The Halal Guys
Newton · ★ 4.4 (55) · Open now
55 Needham St, Newton, MA 02461, USA
~ Halal status ~
2 neighbor vouches · 7 weeks ago
MuftiE says ~
“They say halal. I have questions. You decide.”
Recent activity
2- Jun 2026The ownerlisted as halal
“Listed as halal on Google Maps (owner-set tag)”
- Apr 2026The ownerlisted as halal
“Restaurant chose 'Halal' in its name”
~ hours ~
- Monday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesdaytoday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
~ Google says ~
Top 5 reviews
Read 5 Google reviews
Joe W· ★ 5· a month ago
Got the small beef and lamb platter and it was very delicious. I'm impressed with the freshness of the rice and meat. Definitely worth checking out. Fairly quick to get your food, staff was friendly.
Michael Rubin· ★ 4· 4 weeks ago
Average, the falafel is FROZEN I thought it would be freshly hand scooped. But very expensive $17 for a plate with tiny tahini and olives, I asked NO rice NO protein just 5 pieces falafel, the lettuce tomatoes salad, it was very high $17 plus tax almost $18.50 with pita. Fries…
Kathryn M.· ★ 5· a month ago
Delicious felafel and hummus -- spouse's spicy chicken also so good -- with a kick, but worth it. Gyros and bowls made to order, eat in or take out, plus a catering menu. The restaurant and restrooms were spotless, and I saw a changing table in the men's room as well as in the…
W Livingston· ★ 5· a month ago
As somebody who does not often eat middle eastern food, I was very impressed by the food, it was juicy, tender, and delicious. The staff was kind and welcoming, and I will definitely come back.
Derek Stiles· ★ 3· 3 weeks ago
Food is good. It was unappetizing to see their chef smoking by the dumpster in the parking lot though.
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