Tru Foods Kitchen
Watertown · ★ 4.9 (112) · Open now
142 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
~ Halal status ~
5 neighbor vouches · 7 weeks ago
MuftiE says ~
“The halal spiced chicken and rice is the move here — fresh, well-seasoned, and the regulars know it. The consistency is non-negotiable.”
~ order this ~
These are the halal-only items here. Ask the kitchen when you order to confirm.
- halal spiced chicken and rice
- halal spiced chicken rice bowl
Recent activity
5- Jun 2026A Google reviewervia review
“Halal mentioned in Google reviews”
- Apr 2026Bilal Wahidvia review
“…It was a fully balanced meal and all of the chicken is halal. Will definitely be going here often. Another thing is the owner is an amazing person.”
- Jan 2026Hong Caivia review
“I'd recommend getting their halal spiced chicken & rice. The chicken was absolutely flavorful and juicy. Definitely one of the best chicken & rice dishes around Boston. The service was quick, and…”
- Dec 2025Mehek Kapoorvia review
“I got the halal spiced chicken and rice and it was truly a 10/10! The chicken was well spiced, the rice was fluffy, and overall the ingredients tasted very fresh. Their sauces on this bowl were both…”
- Aug 2025Donna Cvia review
“Ordered the halal spiced chicken rice bowl. The chicken had some heat to it which was unexpected but good overall (tender & juicy too). My only gripe is the portion of the chicken. The bowl is like…”
~ hours ~
- Monday9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Tuesdaytoday9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Thursday9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Friday9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- SundayClosed
~ Google says ~
4 reviewers mentioned halal
Bilal Wahid · ★ 5 · 2 months ago
“…It was a fully balanced meal and all of the chicken is halal. Will definitely be going here often. Another thing is the owner is an amazing person”
Mehek Kapoor · ★ 5 · 6 months ago
“I got the halal spiced chicken and rice and it was truly a 10/10! The chicken was well spiced, the rice was fluffy, and overall the ingredients…”
Donna C · ★ 3 · 10 months ago
“Ordered the halal spiced chicken rice bowl. The chicken had some heat to it which was unexpected but good overall (tender & juicy too). My…”
Hong Cai · ★ 5 · 4 months ago
“I'd recommend getting their halal spiced chicken & rice. The chicken was absolutely flavorful and juicy. Definitely one of the best chicken & rice dishes…”
Read all 5 Google reviews
Bilal Wahid· ★ 5· 2 months ago
I want to start by saying that it was truly one of the best chicken over rice platter in the greater Boston area. It was just perfect. Everything was fresh and the chicken was perfectly seasoned and tender. Their sauces are amazing especially the cilantro sauce. It was a fully…
Mehek Kapoor· ★ 5· 6 months ago
I got the halal spiced chicken and rice and it was truly a 10/10! The chicken was well spiced, the rice was fluffy, and overall the ingredients tasted very fresh. Their sauces on this bowl were both delicious as well and, I didn’t see this option on the menu but, if there was…
Avinash Gauma (Avi)· ★ 5· 3 months ago
I have been getting my lunch from this amazing place. My go-to order is Cilantro Ranch spiced chicken and rice. The flavor is so deliciously good that it's worth eating once a week. Plus, the chef is very friendly and has crafted a way to keep the consistency of the food on…
Donna C· ★ 3· 10 months ago
Ordered the halal spiced chicken rice bowl. The chicken had some heat to it which was unexpected but good overall (tender & juicy too). My only gripe is the portion of the chicken. The bowl is like 30% salad, 20% chicken and 50% rice.
Hong Cai· ★ 5· 4 months ago
I'd recommend getting their halal spiced chicken & rice. The chicken was absolutely flavorful and juicy. Definitely one of the best chicken & rice dishes around Boston. The service was quick, and the chef Sam was friendly and courteous.
~ if not here, then here ~
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