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1880 W San Carlos St
37 reviews
Milpitas, CA
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I used to come to this place back when it was called Just Laziz. The menu and the owner have changed but the place is still pretty good. I tried the chicken biryani, chicken tikka plate, and kabab plate. The lentil soup is excellent and you have to try it. The Chicken biryani was OK, maybe because it was not spicy. The chicken tikka and the kabab were great and I ordered both of them spicy. Next time I will try the spicy biryani and see how it is. The owner is so nice and friendly. His sincere welcome and smile makes it even more worth it to come here.
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Yay, all my former issues with this place have been resolved. I am not sure why the previous plate of Chicken Tikka we had was bone in leg and thigh meat, but this time it was all white meat (yay). They got my order right and everything was flavorful and delicious. I am still in love with their hummus and it is to date my favorite.
We also got their chicken samosas and their vegetable samosas and both were good, but the chicken ones were particularly yummy.
And as always the owner is sweet and friendly and it makes it impossible to not like this place.
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06/12/2008
The flavor was alright, but there are things about this place that could have been so much better.… Read more »
Well, now after four months, we're going here weekly at least.
Emam (the owner) is just as friendly as ever, and is always happy and smiling, spending time to talk to us every time we go. He's been getting alot of business lately, with many catering orders and lunch-rushes, so sometimes an item might be out for the day, but he says that, after seeing how much attention they're getting, they now are considering getting a larger location to accommodate the orders (its really a very small building, with six tables, and a tiny kitchen).
The menu is a little small, and feels that way after I've had every item they offer a dozen times over, but everything on it is great. With the issues he's having with space and time, its understandable that they can't get more items on the menu for now.
Chicken biryani one of my favorites, always fresh and hot (just dont order it "mild", or there will be almost no seasoning on it, still good, but not the same). The veggie and chicken samosas are both terrific, with the chicken samosas a more savory, sage-y flavor, and the veggie samosas a slightly sweet veggie taste, and both are always served hot and crispy. The jebneh (a type of big, toasty flatbread covered in melted white cheese) is always a great side too.
For more loyal fans, sometimes he'll have special items when they have time to make them, like pakora (fried dumplings of cheese and veggies, really great with the spicy red sauce/chutney). Or his "secret dessert" that takes three days to make and is only availible once in a long while (too long really, I wish I could have it every time!).
The desserts they have in the case are all great too: walnut baklava and pistachio baklava, a Lebanese cookie something like really soft shortbread, sesame bisquits, date filled round cookies, and a honey/coconut cake. I love all of them, especially the walnut baklava and shortbread, except the pistachio baklava has rather large pistachio chunks and gets a little too chewy.
I'm still going there all the time, and completely think the drive (and parking!) is worth it, and I can't wait if he opens up in a new location, hopefully letting him add more dishes to his menu!
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05/07/2008
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I have tried everything on this menu and I have never been disappointed. You have to try the rice it is so yummy : )
this place is small but very good.. you should check it out.
I skipped breakfast this morning and at about 11 a.m. my stomach started growling. At that moment, I knew exactly what I had to have for lunch: Gulzaar Halaal Chicken Biryani!
This dish, even with all the rave reviews, does not disappoint. The chicken is moist and flavorful, the rice is delicious, and the yogurt sauce provides the perfect compliment to the spice.
I also highly recommend the Chicken Samosas. They are a wonderful guilty pleasure. I won't be eating them often, as they are deep fried, but they are a wonderful splurge.
Now the only dish I've tried so far that I can't recommend is the Zaatar Jebneh Manakeesh. The cheese half was ok, but not great, but the thyme spice side was so salty, it really didn't taste good.
And yes, the owner is just as adorable, friendly, and sweet as all the reviews claim.
Great place. Great food. The owner is always smiling and very friendly.
We tried their Lentil Soup. Being an Indian, I thought it would just be OK. But their soup had fried onion shreds, which gave it a very nice flavour.
We also tried their hummus, and it was really good. Great portion sizes.
Lastly, we tried their sandwich. That was quite good too..
For dessert, we ate something (Can't remember what), but it was quite good too. Will update as soon as I remember, or re-visit.
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I've never seen biryani rice this yellow before, but if one thing's for sure, the restaurant lives up to its "House of Full Flavor" motto!
I always have a conversation with the owner to learn more about the origin of the food. The first time I went, he said it was a fusion between Asian, African, and Middle Eastern food. Umm... that's covering a lot of territory!
After a bit more experience in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines, I know part of the menu hails back to the days the restaurant was a Lebanese bakery (thus the Manakesh); the rest is more Pakistani (chicken biryani, samosas, chicken tikka).
The chicken biryani dish is very good. Lots of good flavor and amazing consistency of food (slightly crunchy, balanced by the rice). While I don't believe the biryani is 100% traditional, it's delicious.
The samosas are also scrumptious. I tried the chicken samosa, and it's a great way of getting a cheap filler - about $2.
And lastly, of course, the baklava. No complaints there! Fresh and delicious. They actually buy the baklava from a bakery nearby.
My first time trying Chicken Biyanni (lazy to look up the right spelling), the chicken samosa, and the kabob. I'm vietnamese, so rice have to be really good in order for me to give 5 stars, and Gulzaar deliver. It was flavorful, moists, and has tiny bits of bacon or crunchy bits of something that makes it extra special. The samosas was delightful as well as the kabob, but the chicken biyanni was the high light. Me and my 2 friends gulp it up like no other.
Also, what top it off is the owner. He was very nice and attentive, and we had a great conversation with him at the end of the meal.
Note: the place is a hole in the wall, so don't expect too much from it. If you want a nice homely meal..come here.
I am finally reviewing this placa after 2 trips there. Why you ask? Well, the first time I went there, it was about 6pm and they ahd already run out of the biryani rice. WHAT!!?? No freaking way dude!! The owner informs me that the last couple before us got the last order of the biryani. Ohhh! I gave that couple my evil stare, whilst envying their capture of the last biryani order.
So, i tried the sandwiches (yes, i took one home as well) and the samosas. BOING!!! The samosas hit the jackpot like nobody's business..! And the sandwich was good.... Oohhh..... Ahhh!! I left there stomach full, a happy woman and knowing that yelp hasn't dissappointed me yet!
Round 2 - Saturday - Lunch.
I wanted to watch tv at home but was too lazy to cook. Plus I had been craving the biryani for a couple of days then. So, i went over to Gulzaars and got in the 1st order of the day. WOO HOO!!! Hmmm.... What did i get? The chicken tikka biryani and the beef kebab biryani, dhal, hummus, baba ghanooj and samosas of course! So, I called my frens over and we had a biryani party in front of the tv. The hummus was awesome! It was a little over garlicky but i swabbed that container to death until there was no trace of the hummus left.
I am still a very happy person! I love this place. It hasn't failed me yet. The owner is always nice and attentive. i always feel like i am at home here. I know he doesn't remember me but his hospitality makes me feel warm and very welcomed here.
I will definitely go back there soon. If you want to avoid the wait, go before the lunch crowd hits or after. The place is small, and it does get kinda warm in the summer. Also, if you go during before or after lunch, you might get lucky and get a good parking spot right in front of the place.
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Biriyani was delicious as usual. They need to put more chicken in it. Show me the meat! Tried the lentil soup. The lentil soup tasted like baby food. They were out of barley soup. I also called once and they were out of biriyani. Don't always count on them to have all the items on the menu available. I have yet to try the hummus
05/02/2008
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The guy is adorable. The food is fantastic. But putting everything in plastic? Not cool. I'm tempted to remove two stars for that, it's so gross.
I can count how many times I've had Indian food on one finger.
This place is just blocks from the exclusive Santa Row, yet in a kinda scary neighborhood. I never dock stars for location though.
I LOVE love LOVED the food here~ I tried the Chicken Birani, Samosa, & Sandwich, as well as the beef Kabob Sandwich, Hummas, Baklava, pistachio cookie, and some coconut honey cake!
By far the BEST was my Spicy Beef Kabob Sandwich! The Samosa was excellent, but deep fried, you could deep fry a turd and it would be good. Not saying this in any way resembled a turd, oh contrair! It was soo tasty, a crunchy, flavorful spicy little pocket from heaven!
It has made me a new fan of Indian cuisine. The reason it got a star docked??? Our meal took about an hour total, start to finish and a HALF an hour to pay. The nice friendly owner wouldn't stop talking and ring us up. I almost just left without paying. Here's a hint. When I say "ok we REALLY have to go now, do you want me to pay for my tasty meal or is it on the house", well that means REALLY I wanna go now.
He kept going on and on and on...
I almost smacked Ali when she asked him another question! I'm like "don't you have an appointment to get too Ali?? Ixnay on the questionay's"
That.... and their's no booze here, no beer, nothin.
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Still great here despite all the positive reviews the place is not a madhouse yet. The hummus was very good, a slight tang and the large is plenty enough for a meal by itself. The Pita bread comes out warm from the oven and you can always get more if you run out. Recommended!
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06/30/2008
Best dang spicy beef kabob sandwhich I've had in my life. Not that I've had that many, but this… Read more »
I just had to visit this place after hearing good reviews on Yelp. I went for lunch and it was not crowded at all. The owner and staff are very nice and attentive. I ordered the chicken samosa (didn't even get a chance to eat it) and the beef kabob. The kabob was awesome and the rice was really tasty. Most kabob places just give you the plain white basmati rice. This place had flavored rice (much better). The portions are very good for the price.
***** You can pay with debit/credit card for purchase but can't tip on the card. If you would like to tip you must bring cash*************
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Mom and Pop status: Check
Great Service: Check
Tasty Yogurt Sauce: Check
Flavorful Seasonings: Check
Good Portions: Check
Quality ingredients: Check
The owner, Iman was about the nicest and most accommodating person you could have met. He seemed to keep the restaurant open past their closing time for our small party of 3, though he assured us that he was waiting for pick up orders. Not sure what the real story was, but the gesture was well received.
Everyone in the party had the Chicken Biryani (with the special yogurt sauce) and chicken samosa (OMG DELISH). I also ordered the special bread with feta and tomatoes. Let's just say that my mouth is watering as I write this review. I am going to try to have this place cater for my work. Let's see if I can hook some other folks onto this place.
Power to the Mom and Pops spots!
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I will be a minimalist for this review:
Chicken Biryani and hummus da best evah!!! Service is thumbs up!
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"The Chicken Biryani is the most expensive dish."
The owner/cook is a really nice man but sometimes you just don't have all day to chat. I came here with Miss Colleen and Sir Dono for lunch today! It was just as amazing as all the other reviews! Cheap, great food and fast! We ordered the hummus, chicken samosas, Chicken Biryani, beef kabob sandwich and chicken sandwich. All of the dishes were fantastic! My favorite had to be the chicken samosas. I have never had them before but they are so good!! I also really enjoyed the Chicken Biryani which was really tasty and great with their yogurt sauce! Hummus was very fresh and delicious with their warm pita bread.. The chicken and beef kabob sandwiches were yummy and definitely had some kick! I can't wait to come back here to try more of their food! Thank you Yelp!
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I liked this restaurant a lot back when it was known as the Lebanese Bakery, but I love it now. The place is small, and there's no AC, so get your food to-go on a hot day. It's located on a surreal section of San Carlos - after you dine in, you can window shop for a Vespa scooter.
Everything is made fresh to order, so service isn't super speedy. That just gives you an excuse to order hummus for an appetizer while you wait for your oh-so-delicious beryani. The wraps are also pretty tasty. I always save room for a tiny slice of baklava, because I happen to suffer from a baklava addiction. Oh, the horror.
The owner is an adorable little man, who vaguely reminds me of my late great uncle (which is strange, because my great uncle was a little Austrian dude). If you're willing to keep an open mind, you should definitely try this place.
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Hot Dammn these folks know how to cook. The lil' Lady and I hopped in the Chevy (our Schwinn bikes) and moseyed over here. Once there we'z hunkered down for some good eats (we reeds the Yelp ri-views prior on our ari-v-al). I thought this feller was from the south on account of the hospitality upon our en-ter-ance.
Sat down, grabbed a couple of cold ones (Cola's of course as Senior Iman is a Muslim man from what i gathered - therefore no alcohol- n' that was fine by us as we aren't drinkers either) *I've heard from around the bend that the word alkeehol is an Arabic word, but i digress*
The misses n' I shared the hummus and a rather grande chicken Samosa- oooooooh-wee... reminded me of the home cook'n my momma used to wrestle up back in Tennessee. Minus the exotic names and flavors- y'all know what i mean. Good food is just plain good food.
Well we coursed on the beef kabob and saffron rice- now i reckon some of you readers have eaten at the fine Afghan establishments in the cities to our north. This place hold its own. Lawz yes; they wrangle with the best of them-
1.spices are even and not over-powering 2. Service is extremely friendly 3. And the place is eee-maculate. I love a clean dining joint. As that Alton feller would say "thats good eats". I hope you'z folks enjoy it as much as we done enjoyed it- we'll be back.
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Omfg! I found this place on the last night I spent in San Jose before moving out (Jack in the Crack wasn't cutting it for me so on I drove). I can't believe this hole in the wall existed. Why don't I check out Yelp more often?! Doh!
I ordered the chicken biryani and nearly died! It was so fucking divine! I can't even believe the friendly owner doesn't charge enough for the truly awesome meal. Cheap eats for an absolutely fantastic dinner!
I decided to take the pita and hummus to go...and I highly recommend this! Their hummus is smooth and creamy; it melts oh-so-heavenly in your mouth.
I don't know if I'd voluntarily go back to San Jose for kicks, but if I happen to be in the area (for a damn good reason...not that I hate SanJo...I'm just sayin'), I would get my sweet ass into this little piece of nirvana and order up their yummies.
Oh yeah, I learned my lesson. Check Yelp! Jeezus! It's here for a reason. And yeah, I need to keep up with my yelping, too.
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This place is excellent.
Let me start by saying, I don't think I have had friendlier service before. While I was waiting for the food, the owner would occasionally come to speak with me, ask me what directed me there (I told him about yelp, and he said he wasn't good with computers, hehe). I was the only one in there for a while, and the atmosphere was friendly.
I ordered the Chicken Tikka Plate (note that the prices have risen a bit since the yellow menu in the pictures was last taken), and got it spicy. The spiciness factor is not that bad, I felt like it was perfectly spicy, myself. If you can go eat spicy salsa in a mexican restaurant, than this should be no problem.
The salad that accompanied the dish was fresh and tasty, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots. The Chicken was one leg and thigh, and was the best chicken I've had in a very long time. It was placed over saffron rice and this tasted phenomenal. The portions were good too, As I still have half a thigh and a third of my rice left over and I am completely stuffed (two people could finish one plate and be sufficiently fed, maybe not stuffed, but satisfied), it will be a good midnight snack tonight!
This place is great, sure it may be expensive when you compare it to delis or something, but compared to nice sit-down restaurants, this is cheaper and better. It sucks so much that I am moving from the area, because this is an instant favorite for me and I will return any time I come back into San Jose. Don't miss this place!
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OK. Informed of this spot in the area by the numerous Yelp reviews, I managed to drop in for dinner yesterday. What everybody else says! I tried the chicken biryani set in saffron rice and went all ecstatic over the rice which was flavored and colored with a really distinct never-tasted-before combination of saffron, mint, cilantro, some mildly hot spice. and who knows what else.
I also ordered take out on their Veggie-Feta flat bread, and their Baba Ganoojh. Luved the flat bread.. As for the Baba Ganoojh .. I think I prefer my *own* overwhelming garlicky, tahini-based egg-plant concoction to theirs.. No matter. Plenty of other stuff to chose from.. which I will get around to eventually.. this place being so close and affordable and all.
I suppose also, my 5 star is unduly influenced by the friendliness and unpretentiousness of Imam, the waiter?/cashier?/proprietor? As others have mentioned, he seems to enjoy sitting down and chatting with all the customers.. as if he had all the time in the world and without the slightest trace of hustle in his discourse.. He just projects a kind of laid-back delight in tending to his humble enterprise.. just seems to odd in this day and age.
I can't help but notice that the Burbank area.. not exactly the high-rent district.. is getting its share of humble but note-worthy little ethnic eateries.. Vicky's for pupusas, Anise for Vietnamese fusion, Falafel's Drive-in.. for well, you know, falafel's, Dia de Pesca for Mexican sea food, and now Galzaar Halaal.. Welcome to the neighborhood, man!
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This is one of my favorite spots now in the whole south bay. The price is very reasonable for the quality and flavor you get. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and pretty authentic too. The warm hospitality makes you feel comfortable and homey while enjoying a delicious meal.
The location and parking situation isn't the greatest, but after being completely and utterly satisfied I didn't mind one bit.
Try some of the baked goods, I got one of each and they were all fantastic! Hats off to a quality place to grab a good bite to eat.
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The rice is the best in its kind. I talked to him about this and what a nice man, he will take his time out to explain and chit chat with you about anything. He explained to my friend and I about the type of Saffron he uses to flavor his food and even showed me the box of Kashmir brand saffron costing 110$ for i forgot how many grams. Supposably, the most expensive spice in the world. Hands down for using high quality ingredients.
This will now be part of my regular rotation of places to eat. It is so good! I already have my next meal planned.
We walked in on a Saturday early evening and we were the only ones there. The owner is very attentive, helpful and personable. Like others have mentioned, he's from South Africa and he describes his dishes as a blend of cuisines from the Middle East, India and other African countries. He says his recipes have been worked on to have good flavor that doesn't overpower the actual meat or rice that's included. And it was delicious!
We had the chicken samosa which is nothing like Indian samosas. This is a flakier pastry shell, sweeter in taste and not oily. The filling is ground chicken with lots of herbs and spices. A must try when you go. Also has the manakeesh which he said was Lebanese in origin. It is baked flat bread with toppings. We had the zaatar jebneh which is half of the thyme spread with sesame seeds and half cheese. He said its Arab cheese which is really mild in flavor and melts like mozzarella. They make their own dough in house. The bread is flakey on the outside but light and chewy on the inside.
The chicken biryani which he recommended and says is their signature dish is delicious. We asked for it spicy but it's not a hot spicy, more of a slight kick. The plate is enough for two and it has seasoned basmati rice with chicken mixed in. The chicken was really good, moist and flavorful. He told us that next time we should try the chicken tikka to compare the flavors of the chicken; the rice is the same on both plates.
The online menu has pictures and it's exactly what you get. Same pictures are posted in the restaurant. He mentioned that most of their business is catering but he's very thankful to have walk in customers. We mentioned that we found him on yelp and he says other people have told him about it but that he does not have a computer so he hasn't been able to check, but is very thankful for the feedback.
Definitely going back, probably this week.
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Went back on a Thursday night. He remembered us and chatted with us again. One other person there when we walked in and 4 more when we left. Looks like business is picking up.
The Chicken Tikka is outstanding! I liked this better than the byriani. The chicken was much more flavorful and you can cut it with a spoon. Tender, juicy and just the right amount of spice. You get a thigh, drumstick and two smaller pieces so it's enough to share. The rice is the same as the other dishes and still good. We asked for the meal spicy but it wasn't spicy hot. If you like a little kick, definitely get it. You can ask for more yogurt sauce that comes with it. I love that sauce! I drown the rice in it. Water doesn't come to your table, you have to ask for it. Otherwise, get your orwn drink from the fridge.
Next I will try the wraps. Stay tuned. . .
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Two words: CHICKEN BIRYANI
Get it. It's wonderful.
I love this place so much that I wish I can give it 6 stars. I've only been here once and already I am in love. The owner is awesome; very personable. I told him I was going to write him a good review on Yelp, so here I am. HELLO & THANK YOU!
The chicken biryani is the best I've ever had. And this is coming from someone who loves Indian/Pakistani food more than life itself. I'm literally salivating on my keyboard just thinking about it. So before I clean the slobber off my desk, I just want to say: you have to try this place out. It's a small mom and pop restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. You will love it. I will definitely return to bring the mister and try out the other dishes.
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We visited gulzaar today, and it does not look like much. If you like to go to a restaurant for the ambience and experience...I recommend going elsewhere. However, if you like good food at a reasonable price, say hello to gulzaar.
We ordered the chicken biryani, chicken tikka and chicken wrap. Everything was mouthwatering-ly devilishly delicious. We're Indian, so definitely not spice-shy, and ordered everything spicy. Our taste buds were in for a treat. Everything was flavorful sort of like Indian food, but still different. Let me just say these guys know what they are doing!
The 5 stars is for the personal touch. The old man behind the counter, was super-kind, non-intrusive, and REALLY bothered about us enjoying our food. When was the last time you went to a restaurant where the owner(?) chatted with you for 10 minutes and made sure you liked everything?
We'll be back!
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Not to much variety to choose from, but whatever is on the menu is done the right way...
Things to get:
Biryani plate, Kabob plate, chicken sandwich, kabob sandwich...
Samosas are freshly fried and are mighty tasty.
The owner, Eman, is incredibly gregarious...
Five stars for him walking around and making sure everything is to your liking..
This gets one of my coveted five star reviews. Simple food with intense flavoring with subtle undertones, that really give the spicing a depth. The Manakeesh is so simple, especially the Zaatar, just stone oven flat breads with spices, but it is AMAZING! Tart tangy and zingy spices make me gasp at the $2.95 price! This is gourmet. And you must try the Jebneh; I am usually not a cheese fan, nor am I really supposed to eat it, but for this I will get sick. The Zaatar with Jebneh? Oh I think I just did a dance of pure joy. The vegetable samosa was so fresh and the pastry was so incredibly flaky that I fell in love with samosas all over again. The hummus was also fresh and wonderful. And the service you ask? Some of the best, laid back but quick, as well as kind and generous! I know you are thinking when you drive by it that it is in a dive sort of area, and yes it is, but once you walk in it is very clean (emmaculate!) and well kept up. So go one, go all and enjoy one of life's SIMPLE food pleasures!
My co-worker and I came here for lunch.
The rice is excellent: fragrant with all sorts of spices, fried shallots that gave a nice flavorful cruch in every bite, and a little bit of lentils. The eggplant dip (Baba Ghanooj) has a nice smooth creamy texture, and their warm pita bread is great.
The only reason for -1 star is because I felt that their prices (the menu on Yelp! is outdated; Chicken/Beef plates are now $9.95) were a bit high for the atmosphere of the restaurant. They use plastic plates and utencils, and the table has a sticky plastic cover which is a bit unpleasant to the touch. The plate is the cheap styrofoam kind so if you aren't careful when cutting up your meat, you could cut right through the plate.
Other than that, the owner is very very friendly and helpful, and the food was very good!
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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. The uncle that works there is amazing. He used to be a meat man and has been in the food industry for years.He comes around multiple times to make sure the food is to your expectations. If you have any fav dishes, you may let him know a week in advance and he will get the best meats possible. The chicken samosas are full of flavor. The chicken and veggie sandwiches are awesome. THe bread is super soft and yummy. The chicken in the biryani is super tender and juicy. He usually surprises us with veggie bhajiya/pakoras. Hummus is good with the warm pita bread. Even tho the menu is not huge, I would def recommend this place for sure. Uncle works his ass off to make sure his customers are 100 percent satisfied! In all, any dish you order will have tons of flavor!
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I come here at least once a week and while I generally consider most of my decisions to be wrong or bad ones, when I look back on the week I can always count on my decision to eat here as a tally mark in the good column.
The food here is just awesome. I particularly enjoy getting myself a chicken sandwich with a chicken samosa to satisfy my appetite. From the bread to the chicken to the lettuce to the everything else, the ingredients are all top notch.
Let's not forget about the flavors. There are flavors I have experienced here that have sent me into dream like trances in which I have no control over my actions, but have been reported as speaking in unkown tongues, performing feats of seeming physical impossibility and making absurd and ludacris claims like "I invented the trapezoid".
When I come to, I know only what those around me tell me of the events. I have no recollection of what took place or how much time transpired, but I do know with the surest conviction that I had a damn good meal.
Nonsense aside, the owner is an incredibly nice guy and is genuinely appreciative of your patronage which always makes you feel very welcome. Not only do you feel great about the meal you just had, but you are also very glad to give this man and his family your business.
I can't say enough good things about this place and would recommend it to any and everyone.
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I like the beef kebob sandwich at this place. I don't go for the double meat because that is way too much meat in a sandwich :). Their briyana nice is no joke either. Delicious food plus friendly owner makes this place a great eat.
Today was my first visit to this gem, but it won't be the last. The owner was friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. We tried chicken biryani, samosas, fatoush salad and a variety of breads, and we were pleased by them all. Plus, it feels great to support a family business:)
5 sparkling stars for the chicken sandwich and samosas. the chicken sandwich reminded me of a vietnamese banh mi except the chicken is saffrony. soft toasted bread. i wanted to order another to go.
GHRB has one of the best tasting samosas ever! the chicken is finely minced and it's packed with mint leaves which gives the samosa such a fragrant aftertaste. my new addiction!
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07/07/2008
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