Hilal Grill | Indian, Pakistani and Afghani Restaurant and Catering in Phoenix

The food here was great! Will be back again!!! Not too far from airport. First time around I got: Chai (black tea with milk) Beef sheesh kabab (nice tender flavorful kababs) Kabuli rice Second time around: Chai (black tea with milk) Beef nihari (favorite spicy curry dish with beef shank) Tandoori Chili Naan Tandoori Roti

I wanted to like this place so much but it was not as we expected and got very disappointed. We had the vegetable samosas, mango lassi, chicken handi, Afghani rice, cheese naan, baklawa dessert, and paneer Tikka masala. The vegetable samosa was fine, nothing special and not an explosion of flavor or anything, the afghani rice was plain no flavor, paneer masala was way to salty and tasted off, the chicken handi sauce was actually good but the chicken was tough and the baklawa was old tastes old not flaky it was cold and hard not pleasant at all. Over all for all the stars they have i expected more maybe it was a bad Saturday and we might try again.

Definitely give this place a try! The server (a young Indian gentleman) was incredibly respectful and patient while we browsed the menu and suggested some of their popular dishes. We were starving, and the portions did not disappoint! The beef biryani and chicken shish kabab with rice are an absolute must-tries. Delicious flavors and great prices for two people. Their chai was also very strong and perfect. Highly recommend!

Food was delicious Service was good Must try Chicken Biryani & Masala fish. Chicken tikka lovely Tea was so so

Hilal Grill’s Ramadan buffet was honestly one of the best buffet experiences I’ve had. Everything about the evening was incredibly well organized, the food was fresh and delicious, and the service was outstanding. First of all, the variety of food was amazing. There were so many different items to choose from that it was hard to decide what to try first. Everything looked fresh and tasted just as good as it looked. You could really tell that the food was prepared carefully and consistently replenished throughout the night so nothing ever felt like it had been sitting out too long. As soon as a tray was close to finishing, the staff brought out fresh food right away. That attention to detail made the whole buffet feel high quality. The price is also very reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get. The buffet is $27.99, and with tax and fees it comes out to about $31. If you pay cash, it’s roughly $28–$29. For the selection, freshness, and overall experience, it’s definitely worth it. What impressed me even more was how well everything was run. The night I went (Saturday), they hosted around 180 people, which is a huge crowd for an iftar buffet. Despite that, everything went so smoothly. The staff handled the rush extremely well and kept everything organized. The service was truly exceptional. The servers were constantly walking around, cleaning tables quickly and keeping the dining area neat. Plates were cleared promptly and the whole place stayed very clean even with so many guests. You could tell the team was working really hard to make sure everyone had a great experience. The owner also deserves special recognition. He was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and attentive. It’s clear that he cares a lot about the restaurant and about making sure guests enjoy their meal, especially during Ramadan. Overall, Hilal Grill’s Ramadan buffet is fantastic. The food is fresh and delicious, the variety is huge, the price is fair, and the service is excellent. Hosting nearly 180 people and still keeping everything running smoothly is impressive. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great iftar buffet experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!!