HalalEats Podcast

This is promo for our upcoming bombshell episode where we present facts and continue speaking the truth. There is another platform that has resorted to telling lies and spreading false information. They have decided to play very dirty on social media and release private conversations, very publicly, without context and without any sort or a privacy filter. They have resorted to character assassination and lies to try to discredit us and make themselves look good. At HalalEats Podcast, truth will ALWAYS prevail. We know we are telling the truth, we know we are being honest, and quite frankly, we have plenty of proof to back it up. We don't make up stories or tell lies at HalalEats Podcast, however, clearly, this other group does. We give you the proof WITH CONTEXT. We play the FULL VIDEO, not just what was said in the first 5 minutes of an hour-long conversation. We are TRANSPARENT and WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE. Gloves are off, we will expose all. Stay tuned!

This is our FINAL EPISODE for SEASON 1! That's right! A HUGE MILESTONE! In this, we talk about our incredible journey during the HalalEats Podcast. We talk about 'The Good', 'The Bad', and 'The Ugly' side of the industry and the community. We bring attention to the the controversial things because its a conversation that needs to be had. If we don't, who will? But we also humble ourselves. We take a step back and rethink a few things. Over the past few months, we've gotten some amazing feedback, the good, the bad, and the ugly feedback. And we wouldn't be human if we didn't make mistakes of our own, but we will always set an example and own up to them. And yes, we also chocked up at one point on this episode, we are human beings, we get emotional. We have a heart. But more importantly, we learned and we matured. And we see the impact our platform is making in this industry and Alhamdulillah, it is huge. So thank you to all of you for listening to us, regularly. We created this platform to help everyone, bring everyone together and sit on the same table. Have a respectful discussion, find solutions, and right the wrongs. We'll get there, Insha'Allah!

This may be the most boring episode yet! I dosed off twice trying to listen to it. However, it is a very important episode for us. Why? Because this is a follow up to our episode 19. We needed to clarify a few things, so this is it. I hope it answers all your questions! We strictly talk about a conversation we had with an admin of another food group. We give our thoughts on the discussion, and the challenges we face - trying to bring some accountability to a group that was, otherwise, never questioned in the past. Listen in!

Updated Description: In this episode, we talk about how a food blogger, with a big following, should approach a newly opened restaurant. Sure, they invited you, but they expect proper feedback. They expect constructive criticism, on the spot, not from behind the computer. And you, as a food blogger with a lot of following, understand the impact your words or posts can make on a restaurant, so even if they insist on letting you post a review, educate them by telling them that you shouldn’t because it’s too early. Because if you don’t like it, it can hurt their business. At the end of the day, the food bloggers have to be mindful of that and make sure they don’t hurt a restaurant, regardless of what intentions that restaurant had or didn’t have.

In this episode, we discuss quite a few things! We talk about what makes a falooda ‘authentic’ and how misleading it is to offer falooda that isn’t authentic! How many Halal KFCs does NY has? Partially halal only! Listen in! Best chapli kabab in NY? It is very possible! And lastly, we talk about a familiar subject. We try to bring more accountability to the halal food groups. We lead by example, and we want others to also take the initiative to do the right things!

In this episode, we discuss something we’ve always wanted to talk about but didn’t have a proper way to doing it. Unfortunately, the issue of consistency, the lack there of, exists in many halal establishments. But we talk about how restaurants can fix this issue, and we name a few restaurants that have done a great job with consistency. There is no surprise that, those who have, are known as one of the best in the business. Listen in for some incredible advice on how to solve this extremely important issue! Also, we take a look back at our last few episodes and rethink our approach a little bit. We do have a confession to make, and we are not ashamed to say it. Take a listen!

We sat down with Brother Abdullah of Eatzy Thai and Backyard Braii by Eatzy, located at 33-09 Broadway, Queens, NY 11106. Abdullah is one of the nicest and most humble guys we’ve ever met. It was a pleasure speaking with him and a privilege being able to sit down with him. This interview really opened our eyes and solidified our goal with HalalEats Podcast. We wanted to establish a platform where anyone can speak out and get a fair shake. Anyone can speak out against those who do wrong and take advantage of other people. We wanted to highlight those in the community that have been more than upstanding figures and an important part of our communities. Abdullah fits that description, perfectly. He does so much for our community and unfortunately, others didn’t give him that respect in return. But we are here to let it be known. He deserves to be respected. He should be respected. Slowly, but surely, we will bring accountability back to our community. And we will expose all those who do it wrong. We will expose all those who take advantage of other people.

We discuss one of the big issues in the halal food community, as well as the Muslim community. This is a continuation of the discussion in Episode 12, but updated with a recent event that occurred among us and others. We offer full transparency, so we don’t hold anything back. We say it like it is, so we will tell you all about it!

In this episode, we talk about Darbar’s Chicken and Ribs, located at 12609 Liberty Ave, Queens, NY 11419. We also discuss Sybil’s, located at 13217 Liberty Ave, Queens, NY 11419. We also mention Trinciti Roti Shop, which is located at 111-03 Lefferts Blvd, Queens, NY 11420. Lets talk about it all!

We take an in-depth look at Zar’s Chicken and Burgers, located at 192 E Meadow Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554. Check it out!

Bonus segment that we wanted to include in our Episode 12. We talk about a little incident that happened between us and ‘them’. We talk about what happened and discuss the problem at the CORE of it all. We tell you about an interesting interaction between two very different personalities.

Lets address the elephant in the room! This may be our most CONTROVERSIAL episode ever! So let’s lay it all on the table! * We will discuss Zar’s Fast Food restaurant on our next episode! *

We talk about two of the top options for halal Mexican food! We discuss Moho Mexican Grill, located at 38-05 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11351. We also discuss Hot Peppers, located at 78-33 Springfield Blvd., Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. We also discuss samosa chaat from Al Naimat Sweets & Restaurant, located at 3703 74th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Chai from Kababish, located at 7064 Broadway, Queens, NY 11372. Shandar, located at 679 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218. And the new halal Chinese joint in Hicksville, NY, Shanghai Xpress by Kababjees, located at 495 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801. Check out Lhasa Fast Food for the best halal chicken dumplings, located at 37-50 74th Street, Queens, NY 11372!

We discuss Dough Pizza, formally known as Cousins Pizza and Pasta, in Syosset, NY. This pizzeria is located at 92 Jackson Avenue, Syosset, NY 11791. We also discuss Hangry, which is another halal pizzeria, located at 725 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Listen in for our thoughts!

We talk about the recently opened, The Theo Thai Bistro, located at 621 Hicksville Rd, Bethpage, NY 11714. How was their food? Listen in to find out! We also mention Rangsit 11, with their partially halal menu. They are located at 11 W Marie Street, Hicksville, NY 11801.

We dive into the crazy kabab rolls by Kabab Platter and Burger in Deer Park, NY. The address is 297 Bay Shore Rd, Deer Park, NY 11729. Was the hype real? Or was it all noise? Listen and find out!

We talk about one of our favorite halal Raman spots, Modoo Chicken and Noodle Bar located at 216-17 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11361. We also discuss Rangsit 11 located at 11 W Marie Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. We also talk about a familiar restaurant, Firestone Grill and Pizza, and thoughts on the 4th or 5th visit to this restaurant. And much more!

On this episode, we discuss Tahini Mediterranean Grill in Lindenhurst, NY. Their address is 296 E Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Another restaurant we discussed was Mariam’s Cafe, which is located at 1005 Fulton St, Ste. A, Farmingdale, NY 11735. We also mentioned the prepared food section from Maharaja Farmers Market, Hicksville Location, located at 265 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801. KOSHER RESTAURANT, Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken, located at 11 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514.

How can restaurants attract customers? How can they still be profitable without scaring away customers? Proper balance of cost, expenses, and value!

Lets settle the debate! Is Gyro Spot’s Zinger better than any other?! How is the WOWDog? Listen in and find out! Gyro Spot is located at 476 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801.

Now that’s a CHEESESTEAK! In this episode, we take a look at some of the goodies from Saad’s in Philadelphia! The address for Saad’s Halal Restaurant is 4500 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139. We also mentioned Badshah Farmers Market in Hicksville, NY, their address is 520 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801.

We decided to revisit our rating system a bit. So tune in and get some details on our input on the ratings that we’ve given in the past and what we will try to do, moving forward. We also reviewed the HALAL Blimpie in 525 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590. Check it out!

Welcome to our first ever halal food podcast! Today we will be talking about Nurlan Uyghur Restaurant in Flushing, NY. The address for this restaurant is: 43-39 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355.