Anarkali Halal Restaurant — Restaurant in Concord

🌟 Anarkali – A Culinary Jewel of Indian & Pakistani Halal Cuisine! 🌟 If you haven’t been to Anarkali, you’re seriously missing out on one of the most vibrant, flavor-packed, and soul-satisfying culinary experiences in town! Nestled in a cozy yet lively corner, Anarkali isn't just a restaurant — it's a celebration of culture, flavor, and warmth. From the moment you walk through the doors, you're greeted not only by the mouthwatering aroma of spices wafting from the kitchen but also by the genuinely welcoming vibe of the staff and owners. Let me tell you — the owners here aren’t just managers. They are rockstar hosts who treat every guest like family. Their passion radiates through the entire space, and their commitment to excellence is evident in every dish served. Now let’s talk food — because WOW. 🤯 Anarkali delivers a flavor explosion with every bite. Whether you're a fan of rich, buttery Chicken Karahi, aromatic Lamb Biryani, or the melt-in-your-mouth Seekh Kebabs — everything is crafted to perfection using authentic spices, fresh ingredients, and love. And don't even get me started on the naan — pillowy, crispy-edged, and the perfect companion to every curry. And vegetarians — don’t worry! The Paneer Tikka Masala and Chana Masala are equally mind-blowing. Balanced, bold, and bursting with flavor. What makes Anarkali stand out is the way it combines the bold, traditional tastes of Indian and Pakistani cuisine with an ambiance that’s super cool, modern, and inclusive. It’s the kind of place you want to come back to — whether you’re grabbing a quick bite, celebrating a family event, or just chilling with friends. 💥 The Vibe? Off the Charts! 💥
The music, the décor, the friendly energy of the staff — everything here is just so positive. It’s hard not to smile when you’re surrounded by great people, great service, and food that makes your tastebuds dance. And here's the best part — it's all 100% Halal and made with integrity, respect for tradition, and a whole lot of heart. 🔥 Bottom line? Anarkali is a MUST-VISIT.
✨ Delicious.
✨ Exquisite.
✨ Authentic.
✨ Full of heart. Whether you’re a foodie, a culture lover, or just someone looking for a great meal in an awesome environment — Anarkali delivers, every single time. 👉 LIKE this review if you’re hungry already!
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So, truth be told, it's a confusing place. The decor is nice, could even pass for nice evening out instead of causal, if it weren't for the deliberate attempt to keep the ambiance causal. We went on Eid day. The restaurant was full. We were seated in a separate section of the main floor, which was nice, but could be nicer. The room was not fully furnished yet and only had two tables. The staff was friendly and trying their best. Now here is why it doesn't get a full five stars from me: 1) if you can't cook, don't know how, or your wife doesn't know how, or you don't live near your mom, this is a great place for you. The food is satisfying to a certain extent. More on individual dishes later. But if you do cook, then you will realize the food is not restaurant quality. I can make this at home. And I'm really not that good of a cook. So if I'm gonna get all dressed up and go out to eat and pay someone to feed me, I expect to east something that isn't already sitting in my fridge. 2) the dishes and utensils seemed in really short supply. We had to wait for the spoons to be washed, wait for the glasses to be washed, and wait for the chai mugs to be washed. People, just buy more dishes. Plus some dishes were not spotless. So please rinse better 3) the girl taking orders was very sweet, but she seemed to have no idea what was actually in each dish. I asked her to suggest something very mild for my kids, I asked her about the kabobs. She said it was medium and no chili. I got the order and it ended up being the spiciest dish on the table. It's good that I tasted it before giving it to my kids. They would have screamed to Tate something like that 4) nothing edible for kids. My babies ate rice and roti for.dinner that night 5) the table we were given had for chairs, but really only big enough for two after the food came. Get more tables so people can sit comfortably. 6) food. Lamb kabob was a little smelly. Some ppl like the gamey strong smell of lamb, I do not. Bhindi was ok, a little mushy. Daal tardka was filling but lacked any real flavor, birysni was ok, achar gosht was ok. Chicken karahi was good, meat was clean. Overall the meats were clean, nice cuts, but really nothing too flavorful 7) overall confusion. The staff just looked overwhelmed. So maybe with time this restaurant can improve. Certainly the staff was trying. But it was a not a relaxing meal, we had to get up 50 times, wait in long lines to order extra dishes, wait for basic cutlery, and eat ok food. Um...

I visited this location expecting the Thai restaurant and instead found Anarkali Halah Restaurant - quite unexpected but I was curious and wanted to try to see if this could be my go-to place for lunch.

I sat down until I realized this was a self service place where you order and then wait for the food. The reception was less than friendly as the people at the counter ignored my presence and failed to welcome me and to let me know the ordering process.

There were no customers at the time, making me doubt the popularity of the place. Generally in my experience when the restaurant is empty or scant customers, I question the quality and / or value of the restaurant. Nonetheless as I was hungry I ordered Chicken with Okra vegetable and rice which I had to pay separately.

The dish was priced reasonably at 10 usd and I had to pay 3 usd for rice. I was given a number on a stand meaning that the food would be delivered to my table.

Abut the food: The sauce in the chicken was all mixed and messed so I could not detect the okra. The rice was decent and the serving size was more than adequate. The food tasted bland and I could detect some sweetener.

hen I asked to pack my leftover I was provided with one plastic small container. I asked for two containers but only one was provided (as if they were rationing the containers). I discovered that I was given only one paper container (the kind that most Chinese Restaurant provide). I had to go back to get the other container.

The interaction of the staff to the customer as far as I was concerned was less than acceptable. For customer service is lacking and if you are there for better treatment and special treatment, I would suggest you think twice.

If you are particular to taste real Sub Continent food then I would not recommend this place. Like so many others the food was...