Caravan Halal Restaurant

I didn't expect to love this place given the average rating. However, I was really pleasantly surprised. I ordered the "Meat and Potatoes" and was NOT disappointed. The meat truly was succulent, tender, and flavorful. I really enjoyed the pickled vegetables on the side. My guy also loved the dish he ordered, which I believe was called the Meat Plate #2. Let's not forget the hours: this place is open 24/7 except on Wednesdays!Service is also great, with the staff being friendly and accommodating. He explained the menu to us and made sure to tell us about wait times for dishes that would take longer.Ambience was also pleasant, and the restaurant is clean and a bit more spacious than it appears on the outside. Highly recommend checking out this halal establishment.

Very nice, relatively recently opened place located in the downtown area. I'm very sad to hear that Samovar, the previous halal place that was in this same location on Smithfield St. So, this place had big shoes to fill. Luckily, they do make some very good food, and I was pretty satisfied with my order -- although, it wasn't quite as good as Samovar. I tried their chicken kebab, Uzbek bread, and Napoleon cake.The kebab was quite good. They serve the meat with a huge serving of onions in the side. The meat itself also came in a huge portion, with lots of big chunks. The meat is pretty well seasoned. However, I'd say the meat is also a bit on the fatty side, which I'm not a fan of, and I would have liked it to be cooked a bit more.The Uzbek bread is always one of my favorites to get on the site at halal restaurants. It was very, very good. A great portion for just $3. Soft on the inside, a nice core on the outside. You can make a mini sandwich with the onions, meat, and bread if you want, and it's delicious.Finally, the Napoleon cake was very good. Usually, the cakes often taste like the refrigerator at restaurants, but this cake tasted fresh and delicious. A decent amount of cream and fluffiness. Very good overall, but not overpoweringly sweet, which I also like.All in all, I recommend this place. I'll miss Samovar, but this spot does a good job of serving similar delicious meals. Will try some red meat next time!