Koobala

Went to this place after my quick errand at Trader Joe’s and the review instant caught my attention. The food on the pictures looked amazing and I had to go. So, I quickly went to the place and got a Rice Latin Bowl and the lady was super helpful and kind. The bowl made me very happy and I was everything I was looking for during a hungry stomach. The chicken was cooking perfectly and the jalapeño sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be going there very often

This place is very clean, well-kept, extremely accommodating, amazing service, and just overall great ambience inside the restaurant. The people running the show are fantastic, I can’t express how important it is to have a good service on top of having good food. You got such a long way for the business itself. This place is truly a hidden gem. If you’re looking for some good Halal eats this place is your spot. I love the food here because it’s healthy and tasty. Highly recommend!

I was the first visitor late on a Saturday morning a little after opening time for this place. The location was convenient to a movie theater and seemed different than recognizable chain eateries nearby (e.g., McDonalds, Chipotle, Peets Coffee, First Watch). Reviews looked positive online, so I decided to try their chicken and a couple of sides before my movie. The person taking my order was engaged and friendly. The place looked predictably clean for being a first customer of the day. Food was ready within ten minutes and arrived warm to hot as expected and desired. The chicken itself was cooked well and retained a little juiciness. I chose the Latin flavor option of the three available, and I found the flavor mild and similar to Peri-Peri in this respect. The black beans were hot and cooked properly, not over cooked. The cauliflower and eggplant veggies were freshly fried as expected again for a first customer. The seasoning for the cauliflower was very mild. I could have used a little salt on the eggplant which otherwise tasted quite fresh and kept its moisture. Sauces added some spice, particularly the orange sauce I enjoyed. The person serving me indicated that they try to prepare and fry food to order without heating lamps and the like. My food showed this promise well. The total bill amounted to just over $20 including tax, so I felt like I got a good value for my purchase and enjoyed talking with the server for a few minutes after I was done. I could be tempted to return and try their chicken sandwich and maybe one of the other flavors as well as see whether they fry potatoes as freshly as they do their vegetables. I was glad to visit.

Stopped here after a quick haircut for the little one on a lark. If the picture attached says anything...my 6.5 y/o demolished a 1/4 chicken, corn on the cob, and pita with hummus. I tried the chicken sandwich and thought it was fantastic. The employee also noticed my daughter's teeth missing and brought some grilled corn and she ate that as well. I'll be back to try the bowls on a day I need leftovers the next day as they look huge and worth the money!

I was feeling hungry after a recent shopping trip at Fair City Mall and decided to stop by Chipotle when this place caught my eye. I hadn't heard of it before but the reviews were great so I ordered some lunch to go. The place is clean inside with an open kitchen area, but it was pretty empty on a Sunday evening. The menu is small and focused which made picking my food easy - I chose the Latin rice bowl and ordered a side of yucca. They gave 5 yucca fries in my order - I'd prefer a higher price point with more fries. They're your standard frozen fries you can buy at the grocery store or restaurant depot, so I felt very meh about it. It needed some seasoning or sauce. The rice bowl was very underwhelming. I can see how it might be popular with a particular crowd I won't call out, but the flavor just wasn't there. It has a bed of mushy, overcooked plain white rice, with unseasoned straight-from-the-can black beans and corn, topped with tortilla crisps, a smattering of cheese, and generous portion of chicken which had been sitting out too long and had gotten dry. There's a small drizzle of sauce on top and it comes with a side of sauce that still isn't enough. For $12, it needed more oomph. Definitely did not satisfy the Chipotle craving but you live and you learn.

Came here near dinner time, ~5pm, and these two women were running the whole spot. They were both nice and quick, so service was not the issue. The issue news unfortunately the chicken. It was slightly undercooked. Now for beef I would care less, but for chicken? I expect it to be fully and safely prepared. I got the spicy chicken sandwich with pickles and fries. The fries are frozen and reheated as they had no flavor, and the sandwich lacked many qualities to push it over the edge. While the sauce was good it just lacked tomatoes, lettuce, other toppings that would be nice. They do drop in a slice of cheese for like cents but that's not enough imo. It simply was that delicious, especially for $9 almost $10 i expect it to be a bit better. Probably won't come back for the sandwich, might try the half chicken one day.