Papa Ali HALAL Steakhouse, Mix Grill Restaurant — Restaurant in Amsterdam

I travel a lot and have tried many restaurants around the world. I was excited to try this place for my first time in Amsterdam after seeing it on Google Maps, especially since I’m originally from the Middle East and was looking forward to some authentic halal food. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. I visited on September 19th around 10:00 pm. When I asked an older man working there (brown-skinned, bald) if they had shawarma and whether it was good, his responses were very rude and impolite. Instead of answering politely, he acted as if I was bothering him. His attitude made me feel unwelcome, like I should just “eat or leave.” I work in the hotel industry and know how important hospitality and customer service are. Even if the food is good, the way customers are treated matters. A simple question like “Is this normal shawarma or something different?” should not lead to an argument. Because of this negative interaction, I decided not to eat my order and left very disappointed. If this restaurant wants more customers, they need to improve their...

Walking distance from Amsterdam Centraal Station. A very nice middle aged gentleman, (probably from Egypt), was very welcoming. He wasn't too good in English, but still very much able to communicate and able to understand food requirements. This restaurant is (most probably) Egyptian, offering many Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Arabic & Persian type of dishes. There is proper arrangement for dinning in, with clean premises, but since i had to catch a train, my request to pack the food was well received by the gentleman. Food was excellent, even i managed to eat it after few hours, but the overall feel was the freshness of everything that i ordered. If i am back to Amsterdam under similar circumstances, i will have no hesitation to visit this...

I went there with my family for dinner. We ordered lamb chops and shawarma kebab, and we didn't wait long for food. They first served us with bread and sauces. The bread was fresh and hot. Super yummy. I was too hungry to take pictures of the dishes, but it tasted amazing. The lamb chops didn't have a gunky smell at all. Even my mom, who usually doesn't eat lamb, could eat it. The fries were really crispy and fluffy at the same time it was amazing. The owner (I assume) was really friendly and nice. The service was great. The store was a little too dark for my liking, but the overall vibe was good. The shop might be a little difficult to reach for now as there are many construction sites all over. But it's still...