New York Gyro

Really good lamb gyro! Really good prices. Delicious large baklava at good prices. The meats they use are so fresh and juicy. The sauce is their own creation and is very good.

Stopped by on an unassuming Tuesday for some takeaway for dinner. The place was almost empty but the man at the front counter was super friendly and nice and I placed my order quickly and efficiently. We usually go to India Palace when I’m craving curry, but I was in the area and decided to try something new. So glad I did!
I got the Chicken Tikka Masala, two orders of samosas (addicted to samosas), yellow rice and roti. Everything was delicious and fresh tasting. I had about two servings in this order, enough for two people or for your own self, when you get those late night munchies and you need a second supper. Yes that was me, tonight, sitting in front of the television. When 9pm rolls around, hunger strikes and demands to be fed.
The flavors are wonderful and spicy. The nice man at the restaurant gave me a green mint sauce and a tamarind chutney for my samosas. Bless him. It’s not a fancy place by any means, but the food and the prices are killer. Not only did I drop less coin than I would have at India Palace, I saved myself time and mileage because they are open from 10am — 10pm, and I didn’t have to wait until 5pm for India Palace to open for their dinner service. Now that’s what I call a win-​win situation!

Food was okay, service was horrible. All I did was ask for one second when I was asked for my order, comes back then serves everyone after us. What customer service was I really expecting from a place like this? Jokes on the business though…

I ordered chicken wings, 6 wings with fries for $ 6.99. Wings didn’t taste good at all. I know good wings when I see them, these weren’t it. It is sort of pricy. Fries were too much for one order but didn’t taste good, service was decent, next time I go there I’ll try something else but will stay away from all the fried food

Loved the chicken and lamb rice combo! had lots of flavor and the cucumber sauce on the salad was perfect. My mom prefers authentic desi food and sadly they were out of biriyani. I got her the chicken tikka masala and some roti and it was delicious, she loved it! I recommend this place!

I was visiting in-​laws in Minnesota and saw that this place had sprung up. It’s certainly a mixed bag in terms of quality when ordering different items. My wife and I ordered the Haleem with Naan, the Sunday Brunch Halwa Puri, some smothered fries and a lamb over rice plate.
The best item far above the rest was the lamb over rice. Good juicy gyro meet, flavorful rice and good mixture of ingredients. The Haleem was good but tasted like it was microwaved and was a bit cold. The naan that they have with the sesame seeds and all needs work. I’d try a whole new naan recipe if I were them. The Halwa Puri couldve been better and it didnt come out piping hot.
The worst item was the fries. On the photo it looked better than it tasted. It was a basket of fries loaded with cheese and sauce (which was just ketchup it tasted like.) I didnt like that the cheese they used wasnt like nacho cheese sauce but mere slices of american cheese. After a few bites it became unbearable and the slice of american cheese they put on there wasn’t even melted, yuck. Wont get that again.
The desi food left something to be desired from the limited items I tried. For a safe bet, just go for the lamb over rice, you wont be disappointed with that. Service could’ve been quicker too, it wasnt that busy and it felt like we were waiting forever for our food to be readied.

Came here for dinner with some friends… the food tasted a bit on the saltier side, I liked the lamb meat and rice. Portions are kind of big so sharing would be a good idea.

The owner and staff are really nice. Had the buffet and it was okay. So stuff was good and some could use work.

Worst place, worst people and the food looks like its drowning in oil. It took more than 30mins to get Roti chana and samosa. Seriously dude!

I was a regular at this place. Now they are a bunch of rude and unprofessional people who will give order to people out of line who are their «regulars». Very sorry to see this place becoming a drain.

Celebratory meal. After a 58.5 hr week on location, we decided to try this little hidden gem.
Chicken Tikka Masala… Excellence! Flavor and just the right amount of heat. My other half got the Combo Platter. The flavor combo of spiced meat, pickled veggies, and tzaziki sauce was heaven. The Naan was like charred clouds of pleasure. The guy working the counter was very charming and enthusiastic. It was an excellent meal for a really good price. We will go back soon.

We came on a Saturday for traditional Pakistani breakfast — halwa puri, they appear to be understaffed today, usually the order is ready with in 5 – 10 minutes today it’s been 40 minutes and food isn’t ready yet, I’m not gonna let this change my opinion of them, I will surely come back and have their yummy Chapli kebab, and halwa puri again

I have had a fish item and the lamb chops here. Both were very good at a reasonable price. The service there is top notch.

We tried nearly every dishes and our favorite dishes are chicken Tikka, chicken wings and fish pakkora.
I recommend this restaurant and as specially in Ramadan. Great service.

The lamb and chicken combo platter is excellent. The desserts are out of this world, if you save room for them.

The menu at NY Gyro is really surprising. It’s not just gyros, salads, and fries — like you would expect… they have a real deep selection of Pakistani food: kabobs, falafel, briyani, and I saw them making some kind of Tandoori chicken which look really good.
Fast, cheap, and nice staff — what more could you ask for?

I drove into parking lot and drove out. When I see dirty windows and door that look like they have not been cleaned for a long time, something just stops me from going in. It makes me feel the food is also prepared dirty.
Sorry, not about the food, but would try if the place were a bit cleaner.

Price: Less than $ 10 a plate
Food: 5 out of 5
Décor: 2 out of 5
Wait /​Serving Staff: 4 out of 5
I can not say enough good things about NY Gyro. I went to their St. Cloud location about a year ago and was not impressed, but I am a huge fan of this NY Gyro location. Their food is hands down amazing! Do the gyro of course, but honestly, the chicken tikka is a must. They slice their gyro meat differently than most U.S. gyros. They cube their meat rather than «shave» it. The chicken tikka is served on a bed of rice and is not dry at all.
Classic hole in the wall: The property is pretty dated in its décor. Fresh paint has helped but not much. For all of its faults in the décor department, I don’t feel like any health codes are being violated when I am in their property. As an aside, I have been here multiple times, and I can’t find a public bathroom. Just as a heads up!
The servers /​wait staff are very friendly. As a non-​ethnic Pakistani, I do feel a little weird being in an environment that that is littered with Islamic references, but the wait staff make up for it. I even had one gentlemen be so kind as to mark off three punches at one time when I bought one gyro. I haven’t quite all of their names yet, but each of the guys are great. For Muslims, I was impressed that they do a buffet during Ramadan (after sunset).
For a fast-​food /​quick sit-​down, hole-​in-​the-​wall restaurant, it doesn’t get much better than this.

The place is small and seating arrangement is crowded with no privacy from one table to the other. But then again it is a counter style pick up and go place more than pick up and eat there and therefore I do not mind this much.
Their food is pretty good. Chappli Kabab are good and so is chicken tikka. I don’t think the philly cheese is any good.
It would help if they streamline their menu a little bit. It is very very confusing. Just too many confusing combinations. They could also have some signs up to direct flow of customers.
It is a much needed place in the twin cities and hope they survive.

I enjoy being out of my comfort zone when it comes to trying new cuisines, so when Nahila H asked me if I would be interested in Pakistani, I immediately jumped at the opportunity.
I think most people would agree that they wouldn’t think an establishment named New York Gyro would sell Pakistani food. (I’m assuming that NYC must have a Pakistani community.) But apparently, it’s where many Pakistani families come to eat on the weekends!
You’ll enter a hotdog shaped and fairly clean space, where the cashier is located in the middle. There’s small seating to the left and larger tables to the right. It seems like the previous business must of been some sort of fast food joint.
The menu is generally split into non-​traditional (burgers, fries, chicken tenders, etc…) and traditional (samosas, curries, and rice dishes.) Nahila ordered haleem, biriyani, naan, and samosas for two.
Haleem (stew consisting of lentils and meat): The earthy and spice-​packed broth made it great for dipping naan. Meat tasted hearty (though a bit too dry and tough) and the lentils provided a great soft texture.
Biryani (Basmati rice cooked with cumin, turmeric, and other spices): Lots of flavor in this rice that complimented the Haleem very well. I haven’t had biriyani since my college days (when I used to go to South Asian potlucks), so it was nice to reminisce a bit during our meal.
Samosas (deep fried pastries packed with peas, potatoes, and spices): Wowza. These were little surprising flavor bombs, and my only regret is not having two more of these. Definitely drool worthy.
Naan: If clouds were made of flour, it would be made of this naan.
We ate like royalty for only a little over $ 20.
Other tidbits:
–They provide very generous portions, and there was plenty left to take home.
–One of the staff thought we were dating and somehow knew I was neither Muslim or Pakistani. During our meal, he came over and randomly gave Nahila a sugar cookie. I didn’t get one, though. LOL!
–He also handed her a book that said «The Word From God,» and encouraged her to buy it. It’s about $ 15.
–There’s a place to pray on the right side of the building.
If I’m in the area, I’ll definitely be back to snag some samosas and a bucket of haleem to go. It’s great food for cold weather.