Jiniya Azad
Born in Bangladesh, Jiniya grew up in New York and prides herself in her New York identity. She holds a degree in communications and psychology from The City College of New York. A graphic designer by day and freelance photographer by night, you won’t find her without an iced latte or camera in her hands.
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The Best (And Only) Uyghur Restaurants In NYC
Six great NYC restaurants serving samsa, lagman noodles, and more.
Tarim Uyghur Food
Tarim Uyghur Food is a food stall inside Flushing's New World Mall with especially good kebabs.
Where To Go For Iftar During Ramadan After A Long Day Of Fasting
10 great spots where you should break your fast.
Fatima’s Halal Kitchen
Fatima’s halal kitchen is a great Chinese spot in Astoria. They also have excellent fried chicken, which we very much support.
Asian Taste 86
Asian Taste 86 is a halal Indonesian spot in Elmhurst. Make sure to order the bakwan campur noodle soup.
Tallgrass Burger
Tallgrass is a halal burger spot in the East Village that’s great for lunch, a casual dinner, or takeout.
Taci’s Beyti Restaurant
Taci’s Beyti in Midwood is one of the best Turkish restaurants in the city. Make sure to order as many kebabs as you can.
Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Al Aqsa is a fantastic Bangladeshi spot in Parkchester with a seemingly endless display window of things to eat.
The Best Halal Restaurants In NYC
15 delicious halal spots that both Muslims and really anyone can support.
Nurlan
Nurlan is a casual, halal Uyghur restaurant in Flushing with great laghman hand-pulled noodles.
Carifesta Halal Restaurant
Carifesta in South Richmond Hill makes excellent halal Chinese-Guyanese food, make sure to get the fried chicken fried rice.
Black Nile
Black Nile is a halal soul spot in Crown Heights with great fried chicken and Cajun seafood.
Tony Luke's
The Boerum Hill outpost of this legendary Philly cheesesteak is their first and only halal location.
Ayat
Ayat in Bay Ridge serves excellent halal Palestinian food. Make sure to ask the staff about some of the specialties on the menu.
Top Thai Vintage
Top Thai Vintage is a halal Thai spot in Greenwich Village with great crispy tamarind duck.
Farine Baking Company
Farine Baking Company is a halal spot in Floral Park that serves great burgers, sandwiches, and wings.
Kabul Kabab House
Kabul Kabab House is an Afghan restaurant in Flushing with - you guessed it - great kababs.
Boishakhi Restaurant
Boishakhi is a halal Bangladeshi spot in Astoria with excellent Bengali-style bhortas and kababs.