CHARLOTTE — Popular local favorite Halal Street Food is continuing its growth across the Charlotte region, announcing the upcoming launch of its newest restaurant in East Charlotte.

The expanding eatery is set to open its doors on Thursday, November 19, bringing its signature Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu to a brand-new neighborhood. The fresh location is situated on Lemmond Farm Drive, conveniently located just off Albemarle Road.

"New neighborhood. Same obsession-worthy flavor," management shared in a recent social media update.

Patrons can expect the restaurant's classic, authentic dishes, including wood-fired kebabs, gyros, shawarma, and signature chicken and lamb over rice. The menu also features vegetarian and lighter options like falafel, fresh salads, and house-made hummus, paired alongside their renowned white sauce.

A Growing Local Legacy

The brand traces its roots back to 2016, when husband-and-wife founders Khuram and Damaris Bashir introduced the concept as a food cart in Uptown Charlotte, drawing inspiration from their original venture in Michigan.

The business has since evolved into a staple of the local culinary scene. Following the success of their food cart, the couple opened their first permanent brick-and-mortar restaurant in the MoRa area in 2021, followed by a second location at Camp North End’s Keswick District in 2023.

Reflecting on the family-oriented ethos of the business, CEO Cristopher Collado previously highlighted how the menu blends his parents' diverse cultural backgrounds—uniting elements of Pakistani and Dominican culinary traditions.

Looking Ahead

With the East Charlotte grand opening just days away, Halal Street Food shows no signs of slowing down. According to the company's official website, additional outposts are already planned for Pineville (at 10635 Park Road) and Indian Land, South Carolina (at 1140 Sherbrook Avenue), though official opening timelines for those sites have not yet been announced.

The new Lemmond Farm location will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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