Douglass Pizza & Grill, New Brunswick, NJ

Douglass Pizza & Grill, New Brunswick, NJ

There’s only one place that comes to mind when I’m in the mood for a nice, greasy sandwich in the Central Jersey area – Douglass Pizza & Grill! I’ve ...

Bang San Thai, San Francisco, CA (Guest: Imam Zaid Shakir)

“I’ve been on a sea food diet half my life, I eat everything I see.” – Imam Zaid Shakir as he orders a Grilled Salmon with Mango. Sameer flew ...

Roti Boti, Queens, NY (Guest: Aman Ali)

Ever been to a Pakistinian restaurant? No? We haven’t either. But Ron Artest, a professional rapper and NBA star, claims that Roti Boti is the best Pakistinian restaurant in ...

Crowd Favorites

Eat it or Beat it: Is anyone sitting there?

Eat it or Beat it: Is anyone sitting there?

Have you ever been to a restaurant with your family or ...
Imam Zaid Shakir is obsessed with Sameer’s Eats

Imam Zaid Shakir is obsessed with Sameer’s Eats

A very special shout out to Sameer’s Eats from Imam Zaid ...
Saad’s Halal Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA

Saad’s Halal Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA

Sameer takes a drive down to the city of “Brotherly Love” ...

Other Halal Goodies

The Cheesecake Factory: 17 Cheesecakes That Contain Animal Gelatin

The Cheesecake Factory: 17 Cheesecakes That Contain Animal Gelatin

I recently reached out to The Cheesecake Factory to get an update on their list of cheesecakes that contain animal gelatin (ie. those considered not halal). Here’s the response that I received.
Dear Sameer:
It’s so nice to hear from you again. Thank you for your continued interest in The Cheesecake Factory! To answer your question, several [...]

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Eat it or Beat it: A little bit of empathy goes a long way

Eat it or Beat it: A little bit of empathy goes a long way

I recently took my family out for dinner to Bonefish Grill. To my surprise, the service I received was not expected. Here’s what happened.
We apologize for the poor audio quality in this video!

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Good Food Away From Home

Good Food Away From Home

As a “mompreneur” and a homeschooling mother of 5, I keep pretty busy. This, however, doesn’t temper my zeal for finding delicious and exciting meals to cook for my family.
I’ve always loved cooking and baking almost as much as I love eating the finished products. I enjoy making sure my family has home cooked meals [...]

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5 Things to Consider Before Opening A Halal Restaurant

5 Things to Consider Before Opening A Halal Restaurant

Here at Sameer’s Eats, we all enjoy watching Sameer and his friends eat delectable halal dishes prepared by restaurant owners around the country- people who work pretty hard to get their ideas and their dishes off the ground and to a table near you.
Ever wonder how that happens?
Starting any business has its challenges and restaurants [...]

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Sameer’s Eats Covered By NYU Journalist

Sameer’s Eats Covered By NYU Journalist

Thanks to Madison Back, a Journalism student at NYU, for writing about Sameer’s Eats.
Sameer Sarmast has always had a ravenous appetite. But it was not until two years ago that his passion for food was made public. “There’s a lot [of negativity] in the media, and I try to bring out the positive side through food,” [...]

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Sameer’s Eats Featured in “The Record”

Sameer’s Eats Featured in “The Record”

Foodies with religious dietary restrictions get help
Websites, apps find eateries
By SACHI FUJIMORI
STAFF WRITER
Sameer Sarmast is the type of foodie who will drive to Philadel­phia just to taste the best cheese­steak or a half-hour from his Para­mus home for his favorite juicy burger. “I love food. I’m one of those guys who eats out 70 percent [...]

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Heidar Baba, Pasadena, CA (Guest: Baba Ali of UmmahFilms & HalfOurDeen)

Heidar Baba, Pasadena, CA (Guest: Baba Ali of UmmahFilms & HalfOurDeen)

Sameer visits one of the finest Halal Persian cuisines in the country with comedian, Baba Ali. Located in Pasadena, CA, Heider Baba is known for its mouthwatering kababs. Watch Sameer non-chalantly eat a hot pepper and ruin his mouth! While Sameer’s tongue is on fire, he manages to find deep flavors in his plate and [...]

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Sameer’s Treats: Wafels & Dinges

Sameer’s Treats: Wafels & Dinges

Usually after dinner, I need to top off my night with something that will leave a sweet taste in my mouth. You have all been keeping up with me as I eat my way around the country at the top halal restaurants. I appreciate all of you for following me as I explore new dinners [...]

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Mas’ Islamic Restaurant, Anaheim, CA (Guest: Napoleon from 2Pac’s Outlawz)

Mas’ Islamic Restaurant, Anaheim, CA (Guest: Napoleon from 2Pac’s Outlawz)

In this episode, Sameer visits his favorite Halal Chinese restaurant, Mas’ Chinese Islamic Restaurant in Anaheim, California. Sameer does not hesitate to dig in to eat one of his favorite dishes, Mongolian Beef. His dear friend, Napoleon (formerly of 2Pac’s Outlaws) joins him to try out this clean and friendly establishment.
Mas’ Islamic Chinese Restaurant has [...]

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Interview with the man behind Zabihah.com

My interview with Shahed Amanullah, CEO & Founder of Halalfire Media, the parent company of Zabihah.com. With over 12 million users worldwide, Zabihah.com is currently the world’s largest guide to halal restaurants and products.

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