Their sauce packet said "we are different". I feel like most restaurants want to be different. Wanting to be different seems pretty ordinary. What would really make this place different is if their sauce packet said "we are ordinary". Being ordinary is underrated. I'd love to see a documentary on an ordinary person's life. The documentary about Michael Jordan's quest to six rings was incredible, but I want to see a documentary on a person's 9-5 job and their quest to retire at 60. That'd be the most different documentary. Anyway, the food was really good here.
First time trying this place. Loved the falafel dinner with all the toppings (jalapeños, purple olives, bell peppers, tomatoes). And their signature white sauce with some hot sauce on the side. I tasted the beef and I'm definitely gonna get that next time. Falafel balls were good, just a bit over fried. Staff was very friendly and there was 1 child seat available. Some indoor and outdoor seating options available. Looking forward to my next visit!
The Halal Guys is an absolute must-try! Their platters are a tasty blend of flavors, from the tender meats to the flavorful sauces. The portion sizes are generous, and the staff is friendly. I keep coming back for their delicious dishes. Highly recommended!
I finally got to try this place after all the hype and was it worth it? It was pretty good. Luckily there was no line. I got the small gyro platter, which I regretted later as I could have ate more, but maybe I was just super hungry that day. I was surprised that this was pretty good. For some reason, I expected the rice to be dry and I'm not a huge fan of any rice that's not Asian, but I actually liked it. I got the gyro for my protein and it was pretty good as well. I was also surprised that I actually like the white sauce as well because I usually don't like any time of white sauce. This one was actually garlicky and had good flavor and I wanted more, but was too lazy to go back to the counter. Watch out for that hot sauce though. It's pretty damn spicy.
Overall, I thought it was pretty good and worth the hype. It helped that there wasn't a line either. I would go back and get the large plate next time.
Yummy chicken and beef gyro over rice! I have had their food in New York. They have replicated the taste in California. Sure you can’t replicate that feel of eating on the streets of Manhattan in cold winter. But this will be as close as you can get in California. Their menu is very simple. I recommend the plate. Portion sizes are big! Worth the money!
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