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How we read reviews →Blackburn's late-night halal spot for wagyu burgers, biryani-style shawarma bowls and legendary wings.
Casual, fast-paced counter-service halal eatery that stays buzzing into the early hours. order-at-the-counter energy rather than a sit-down dining experience.
Halal-certified kitchen open into the early hours (2-3am most nights), signature Howdy red and white house sauces, plus an acai bar and loukoumades dessert menu alongside the mains.
Reviewers are divided. some praise the traditional spice blend and call it a genuine cultural experience, while others (including reviewers with Middle Eastern backgrounds) say the shawarma bowl reads more like a biryani-rice fusion dish than a classic shawarma.
The wings are repeatedly called outstanding value, but several reviewers flagged the burgers, acai bowls and drinks (including a $4.50 can of Coke) as overpriced for the portion.
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