Shah's Halal Food — Restaurant in Thousand Oaks

There are places you stumble into not because they’re glamorous or dressed up for Instagram, but because they feed you the way a city feeds you — honestly, unapologetically, and with heart. Shah’s Halal Food is one of those places. And Vito… he’s the kind of guy who reminds you why street food matters.

We ordered a chicken platter and two lamb gyros, the sort of late-afternoon, hunger-in-your-gut choices that tell you more about a place than any prix fixe menu ever will.

The chicken platter came out like something made by someone who’s done this a thousand times and still gives a damn. Juicy chicken, seasoned with intention. Rice that tasted like it had actually seen a kitchen, not a factory. The white sauce — cool and comforting — and the hot sauce with that slow-burn swagger you only get from people who understand flavor on a spiritual level.

The lamb gyros were the kind of street-food poetry I miss: tender lamb, warm pita, flavors layered like a good story. Honest food. No pretense, no shortcuts.

And Vito — the guy’s got the quiet competence of someone who’s seen the lunch rush, the late-night crowds, the whole spectrum of humanity passing by his counter. He works fast, but never rushed. Focused, but never cold. It’s the rhythm of real kitchens, the ones that feed cities and keep them alive.

Places like this don’t get written up in glossy magazines. They don’t need to. They exist for people who know good food when they taste it, and who appreciate the hands that make it.

Shah’s is lucky to have Vito. And we’ll be back — not just for the food, but for the small reminder that good meals, like good people, can still...

From the delicious and juicy chicken kabob to the perfectly seasoned rice and fresh salad, everything was excellent.Super fresh delicious and healthy food options.Today we tried the Kofta Kabab over Rice it’s chicken ground beef Kabab.Its so yummy guys you gone thank me later!!They also have beef option.

And customer service was outstanding again.Thank you Sean you are beyond amazing!! The staff is super welcoming and helpful.Sean really goes above and beyond for all the guests.That warm and attentive staff beside the super yummy food, that made our experience even better. This place never disappoints, and the authentic flavors are unforgettable. Thank you...

I’ve never had a gyro this wet before, like there was actually a pool or water at the bottom of my wrapper. The chicken was pretty flavorless and, again, wet. I got the red sauce on the side and thank god cause it’s spicy but in a way that’s all heat with very little enjoyable flavor — the sauce is also very runny so, again, wet.

Service was fine, the woman who took and assembled my order was nice but really slow at assembling the gyro.

This was only the soft opening, so maybe things will get better when it opens on September 12 but right now, it’s a new restaurant and sill has some kinks...