Wajiha
FINALLY we can taste halal brisket in CT! They are so worth the drive. They got a great menu with many options. This place has delicious food. The meat is tender flavorful and falls apart in your mouth. I liked the sauces and sides it’s good variety. It’s plated nicely on wooden boards. The service is polite. Pricing is reasonable for the generous portions, the smoked meat is $34.99 per pound. Plenty of parking. They have so much seating inside too, it’s huge. Also I love the decor it’s very in theme for a smokehouse.
I highly recommend you try their beef brisket and lamb shoulder. But you can’t go wrong with whatever meat you pick. Their mint lemonade was very refreshing, it’s a slushy with blended mint. I can’t wait to go back and try more.
… morenkechi
What a great experience I had here. My server was truly wonderful what above and beyond to give me a great dining experience. There were so many great dishes on the menu I had trouble deciding what to get, my server made many helpful suggestions even recommended I go to their instagram account to get a visual feel for the menu. Everything i ordered was so yummy. The place is just beautiful as well. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere can’t wait to go back.
… moreKelsey Cruz
First time going for my sister’s birthday. Very good service all the staff were very friendly and helped us order and get settled in. Loved the food especially the Meat Arayes and the Knaffeh. Very good quality meat and well seasoned. They also brought out dry ice for display an that added to the presentation of the food! Will come again to hopefully try the short ribs!
… moreWisam Kadhim
We found the restaurant on Tiktok and came for my husband’s birthday. The atmosphere is so lovely and the manager and servers very attentive and helpful and friendly. The food was so delicious. We tried all of the smoked meats and it was enough for 4 people. Especially the short rubs and lamb shoulder were so delicious. We were so excited to find this halal BBQ available near us. Highly recommend and we will return for sure.
… moreFarah Awad
Genuinely one of the best places I’ve been! The concept is amazing. The service (specifically from Bora & Conika who were exceptionally kind) were absolutely spectacular. The meat itself was fall off the bone tender with the most delicious flavor. The variety of sauces allow for an experience to the taste buds. Each bite felt like it melted more and more. Truly delicious! The atmosphere is so nice (I preferred the cafe much more than the restaurant space) it was very warm and comforting. The drinks were so delicious as well. For food & drink recommendations I would definitely suggest the Lamb shoulder (put honey on it!!) and the beef short ribs (def put bbq on top of those), the strawberry mojito, and lemon and mint mojito. Def try!
… moreMohamed Hamada
** 5 stars – Amazing Halal Steak Experience at Kanoon in Waterbury! **
I recently dined at Kanoon Smoked Meat & Café on Scott Road in Waterbury, and it was an absolute delight! As Connecticut’s first halal smoked meat and steakhouse with that perfect Middle Eastern twist, it lives up to the hype.
The highlight was this incredible grilled steak dish topped with a massive, fresh salad – juicy, perfectly seasoned slices of tender steak (cooked to medium-rare perfection with beautiful char marks) piled high with crisp mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, herbs, and a light, zesty dressing that cut through the richness beautifully. It was hearty yet refreshing, with generous portions that left me completely satisfied. The smoky flavor from their expert grilling shone through, and everything tasted super fresh.
The atmosphere is welcoming, service was friendly and attentive, and it’s great to have such high-quality halal options in the area. Highly recommend for anyone craving bold flavors and quality meats. Can’t wait to go back and try more from the menu!
… moreLina Alani
The restaurant atmosphere was very pleasant and spacious. The staff were welcoming and accommodating. All their food was amazing, fresh and cooked to perfection. Serving size is huge, so prepare to take a couple of boxes home. Overall, we had a great experience and we are definitely going back
… moreomaira Vazquez
When inquiring about the meat platters they only offered brisket no other meat.(this should have been my first warning to walk out). Ordered steaks instead and found cartilage in a what was suppose to be a NY strip steak ( seemed more like a cheap sirlion) along with thin stretchy white god knows what. The steaks were tough. One steak was ordered medium rare came out rare and cold to the touch. Two steaks were ordered medium well and one came out well done. It lacked flavor, salt and pepper couldn’t save these steaks. For the prices I expected nice juicy tender steaks instead I received tough dry steaks. $225 on 3 steaks, 1 appetizer and 3 beverages. Definitely not worth it.
… moreFood of CT
Kanoon has been on our bucket list since they opened, and we’re so happy we finally checked it out! We heard it’s crazy on the weekends, so we visited on a Monday night, which was a great choice because it was super chill. The staff were so attentive and friendly! All of the meats were excellent, with the short rib being my favorite – it literally fell right off the bone! The presentations here are impressive and definitely match the quality of the meal you’re receiving. You won’t even miss that they don’t have alcohol because the non-alcoholic mojitos are so refreshing. I didn’t know they had such unique desserts too! So many Dubai chocolate options, and the sushi crepe was SO good! I’m so glad I live close by, we’ll definitely be back!
… moreThe Terpatraiters
Aye t̾e̾r̾p̾y̾fam ya guy took a date out to KSM almost the minute I heard about a middle eastern smokehouse….
Pulled up and they had done a lot of renovation to this location with legit results. The vines are in line w/ the food, the interior is spacious and the staff is friendly on first impress…
Now to the friggin eats!… they brought us a complementary starter of roasted potatoes and a fattoush salad which were a very nice way to kick things off
We ordered the sambousek to as an app and they’re like a middle eastern empanada (a hit ), really super flavor filling.
We both ordered mains
Shish tawook
And a mixed grill.
The mains were a knockout….so good, bursting with flavor in every bit and seasoned just right. Man I really liked the choices, biting into that chicken made me feel like a sheik in abu dhabi being feed by hand
As for dessert, so long had it been since I had had knafe… a dish that i can best describe as a middle eastern cheese danish. Its was soooo good n the perfect cherry to top off a great meal.
Staff were friendly and a tentative the whole time n did I mention the mint lemonade? Cuz i sure should’ve!!
Will definitely be back again for round 2!!
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