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17W731 Roosevelt Road, Unit E, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Serves both Eastern and Western dishes, including burgers, Philly cheese steak, spicy gyros, gyros cheeseburgers, and much more. Added on March 3, 2005 and last updated 8 years ago
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★★★★★ Management changed couple of months back. Is now more welcoming and comfortable atmosphere with more females and families visiting where previously it was mostly men so I avoided going. Lady in kitchen now. Seekh kabob roll is EXCELLENT. Shami kabab roll (like a bun kabob) was good too. I didn't enjoy the cheese steak very much. Steam broast is excellent. Gyro ok. Management good- welcoming and courteous. Have halwa puri on weekends- haven't tried it yet. Everything is priced low to ok. Posted on April 20, 2013 |
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★★★★☆ A place that is family owned by an auntie and uncle. They cook their food with love and it shows. I have tried the Pakistani dishes on their menu as well as their zinger burger which was pretty good. I will definitely go back for more when I am in the area as the couple treat you nicely and prepare the food fresh and its tasty as well. Posted on June 30, 2015 |
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★★★☆☆ nice uncle and aunti ,food is more like a home cooked food rather than hotel.acoording to the food they are bit over priced.their frontier rice is too good.one more thing i wanna mention that food is always very fresh and very well cooked . Posted on June 19, 2014 |
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★★★★★ This is a hidden gem, which can be easily missed. But I agree with the other reviews. Probably one of the better places we have gone to. Great chicken sandwiches. Their hand made cheese burgers are the best. So is the their traditional meals like the frontier chicken rice. You will not be disappointed. Posted on May 20, 2014 |
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★★★★★ One of the best places iv been too in a while. Very friendly and a nice homey feel this place is truly a great place to dine. Posted on April 20, 2014 |
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★★★★★ This place has amazing zinger burgers and general gyro burgers. I try to come here on a more healthy diet and get the grilled chicken wrap, which is also wonderful. The service is very good, and they happily work with anything you might want to mix and match. Overall, this place is a superb and I am a regular here. Posted on December 1, 2013 |
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★★★★★ We had the broast chicken and chicken biryani. It was excellent!! Would love to come back again. Posted on October 9, 2013 |
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★★★★★ Attention everyone--->This place is AMAZING!!!!! beyond words! I am sooo happy I found this place! I have tried a lot of their dishes from their frontier chicken rice, to chicken byriani, behari kebab, chicken kebabs and channa halwa puri on the weekends and by far each dish is home-made authentic and fresh! I am so glad that I live nearby because their food is truly satisfying and I keep coming back for more. The food is clean, delicious and has so much flavor. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone! Service is great and the owners are super nice! 20/20 stars! It is truly a gem! Posted on September 24, 2013 |
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★★★★★ I have tried multiple items from the menu and I have always been very pleased with everything!great place! Posted on September 22, 2013 |
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★★★★★ This place is the best I've had in a long time! Food tastes clean and fresh always! Restaurant is clean! Service is excellent! I always go here ever since I found about it and there is simply no comparison!!! Definitely recommended to everyone!!! 10/10!! Posted on September 16, 2013 |
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★★★★★ Amazing food. We had Chicken Biryani, Gyros, salmon fish & rice and steam chicken it's been long time since I had home made food from the restaurant their service is great very reasonable prices compare to similar restaurant around their. Quality of the food is improved compare to previous owner. I would recommend to everyone if you are in that area stop by you won't be disappointed. Posted on July 14, 2013 |
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★★★★☆ 10/13/2012- I was not too hungry so I just had a chicken Philly sandwich & a hot dog. Both were really good. I also tried the mango lassi & it is good too. The young brother that served me was exceptionally friendly.
3/23/2013- This was the most convenient place to my hotel, so I decided to eat here again despite some of the negative reviews. The sandwiches are very good. The biryani is OK though I ate better....much better. But then again it was not bad. Service was excellent & friendly and prices are reasonable for servings that are more than sufficient. Posted on March 23, 2013 |
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★☆☆☆☆ The prices are too high for the substandard quality and quantity of food received. The Shami Kabob Roll had about 1/2 egg and 1/2 kabob, thrown together with lots of raw onion. The Chicken Rice was mostly rice mixed with raw onion, with some chicken mixed in. The Steak Roll was mostly mayo and raw onion. The broast chicken pieces are very small. But the most shocking was the Gyros Plate, which cost $14.99 and has just enough meat for one large gyros sandwich, mixed in with lettuce and raw onion (without bread or rice)--certainly not the pound of gyros meat they assured me would be there. The place is under new management. They need to research the area's standards and adjust their menu/prices accordingly. Posted on January 20, 2013 |
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★★★★★ the food was phenomenal, very good and it tastes better than most places. it tastes much better than italian express. the guy behind the counter is pretty cool if you talk to him. he knows what hes doing and the food doesnt take long to make. Posted on November 2, 2012 |
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★☆☆☆☆ Was not too good, read some good reviews but i guess it was before new ownership took over. Posted on September 10, 2012 |
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★☆☆☆☆ This place isnt all that! I was told this place is great but it wasnt. May be because its under new management or something. Anyways i wouldnt go there again........... Posted on September 9, 2012 |
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★★☆☆☆ They started off pretty well under new management but now it is below standard. I used to like their gyro rice very much but no more. They put very less meat/beef nowdays and the rude kid on the counter seems to be more interested in getting back to playing his video game than preparing food for you. Posted on August 27, 2012 |
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★★★★★ Tried the gyros rice. Good stuff man!!! Definitely worth a visit. Posted on July 3, 2012 |
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★★★★★ Great food, gyro burger, chicken sandwich, burrito and chicken rice were great. Two young lads serving were very pleasant and helpful, we really enjoyed ourselves. Posted on December 29, 2011 |
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★★★★★ Every time I come to chicago I want to go here! He is authentically zabiha halaal! He even gives his references. The food is a great price for a quick yummy meal. If you are on a budget I would highly recommend going here for a great gyro double cheeseburger! Can't wait to come back here! Posted on December 18, 2011 |
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★★★☆☆ Dude behind the counter appears to be one man show....wears different hats.. owner, cook, cashier, cleaner....for some reason he doesn't appear happy bu t his food taste good. Order ahead as it may take a very lonnnnnng wait if the restaurant has multiple customers. Posted on September 3, 2011 |
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★★☆☆☆ The prices here are actually pretty good and some of the food is good. I know the Cheese Burger and Chicken Sandwhich are real good. However, not everything on his menu is good, like the Fried Chicken just to name one. I also do not like the fact that he charges 50-60 cents for using credit cards on orders under $5.00. I will say that I am very confident his food is purely zabiha. The thing that really brings the rating down is the owners customer service. The guy has a very strong personality and is not very nice. I have seen him talk down to some of his customers. Just not a people person i guess. I dont go there as often just because of the fact that he is not very nice and his customer service is not great. Or else, I would be a regular there. I hope he reads this and takes this as constructive criticism. Posted on August 7, 2011 |
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★★★☆☆ Food is nice and greasy. The person behind the counter is sort of a prick. Don't plan on eating there and definitely don't take the family in, the joint is pretty ghetto. Posted on July 30, 2011 |
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★★★★★ First off let me just say the food here is great. A great variety of sandwiches. Its just simply a great deal! Amazing value for your food! I wish you all the best of luck and may allah grant you more success! Posted on July 2, 2011 |
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★★★★★ Best food in western suburbs bar none! I highly recommend the gryo cheeseburger and the philly cheesesteak sandwich. My friends love his gyro chicken burrito. Everything is made hot and fresh with no preservatives! Excellent customer service and really friendly service.
Everything is organic hand slaughtered zabiha so you can be assured that your eating 100% zabiha meat. Posted on March 23, 2011 |
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★★★☆☆ I'm kinda surprised with the number of positive reviews b/c most people who I spoke to have had bad reviews of this place. Food is great but customer service is terrible. I took a business partner there for lunch last summer in the sweltering heat and the AC was not turned on. They chose to have only fans on instead. Price is above average but food is tasty. I would return only for carry-out in the future. Posted on March 14, 2011 |
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★★★★★ Great place! amazing price! Would always return to this place! Near by the masjid and I always leave there satisfied! Posted on March 6, 2011 |
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★★★★★ We absolutely LOVE East-N-West food. I've catered from here as well as eaten almost everything on their menu and love everything there! The burgers are fabulous and the Philly Stake is fantastic too. We've been a huge fan of East-n-West for many years and we make a point to stop by every time we're close to Villa Park. We highly recommend this place to everyone! Posted on February 24, 2011 |
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★★★★☆ Been going to East-N-West for a couple of years now. Everytime I am around Villa Park, I make it a point to eat there. Have tried a lot of other places but now I just go their straight and the reason for that is the food is Great and consistent. I have been to a lot of Desi restaurants which are very good and promising when new but slowly deteriorate in qauality and service. I have yet to be dissapointed by their food or service. I dont get to eat here as often as I would like but the owner still recognizes me and even knows my order. I've taken desi and non-desi friends to this place and they all have become fans now. Try their Gyro Cheese Burger, its to die for. Posted on February 18, 2011 |
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★★★★★ Amazing Food! Great Price! Brother is very very helpful! I would eat here everyday if I wasnt in villa park anymore... Wishing him all the best! O btw 100% Zabiha Halal!! Posted on February 11, 2011 |
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★★★★★ Amazing Prices!! Great Food! Cant say enough about this place!! Could eat here all year!! Posted on December 25, 2010 |
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★★★★★ We stopped here on our way to O'Hare for an international flight. We wanted something for my wife and I and our two kids (6 and 3). Had some trouble finding the place as it's kind of tucked behind a gas station and can't be seen from the main road.
The food is a mix of American and Mediterranean. It's a one-man-show, run and managed by the owner who is a really nice gentleman of Pakistani origin. He was extremely welcoming, made us feel at home, provided prayer opportunity and cooked all the food fresh and himself. He really puts his heart into what he does. We had fried chicken and cheese burgers. Both were finger-licking delicious. He gave us a complementary bowl of "cholay chaat" in the end, asked for feedback and invited us back.
I will definitely go there again if happen to be in the area, inshallah. Posted on June 8, 2010 |
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★★★☆☆ The food is above average. But you have to call ahead and get it as to go because only one person works in the entire person. Cashier, cook, owner, janitor, waiter ... it's all just one person.
Once you smile and be nice, he is really cool and a nice guy. So no worries, go there and order his chicken sandwich. Stay away from his burger though. Posted on February 15, 2010 |
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★★☆☆☆ Good food. BAD SERVICE!!! The person just doesn't know how to spell "Customer Service". I really like their double and triple cheese burger. Posted on January 29, 2010 |
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★☆☆☆☆ The service here was horrible. There is one Desi uncle aka the owner who yelled at me when i asked for ketchup. I have never seen this kind of service in any zabiha halal place in Chicago for the last 10 years of my life living here. I do not know why he did that but he was probably busy at the time but it does not give him the right to yell at a customer (i wonder if he would do the same for a nondesi muslim white customer). This guy needs a lesson or two from common Islamic mannerisms. Posted on December 5, 2009 |
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★★★★★ Asalam Alikum,
Brothers and sisters East n West resturant is now open and their new address is 17W 731 Roosevelt Rd Oakbrook Terrace IL, 60181. Phone # will be up by monday. The food is still great, fresh and yami....
Thanks Posted on April 12, 2009 |
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★★★★★ I travel for work and look out for Hallal places all over the US... I can honestly say this is the best place for hallal fast food Ive been to! Owner is the nicest guy and the food is 100% Hallal. MashAllah.
(As per owner they will be relocating soon). Posted on June 30, 2008 |
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★★★☆☆ Call ahead. Only one guy cooks. Their philly steak was soggy. Basically carry out and hard to find. Posted on March 26, 2007 |
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★★★★☆ Good Food but was kind of expensive.. Posted on March 16, 2007 |
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★★★☆☆ The place was hard to find; kinda tucked away in a strip mall. It's only a carryout place, and the cook/owner didn't really know how to prepare certain sandwiches. He was referring to a card, and still put lettuce on a hot sandwich that made it soogy (yuck). Posted on February 21, 2007 |
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★★★★★ 1) AWESOME food
2) expensive with small portions
3) 100% zabiha-halal
4) Fast, Fresh, & delicous food
5) if the owner is there the food and service is awesome, if some uncle is there its ok. Posted on February 21, 2007 |
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★★★★★ Very Good food and I know the meat is 100% Zabiha...I know the suppliers. Posted on December 24, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Very good food. Excellent cooking. Recommended highly. Posted on December 16, 2006 |
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★★★★☆ One of the best places to eat..no doubt. I espeically enjoy the chicken philly..and absolutely recommend it. Nevertheless, having it almost every other day can add up. That is the only flaw with east west..the prices are too high! Although quality is good and its Zabiha, one must pay enough to get a sandwich. For someone like myself who tends to go there all the time, it does gets costly and I have to stop myself from going there all the time. Posted on November 7, 2006 |
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★★★★☆ I had a pizza, which was really good, but it was a little expensive. One can argue that the quality of the food is good, but then again pizza hut also has a pizza which is far better and cheaper, but may not be Halal. So can we say that since the food is Halal, it is ok for it to be expensive? While the service was really nice, the guy working there was also nice. I think the prices are high. I would say that the food is really great :). Posted on October 30, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Nice & clean establishment. Excellent food. Food is served fresh. My favorites includes, Fire Steak Wrap, Chicken Philly & Gyros. Additionally, BBQ Gyros Sub is really good. Italian beef is very good as well. Brother knows how to cook nice, tasty, spicy food. Two thumbs up. Posted on September 24, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Excellent food. Non-muslim friends of mine have commented that the Philly cheese-steak is as good as, if not better than, the real thing you get in other restaurants. That's quite a compliment! Yes, the size is small for the $5 price tag, but I say: get two! Better yet, get more to-go because you're going to crave again by the time you get home! Posted on June 29, 2006 |
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★★★☆☆ Food was good. Portions are small for the prices they charge. $5.00 for a small philly cheese steak isn't a good deal (no fries or anything). I wouldn't go here if you were hungry. Also, the owner is probably a nice guy but he needs to learn how to smile once in a while....at least to his customers. Posted on June 14, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Tried the chicken kat-a-kat. This is another excellent sandwich with a 'Desi' touch. I'll definitely be going back for more. Posted on June 5, 2006 |
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NR The fire steak wrap is simply awesome. The meat is tender and succulent, with a perfect blend of spices and condiments. Truly a 5-star sandwich. I recommend it to folks who yearn for an authentic 'Desi' taste in a sandwich. Posted on June 2, 2006 |
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★★★★★ HIGHLY recommend this all zabiha restaurant, making every food item right there and fresh. Spicy gyros are my favorite, better than italian express. Fast food with eastern touch. Came all the way from Ohio to try their infamous philly cheese steak as well. Posted on April 22, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Tried the fire steak, for me it was not that hot, just mild. Also, the beef could use a little more flavoring, it seemed it lacked salt. but recommend this place, it by far one of the best place in the west suburbs. Posted on April 17, 2006 |
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★★★★★ This place is awesome...the food is great, the service is quick, and the owner is a genuinely nice guy. It's a little expensive but I'd rather spend my money at a Muslim joint which has certified zabiha meat than anywhere else. Posted on April 17, 2006 |
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★★★★★ this place is amazing, the gyros cheese burger is by far the best, and all the other burgers and entrees are much better than italian express. the service is great and the food is always fresh and fast. Posted on April 14, 2006 |
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★★★★★ excellent food and service. cheese burger and philly cheese steak sandwich are the best. Posted on April 13, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Lupe Sez...it has some the best zabihah halal fast food I have ever had!...and I have travelled the world...the Chicken Philly's are incredible...and the service is excellent...salaam Posted on April 9, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Boti Sandwitch is awesome. IT tastes sooo Gooood. You got to try it. I go here regularly and it's a new sandwitch. Posted on April 8, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Chicken Kata Kat - You have go to try this sandwitch. If you like spicy food. You will keep coming back........ Five star rating.... Posted on April 8, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Excellent Food. Had Bun Kabab and Chesse Burger Give them A+ Posted on March 20, 2006 |
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★★★★★ Well it's almost a year since I left my last review. I have been eating here faily regularly and I am pleased to say that the quality of the food is still excellent and the service very friendly. This is largely due to the fact that all the food is freshly prepared while you wait and the owner is the one that does it all; hence the same great quality is still maintained. Posted on March 9, 2006 |
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★★★★★ This is excellent food. The servings are not big enough, but are satisfying. There is nobody who can make the food as good as the owner can. The best are chicken philly cheese steak, double gyro burgers, and of course philly cheese steak. Posted on February 27, 2006 |
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★★★☆☆ The food is excellent but the portions are way too small and the prices are pretty steep. Its a very clean restaurant and the owner/cook is real nice. Posted on November 21, 2005 |
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★★★★★ Execellent food, clean place and a very friendly owner. Love the spicy fried rice, gyro and cheese buger. Posted on November 20, 2005 |
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★★★★★ Excellent food, tried the extra spicy chicken frid rice (excellent), they should also try using a thicker brand of rice. But I recemend this restaurant to anyone. Posted on August 31, 2005 |
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★★★★★ I tried the Chicken Fried Rice. It's excellent. Their service and the food is the best. Posted on July 22, 2005 |
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★★★★★ If you like hot and spicy food. Then you must try the Frontier Chicken sandwitch. It VERY VERY spicy hot and good. Posted on July 22, 2005 |
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★★★★★ If like quality food, that hasn't been pre-cooked, a courteous staff along with a clean and well kept facility this is certainly the place to go. I've indeed tried a variety of items on the menu, and have yet to dislike any one of them. The burgers are great, as is the gyro. I highly, and i repeat HIGHLY recommend the Philly Chicken. It is definitely and Item that I get at least once a week. I can very confidently say that once you try this place out, you will be pleased. Posted on May 20, 2005 |
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★★★☆☆ Food tasted pretty good but we waited over half an hour for it, and it was over priced Posted on May 13, 2005 |
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★★★★★ Tasty Philly Steak Sandwich, Gyros etc. Fried chicken is excellent. Brother knows how to keep chicken less oily without compromising the taste. Fries need improvement. I have not tried all the items but I liked 95% of what I tried. Posted on April 1, 2005 |
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★★★★★ Their bun kabab with double eggs reminds me of Karachi. So if you want to be nostalgic, do try it out. Their food quality is great. Posted on March 24, 2005 |
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★★★★★ Food is great and delicious.Gyros are addictive.I have to have them couple of times a month.Service is very friendly and place is neat and very well kept.I am glad we have a fast food restaurant with zabihah meat facility in our neighbourhood.I highly recommend it to all my friends, Zabihah or non-Zabihah eaters, vegeterians or non vegetarians. Posted on March 16, 2005 |
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★★★★★ I began frequenting this restaurant a few weeks after it opened. I was pleased with the variety offered on the menu and the quality of the food. I am happy to say that the menu has grown better and so has the food. We order food from this place at least twice a week. Their chicken sandwich, fried chicken pieces, gyros, hot dogs and Philly cheese steak are among the regular items we order. They are excellent.
The food is freshly prepared in a clean and organised environment and the service friendly. I highly recommend eating here and wish the restaurant great success. Posted on March 14, 2005 |
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★★★★★ This is, mashaAllah, by far the BEST restaurant that I have EVER been to. I go there weekly and have enjoyed the chicken burgers, gyro cheeseburger, philly cheesesteak, bbq beef sub, chicken corn soup, fish sandwich. Their chicken burger is amazing! Posted on March 13, 2005 |
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★★★★★ East n West is awesome, we go there as much as we can. Love their fried chicken sandiches, bbq beef, gyros and soup Posted on March 13, 2005 |
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★★★★☆ Assalaam Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu,
Mashallah East and West is excellent! I really like the cheese burger, and the gyros are excellent Posted on March 12, 2005 |
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★★★★★ One word to describe the food "zabihalicious". Tried fried chicken, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Gyro burger - all of them tasted very good. Will be our regular hangout. Posted on March 12, 2005 |
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★★★★★ This is a favorite at least once a week stop for me and my family. Our favorites include the Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Chicken Corn Soup, and their spicy Gyros Sandwich! Posted on March 9, 2005 |
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★★★★★ Gyros Cheese Burger is the best. We also like the Chicken sandwitch - its way much better than halal KFC on the same street. Posted on March 7, 2005 |
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