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ZAIQA HALAL, SELDEN
Even though Abdul Abdali and his wife, Zahedah Zaraei, found themselves eventually running three successful food carts together in Flushing and Valley Stream, they had their eyes set on a brick-and-mortar space in Suffolk all along.
This year their goals were achieved when they opened Zaiqa Halal in the old NY Gyro and Grill at 795 Middle Country Road in Selden. The grand opening was Jan. 31.
No longer confined to carts, the owners were able to add more to their menu. Abdali said the top three items at Zaiqa are the chicken over rice, the combo over rice and the gyro over rice, but they also offer wings, jumbo shrimp and sandwiches.
“Customers can also get six-piece buffalo, BBQ or hot wings … ,” he told us back in January. “We’ve been getting really good feedback the last two months.” Other menu items include burgers, french fries, hummus and a Philly cheesesteak special.
