Halal Bites, tucked away at 652 Riverside Drive in Johnson City, NY, is a culinary treasure that showcases the essence of Pakistani cuisine. Many reviewers highlight the superb food quality paired with surprisingly reasonable prices. Matin M. praises the hearty platter sizes, particularly the chicken tikka, which has become a favorite. Similarly, Mary Naughton revels in the flavorful halal chicken and rice options, appreciating the ability to customize her meal with extra sauces, especially the hot sauce.
Usama Haq encapsulates the essence of Halal Bites, commending its commitment to delivering fresh, high-quality food in a cozy setting. The delightful tandoori seasoning shines in their chicken tikka, elevating it to a memorable experience that could please even Guy Fieri. With a charming yet straightforward ambiance, it's a perfect stopping point for those traveling through, making it an ideal choice for a meal en route to Niagara or Upstate New York.
Farkhunda Sadiqi underscores the restaurant's welcoming atmosphere, particularly the manager’s attentiveness, making it a favored spot for cultural events. The inclusion of thoughtful gestures, like complimentary salads, adds to the overall dining experience. Whether it’s the delectable falafel or the aroma-filled grilled meats, Halal Bites has earned its reputation as a must-try destination for food lovers who cherish authentic halal cuisine.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves comfort food
Serves halal food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with university students
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Halal Bites
Matin M.
Jul 1,2025
The place is a gem hidden away in the rough. The food quality is very good, prices are even better. Their platter sizes are large and taste amazing. Their chicken tikka is my favorite. I will be coming here often going forward!
Mary Naughton
Jun 15,2025
I love coming here for halal- chicken and rice or chicken and lamb combo over rice. I also enjoy their falafel. The flavors are so good! Now you can also request extra sauce for an additional charge. Perfect for me to have extra hot sauce! The food is delicious come give them a try.
Usama Haq
May 21,2025
This place is here to do 1 job and 1 job only. That is to provide fresh quality food. Periodt. This is a hole in the wall gem. Order for takeout and they 1 maybe 2 picnic tables outside. With some seating inside as well. The hospitality is NY af. Know what you want and keeping it moving, but the food is phenomenal. I told them their food was really good, response “I know. ” Attitude No, direct Yes. We got the chicken tikka plate and lamb tikka plate. They put some kinda tandoori seasoning in the chicken tikka and the flavor profile would make guy Fiery proud but it keeps immigrant taste buds satisfied. Traveling with the family and the parents agreed. Lamb was what I expected from a great chicken and rice halal spot and it held up well! But the chicken again was phenomenal, I’m 2 hours away and I might consider driving up again for the food. Also there is a beautiful masjid near by to make wudu and salah. White sauce was good and the hot sauce wasn’t too spicy. You can take a heavy hand to the plate. Summary, food is great, great place to make a rest stop while we headed to Niagara or Upstate New York. Food is halal and it’s fresh AF. Notice the chicken on the grill and fresh veggies. Rice stays tucked away in a pressure cooker. Next time, I’ll have to order the karai lamb and chicken ahead of time which has a 30 minute wait. I owe you guys a picture of the complete plate, I usually eat first and photo later. Thank you for the great food. aH
farkhunda sadiqi
May 1,2025
Halal Bites is my go-to spot for Halal and Pakistani food. As a student in the area and someone working with the student association, we have ordered from Halal Bites for two of our cultural events. Since there are no Persian restaurants nearby, we were looking for something that could represent our culture well—and Mashal, the manager (I believe), went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The food was delicious, and the pricing was just right. What stood out the most was Mashal’s flexibility, he was so accommodating with our specific ingredient preferences and careful to avoid any spices we didn’t want. That level of professionalism made everything so easy. Delivery was on time, and to our surprise, they even included a complimentary salad which was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture. Just wanted to take a moment to thank Mashal and the team at Halal Bites for all the care they put into their service and the tasty food they bring to the community. Highly recommended!
Sar-Shalom Strong
Apr 28,2025
I was very impressed with the variety of items they offer in such a small space off of the beaten commercial path. I will certainly visit again the next time I'm in town. The falafel pita was outstanding.
Ganesh Naik
Apr 18,2025
My friend recommended this place and specifically he mentioned to try their’s Chicken tikka over rice. The food was great and rice was very well cooked and perfectly seasoned. The quantity is sufficient for one person and the chicken is evenly cooked and very well seasoned. Also, I tried their Onion Rings which are very good and must try, but the quantity does not justify the price. Do try theirs Mix Rice Shawarma (Chicken & Lamb Rice). I would definitely recommend this place if anyone is looking for Halal food in the town.
Edward
Apr 6,2025
Absolutely the best Pakistani food that I've ever had in my life. Everything was delicious and there was plenty of food for a couple days. I will definitely eat here anytime I'm in the area. Thank you!
Ailsa Talbert
Mar 10,2025
I went to pick up a DoorDash order and as my partner and I were waiting for the chefs to finish making the order, we opened doors for people coming in and out. The workers were super awesome and told us we should get paid to work the door and ended up giving us a bowl of some of the most amazing chickens and rice I’ve ever had... for free! Ten out of ten recommend, they were cool!
Reviews For Halal Bites