Vegan Restaurant

Ahalna foods

0 (0 reviews) · $$$$ · westSpringfield · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.

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We saw all the rave reviews whilst driving from Western NY to Mass so decided to try this place out. Firstly this is not an eat in place. You have to call beforehand and pick up your food. We didn’t know that and were definitely told by the lady who took our order. As a Brit I didn’t get what the term ‘window serve’ meant. We have no concept of that!!! We were given a pager to notify us when the order would be ready to be picked up, (about 15 minutes). I ordered an Iraqi Style Kebab Sandwich with 1 skewer, Pita and minuscule amount of salad. For $12.00 I thought it was pretty expensive. The picture on Google shows 2 kebabs whereas the description lists 1 kebab skewer. This needs to be rectified. Plus you have to pay extra for sauces. My meal definitely wasn’t memorable as the kebab was pretty tough and chewy. My other half decided on a Beef Shawarma Italian Bread. He mentioned that the portion was generous. However, the Italian bread didn’t complement the Shawarma meat, which was of average quality.

We saw all the rave reviews whilst driving from Western NY to Mass so decided to try this place out. Firstly this is not an eat in place. You have to call beforehand and pick up your food. We didn’t know that and were definitely told by the lady who took our order. As a Brit I didn’t get what the term ‘window serve’ meant. We have no concept of that!!! We were given a pager to notify us when the order would be ready to be picked up, (about 15 minutes). I ordered an Iraqi Style Kebab Sandwich with 1 skewer, Pita and minuscule amount of salad. For $12.00 I thought it was pretty expensive. The picture on Google shows 2 kebabs whereas the description lists 1 kebab skewer. This needs to be rectified. Plus you have to pay extra for sauces. My meal definitely wasn’t memorable as the kebab was pretty tough and chewy. My other half decided on a Beef Shawarma Italian Bread. He mentioned that the portion was generous. However, the Italian bread didn’t complement the Shawarma meat, which was of average quality.

Hands down the BEST shawarma I’ve ever had. I literally drove all the way from Connecticut just to eat here and it was 100% worth it. Meat is juicy, perfectly seasoned, and the portions are generous. Service was quick and friendly too. If you love real shawarma, this spot is a must-try. I’ll definitely be back!

Hands down the BEST shawarma I’ve ever had. I literally drove all the way from Connecticut just to eat here and it was 100% worth it. Meat is juicy, perfectly seasoned, and the portions are generous. Service was quick and friendly too. If you love real shawarma, this spot is a must-try. I’ll definitely be back!

Tried this dish the other day and it was pretty good overall. The flavor was nice and balanced, not too salty or anything like that. Portion size was decent too, I actually felt full after finishing it which doesn’t always happen. The texture was good, though one part was a little overcooked but nothing that ruined it. I also liked that it tasted fresh and not like it had been sitting around. Honestly it’s the kind of food I’d order again if I was in the mood for something simple and satisfying. Not perfect, but definetly enjoyable.