Shah’s Halal Food

  4.3 – 143 reviews   • Middle Eastern restaurant

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Busy campus food truck dishing up unfussy Mediterranean dishes such as grilled meats & falafel.

✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery Shah's Halal Food 95616

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11 AM–7 PM
Thursday11 AM–7 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 146, Hutchison Dr, Davis, CA 95616

Phone: (916) 417-1917

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Reviews

C.
Shah’s Halal Food is one of the few places around UC Davis that actually understands value. The portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and you leave feeling like you got more than you paid for. It’s straightforward, efficient, and focused on delivering substance rather than pretending to be something it’s not.

What stands out most is how cost-effective it is. No inflated pricing, no unnecessary posturing—just solid food that does its job well. In an area where you often feel like you’re paying extra for branding or location, Shah’s feels refreshingly honest.

Ironically, that contrast highlights a broader issue with UC Davis itself. Much like many things on campus, the institution tends to emphasize image, messaging, and internal politics while struggling to deliver proportional returns. Compared to other UC schools—UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, or UC Santa Barbara—where competition, efficiency, and outcomes feel sharper, Davis often feels bloated and underwhelming.

Shah’s succeeds precisely because it avoids that mindset. It doesn’t rely on reputation or optics—it earns its value directly. In a campus environment where cost rarely aligns with payoff, that makes it stand out even more.
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Guy Rien
Food has gone down a step recently. But still a good option.

But the low score is due to the insistent eye rolling and RBF if you don’t tip them. I mean it’s a food truck, we shouldn’t be expected to tip.
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Lena Treiber
For its price, it’s just ok. I took a picture of the food truck so you guys can see the current prices, and for like half a box, it’s lowkey steep. I know I didn’t get the spicy sauce and idk if that makes it taste better, but I felt that overall, flavor was lacking. I also am not a big fan of the cubed and not shaved lamb. Idk, as a starving and broke college student, I think there are better places to go for food.
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Leanne
I waited too long to try this spot!

And food trucks feel like the perfect pandemic solution right now!!

I order the falafel over rice and my husband orders the lamb!

The falafel is so tasty! We both order spicy!! Who’d have thought lettuce would taste so good with rice ? Those sauces are amazing and the textures mix so well

As for the lamb my husband found it super tender and tasty to eat!

The portions are also incredibly generous, I had it for lunch and dinner!

I can’t imagine there’s many places that you can get a full meal including a drink for $10

The service is friendly and fast ! Overall the perfect spot to grab lunch on the go / near campus
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Fakhrul Islam
I recently had the pleasure of trying Shah Halal Food, and I must say, it was an amazing experience. This food cart, located in the Davis, California area, serves up some of the most delicious and authentic halal food I’ve ever tasted.

From the moment I approached the cart, I was struck by the incredible aromas wafting from the grill. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and I was immediately drawn to the variety of dishes on offer. I opted for the lamb gyro and was blown away by the flavor – the meat was juicy and tender, and the seasoning was perfectly balanced.

What’s more, the food at Shah Halal Food is incredibly affordable, making it a great option for a quick and satisfying meal. But don’t be fooled by the low prices – the quality of the food is truly top-notch, and it’s clear that the staff takes great pride in preparing each dish to perfection.

Overall, I highly recommend Shah Halal Food to anyone in the Davis, California area looking for authentic and delicious halal food. From the friendly staff to the mouthwatering dishes, this food cart is truly a standout in the world of halal cuisine.
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Giselle Vargas
A certified davis classic. Definitely my go to spot to eat at when I’m on campus. The staff is friendly and extremely efficient. You order and your food is out extremely fast. The food itself is great in portion size and taste. It is delicious. Will definitely continue coming here.
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Brittany Pendleton
Hands down my favorite spot to eat in the Sacramento area. I crave it often and frequently make the 30 minute drive to get it. I usually order half chicken half lamb over rice (spicy) with pita bread. They take credit cards now which is convenient, and the guys running it are great. I just wish there were more locations, specifically in Sacramento. Everyone should know the deliciousness of Shah’s Halal Food. Such a gem.
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The siber. stan Mapper
Despite being in a tiny food truck right next to the Silo bus hub, Shah’s Halal Food punches miles above its weight in terms of food, service speed, and convenience for a regular student like me. Yes, theres other places on campus, but none are THIS good and THIS close to where I actually have stuff happening on a regular day. All the Gyros ive tried from this place have been well worth their price; having amazing food within a few minutes of walking is priceless to me.

Try it if you ever swing by the Silo, they’ll have amazing food even if the UC Davis-provided seating isnt the best in the world. 9.5/10 would absolutely recommend (though you shouldn’t sit on the concrete seats too long, ill admit.)
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Alia Rizvi
My husband used to eat here regularly when he was a grad student. I look forward to grabbing food from here whenever we happen to drive through Davis, and now our kids enjoy the food as well. Wish you had a location in the bay area.
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Nathan Nevins
Awesome food and the staff is always super friendly. It’s also really convenient — UCD has terrible food options. The dining halls aren’t always open, and the various cafes around campus will close at random times and are generally unreliable. But Shah’s is always there

It would be nice if their menu had more options
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