The Most Delectable Halal in Sacramento

The Grand Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (145) • $$

"Best Indian food in this part of town! I am not lying. I have tried many, but this place tops it. Walking in, the waiters are very my inviting and the tables are very comfortable. They probably have the softest most cushioned seats at the table. Very clean area . I ordered the cheese naan. This came out so soft and buttery! The cheese was a bit overcooked inside, so I probably won't order it next time because of how thin it is. I think I could do without. However, SO DELICIOUS. I then ordered the tikka masala. When I tell you this was AMAZING, I mean it. It has a rich gravy and the cubed chicken was cooked and soft with every bite. They give you enough pieces of meat in this dish. The gravy was very creamy and a little bit on the sweeter side. This food always comes out super hot and fresh! I would order this a million times if I could. Portions are okay!"

Red Sea Food Market

★★★★☆ 4.2 (38) • $$

"WOW! First time here yesterday and boy was it nice! I live a hour away and we have one small store with nothing nearly as great as this store! The prices are extremely fair in comparison to the small store near me! They had lots of meats to choose from, the shelves were very well stocked. I just the had more produce. I absolutely love this store and can't wait to come back again."

KB's Thai Hut

★★★★☆ 4.3 (664) • $$

"I go here so often, yet I'm finally reviewing. This is definitely a must-go to restaurant.The food is so good here! I'm no expert in Thai and Laotian food, but the food is incredibly flavorful, so fresh.The owners are incredibly hospitable. The woman would check in on us throughout our meal to make sure everything was ok, and she was so thoughtful. She saw that we were sharing multiple dishes, and brought out extra utensils for each dish.Basically, I feel like I'm working my way down their menu. So far, there is not a single "bad" dish. My favorite dishes from here are their papaya salad (both Thai and Lao styles), pad see ew, kaopoon, nam khao. Their kaopoon is very generously sized. Be prepared to share it. For today, we got the basil fried rice. I think I would love a little bit more char to the fried rice, but it was very flavorful, and has a good balance of ingredients (meat, basil, onions). We got "2" for spice, and it was an enjoyable amount of spice.Pad kee mao: I love that the noodles seem to be cut to various sizes and not a single size (I especially enjoy the large pieces of noodles). You can adjust the spice on this. We got "2" for spice, but I think it could use a little bit more spice, personally.Lao style papaya salad: Has a little bit more of a fishy taste. Cabbage for this dish is always so fresh. We added Thai eggplant, and it reminded me of cucumbers. It was so good. We got "2" for spice and it was pretty spicy...probably because the spice is swimming in the sauce is my guess.We got Thai coffee. I would enjoy it a bit more if it was a bit stronger in coffee taste and less sweet, but perhaps that is the style.I'm already craving going back even though I was just there!"

Halal Grill Express

★★★★★ 4.8 (79)

"First time visiting this little spot in Folsom. I got take out, chicken and rice and lamb and rice. Both were generous and flavorful. I especially liked the salad and the spicy garlic sauce. Wooo-it was garlicky! The guy working was really nice too. Would definitely return if we are in the area."

Gyro & Shawarma Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (448) • $$

"SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES! Another craving that I can satisfy only when I come here. Been a loyal customer for five years.We order the spicy falafel wrap or veggie gyro. Fresh ingredients and made to order.I wish I can encompass the flavor in a review. Just know I'm already craving it for next week."

Habibi’s Grill

★★★★★ 4.8 (136) • $$

"Habibi Grill is fire. Get the Habibi platter! It's got lamb, chicken, a few fries, a small salad, bomb rice, a few wedges of pita, a drizzle of hot sauce, and dreched with tzitziki. It's like 2 meals in one. Or one of you are an animal. If that doesn't excite you, the chicken wings are pretty decent too! Check it out. Also check the camel riding dudes art on the truck. Great food truck."

M's Halal Mediterranean food

★★★★★ 4.5 (90)

"You know those nights when "the usual" stuff doesn't sound good? I came in here one night on one of those and got a gyro wrap. There was virtually no one in the restaurant at the time, and the person at the counter took our order quickly. The food was *so* good, and tasted like fresh ingredients especially the tomatoes they put on it. It was super fairly priced as well!"

Himalaya MoMo Indian and Nepalese Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.8 (455) • $$

"Got 4 things to share for 4:butter chicken: saucy, a bit sweetlamb biryani: thought the lamb could be a bit more tender saag paneer: first time having it, pretty goodchicken momo: very crispy and great flavorService was pretty fast. There's 8 tables that seat 4 and it wasn't too crowded when we went."

New Shanghai

★★★★☆ 3.5 (255) • $

"Stopped here on our way from Tahoe to the Bay and really enjoyed the food here! We ordered the orange chicken (the best dish), house chow mein and Mongolian beef. All the portions were much more than we expected and flavorful. The orange chicken was by far the best orange chicken I've had, unique for its crispiness. Definitely will come again!"

Manchurian Indian & Nepalese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (193) • $$

"Small restaurant set up with place settings and tv playing music videos . Lady was friendly and fast. Very nice and patient with all my food questions. Food was large portions and soooo good. We had tons of leftovers. Alittle pricey but then again we did order alot . Definitely recommend."

Chopan Kabob House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (387) • $$

"Feeling like having some Kabob? Well, look no further! This place in my opinion has the best Kabob! It's so good that I forgot to take any pictures of it because we were so excited to eat. It comes with 2 large pieces of Kabob when compared to others similar places around Elk Grove. But it's not just larger, the flavor is on point. This place is located in the Post Office Parking lot. They don't do dine in anymore, so keep that in mind when ordering from here. This is a family run place. I usually see only 2 people taking orders and cooking. It's cool watching them cook their food right in front of you. They have nothing to hide. You see all your kabobs getting cooked right there, freshly made!When you want some Kabob, definitely try this place out!"

Ny Gyros & Philly's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (356) • $$

"$15 for Chicken Plate w/ a side of fries is such a good deal! The food was so goood!! The rice was so soft & meat was tender & flavorful! Will be ordering again. Compared to other places I have tried, this will be my go to now."

Mediterranean Sea Market and Deli

★★★★☆ 4.1 (70) • $

"I don't think people know about this place because it's so good!!!! It's a deli so order the food to go. It's packed wall to wall with Persian food staples!We got gyro sandwiches and they were huge! One could have fed the two of us. The flavors were delicious as well.We shopped a bit while waiting and got tabbueh and tazziki sauce, and Turkish baklava. Seriously the best."

Caravan Uzbek Cuisine Halal

★★★★☆ 4.2 (27) • $$

"Caravan Uzbek Cuisine food truck is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious and authentic Uzbek food. Their Uzbek Plov is simply outstanding, and I have yet to find another place in town that can come close to their quality and taste. The food truck has a friendly staff who are always happy to help you. I recommend giving them a try next time you're in the area. You won't be disappointed!Plov is a must to get"

Lapis Grill

★★★★★ 4.8 (11)

"New spot to Carmichael definitely a new hot spot! I order their beef kabob plate to go & they are absolutely to die for ! Super juicy & you can taste the quality. Seasoning is super good & portion are definitely worth the money!"

Caravan Uzbek Cuisine Halal

★★★★★ 4.5 (72) • $$

"I could smell their grilled meat all the way from my parking spot. We ordered a lagman and a lamb rack. The lagman was a good ole hearty soup and reminded me of a borscht soup with noodles. It was not too filling since the soup was pretty small. Few pieces of meat and noodles. Mostly cabbages and bell peppers. The lamb rack was exceptionally juicy and fat was rendered perfectly."

Kabab N Chutney

★★★★☆ 3.6 (228) • $$

"Went here last night with one of my friends. The food is really good. It's not fancy by any means. They had buffet style. Which we missed... the last time I was here. There wasn't a huge selection but it was still really good. The best part is... the food is not greasy at all. Some Indian restaurants are very heavy on oils that they cook with. Which can really mess with your stomach! The customer service is on point! It's definitely a smaller mom and pop style restaurant. Which is a good thing. The service is great! They are super friendly and happy to accommodate. We showed up... and they were already closing up. Yet, they let us stay and eat. We closed the place down. They didn't try to rush us at all. I will definitely be going back again."

Ace’s Gyro Shack

★★★★★ 4.5 (138) • $$

"These bad reviews are WHACK. Most likely rival gyro shops trying to turn away customers. I've tried every shop in town and aces is the BEST. Crispy spicy flavorful meat seasoning on POINT. The owner is very welcoming and the food is authentic"

Village Pizzeria & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (86)

"Love this place!It's a local pick up for work pizzas no matter the size of the party.Usually get one or two specialty's like the Garlic Chicken or the Supreme & follow it up with a cheese and pepperoni.Depending on if I'm going solo or not, they have a variety' of other things not just pizza. Smaller sides like a Chicken Caesar salad will set you back like $12 before tip. I tried their Burger, wasn't too fancy and I really doubt I'll get it again. However their small knots are super amazing! Big fan of the bacon garlic ones.All and all would visit again!"

Skip's Fish & Chicken

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (125) • $$

"Came in last week to have a quick lunch with my husband and it did not disappoint!! I will start by saying I'm not much of a fast fried food kinda girl but I 100% will keep coming back to this restaurant for just that! We went shortly after they opened so the restaurant was very clean, there was a few people there before us but the young lady at the front was quick to service us. I ordered the loaded fries and my husband the catfish. I was only able to eat half of mine and was grateful to be able to bring some home for later. Ever since we went last week I've been craving it and can't wait to go back.To the young lady in the front thank you for your great customer service and to the cook in the back thank you for making everything so delicious and fresh !"

King’s Mediterranean food

★★★★★ 4.5 (38)

"Quality food with a middle eastern bent makes a great meal downtown at King's Mediterranean Food.I have been take out Friday lunch here for a bit. I'm a late (2-3) luncher, and appreciate that they are open when many spots close up. They are also open later at night for post-arena event eats. They have the kitchen and ordering in front, with a long line of tables if you would like to eat in. Very friendly staff, although some have more limited english. I wonder if they may be afghani :)I really like their falafel. It isn't really spicy, has lots of heft with the chickpeas, and is perfectly crunchy. I've had it in wraps, on salads, and you can also get it over rice. The produce is fresh and flavorful, and they don't over-sauce which I really appreciate. I also liked the fries. Reasonably priced, my meals always leave me stuffed and satisfied.Head out to King's Mediterranean Food for a tasty bite in the heart of downtown Sac."

Famous Kabob

★★★★☆ 3.7 (785) • $$

"In my long ago omnivore days I used to be a regular at Famous Kabob, enjoying skewers of kabobs and mounds of rice sprinkled with sumac. Sometimes I would even drive across town during a lunch break just to have their amazing Kashk-e-Bademjoon and grilled naan. When I went vegan I thought I would never get to enjoy Famous Kabob again, but someone somewhere posted that they now had a vegan-friendly section of the menu and I immediately alerted one of my favorite dining companions to join me. It's been many years since I set foot in this Persian gem, I cautioned, but we were both more than willing to give it a shot.Like in a time warp, Famous Kabob has not skipped a beat and I couldn't be happier. The dark wood booths and giant chandelier remain and so do the familiar smells of saffron, cardamom, and mint. I devoured the Impossible Koobideh Kabob and thought to myself wow, if only more places seasoned plant-based beef this way... it was so delicious!We dug in to the eggplant dip (sans the kashke to keep it vegan) and it was just as flavorful as I remembered. I sipped hot tea as I added extra sumac to my Persian rice and marveled at how damn good this place is. If you haven't tried this Sacramento institution yet, you're doing your tastebuds a disservice. And don't let the Fulton Avenue strip mall location sway you. This one's worth the drive."

Burger Hub

★★★★☆ 4.2 (81)

"Burger Hub is a nice surprise and I haven't been impressed with a hamburger or chicken restaurant in awhile. We ordered a bunch of different items from their menu and their chicken is just as good as their beef hamburgers. We found all the food tasted crispy, juicy, and flavorful. The prices are within reason and comparable with equal restaurants.A huge plus is that Burger Hub's food is Halal, meaning higher quality; there are extra steps taken to assure the food is prepared and served pure and hygienic.The restaurant is taken care of with neon lights and TVs working. Parking is ample and we felt safe. The hours of operation are wide and they're open later than other places."

Rumi's Oasis

★★★★☆ 3.6 (182) • $$

"12/4/24-Popped in to see if I could find some goodies--- I did a review a while back but didn't see it..Sure did find some goodies!!Actually, a customer before me- was asking for an item, but they were out.Music to my ears " we have the Dubai chocolate"... what??? I've been wanting to try this for quite some time.. I bought four Dubai chocolates-, a slice of pistachio cake- and some kind of bread pastry with dates...Update: the pistachio cake was dry- per both son's..Price was$11.00..Oh my! Tastes like a milk chocolate with a crispy wafer..What's nice is they make all the items..Hoping t up go back tomorrow before heading home.."

Best Kabob and Gyro

★★★★★ 4.8 (25) • $$

"The food is great here! I've been able to call in my order ahead and usually can pick up within 10-15 minutes. My favorite is the chicken platter and it comes with chicken with white sauce over rice, a side of salad and some pita bread. The potions are usually big enough for me to have leftovers and their prices are reasonable. There are tables inside although I have not dined-in before. But when it comes to looking for Mediterranean food for pick up, this place has been a go-to for me!"

MF Gyros & Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.4 (173) • $$

"They closed at 9pm and we showed up around 8:30ish. Upon arriving here there was a lot of weird people soliciting in the front. I don't think it's the establishment's fault because theres a liquor store next door but it was very suspicious that they were hanging out in front of the gyro place and not the liquor store. We walked in an tried to order. There was no one in the front to take our order. After waiting 5 minutes we rang the bell. He came out and said in a rude tone take out only. We said okay because it was close to closing. I believe they are severely under staffed because after we ordered the cashier went back to the kitchen and did not come back out for 10 minutes.Finally came back out and the food looked good. We ordered three philly cheese steaks and a lamb fries. The lamb was decent and marinated well but the fried were over cooked. Very crunchy. And the bread they used for the philly cheese steaks were like old dry bread. Every bite you would have to wash it down with a soda. We eventually used a fork to eat the meat and threw the bread away. "Philly dry steak""

AL Maidah Pakistani & Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (186) • $$

"I've been wanting to try this location for some time now .. I was finally in the area to try their lunch buffet .Lunch buffet $18.99 Food was delicious so many choices and options . The gentleman that greeted us was kind and asked us if we been there before , we haven't so he explained all the dishes and recommended some . Tandoori chicken 5/5Korma chicken 2/5Samosas 5/5Mint chutney 5/5Tiki Masala 5/5Naan bread 2/5Chai tea 5/5 Mixed vegetables 5/5I was so full I wasn't able to try everything! Would definitely come back ."

World Famous Hotboys

★★★★☆ 4.2 (656) • $$

"Came here spurt of the moment while at the hospital. Conveniently just a 3-4 minute drive from Sutter.This place took my order over the phone and food was ready within 15 minutes, and it WAS DELICIOUS. Best chicken Sando I've had ,Sando was generous serving size with all the fixing in the sandwich , as well as different levels of heat to choose from. Definitely enough to fill you up. combo allows you any of the sides. And in went with the jambalaya rice definitely want more of it. Guap fries were fire, came with pieces of chicken that surprisingly crispy for being eaten 20 minutes after ordering plus being slathered in cheese. Fries alone were enough to fill me up so if you're looking for an entree, and love fries, the guap fries are the way to go.I didn't get a chance to try their Mac and cheese but my wife saidIt was the best Mac n cheese that'she's had .Overall I would definitely recommend everyone to try this place out."

Taco Twist - Elk Grove

★★★★☆ 4.2 (72)

"We ordered the chicken loaded samosas, Nashville hot chicken taco, butter chicken taco, and grilled the goat burrito. Everything was very good and also enjoyed by my 21 month old. My favorite was the loaded samosas. Service was excellent. We will be back to try more items."

Kabob Palace

★★★★☆ 3.6 (364) • $$

"Family run and fresh food. We had the gyro and the afghani salad (which has a yummy cilantro and jalapeño dressing). The service and food were very fast as well."

Kabab Corner

★★★★☆ 3.6 (231) • $$

"Super delicious food. They have an extensive menu but it is not clear when the regular menu items are available. Buffet had several vegetarian and meat options including fried fish."

Dave's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.4 (523) • $$

"Yes, I can have a deep fried vegetable sammich (vegan) with zero spice, as a treat. Fancy that. My buddy told me about their Not Chicken (cauliflower) and No Spice option (it's my tummy's fault) last week, when we were contemplating where to have dinner before going to a movie. He said, "I thought it was funny: Not Chicken." You can tell we've been close since high school, because that is exactly my type of humor. I thought, sounds good to me. And it turned out to be pretty good, too.IDK who Dave is in this case, but I appreciate him. This place has a simple concept: walk up to the counter and order. The menu is easy to read and has minimal choices. Chicken, Not Chicken, slider, nuggies, or strip. Side of fries, Choose your spice level. Soft drinks. I think they had shakes too? My order took a good 15 minutes to make, but I didn't mind too much as it came out fresh and hot. It's fast food yes, but it is made to order, and hasn't been sitting around. I may not come here in a rush to get anywhere else, but I try not to be in a rush ever so, yeah.I was really hungry so I did a Not Chicken slider and Not Chicken strip combo with crinkle cut fries. This turned out to be almost too much food. I would probably just have one slider next time. The flavors blend wonderfully in sammich form. By itself, the Not Chicken strip tastes more fried than anything else, and needs some sauce and pickle to compliment. This combo costed about $18 plus the $2.50 small soft drink, which does not come with a combo. Their special sauce tastes yummy, too. Similar to Raising Cane's. Nice to see No Spice means No Spice. Sure wish I could have Spice. No, the movie we were seeing this time was not Dune Tu. Would have been funny if it was. Anyway. Fries were nice and crispy, lightly seasoned. Yummy fat dill pickle slices came with. The Not Chicken was pretty good, but heavily breaded.There is a medium sized dining area inside, and we didn't have trouble finding a table for two. It was on the busy side when we were there, but it was dinner time and pouring outside. Overall I liked this place, especially for having the options I am looking for in my digestive nightmare of a life. I'll be back.Their hotness scale from what I hear really means what it means, for the spice craving individuals. I can't vouch for that, but hoping to bring my Dave here so I can report back on it. Can't report on bathrooms as I did not use them. The Not Chicken is vegan, and so are the fries. Chicken is made in a separate fryer."

East West Junction

★★★★☆ 3.7 (102) • $

"East West Junction is a mystery within an enigma. Is it a full on Asian market, a Restaurant or a family take out food stop. It's all. I'll focus on the buffet.I first learned of this pretty much off the main grid local emporium from a cab driver to whom I had complained about the downhill spiral and perceived scarcity of good Indian buffets in Sacramento. The day he tipped me off I was there and I have been going back ever since.The buffet is very simple. There will be about 5 main dishes to choose from and rice. Some limited side dishes and desert are also available. The Naan is cooked to order and made fresh for each individual customer. It's always hot!The hallmark of East West Junction is quality. Each main dish is robust and perfectly seasoned. There is a steady flow of clientele but it's never overcrowded. The clientele is very diverse, varied and interesting."

Asia Market and Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (25) • $$

"This restaurant is a hidden JEWEL in Sacramento! The food tasted like it was made in heaven. Humbling people, great portions, and affordable prices...It does NOT get better than this. Seriously, every Sacramento foodie must try this place!"

East Market & Restaurant - Sharq

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (65) • $$

"This Afghanistan/Middle Eastern market and Restaurant has been on my list to check out for quite some time. I made it here to shop for some sauce for my chicken after finding the India-Fiji Market nearby is closed on Mondays. I didn't find the exact sauce I was seeking, but that's ok. I scored yummy bread and scoped out a new spot.Parking lot is small, but there were a couple of spaces available. The market's dry good shelving were in disarray and it felt a bit on the worn down side of things, but that's part & parcel for many truly authentic ethnic markets & restaurants so I take it with a grain of salt. On the other hand, the bulk dried fruit and meat counter were spick and span. Nice enough price for lamb, $6.99/lb, but I didn't try this time.Daily after 5:00 pm you'll find a solid gathering of people waiting for the fresh Afghani flat bread. Your wait will be about 15 minutes at peak time. The bread is absolutely delicious and it's similar to naan in shape but also has a sourdough flavor. Cost is $1.99. Be sure to let it cool before you place it in the giant plastic bag. Consider carefully tearing a couple of air holes in the bag, too. Consume quickly as it doesn't keep well beyond 24 hours. TBD if it holds up to freezing. My Iraqi friend says I'll likely need to toast it. That'd be alright.I'll update my thread once I've tried he restaurant in back. A former coworker of mine that I feel has reliable taste said she loves it. I look forward to trying it."