice way to start the meal and warm up your stomach for feasting! It's smooth, creamy, and delicious!Beef baguette - our favorite item! Tender cuts of beef with salad and amazing sauce. The beef was juicy and had a slight kick of spice to it. The baguette was fresh and soft, not the type that cuts the roof of your mouth. Beef & lamb bowl - my kids loved this the most. 2 large kabobs of flavorful meat over rice and salad. They gobbled this up - toddler approved! I also loved the flavor of the meat as well, almost like it had blue cheese in it. Ayran - Yogurt drink - it's perfect for washing down spicy foods and also great for digestion after eating too much! It's a staple when we eat Turkish food. They also have complimentary black tea available in the canisters which is a huge plus to drink with your meal.Kunefe - our favorite dessert. It's a crunchy noodle pastry with cheese, sweet syrup, and toasted pistachios. The perfect way to end a meal. The owner was so sweet and gave us recommendations and also gave us some food for our hungry kids while we were waiting. He also turned on cartoons for the kids to watch, since they were getting a little crazy. All of the food was freshly made, with the right amount of spice, and delicious. The food is authentic and delicious on its own, not overly disguised with sauce like the more Americanized places. The portions were generous and prices were on point for the quality of food. Highly recommend this place. We will be back to try the other dishes."

Firefly Burger

★★★★☆ 4.4 (233) • $$

"Are you curious and want to try something new? Well, how about warm oozing goodness that gushes out in between your beef patties and buns. Mmm, and that dripping cheese just makes your mouth water! I had the very tasty pleasure to have such a burger with a smoking cloche for that added smokiness flavor. First time and it won't be the last, the Smokey was the burger I got and this was your basic Angus but leveled up when it was all said and done! The smoke and cheese injection is the show but even without it the other burgers are still a go! I also had their double smash burger and that too was hitting my tastebuds on all points.The joint has a rustic hunters vibe with comfy booths and the music selection is interesting. Parking can be a challenge but customers from other shops come and go pretty quickly. The service was great and I can't wait to come back and try other gens. And that's my take, Peace..."

Alwadee Bakery & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (195) • $

"I came here with my family and OMG it was the amazing. So first, the owner is amazing. She gave us amazing suggestions like the mansaf. She was so sweet and patient as we asked our questions. Now the mansaf was AMAZING, honestly the best Ive ever had. 5 stars because the service was amazing and the food was delicious. Definitely need a repeat visit."

Shahnawaz Halal Tandoori

★★★★☆ 3.5 (285) • $$

"Called to check if there was outdoor seating on a weekend, they said yes. There may have been some language issues.Showed up for nihari buffet night on Wednesday and they said no outside seating. Didn't seem very busy inside and there's stone tables outside, but ok ‍ left without eating."

Neno's Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.8 (228) • $$

"This place is an interesting combination of two restaurants under the same roof. One is Italian and a very old neighborhood spot, with a newer Persian restaurant added several years back. Both do a great job on both sides of the menu. We usually eat the Persian food, which is kebabs and rice which are always excellent and the prices are fair. The Italian food is mostly pastas and pizza and those are great as well and the prices are good on those as well. The service can be slow from time to time and the ambience is pretty nice as they updated this restaurant several years back and it looks pretty nice inside."

Biryani Boys

★★★★★ 4.7 (145)

"This placed just opened in our building and I've never tried Pakistani food before so I was bound to check it out. The owner was very nice, welcoming, and let me try samples of the Malai Chicken and Karahi Chicken because I didn't know what they tasted like. The Karahi is more spiced while the Malai is tamed in spice. I ordered the Karahi Chicken Roll ($10), Pulao Biryani Bowl ($13), and Mango Lassi ($7).The food came out very quickly and freshly hot. The Karahi Roll includes a flaky flatbread, karahi chicken, salad, onions, and cilantro. This wrap was delicious due to the melding of flavors along with the Green sauce (creamy cilantro and jalapeno). The Pulao Biryani Bowl includes biryani rice, karahi chicken, onions, cucumber salad, and yogurt sauce. This was a refreshing salad rice bowl and there was plenty of flavor from the karahi chicken. The Mango Lassi was a thick creamy mango yogurt drink, which helped complement the spiciness of the chicken.This was a great place to eat on a weekend night and I look forward to trying out their other menu items!"

Shor

★★★★☆ 4.3 (143) • $$$

"Ambiance and Decor - 5Service - 4Food - 3Value - 2I'm torn on Shor. It's a beautiful restaurant and very fitting for a nice night out. But we tried calling and they didn't pick up the phone at first and wouldn't take reservation. Most mains are fairly priced, maybe a couple of dollars over an average Indian restaurant but some items on the menu seemed pricey. A soda was $5, but a craft soda was $10. Spirit Free Cocktails are $15 (no alcohol). Limca (bottle soda) - This was really flat with no carbonation. It's like a cross between Squirt and 7 Up in taste. I would not get this again.Dahi Puri - I haven't had this dish before at other places so I won't compare it. It came in a crispy edible cup that had a plop of yogurt with tamirand, chutney, cumin seeds and spiced potatoes. There was a lot going on here and it was balanced. Fun to eat but can be messy if you bite at the wrong angle and the yogurt starts flowing out. Handle it, you can do this!Mantu - This was a dumpling/rice paper roll dish that had spicy ground beef in the middle. The dish tasted good, but nothing that necessarily distinguished itself as must get. Goat Cheese Kulcha - Loved this one. Naan that has goat cheese inside, grilled with parmesan cheese on the outside all with some truffle oil and butter sauce. A sinful cheese pie. Garlic Naan - It is a thicker naan served whole and uncut. Cooked perfectly, crispy and chewy. Could use a little more garlic oil sauce on it. More garlic please!Chicken Tikka Masala - The sauce base on this was rich and slightly creamy with good spiciness. The chicken in this dish was dry and probably overcooked. This is something that can be easily fixed to make this a very good dish.Paper Dosa ($16, add masala potato +4) - Full size large dosa was cooked right, crispy but not burnt. I love dosas and this one was good, but most places charge about $12-$15 for this dish with the curry potato filling. Here that will set you back $20. Friends in my party ordered other dishes but I didn't get to try them all. The food quality is fresh and good and presentation is great, but does not differentiate itself enough taste wise for me to point people here as a destination restaurant over your local favorite Indian sit down place. If you want a great ambiance and are in the area, give Shor a try. Do also know that they automatically add 20% service charge to your bill so no need to add extra tip unless you want to."

Tikka Guys

★★★★☆ 3.9 (170) • $$

"Arrived here solo for a to-go meal because I was craving some Mediterranean food on a Friday night. Decided to get the Chicken and Beef Kebab plate and was a little disappointed in the meal. The plate came with one chicken kebab, one beef kebab, rice, and some salad. I thought the salad would be something better but it was just a plain ole salad you can buy from the store... pricing for this plate was not the best about $15 before tip. Other than that flavor of the meat was decent but would probably not come back if I wanted Mediterranean food again."

World Famous Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (121) • $$

"I went to the Downey location but am excited to try the location in Bell. I got a half and half shawarma over fries with cheese sauce and it absolutely rocked my world. I'm eager to try other dishes. The place is clean and comfortable with decent parking, and the staff was super-friendly. A+++++"

Fatima’s Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (120) • $$

"I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and finally got the chance to today. We had the birria crunch wrap, beef, tacos, and chicken tender burger. The food was made fresh and was very tasty. The waitress kept asking us what else we would like if we needed anything and kept putting up with all of us asking for different salsas. She was so attentive and I really love restaurants that take care of their customers and that's what I look for when I go into a restaurant. The portions are very generous and definitely can be shared!"

Abu Omar Halal - Anaheim

★★★★☆ 4 (135) • $$

"With pretty good reviews I had really wanted to try this place. Pretty disappointed. Garlic sauce was good. Besides that . Chicken was dry like leather. How can u serve this? Probably old chicken."

Dave's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.8 (148) • $$

"I went to Dave's Hot Chicken for the Free Slider deal!!I got the Single Slider with medium spice level. I have gotten a Single Slider with mild spice level, and I thought it didn't taste spicy at all. The medium spice level gives a little kick, but I think next time I'll go for a heavier spice level. Cheese is extra so I chose not to add cheese to my Single Slider. I do recommend trying the Dave's Sauce.The restaurant was really clean despite the amount of people walking in and out, sitting down, and standing in line. There's tons of seating, and there's two kiosks near the register that you can order from.The employees were all kind despite the busyness from the Free Slider deal on October 24 for Drake's birthday. Alicia H. took my order at the register, and she was super sweet! She also had me scan a QR code that took me to the Dave's Hot Chicken Google page to make a review. Jessica gave me my order, along with Dave's Sauce. She was very energetic and kind! The service was also super fast!I would come here again when it's not during a big deal because I am intrigued on how spicy the chicken can really get!"

Bismillah Halal Tandoori

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (197) • $$

"Best for Saag Chicken and mixed Tandoori platter. I've been coming here since 1998 and still the best Pakistani and Indian food."

Kababji Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (114)

"I came here twice because I love their kibbeh nayyeh. I love the taste of Mardakoush. I will definitely come back."

Kebab Planet

★★★★★ 4.5 (67)

"Their inflatable tube guy caught our eye & as we were stopped at the red light on Beach we looked them up on Yelp. Reviews were awesome so we said let's give it a try! We got the doner chicken and doner beef plates and they were so good. Fed myself, my husband and our 8 year old with lots of leftovers (very rare these days)! We will definitely return!"

The Hotspot Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (73) • $

"My friends and I were looking for some late night eats, and I used the "open now" filter in my Yelp search. This place miraculously popped up, and I'm so glad it did. We went around 1:00 a.m., and the place was packed! Whole families were sitting there, enjoying food. Apparently, they open late for Ramadan, so they were open until 3 a.m. that night! The place is basically a counter located within a small market. You order at the counter, and there is an area with plastic chairs and tables. I love random eats like this, and the whole experience felt raw and authentic. I ordered the Anday wala bun kebab with fries. The flavors were awesome and the meat was soft - definitely different from your typical burger. My friends ordered a burger, and they said it was solid. The fries were cooked perfectly and served as a good neutral base for the amazing flavors of my sandwich. This place is awesome, and I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. I'll probably call ahead and order take out next time!"

Desi Cafe Halal Burgers And Snacks

★★★★☆ 4.2 (28)

"Great place for halal food and great service too. Over time we have tried - zinger burger- chaat - falooda- gulab jaman - goal gappey And all good were clean , yummy Highly recommend"

Victory Shawarma

★★★★★ 4.8 (20) • $$

"I recently discovered Victory Shawarma as we were looking for a Mediterranean food truck for our company holiday party. Boy, did I luck out finding Victory, as it turns out I know Fadi from another restaurant!Victory's secret shammy is 10x better compared to how Fadi used to make it from the previous restaurant, as Fadi makes his food with love!And Joyce! Love her now too!Victory Shawarma is a MUST-MUST-MUST try! Good people making good food made with so much love!"

Crispy Chicken Kitchen - Anaheim

★★★★☆ 4 (3)

"Eat more chicken, halal too, best Potato wedges in the world, everything in same roof"

India Restaurant La Habra

★★★★★ 4.8 • $$

"This is the best Indian food I've ever had. We ordered the veggie samosa, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken (4 piece), garlic naan, and plain rice for 2 people. This was the perfect amount of food with plenty of leftover to take home. My friend and I noticed after eating, the food didn't make us feel super heavy. That was surprising since we ate plenty of carbs and the butter chicken was super creamy. I LOVE the tangy, fruity dark red sauce and green spicy sauce. It tasted so good with the samosa and the tandoori chicken.The service and care from the staff is unmatched! They treat you like family and really want to talk to you to connect with their customers. Simran gave us insight on the family owned restaurant and how versatile they can be with altering the food to fit your dietary needs."

Open Sesame

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Service was impeccable as they pay close attention to your tea and water refills. Food was perfectly cooked as the grill chicken was not dry and with the garlic butter was just heavenly. If you are watching your carbs, this plate doesn't come with rice. Great lunch spot and price was really reasonable. Great intro to this restaurant, I will definitely be back to try their daily specials. Saturday was the lamb shank which looks like the item to get for next time. This place is packed so you know the food is fresh and good!"

The Halal Guys

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"The food here is bomb! My go-to order is the gyro and chicken combo, and I always ask for white sauce and BBQ sauce--mixing them together takes it to the next level. The flavors are spot on, the portions are generous, and everything is always fresh.Parking is decent since it's in a big shopping mall, so you don't have to stress about finding a spot. The service is quick, and the food never disappoints. If you're craving a solid Mediterranean experience, this place is a must-try. Definitely one of my favorites in Long Beach!"